Tags: Women
NI assembly votes in favour of inclusive, evidence-based RSE
MLAs speak of "twisted" RSE teaching that thoughts of sex are "sinful" and same-sex relationships "laughed at". Read More »
NSS hosts talk with author of Annie Besant book
Renowned author Michael Meyer discusses 'A Dirty, Filthy Book' in online event. Read More »
Experts speak out against religious abuse
Public authorities failing to tackle abuse in religious settings, panellists say at NSS event. Read More »
Iranian support for secularism has more than doubled since 2015
Iranian support for secularism has more than doubled since 2015 Read More »
NSS urges First Minister to review misogyny enabling charity law
NSS says the charitable purpose 'the advancement of religion' is "significantly impeding" efforts to combat misogyny Read More »
NSS to host talk with author of ‘Dirty, Filthy Book’
Author Michael Meyer to discuss new book on leading NSS figure Annie Besant at free online event. Read More »
Faith school banning parts of geography lessons, Ofsted finds
Ofsted finds faith school prohibiting parts of lessons it judges incompatible with its religious beliefs. Read More »
BBC Bitesize ‘normalising’ hijab for young girls, NSS warns
Following complaint, BBC says image of primary school age girl wearing hijab in educational resource will "remain unchanged". Read More »
Faith schools’ admissions criteria found in breach of regulations
Schools highlighted by the National Secular Society for coercive and controlling behaviour found to be non-compliant with regulations. Read More »
NSS tells Scottish Government to keep religious dogma out of sex ed
NSS: provisions in new guidance on sex education leaves door open for religious ideology, risking children's wellbeing. Read More »
NSS: Don’t let NI faith schools fail pupils on reproductive rights
Requirement for RSE to reflect "religious principles" conflicts with neutral lessons on reproductive health in NI schools, NSS says. Read More »
NSS “baffled” by anti-abortion protest against history talk
Christian group warns it will "actively" engage attendees of NSS talk on Victorian birth control – which aimed to reduce abortion. Read More »
NSS: Women in Jersey should have same access to abortion as Brits
Abortion in Jersey is expensive and usually only available up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. Read More »
Faith schools should not impose hijab on girls, report says
Report also recommends government resist 'Islamophobia' definitions that inhibit criticism of religious practices Read More »
UK sanctions Iranian officials to mark Mahsa Amini’s death
Mahsa Amini died last year at the hands of Iran's "morality police" after arrest for failing to wear 'correct' hijab Read More »
Regulator OKs misogyny, homophobia at Scottish religious charities
The National Secular Society is calling for reforms to charity law in Scotland after the charity regulator said it... Read More »
MPs reject religious exemptions for abortion safe access zones
The National Secular Society has welcomed a House of Commons vote to reject religious exemptions from 'buffer zones'... Read More »
NSS calls for action on religious denial of women’s medical care
The National Secular Society has urged the government to act on reports that NHS staff are denying women care due... Read More »
Religious role in honour abuse must be tackled, NSS tells inquiry
The National Secular Society has told an inquiry the government must tackle religious ideology which fuels so called... Read More »
Poll: Most Iranians want secular state and reject forced hijab
A majority of Iranians support a secular state and oppose mandatory hijab, polling has found.
Seventy-four per cent... Read More »
Bradlaugh Lecture 2022: Feminists ‘must reclaim secular histories’
A leading campaigner on women's rights has urged feminists to "reclaim the secular histories" of past struggles at... Read More »
NSS backs plans to pardon convicted Scottish ‘witches’
The National Secular Society has backed plans to formally pardon those convicted of witchcraft in Scotland but said... Read More »
NSS: Don’t let religion impede women escaping violence in Scotland
Using faith groups to deliver services for women experiencing violence may risk exploitation, the National Secular... Read More »
Women’s health strategy aims to end taboos
The government aims to end taboos on women's health issues including menstruation and contraception in its new strategy.... Read More »
Islamic school leader banned for misogynistic and homophobic sermons
The National Secular Society has welcomed a decision to ban a former faith school proprietor after he published hateful... Read More »
