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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 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
• How to shape the conversation, support us and follow

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Freedom of Thought is produced by Humanise Live

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