Freedom of Thought by Humanists International
Humanise LiveFreedom of Thought from Humanists International is a global news and interview podcast examining the state of freedom of belief, expression, and human rights worldwide.
Hosted by Gary McLelland and Leon Langdon, the podcast draws on Humanists International’s flagship Freedom of Thought Report to bring together researchers, human rights defenders, activists, and policy experts to unpack the realit... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityNews | |||
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To mark the end of Season One, Gary and Leon are joined by Harry, Fundraising and Communications Officer at Humanists International, who hosts a special listener Q&A. Questions came in from around t... more
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Gary joins from Guatemala, where he has been meeting with Humanistas Guatemala and learning about the growing influence of American evangelical Christianity and the fascinating tradition of Catholic... more
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This week's guest is Dr. Lucy Potter, postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Sociological Studies at the University of York. Her landmark three-year study — Freedom of Religion or Belief for All: ... more
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This week Gary and Leon zoom out from day-to-day advocacy to reflect on the wider global climate shaping freedom of thought. From rising populism and religious nationalism to legal battles and cultu... more
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Gary and Leon open with updates from New York and the closing days of the UN Human Rights Council — including concerns about efficiency measures cutting special rapporteur reporting, and urgent deba... more
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Leon returns from the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva with a concerning update: so-called efficiency measures are cutting special rapporteur reporting with a blunt, one-size-fits-all approach that... more
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This week, Leon reports live from Geneva at the UN Human Rights Council, where a special session on children in armed conflict brings the human cost of global conflict into sharp focus. Against that... more
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Welcome to Freedom of Thought, the podcast by Humanists International.
This week the roles reverse. Instead of interviewing a guest, Leon Langdon becomes the policymaker explaining how Humanists In... more
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A global-focused, rights-driven show explores freedom of belief, expression, and civil society across countries and regions. Through interviews with researchers, activists, policymakers, and leaders from Humanists International and partner organizations, episodes unpack findings from the flagship Freedom of Thought Report and connect them to current international law, UN processes, national legislatures, and NGO advocacy. Notable throughlines include practical advocacy tools, funding and governance for member networks, responses to blasphemy and coercive religious norms, and cross-border collaboration at events like world congresses. The program tends to feature voices shaping policy and civil society action, with a clear emphasis on real-w... more
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2. Lucy Potter
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