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Council of Delegates of the Humanist Association of Germany: New Federal Representative introduced and European network EHSN presented

At the digital Council of Delegates of the Humanist Association of Germany on May 17, 2025, two new federal commissioners were introduced: for the history of humanism and for humanist hospice work. The European Humanist Services Network (EHSN) – a European network for humanist professionals – was also presented.

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20. May 2025

Climate protection is humanistic: German Humanist Association joins Climate Alliance Germany

The Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association is a new member of the Climate Alliance Germany. Joining underlines its commitment to socially just climate protection – and brings a humanist perspective to the climate policy debate.

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22. April 2025

Violence against women: For a rapid and comprehensive implementation of the Protection against Violence and Violence Assistance Act

On the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8, the Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association is calling for the swift and comprehensive implementation of the Protection against Violence and Violence Assistance Act, which was passed by the Bundestag in the last legislative period.

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6. March 2025

Our election touchstone for the 2025 federal election

The Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association has received responses to its election touchstone for the 2025 Bundestag elections from five parties represented in the Bundestag. The topics range from children’s rights and climate protection to reproductive self-determination and the equality of humanist and religious perspectives in society. We are publishing these and other responses here.

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18. February 2025

Disappointment with the legalization of abortion: Not even a minimal consensus makes it from the Legal Affairs Committee to the plenum

The legalization of abortions has failed for the time being. Despite all the disillusionment following the hearing in the Legal Affairs Committee, the Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association, together with many civil society organizations, is not discouraged by the politicians.

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11. February 2025

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February 19 at 6 p.m.: Democracy and humanism: values that unite – perspectives on the 2025 Bundestag election

How humanist are the parties’ positions on the 2025 federal elections? A joint event by the Humanistischer Verband Deutschlands Berlin-Brandenburg KdöR and the Humanistischer Verband Deutschlands – Bundesverbandwill examine the prospects of the democratic parties from a humanist perspective. On Wednesday, February 19, at 6 pm at the Haus des HUMANISMUS in Berlin. A warm welcome!

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5. February 2025

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Freedom of Thought Report 2024: Restriction of human rights through blasphemy laws

Our partner organization Humanists International has published the Freedom of Thought Report 2024, which examines the global situation of freedom and human rights of humanists, atheists and non-religious people. This year’s report places a particular focus on the worrying role of blasphemy laws in restricting human rights.

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3. February 2025

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Late termination of pregnancy must not remain a taboo – Against the existing practice of indication!

In the case of abnormal fetal prenatal diagnostic findings, a late termination of pregnancy is always possible and is often even suggested. However, if continuing the pregnancy is unbearable for the pregnant woman for other reasons, a train ticket to the Netherlands is often the only option for an abortion. The Federal Commissioner for Women* and Diversity of the Humanist Association of Germany, Dr. Christine Zunke, emphasizes: “What we primarily need is not a new indication regulation, but a different practice.”

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31. January 2025

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Migration policy: a wake-up call for humanity and common sense

In the current debate on migration and integration, the Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association appeals to politicians and society to face these challenges with courage, understanding and empathy. It is time for a wake-up call: humanity and common sense must not fall by the wayside.

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30. January 2025

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“Late Term Abortion” on January 29 in Berlin

On the occasion of a necessary new regulation after the possible abolition of § 218 StGB, the Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association cordially invites you to the evening event “Late Termination of Pregnancy” on January 29, 2025 in Berlin.

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13. January 2025