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Humanist Association of Ghana @humanistsgh.bsky.social · Sep 12

Add your name to the 200+ organisations and individuals saying NO to allowing an Israeli Film Festival on Ghanaian soil. Say NO to apartheid and genocide!

Sign here: forms.gle/CNqrvjpfWe7o...

#FreePalestine #BoycottIsrael #BDS
✊🏾🇵🇸♥️🇬🇭✊🏾

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Humanist Association of Ghana @humanistsgh.bsky.social · Aug 26

Today we celebrate 73 years of the Humanists International and organization that advocates for the rights and freedoms of Humanists across the world.

We are glad to be a member of this organization.

#HumanistsInternationalat73 #HumanistsGH

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Ant 🐜 𝖷𝖸 𝗁𝖾·𝗁𝗂𝗆 🖖 🇬🇧 🇳🇱 🇧🇪 🇪🇺 🚫🤖🎨 @antallan.bsky.social · Aug 26

I’m a #humanist🤸. You might be one too …

#Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/

That's humanism!

We've teamed up with our patron Stephen Fry, to explore humanist ideas about some of life’s big questions in four animated shorts.

humanists.uk

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Humanist Association of Ghana @humanistsgh.bsky.social · Aug 12

Urgent: Press Statement!

The @humanistsgh.bsky.social has released a statement on the need for a Democratic, Secular society guided by Reason and Active citizenship in Ghana.

In remembrance of those we have lost, let us build a future guided by equality, reason and compassion.

#HumanistsGH

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Justice Okai-Allotey @owulakpakpo.bsky.social · Jul 5

I am currently in Luxembourg for the Humanist Conference 2025 hosted by AHA Luxembourg. I wear different hats during this conference one as a delegate and comms officer for @humanistsgh.bsky.social and as Africa Coordinator for Young Humanist International.

#HumanistsGH #HumanistConference25

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Humanist Association of Ghana @humanistsgh.bsky.social · Jul 5

Our communications Officer @owulakpakpo.bsky.social is currently in Luxembourg attending the Humanist Conference hosted by AHA Luxembourg on the theme "From Awareness to Action: Strengthening Open Societies through Scientific Literacy".

#Humanism #HumanistsGH #HumanistConference25

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Justice Okai-Allotey @owulakpakpo.bsky.social · Jun 21

Today, we at @humanistsgh.bsky.social and all Humanists across the world celebrate World Humanist Day, and I leave you with these three words;

"Compassion. Peace. Reason."

Let’s shape a world where humanity comes first.

#WorldHumanistDay #HumanistGhana #ThatPurpleLife

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Humanist Association of Ghana @humanistsgh.bsky.social · Jun 21

Today on #WorldHumanistDay, we affirm our commitment to compassion, peace, and reason.

Humanism calls us to build a world rooted in dignity, empathy, and justice. Let's stand for global peace and shared humanity. 🌍✊🏿

#HumanistGhana #PeaceThroughReason

Humanist Association of Ghana @humanistsgh.bsky.social · Jun 6

Today, we celebrate 13 years of the Humanists Association of Ghana.

13 years of creating impact as the oldest and longest-running humanist organisation in Ghana. We are grateful to all our members, partners and allied organisations.

Thank you for your continued support.

#HumanistsGH #HAG

Humanist Association of Ghana @humanistsgh.bsky.social · May 21

🎙️ Join a global conversation by contributing to The Global Humanist, a digital platform created to collect and share the voices of humanists from all walks of life.

Whether through essays, videos, poems, or artwork, your perspective matters.

📍Visit: theglobalhumanist.com

#IAmHumanist #HumanistsGH

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Drama Queens @dramaqueensgh.bsky.social · May 2

April dump? Yes.

We hit the streets "feminist evangelism" style to share the word of consent, grooved with AnF, got a really cool feature on the DAP blog & got to close out the month at this years Femme Gathering, an epic end to #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth and #LesbianVisibilityweek.

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Humanist Association of Ghana @humanistsgh.bsky.social · May 2

We are excited about this progress with Mubarak Bala.

"Cause for celebration: Mubarak Bala arrives in Germany."

humanists.international/2025/04/caus...

