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Rites of Passage: Discussions Surrounding Muslim Women and FGM

August 28, 2017 | by Sara Al Iraqiya | 0 Comments

Criticism of FGM should not be conflated with anti-Muslim bigotry. We need a critical conversation on the practise to protect women and girls. Read more

Interview with Arifur Rahman on Being an Atheist in Bangladesh

August 28, 2017 | by Scott Jacobsen | 0 Comments

An exclusive, extended interview with atheist and blogger, Arifur Rahman, by Scott Douglas Jacobsen on the various aspects of atheism, Islam, and culture. Read more

Scapegoating Sarah Champion Only Endangers Vulnerable Girls

August 27, 2017 | by CNLifestyle | 0 Comments

The reaction to Sarah Champion's statement shows we are still more willing to sacrifice girls than to undergo a little discomfort in stopping predators. Read more

An Interview on Losing Religion and Finding Humanism in Ghana

August 23, 2017 | by Scott Jacobsen | 0 Comments

Kwaku Adusei is the founder of the Common Sense Foundation in Ghana. Here, he talks about the Common Sense Foundation and becoming a humanist. Read more

Why Scepticism in Africa Should Matter to All of Us

August 22, 2017 | by Leo Igwe | 0 Comments

Africa has often been portrayed as something 'other than us'. Perhaps it's time to start seeing our similarities with its culture rather than differences Read more

An Open Letter to the Left on How to Deal With Islamists

August 22, 2017 | by Ammar Anwer | 0 Comments

Your utter dismissal of any radicalism based on Islam is helping far right groups exploit terrorist incidents to advance their own political goals. Read more

Anne Marie Waters – From Secular Campaigner to Far-Right Idol

August 11, 2017 | by Michael Clegg | 0 Comments

The worrying transition of Anne Marie Waters from secular campaigner to far-right idol poses some uncomfortable questions. Read more

Government Crackdown on Ex-Muslims in Malaysia

August 7, 2017 | by Scott Jacobsen | 0 Comments

Malaysia's religious departments could take action against a group of Muslims if proven that they have been involved in "atheist activities". Read more

Interview with Doug Thomas – President of the Secular Connexion Séculière

August 6, 2017 | by Scott Jacobsen | 0 Comments

Doug Thomas, President of Secular Connexion Séculière, talks about the current position of secular humanists and the struggle for freedom from religion. Read more

Interview with David Rand, President of Atheist Freethinkers

August 3, 2017 | by Scott Jacobsen | 0 Comments

David Rand is the President of Atheist Freethinkers, where he deals with a Board of Directors and several affiliate coalitions including Rassemblement pour la laïcité (here in Quebec), Atheist Alliance International (AAI) and International Association of Freethought (IAFT). Here is his story. Read more