Across the world, the number of non-religious people is growing all the time. It is estimated there are 1.17 billion people in the world who are religiously unaffiliated.

• Humanists are non-religious people who strive to lead fulfilling, meaningful and ethical lives, using reason and empathy to guide their decisions and actions.
• Humanists base their understanding of the world on reason and science, rejecting supernatural or divine beliefs.
• Humanists reject all forms of racism and prejudice, and believe in living in harmony with one another, respecting everyone’s human rights, including the right to freedom of religion and belief.
• Humanists believe we have a responsibility to respect and care for one another, and to protect the natural world