Humanism and Spirituality

On January 6th, in the deliberation hall of the Municipality of Malika (Dakar), a training meeting took place with the facilitators and animators of the project “Résaux de Femmes: Empowerment of Women and Gender Rights in Senegal,” promoted by Energia…

By: Lourdes A. Bela-o and Genevieve B. Kupang A heartfelt expression of gratitude for the blessings of 2024 and a time to reflect on the spirit of the Advent Season was held on December 12, 2024 at the Dr. Margarita…

This title borrowed from the memoirs of scientist and Nobel laureate Rita Levi-Montalcini should help us learn from the weekly reading Vayigash what makes a good leader. In the context of the 2024 presidential election in the United States, there…

Hanukkah is, perhaps, the easiest Jewish holiday to celebrate. There are no restrictions on what one may or may not do—no fasting and, in fact, no prohibitions except one: the lights of Hanukkah must not be used for any practical…

“This past year has proven how fragile and precious life can be.” Rabbi Moshe Taragin, educator and author, begins his recent article with these words. It is written during the Hebrew month of Elul, which, this year, began in September.…

IGUALADA: An “igualada”, a derogatory term (based on class, race, and gender) used to designate someone who acts as if they deserve rights and privileges that supposedly don’t correspond to them. Pressenza presents an interview with Juan Mejía Botero, director…

There is something strange about the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, which occurs a few days after Yom Kippur. One is required to leave one’s usual home and move to temporary, flimsy huts exposed to the vagaries of the weather. The…

For your inspiring words of wisdom That has helped me And countless others On the way, on this path   As we transit through This time and space Both wondrous and monstrous Both beauteous and hideous   Where night and…

by Maruf ul Alam Humanist Movement, Uttara Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence for granting me the opportunity to partake in an experience so rare and transformative. This journey…

“Exploring Inner Peace and Global Harmony: A Tale of Enrichment” by Sabrina Khan, Uttara Center I was a good friend of Sheikh Mohammad Arif. I first met him in mid-2006. It can be said that I came to know about…