The international conference, ‘European Perspectives on Humanist Existential Care’, held at the Humanist University of Applied Sciences Berlin, came to a close on 31 October 2025, having been a resounding success.
From October 27 to 31, 2025, European pastoral caregivers will discuss the future of humanistic pastoral care at the international symposium “European perspectives on humanist existential care” in Berlin.
Two Young Humanists, accompanied by Katrin Raczynski, spokesperson for the board of the Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association, attended the Federal President’s reception for volunteers at Bellevue Palace. At this reception, Frank-Walter Steinmeier paid tribute to the people who volunteer in a wide variety of areas. The aim of the event is to make visible, on behalf of the many millions of committed people in Germany, those who make community possible, promote participation and assume responsibility with their commitment.
The Humanist Association of Germany is positioning itself for the future in terms of personnel: On August 1, 2025, Franziska Schneider will take over the federal management of the association.
The Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association has appointed David Driese, member of the board of the Humanist Association Berlin-Brandenburg, as its new federal representative for the subject of Humanist Life Studies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