Cause for celebration: Mubarak Bala arrives in Germany

After a five-year ordeal, former prisoner of conscience Mubarak Bala arrived in Germany, where he will undertake a residency.

humanists.international

Humanist Association of Ghana @humanistsgh.bsky.social · Mar 13

The left keeps getting identity politics wrong – and the right is benefiting from that - Ash Sarkar.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The left keeps getting identity politics wrong – and the right is benefiting from that | Ash Sarkar

Instead of liberation, we’ve ended up with competitive grievance, weaponised victimhood, and a focus on ‘I’ not ‘us’, says author and activist Ash Sarkar

www.theguardian.com

Humanist Association of Ghana @humanistsgh.bsky.social · Feb 14

Join us on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 14:00 for our freethought meeting.

🔗:https://forms.gle/ARDFTPRBxY7hCEZy7

We will discuss 2025 and how we can support our community in meaningful ways.

#HumanistsGH #FreethoughtMeeting #Humanists

Humanist Association of Ghana @humanistsgh.bsky.social · Jan 30

The new Freedom of Thought Report of Humanists International is out! Please share it with your wider network ✨️

Link here: humanists.international/2025/01/new-...

New report exposes the scale of blasphemy laws worldwide

Report reveals that ‘blasphemy’ laws exist in at least 89 countries across the globe, affecting 57% of the global population

humanists.international

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · Jan 13

In a new episode of HRW's Rights & Wrongs podcast, HRW Executive Director @tiranahassan.bsky.social joins to preview our annual World Report examining the human rights events of the previous year.

Listen now ⤵️
Spotify: spoti.fi/3UmP1BQ
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4bghhgA

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American Humanist Association @americanhumanist.bsky.social · Jan 13

There’s a new religiously-unaffiliated member of Congress, Rep. Yassamin Ansari. This is huge because politicians have historically been hesitant to openly identify as humanist, atheist, or agnostic due to potential political backlash. (1/2)

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American Humanist Association @americanhumanist.bsky.social · Jan 13

And for showing bravery with her open beliefs, we want to give you an opportunity to thank Rep. Ansari directly. Head over to our Humanist Action HQ to send her a quick note to thank her for being a voice for secular governance: americanhumanist.org/actionhq/?vv... (2/2)

Humanist Action Headquarters - American Humanist Association

americanhumanist.org

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Humanist Association of Ghana @humanistsgh.bsky.social · Jan 2

2025 should be the year you will respect everyone's rights, no matter who or what they are and where they are from.

Happy New Year from all of us at the Humanists Association of Ghana.

#HappyNewYear #NewYear2025 #HumanistsGH

Humanist Association of Ghana @humanistsgh.bsky.social · Nov 24

Monthly Freethought Meeting by HAG
Sunday, 24 November · 2:00 – 4:00pm
Time zone: Africa/Abidjan
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: meet.google.com/njh-qaes-rjv
Or dial: ‪(ZA) +27 10 823 1017‬ PIN: ‪419 311 386‬#
More phone numbers: tel.meet/njh-qaes-rjv...

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Humanist Association of Ghana @humanistsgh.bsky.social · Nov 19

As we celebrate International Men's Day today, we want to remind men that suicide remains the number one form of death for most men.

As such, we should endeavour to create safe spaces for men to be vulnerable in a non-judgmental way.

#HumanistsGH #InternationalMensDay #MensDay

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · Nov 19

This #InternationalMensDay we remember that in the UK, the biggest cause of death for men under 50 is suicide. We all have mental health, we should all be able to talk about it. Help fight the stigma, help your loved ones. Talk about mental health. Photo: Transport For London.

Don't be ashamed to MENtion it, if you feel that you can't manage, please talk about your feelings, rather than soldiering on and trying to silently cover the damage. Open up, don't MAN up. Save eachother and save yourself. MEN are only humans too. And need to be honest about their mental health.

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Humanist Association of Ghana @humanistsgh.bsky.social · Nov 18

Monthly Freethought Meeting by @humanistsgh.bsky.social.

Join us on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 14:00 for our freethought meeting.

🔗:https://forms.gle/ARDFTPRBxY7hCEZy7

We will discuss Ghana Decides 2024 and any other issues.

#HumanistsGH #FreethoughtMeeting #Humanists #GhanaDecides

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Humanist Association of Ghana @humanistsgh.bsky.social · Nov 18

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist” - James Baldwin.

#HumanistsGH

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