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.
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.
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.
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.
Students and doctoral candidates can now apply for the Bertha von Suttner Scholarship again. From May 1 to July 31, 2023, it will be possible to submit the required documents via the website of the humanistic scholarship organization. Those who successfully complete the selection process will receive non-material and financial support from the Bertha von Suttner-Studienwerk for up to two years.
Together with the Humanistische Gemeinschaft Hessen, the Humanistischer Verband Deutschlands – Bundesverband invites all members of the state associations to a special celebration: On June 24, 2023, we will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the HVD Federal Association in Neu-Isenburg near Frankfurt am Main, Hesse.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Humanist Association of Germany is calling for active and decisive support for the struggle of courageous women in Iran against discrimination, violence and oppression. In order to wrest the granting of even the most basic human rights from the furious mullah regime in Tehran, we – and our government – must significantly increase our efforts.
We have completely redesigned the digital presence of our humanist magazine “diesseits”. Take a look now!
Art is much more than aesthetics. It can be political, name problems, serve as a mouthpiece for minorities and open up discourse. The new issue of “diesseits” is dedicated to art, artistic freedom and the question of what art can do for humanism – and vice versa. Read it now!
2022 was a challenging year: characterized by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and the increasing impact of the climate crisis. We are living in times of change, in which it takes courage and commitment to consistently combine the achievements of the Enlightenment with our practical humanism. Read the greeting at the end of the year from Erwin Kress, Spokesman of the Board of the Humanistischer Verband Deutschlands – Bundesverband.
