The 2026 World Humanist Congress opened yesterday evening in Ottawa. Under the theme “Humanism as Resistance,” participants will spend the next two days discussing what
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
The Humanist Association of Germany | Federal Association is looking for an intern in the area of Web / UX / WordPress as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving applications!
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.
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.
