Freedom of Thought by Humanists International

About Freedom of Thought by Humanists International

Freedom of Thought from Humanists International is a global news and interview podcast examining the state of freedom of belief, expression, and human rights worldwide. Hosted by Gary McLelland and Leon Langdon, the podcast draws on Humanists International’s flagship Freedom of Thought Report to bring together researchers, human rights defenders, activists, and policy experts to unpack the realities facing humanists, atheists, and non-religious people in different countries and regions. Each episode explores key findings from the report alongside wider developments in international law, politics, and civil society. Through in-depth conversations, case studies, and timely analysis, the show highlights where freedoms are under threat, where progress is being made, and what solidarity and advocacy can achieve. Produced by Humanise Live, Freedom of Thought offers clear, accessible insight into global freedom of thought issues for anyone interested in human rights, secularism, democracy, and evidence-based policy.

Publisher

Humanise Live

Category

news · news · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Feb 2026

Latest episode

2 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Raising Hope in a Turbulent World - Season 2 Listener Q&A

   Sign up for the Humanists International Newsletter https://humanists.international/sign-up-for-the-newsletter/ We've reached the end of Season 2. Harry Linley joins as host for this season finale as Gary McLelland and Leon Langdon take listener and member questions from around the world — covering hope in dark times, HI's 2026 achievements, the difference between freedom of thought and freedom of expression, how to support people leaving religion, and the thinkers who shaped their own humani...

2. 

   27 Aug 2026

   Ghana's Award Winning Humanist on Billboards, Bills and Backlash

   Content note: this episode includes references to rape and sexual assault. Sign up for the Humanists International Newsletter https://humanists.international/sign-up-for-the-newsletter/ Gary and Leon return from the World Humanist Congress in Ottawa — the biggest Congress in over a decade, bringing together 500 people from 60 countries under the theme Humanism as Resistance. They discuss the Ottawa Declaration on Humanism as Resistance adopted at the General Assembly, the launch of the Amst...

3. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Update from World Humanist Congress 2026

   Sign up for the Humanists International Newsletter https://humanists.international/sign-up-for-the-newsletter/ The Humanists International team are busy delivering the World Humanist Congress in Ottawa this week. Gary took some time out to provide a special update from the Congress, with some exciting announcements to follow, including the announcement of Lima, Peru, as host venue for the 2027 World Humanist Congress, the launch of the Amsterdam Circle, and the Ottawa Declaration on Humanism...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

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