Press Release

Investments in children and young people are investments in prosperity and democracy. In a joint appeal, 49 organizations and three academics call on the German government to massively strengthen the social infrastructure for children and families with comprehensive structural reforms.

The Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association warns against the planned suspension of family reunification for persons entitled to subsidiary protection. The measure violates the human right to family reunification, affects particularly vulnerable people and jeopardizes social cohesion.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Katrin Raczynski, Spokesperson of the Board of the Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association, took part in the European Parliament’s Article 17 seminar. In her contribution, she emphasized the crucial role of dialogue for social cohesion in Europe.