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