Reclaiming Humanism As A Radical Defence Of Universal Human Rights | Freedom of Thought

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Welcome to Freedom of Thought a new podcast series by Humanists International!

In this first episode hosts Gary McLellend and Leon Langdon introduce Humanists International, the global representative body at the heart of the humanist (https://humanists.international/what-...) movement, how a global humanist network works inside the UN system, and why universal rights need a louder defence right now. 

We share the member‑led model, lessons from the IRF Summit, and what really happens inside the UN Human Rights Council.

In this first episode we cover:

• The formation and ethos of Humanists International
• Our member‑led structure and global reach
• Lived experience informing advocacy
• Reflections on the 2026 IRF Summit
• Fractures in human rights spaces and how to address them
• What happens inside the Human Rights Council 
• Why start this podcast now and what comes next
• Why attend the World Humanist Congress 2026 (https://humanists.international/event...)
• How to shape the conversation, support us and follow

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🎶Music: Horizon by Simon Folwar