We have led a joint effort by non-religious, ex-religious and pro-secular groups to highlight the discriminatory and unfair treatment of non-religious Australians in government institutions and programs.

This month, we have made a submission to the Universal Periodic Review (Fourth Cycle) into Australia’s human rights.

In the submission, we have documented discriminatory and unfair treatment towards non-religious people on the grounds of religion and belief. The submission points out that such discrimination is at odds with Australia’s international human rights commitments.

We’re grateful for all the support that we received in developing the submission over recent months, especially from the eight other endorsing organisations:

• Atheist Foundation of Australia;
• Humanists Australia;
• Recovering From Religion Australia;
• National Secular Lobby;
• Sydney Atheists; 
• Queensland Parents for Secular State Schools;
• Fairness in Religion in Schools (NSW); 
• Secular Association of New South Wales.

As I have said in a statement today, we’ll now be turning our attention to urging the international community to help Australia do better. Read the new article on our website.

If you value our work and want to support us in removing discrimination against non-religious people, please consider making a donation on our website or signing up as a member.

Thanks for your ongoing support of the Rationalist Society of Australia.

Regards,