Press Release

March 27, 2018		Demand for atheism rises in countries under Islamic rule The scientist and author Richard Dawkins is giving away translations of The God Delusion in countries under Islamic rule like Saudi Arabia, Iran and Pakistan. The reason behind the decision is the thirst for atheism in such countries. Whilst 3.3 million copies of the bestseller have been sold since 2006, the unofficial Arabic pdf alone has been downloaded […] Filed as: Featured, Press Releases
March 16, 2018		CEMB calls on Government to prosecute incitement to violence Dear Prime Minister, Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain (CEMB) has been informed that members have received “Punish a Muslim” contest flyers. We are outraged at this clear incitement to violence and call on the government to take immediate action to investigate the origin of the letter and find and prosecute the perpetrators. We have cancelled […] Filed as: Press Releases
March 6, 2018		Conference on Sharia, Segregation and Secularism, London Sunday 25 November 2018 Conference on Sharia, Segregation and Secularism 9:30am registration for 1030am start Central London Join notable secularists and veteran women’s rights campaigners for a conference on Sharia, Segregation and Secularism at a spectacular venue in central London on Sunday 25 November 2018. The conference will raise key issues surrounding religious arbitration, the […] Filed as: Featured, Press Releases
February 14, 2018		The Independent Review on Sharia: Sharia Laws are part of the extremist threat and not a solution Dear Right Hon Amber Rudd, MP, The Independent Review on Sharia: Sharia Laws are part of the extremist threat and not a solution As black and minority women and human rights campaigners, we voice our dismay at the outcome of the inde pendent review on Sharia laws commissioned by the government in 2016. Although the government has […] Filed as: Press Releases
February 1, 2018		#I AM VIDA – Protesting against World Hijab Day The Council of Ex Muslims of Britain (CEMB) was protesting against World Hijab Day outside the Iranian embassy on the Wednesday 31st January 2018. World hijab Day takes place every year on the 1st February and countless non-Muslim women don the hijab, without knowing or caring what is stands for. However, during the current […] Filed as: Press Releases
November 25, 2017		Say No to Quran 4:34 – #Quran434NoMore To mark 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, ex-Muslims from CEMB, Atheist Republic, Ex-Muslims of Jordan, Muslimish and other groups called for the rejection of verse 4:34 in the Quran which promotes violence against women. There is no place for inciting violence against women even if it is based on […] Filed as: Press Releases
November 20, 2017		Council of Ex-Muslims of Germany’s 10th anniversary celebration The Council of Ex-Muslims of Germany held a successful 10th anniversary celebration in collaboration with and Giordano Bruno Society on 17 November 2017 in Cologne, Germany. A video commemorating ten years can be seen below as can photos of the event. Speakers included German Council founders Mina Ahadi and Arzu Toker, Michael Schmidt-Salomon of Giordano Bruno Stiftung, […] Filed as: Press Releases
October 4, 2017		The Future belongs to blasphemers International Blasphemy Day has just past. Watch this inspiring video made by ex-Muslims in various countries: The Future Belongs to Blasphemers. Also see the world’s first group bodypaint captured by both ground and drone in solidarity with ex-Muslims. Some will ask why we must celebrate blasphemy when it is “hurtful” and “offends”. The answer is […] Filed as: Press Releases
October 4, 2017		UPDATE: Karrar Released! Greek Authorities: Release and Protect Karrar Al Asfoor UPDATE: Good news! Karrar has been released from detention. Thanks to everyone who advocated on his behalf. Here is a message from Karrar himself: ***** Karrar Al Asfoor (Karrar Hamza, number 550) is an atheist from Najaf, Iraq who has been active with Arab Atheists and the Forum for Humanitarian Dialogue , a Facebook discussion […] Filed as: Press Releases
October 2, 2017		Bodypainting in Solidarity with Ex-Muslims and CEMB Created as a finale to the groundbreaking International Conference on Freedom of Conscience and Expression, the largest gathering of ex-Muslims in history, this is the world’s first group bodypaint captured by both ground and drone. Conceived by award-winning bodypainter Victoria Gugenheim in support of and solidarity with ex-Muslims and the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain […] Filed as: Press Releases