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Protecting the Vulnerable: Eradicating the Almajiri Crisis in Northern Nigeria
2 mn read The Almajiri children, left to fend for themselves, survive by begging for food and shelter. They face societal rejection, insults, physical violence, and sexual abuse. Some children, if they survive to adulthood, may become involved in criminal activities, contributing to social tensions.
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Nigerian human rights activist to mark 25th anniversary of UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders
2 mn read Nigerian activist Mariam Aliyu answered the UN’s call during her university years when she saw a little girl she could not ignore. “She was 12 years old, and I noticed she was limping,” she recalled. Using her medical skills, and days of earning the girl’s trust, she figured out that she had been sexually assaulted. So began a journey of advocating for girls and women.
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Unveiled: A Journey from Oppression to Enlightenment – Book Review (with free audiobook in persian)
2 mn read In a groundbreaking initiative by one of our own, Lovehumanity, “Unveiled” has been given a new voice—quite literally. The book’s Persian audiobook iteration is a testament to the tireless efforts of freethinkers globally to ensure that stories of liberation echo across linguistic barriers. This audiobook is not just a translation; it’s an act of rebellion, […]
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More Than 1,000 Prominent Women Support Iran’s Resistance
< 1 mn read On September 12, in a gathering held at the Parliament of the United Kingdom, attended by lawmakers from both Houses, MP Anna Firth announced this significant development. She publicly announced the backing of over a thousand female leaders, athletes, and prominent thought leaders of the Iranian people’s uprising and their aspirations for a free, democratic republic. MP […]
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Remote Work: A Lifeline for Members of the Secular Underground Network
2 mn read In the face of unprecedented global displacement, Secular Underground Network (SUN) members are grappling with unique challenges. Individuals on the run are often deprived of their support networks and face legal restrictions that prevent them from working. These circumstances create a dire need for alternative solutions to help them sustain themselves. One such solution is […]
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Stranded in Georgia: The Challenges of Asylum Seekers
3 mn read As an asylum seeker, I have faced numerous obstacles in my journey to rebuild my life. One of the most significant challenges has been the lack of access to basic necessities, such as medical care, employment, and financial support. Unlike other EU nations like Germany, Georgia has yet to provide adequate support to asylum seekers, […]
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Dolly’s interview with Zack the Russian
< 1 mn read Friend of the Secular Underground Network Dolly did a wonderful interview with Russian YouTuber and refugee in Georgia, Zack the Russian. In it, both Dolly and Zack talk about how a country known for secularism during the Soviet era is now one of the most religious countries in the world. The first part of the […]
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In the 21st century, Female Genital Mutilation is practiced widely with over three (3) million women at risk yearly.
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#WhereIsSoheilArabi #FreeSoheil
< 1 mn read We, the undersigned freethought, ex-Muslim, atheist, and secularist organisations, have joined together to politically sponsor the well-known Iranian atheist and ex-Muslim Soheil Arabi, who was re-arrested from his home on 2 January 2023 by the Islamic Republic of Iran’s security forces. Sources have informed us that he was violently beaten during the arrest, denied much-needed medicine […]
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Affordable Countries to study
3 mn read A student visa is often the only option for young atheists who are in danger and must leave their home country. This is the most efficient way of evacuating to a safe location before continuing the journey to their ultimate destination. After all, obtaining admission and a student visa, especially in Australia, Europe, and North […]
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An Atheist Youtuber arrested after a debate with an Imam
2 mn read Hesham Fouad Ahmed (Hesham El Masry), is an Egyptian Atheist blogger. After a religious discourse with a Sheikh from Al-Azhar (Ahmed Karima) on YouTube, Ahmed Karima cursed Hesham and then withdrew from the discussion. Then the Sheikh took advantage of his connections to press the national security to apprehend Hesham and the owner of the […]
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Examples of Taliban crimes against women in the last two months:
4 mn read The misbehavior and crimes of the Taliban against women have increased sharply in the last few months. This Islamist terrorist group has subjected women and girls to violence in the different regions of Afghanistan. Among these women are those who have been arrested for protesting the regime since the fall of Kabul. A number of […]
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Jewish and non-Jewish Ukrainian refugees arrive to different treatment in Israel (audio)
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“Amsterdam branch of Russian orthodox church breaks away over Ukraine”
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Is the fear of the pernicious influence of gay prides a good reason for a war in Ukraine? According to the Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church, yes.
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A massacre of dogs is happening now in Turkey, and the government is behind it
3 mn read I recently spoke to a Turkish friend and in our conversation she said something surprising. She told me that a massacre of dogs was happening in her country. I was, naturally, taken aback by this. Could there be mass killings of dogs happening there? It was hard to believe. I did some googling, and the […]
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The Taliban Group Suffocate Afghan Women’s Justice Voice
4 mn read Report on Taliban recent war crimes in Kabul One week ago, the Taliban arrested some protesting women, who stood against this group’s wrong policies in Kabul city. Parwana Ibrahimkhail is one of these women. She is a girl who did not have a father and was raised by her mother. She has one brother, who […]
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#KillTheBill – Campaigning against the hate bill endangering queer people in Ghana
4 mn read Few months ago, the LGBTQ+ headquarters in the capital city of Ghana was raided unlawfully by National Security personnel and demanded for its closure. Meanwhile, the LGBTQ community, prior to the raid had received death threats from some traditional chiefs and other anti-gay persons. The raid which should have drawn sympathy from the general public […]
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Hidden Crimes of Taliban in Kabul Afghanistan – Ahmed
2 mn read Ahmed is the nickname we gave to this boy. He is 20-years-old and he is a student of a private university in Kabul. A few weeks ago, when Ahmad was about to go home, he was stopped by the Taliban and interrogated. After taking the young man’s mobile phone, they checked his WhatsApp and asked […]
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The Growth of Witches Concentration Camps in Ghana
3 mn read The religious centeredness of most African states has paved way for the justification of inhumane acts committed against minority groups. One of the growing concerns is the growth of witches’ camps across the northern part of Ghana. These can be found in popular villages like Gambaga, Bonyase, Gushegu, Kukuo and many other towns in the […]