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Freedom of Thought by Humanists International

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Humanists International
World Humanist Congress
Freedom Of Religion Or Belief
Freedom Of Thought Report
United Nations
Declaration On Humanism As Resistance
LGBT Ghana
Universal Periodic Review
Human Rights Council
United Kingdom
Humanist Canada
Romanian Secular Humanist Association
Ottawa, Canada
Ghana
Blasphemy Laws
Populism
Non-Religious
United States
Democracy
Far-Right Extremism

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

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We've reached the end of Season 2. Harry Linley joins as host for this season finale as Gary McLelland and Leon Langdon take listener and ... more

Content note: this episode includes references to rape and sexual assault.

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The Humanists International team are busy delivering the World Humanist Congress in Ottawa this week. Gary took some time out to provide a... more

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With less than a week to go before the World Humanist Congress in Ottawa, Gary McLelland and Leon Langdon step back from interviews to do ... more

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Leon reports back from Berlin and a visit to HVD, one of the world's most comprehensive humanist service organisations. He also updates on... more

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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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Recent Guests

Rosalind Mould
Renowned humanist campaigner and leader based in Ghana; president of Accra Atheists; coordinator for the West African Humanist Network
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Niamh Clowry
Operations Manager of Humanist Association of Ireland
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Episode: How the Humanist Association of Ireland Serves a Changing Country, with Niamh Clowry
Monica Belițoiu
Executive Director of the Romanian Secular Humanist Association
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Episode: Fighting Religious Indoctrination in Schools with Monica Belițoiu, ASUR
Fish Stark
Executive Director of the American Humanist Association; organizer, educator, and social entrepreneur
American Humanist Association
Episode: Resisting Christian Nationalism with Empathy, Community and Creators - Fish Stark
Janalee Morris
Executive Director of Humanist Canada
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Episode: Humanism Has Answers - Inside Humanist Canada with Janalee Morris
Lucy Potter
Post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Sociological Studies, University of York
University of York; Researcher on non-religious asylum claims
Episode: How the UK Asylum System Is Failing the Non-Religious with Dr. Lucy Potter
Javan Lev Poblador
Membership Manager, Humanists International
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Episode: Growing Humanism Worldwide - Membership, Grants and Community with Javan Lev Poblador
Lizzi Collinge
Labour MP for Morcombe and Lunsdale; Chair of the UK Parliamentary Humanist Group
UK Parliament
Episode: How Humanist Legislators Turn Values Into Progress with Lizzi Collinge MP & Heidi Nordby Lunde
Heidi Nordby Lunde
Director of Politics and Public Relations at the Norwegian Humanist Association; former Norwegian Parliament member
Norwegian Humanist Association
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Leon Langdon
Host of Freedom of Thought
Gary McLelland
Co-host of Freedom of Thought

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Q: How does the movement support people who leave religion and choose to live openly as non-religious?
Prioritize safety and security, provide resources and a briefing report, connect individuals with existing associations or help establish new ones, and offer grants and capacity-building support through national and international networks.
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Q: What can parents do to help themselves and young people stay hopeful given turbulent global affairs?
Promote an information diet that reduces negativity bias, build empathetic communities, emphasize humane actions and curiosity, and encourage active participation in democracy and local/global civil society to counter feelings of helplessness.
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Q: What objectives does Humanists International have for 2026, and are there any that have already been achieved?
The organization highlights the World Humanist Congress as a major objective, successfully relocated to Canada with broad international participation; ongoing focus on fundraising diversification, regional expansion in Latin America, and strengthening advocacy and legal engagement at regional courts alongside UN work.
Ghana's Award Winning Humanist on Billboards, Bills and Backlash
Q: What has been the experience of advocating for LGBT rights in Ghana?
Roz explains the severity of discrimination and violence against LGBT people, the role of NGOs in providing support (legal aid, medical care), and how advocacy confronted entrenched political and religious opposition, including attempts to pass stringent anti-LGBT legislation. She emphasizes coalition-building and international support as crucial to progress.
Ghana's Award Winning Humanist on Billboards, Bills and Backlash
Q: How did you come to humanism and get involved in activism in Ghana?
Roz describes growing up in a religious family, gradually questioning beliefs, and eventually becoming an atheist. She became involved through grassroots networks, joined and helped organize Ghana's first Humanist Conference, and rose through leadership roles, which connected her to regional and international humanist communities.

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This show concentrates on global freedom of belief, expression, and human rights through expert interviews, policy analysis, and practical advocacy. Episodes frequently center on organizing movements for non-religious rights, countering restrictive regimes, and engaging international bodies, with frequent guests from humanist organizations, academia, and government-aligned advocacy groups. Notable strengths include a globally oriented view, cross-border collaboration, and a clear link between research like the Freedom of Thought Report and real-world campaigning. The format blends organizational updates, strategic discussions, and in-depth conversations with leaders shaping secular advocacy, making it useful for listeners who want actionabl... more

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