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An invitation to discover a worldview founded on reason, human dignity, freedom of conscience, and the pursuit of the common good.
Fondation Humaniste du Québec
Makingcritical thinkingcome alivein Quebec.
Since 2004, the Fondation Humaniste du Québec has supported education, critical thinking, and secular humanism. It helps promote a culture founded on reason, freedom of conscience, solidarity, and collective responsibility.
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A foundation.A place.A community of ideas.
The Fondation Humaniste du Québec acts in several complementary ways. It collects and manages funds to support initiatives aligned with its mission. It animates a meeting place in the heart of Montreal. It helps make humanism accessible, concrete, and alive.
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Our work at a glance
Since 2004
Serving humanism in Quebec
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Activities hosted annually at the Centre
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Why critical thinking remains essential.
In a world where information travels faster than ever, the ability to question, verify, and engage in rigorous dialogue becomes a collective good. Supporting critical thinking means investing in a freer, more enlightened, and more responsible society.
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A place where ideas circulate.
The Centre humaniste du Québec hosts conferences, gatherings, workshops, training sessions, and cultural activities in a simple, human, and vibrant atmosphere.
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Conferences, gatherings, workshops, and partner activities: discover upcoming events linked to the Foundation and the Centre humaniste du Québec.
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The UN Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity has opened a consultation for the report. The post United Nations invites humanist organizations to shape new human rights report appeared first on Humanists International.
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Humanists drive debate in BC Budget report
The BC Humanist Association brought secular, evidence-based priorities directly into the legislature's 2027 budget consultation. While Members of the Legislative Assembly on the Finance Committee stopped short of adopting them, the final report cited BCHA's arguments on climate policy, property taxation and private-sc…
·2 min read·BC Humanist Association
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Northern Ireland school funding crisis strengthens case for ending religious segregation
Northern Ireland’s school funding crisis strengthens the case for ending religious segregation in education and moving towards a single, inclusive school system, Northern Ireland Humanists has said. According to new Education Authority figures, schools across Northern Ireland carried forward a combined deficit of more…
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Growing a humanist culture.
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