On the eve of the 2026 World Humanist Congress, the First International Conference on Humanist Military Chaplaincy took place.
Humanist military chaplains and representatives of secular chaplaincy organizations from various countries came together to exchange experiences and discuss the future of humanist, values-based support for soldiers.
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A broad coalition representing agriculture, civil defense, health, social services, tenant protection, the environment, and climate—including the Humanist Association of Germany | Federal Association—is calling on the federal government to make protecting people from the consequences of the climate crisis a political priority.
Possible restrictions on the Freedom of Information Act are currently being discussed at the federal level. The focus is on whether access to official information should be subject to additional conditions in the future. The Humanist Association of Germany | Federal Association views these proposals with skepticism. “A democratic society needs informed citizens,” says Christiane
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To mark World Humanist Day on June 21, the Humanist Association of Germany | Federal Association is launching its new podcast, “Humanismus to go.” This monthly talk show makes humanist perspectives accessible, relatable, and socially relevant.
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Our Federal Commissioner for Humanist Chaplaincy in Institutions, Sven Thale, spoke about humanist military chaplaincy in the program “Jenseits von Eden” on WDR 5 on May 10, 2026.
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The fifth round of applications for the Bertha von Suttner Scholarship Program has now begun. As of now, students and doctoral candidates can once again apply for a Bertha von Suttner scholarship via the scholarship organization’s website. Those who successfully complete the selection process will receive non-material and financial support.
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On the occasion of International Children’s Day on June 1, the Humanist Association of Germany | Federal Association cordially invites you to a film screening followed by a discussion with the director Daniel Abma and Britta Licht, Federal Commissioner for Children’s Rights of the Humanist Association of Germany.
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On March 8, 2026, the state members’ meeting of the Humanistische Gemeinschaft Hessen decided to rename the state association. In future, the association will bear the name “Humanistischer Verband Deutschlands | Hessen” and thus adopt the common word and figurative mark of the Humanist Association of Germany.
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The Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association has appointed Dagmar Müller-Funk as Federal Commissioner for Women and Diversity.
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On International Women’s Day, the Humanist Association of Germany reminds us that the progress made towards equality for women cannot be taken for granted. Particularly in times of political and social uncertainty, hard-won rights come under pressure. The association calls for these achievements to be actively defended and for ways to be found to deal with the challenges of the present – without falling back into outdated gender roles.
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