Human Rights and Welfare

Humanism as Resistance: the Ottawa Declaration

Humanism as Resistance: the Ottawa Declaration

At the 2026 World Humanist Congress in Ottawa, Canada, humanists from around the world came together to adopt a powerful new statement: ‘The Ottawa Declaration on Humanism as Resistance’.
The National Charter of Human Rights campaign

The National Charter of Human Rights campaign

Humanists Victoria is wholeheartedly supporting the Human Rights Law Centre's campaign for a National Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. Australia is the only democracy that does not have such a charter – which is hard to believe. It will benefit the whole community. It will help prevent human rights violations, provide a powerful tool for challenging injustices and foster a culture of understanding and respecting human rights.
Media Release 2 March 2022 – Solidarity with the People of Ukraine

Media Release 2 March 2022 – Solidarity with the People of Ukraine

MEDIA RELEASE – 2 March 2022 Like most Australians we express our solidarity with the people of Ukraine at this critical time. We consider the action taken by the Russian […]