Blasphemy at the European Court of Human Rights: An argument for reform

This is a long form article assessing the European Court of Human Rights' approach to blasphemy laws

SURVIVORS of ‘blasphemy’ accusations send open letter to Irish people

The International Humanist and Ethical Union has coordinated an open letter from 24 survivors of blasphemy accusations to the Irish people

It’s time to repeal your blasphemy law: My message to Irish humanists

I was honoured to be invited to give the opening address at the 16th All-Ireland Humanist Summer School.

Populism and Democracy in Europe: My speech to European Humanist Federation

On Saturday 20 May 2017 I joined a panel to speak on the above topic as part of a conference organised by the Polish Rationalist Association, in conjunction with the European Humanist Federation. My contribution begins around 13m55s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jAw4Trk7ks&t=912s

In-depth interview with Humanist Voices

Scott Douglas Jacobsen: What was family background — geography, culture, language, religion/irreligion, and education? Gary McLelland: Hi Scott. I grew up in a small town outside of Glasgow on the west coast of Scotland. It was a happy childhood. I was also fortunate to have family in a small village in the north west coast of Scotland called … Continue reading In-depth interview with Humanist Voices →

Time for action on shameful caste discrimination, my statement to the United Nations

Humanists at the UN Human Rights Council have condemned the practice of discrimination by “caste”, which continues in a number of countries, highlighting India as an egregious example. Chief Executive of the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU), Gary McLelland, delivered the oral statement in Geneva on Tuesday 20 March 2018. McLelland outlined the horrific practice … Continue reading Time for action on shameful caste discrimination, my statement to the United Nations →

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