Humanist Ireland🏳️‍🌈

Est.1993. The Humanist Association of Ireland - working on behalf of non-religious people who seek to live ethical & fulfilling lives based on reason & humanity

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Teachers want religion out of the classroom. Here’s what has to happen next
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Our next HAI Online Event is fast approaching. We are delighted that Billy Mag Fhloinn will be joining us to discuss Irish Folklore: Traditions and Rituals. Read more here https://t.co/4CdBAHcxpp

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We highly recommend the upcoming Cúirt Festival, taking place 8-13 April in venues throughout Galway.
Cúirt is a week-long festival, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, events for all ages, and community-focused activities. https://t.co/tvl58jLztD #somethingfortheweekend

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Upcoming HAI event: Irish Folklore: Traditions & Rituals with Billy Mag Fhloinn
Date: Wednesday 2 April 2025
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Read more here https://t.co/dmgroPudll #haionlineevent

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Something for the Weekend -Two Cheers for Democracy, E. M. Forster; a series of essays that applaud democracy's toleration of individual freedom and self-criticism and deplore its encouragement of mediocrity. Apt for the current times! Read more here https://t.co/ZYHbFSxKr8

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🌍✨ Mubarak Bala is free!

After nearly 3 years in prison for expressing his Humanist views, the President of the Humanist Association of Nigeria has been released.

A powerful reminder of the fight for freedom of thought & expression worldwide.

#FreeMubarakBala #Humanism

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A year in review - Ceremonies. In 2024 our celebrants carried out over 2,000 ceremonies throughout Ireland,baby naming's, milestone ceremonies, weddings, vow renewals, funerals and memorials. We look forward to celebrating more of these milestones in 2025 https://t.co/tfZ6YjXrou

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A year in review - November 2024 .Faith Formation in the Irish School System, a comprehensive paper outlining the challenges faced by non-religious families and others in our education system was published. Read more https://t.co/FwTLdNqUPs

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A year in review - October 2024. Make Your Voice Heard: Key Humanist Issues for the General Election. We at the Humanist Association of Ireland urged our members and supporters to speak up on issues that align with our core humanist values. Read more https://t.co/hBIOn8k2BB

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A year in review - September 2024. The HAI took part in the Dublin City Interfaith Forum event on September 24th, marking the UN International Day of Peace. The theme, “Building Peaceful and Resilient Communities in Our Cities," Read more https://t.co/ZyNb1zqCSU

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A year in review - August 2024. As the school term began we engaged with schools nationally on our School Talks Programme. We provide support and guidance to parents and teachers. Read more here https://t.co/BkyES13ZJA

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A year in review -July 2024.HAI CEO, Jillian Brennan, delivered the humanist reflection at the 2024 National Day of Commemoration, an event that honours all those Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations. See more
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A year in review - June 2024. Humanists around the world celebrated World Humanist Day, an opportunity to publicise and celebrate the positive values of humanism and to share the global concerns of the humanist movement. Read more here https://t.co/VKXQjcpwVE

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A year in review - May 2024. HAI CEO, Jillian Brennan, attended the State Ceremony at Arbour Hill to commemorate all who died in the 1916 Rising. President Michael D Higgins laid a wreath, after which Jillian read the a humanist reflection. Read more https://t.co/AIo4GTenle

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The year in review - April 2024. The UN Human Rights Office called for inputs on combating intolerance against persons based on religion or belief. The HAI was delighted to make a submission on this very important matter. Read more here https://t.co/sovbbAdgV9

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A year in review - March 2024. The HAI welcomed the publication of the report of the Joint Committee on Assisted Dying. The humanist position is based on reason and compassion, and on the value we place on personal autonomy. Read more here https://t.co/lAHEyDyNle

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A year in review. Our Annual Darwin Day Lecture 2024 took place on February 14th, where Professor Geraldine Butler gave a most insightful lecture on the role of yeast in the cultural and biological evolution of the human population. Read more here https://t.co/AIILqnbKDI..

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Opinion: Can we celebrate Christmas as Humanists? Read more here https://t.co/BYgGTCQtfp

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Have you heard of Rationalist of the Year?! @racjonalisci awards prizes for the promotion of science, secularism and rational worldview. Among the winners are scientists, social activists and popularisers of science. Read more https://t.co/CWyJunaltf #humanismaroundtheworld

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Humanists care about many things: humanity, human rights, democracy and secularism, the environment, and the future. As we celebrate World Human Rights Day we encourage everyone to Stand Up for Freedom. Read more about how we work to achieve this goal https://t.co/FhmM7VmVt9