World focuses on the plight of Uighur Muslims
Last month at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), I made an intervention on the plight of Uighur people…
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The UK is facing down COVID without turning to religion
To coincide with the publication of The Little Book of Humanism, I wrote an opinion piece for politics.co.uk on why…
Black humanists who have shaped the humanist movement
Recent protests and campaigns for racial justice and equality have inspired many movements and organisations to re-dedicate themselves to foregrounding…
World Humanist Day!
World Humanist Day is fast approaching! On Sunday 21 June, humanists from around the world will come together to celebrate…
Science and compassion defend us against covid
I was invited by politics.co.uk to offer my reflections on the current situation from the humanist perspective. This opinion piece…
Coronavirus and illusions of a religious revival
During this period of reflection as coronavirus takes its toll on daily life, some outlets have peddled the idea that…
Personal reflections on death
Earlier this week I wrote about coming to terms with death. To mark the final day of Dying Matters Awareness…
Breaking the death taboo
Each year, Dying Matters Awareness Week aims to raise public awareness about the importance of talking more openly about dying,…