12. Emma Wadsworth-Jones on Humanists International's Freedom of Thought Report 2023

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"When we're upholding secularism, we're making sure that that is freedom of religion or belief for all, and not just for the non-religious to be safe" - Emma Wadsworth-Jones
On this week's Humanism Now we are delighted to be joined by Emma Wadsworth-Jones, Casework & Campaigns Manager Of Humanists International and principle editor of the Freedom of Thought Report. The FOTR assesses every country in the world on the basis of human rights and the legal status with regard to humanists, atheists, and the non-religious. Emma shares the key findings for 2023, reasons why protecting freethought matters and positive examples of promoting secularism globally.
In addition, Lola & Nicole join the panel this week to discuss the further proposed changes to UK visa requirements and it's impact on families and whether the UK is a secular country. Plus we share our favourite xmas songs for your playlist!
Episode references:

• BBC: Changes to UK visa requirements: Key points at-a-glance
• Humanists International: Freedom of Thought Report
• Humanists UK: Secularism in the UK

About Emma Wadsworth Jones
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Emma's references:

• HI: Freedom of thought Report
• Blog: How the Freedom of Thought Report helps protect humanists at risk
• HI: How to get involved and support

Upcoming events:

• CLH AGM 2024 with Madeleine Goodall, Humanist Heritage, 17 Jan 2024

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Chapters

1. 12. Emma Wadsworth-Jones on Humanists International's Freedom of Thought Report 2023 (00:00:00)

2. PART 1: Intro & panel's fav xmas songs (00:00:33)

3. Responding to UK govt's immigration proposals (00:05:10)

4. Recommendations for Humane Immigration Policies (00:15:30)

5. ANNOUNCEMENT: Request for Research on UK Asylum System based on Apostacy or Blasphemy (00:26:03)

6. PART 2: Interview with Emma Wadsworth Jones, intro to the Freedom of Thought Report (00:27:00)

7. Impacts of discrimination on non-religious & religious minorities (00:31:57)

8. Advice to States & positive examples of protecting freedom of belief (00:37:29)

9. How Humanists International help Humanists at Risk Globally (00:44:20)

10. How you can support the Freedom of Thought Report (00:49:19)

11. Reasons for optimism & the joy of sewing (00:52:03)

12. PART3: Panel review of the FOTR & increasing knowledge of belief persecution (00:55:04)

13. Is the UK a secular society? (01:02:25)

14. Outro and Upcoming Events (01:05:10)