Humanistischer Verband Deutschlands
International Humanist and Ethical Union, European Humanist Federation | |
Website | humanismus.de |
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The Humanistischer Verband Deutschlands (English: Humanist Association of Germany) is an organisation to promote and spread a secular
History
The federation was formed in 1993, some years after the reunification of Germany at the end of a difficult period for organised humanism, which had been stamped out by the Nazis early in the lead-up to World War II, and then suppressed by communism in the East and strong religious majorities in the West of Germany. HVD's predecessor, the German Freethinkers League, was very successful at the time it was targeted by Hitler, with 500,000 members across Germany.
Aims
The HVD is committed to secularism, human rights, democracy, egalitarianism and mutual respect. The association works for an open and inclusive society with freedom of belief and speech, and for an end to the privileged position of religion and/or churches in law, education, broadcasting and wherever else it occurs.
Activities
The HVD is a provider of humanist and non-religious
The association is a well-known consultant for