
Freedom 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 | 17 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityNews | |||

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Gary and Leon reflect on the countdown to the World Humanist Congress in Ottawa, now just three weeks away and plans for HI's 75th anniver... more
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Gary and Leon reflect on the Humanists International quarterly staff gathering in London. Leon updates on the UN Human Rights Council 62nd... more
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Gary and Leon are joined this week by Rachel Laser, president and CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church.
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Gary and Leon mark World Humanist Day — sharing a brief history of how the 21st of June became the humanist calendar's most important date... more
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Gary reports from the Humanist UK Festival of Humanism — over 650 humanists gathered in Bournemouth for the flagship annual event. Leon updates on the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, wh... more
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Gary and Leon open Season Two with updates on the World Humanist Congress — now just two months away and on track to sell out in Ottawa — alongside news of a new Latin American Membership Developmen... more
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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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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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