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Hearing of the government commission on abortion: Humanist position and internal controversy in the EKD

On Thursday, November 23, the hearing of the “Commission for Reproductive Self-Determination and Reproductive Medicine” appointed by the Federal Government will take place in Berlin. The Humanist Association of Germany has also been invited to attend. A week before the hearing, a debate broke out within the EKD about the Christian requirement to protect unborn life.

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22. November 2023

Message

Appeal for donations: Psychological support for survivors of the flood disaster in Libya

The Humanist Relief Organization Germany is responding to the great need following the flood disaster in Libya and is calling for donations for the psychological care of survivors.

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9. October 2023

Message

“Outstanding young talents” – 16 new Suttner scholarship holders

More than 230 applications were received for the “Suttner Scholarship 2023” – no easy task for the selection committee of the Bertha von Suttner-Studienwerk (BvS), which had to choose the best 16 candidates from the large number of qualified young talents.

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5. October 2023

Message

Democracy: a humanist value – Copenhagen Declaration adopted

The Humanist World Congress 2023 in Copenhagen has adopted the declaration “Democracy: a humanist value”.

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29. September 2023

Message

HVD brochure on the new regulation of abortion

The Humanist Association of Germany is campaigning for a new legal regulation of abortion outside of the Criminal Code. The HVD presents and explains its position in a new brochure.

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27. July 2023

Message

“Longing for peace”: The new issue of “diesseits” is out!

The topic of war fills us with horror and horror, but also challenges us to become active and look for solutions. Every day, we can have a new peacemaking and integrating effect. The new issue of our humanist magazine “diesseits” continues our intensive examination of the “longing for peace”. Read it now!

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13. July 2023

Press Release

Not hasty, but overdue: HVD for a liberal law on self-determined dying

On Thursday, July 6, the German Bundestag will decide on the draft legislation on assisted suicide. In an open letter, the HVD appeals to MPs to take the will of the people seriously and pass the necessary new regulations.

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4. July 2023

On our own behalf

HVD celebrates its 30th anniversary with a big event

On Saturday, June 24, 2023, the Humanist Association of Germany celebrated its 30th anniversary with a big party in Neu-Isenburg, Hesse. Numerous guests came together to reflect on the past three decades and look to the future together.

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28. June 2023

Statement

For World Humanist Day 2023: Creating a more sustainable and just world together

Humanists worldwide celebrate World Humanist Day on June 21. The HVD Federal Association is also celebrating its 30th anniversary just a few days later. In her greeting on this occasion, Christiane Herrmann, Federal Board Member of the Humanist Association of Germany, acknowledges the important role of the association and its essential humanist values.

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20. June 2023

Press Release

New liberal draft law to regulate assisted suicide enables self-determined end of life for all

A joint liberal bill on the regulation of assisted suicide is being presented today. This means that it is possible that a constitutionally compliant law will be passed that leaves room for a free suicide decision and the possibility of assistance. The Humanist Association of Germany expressly welcomes this.

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13. June 2023