| August 12, 2025 |  |
No Religion Is Above Criticism: Reject Medieval Blasphemy Laws Ex-Muslims International denounces the detention of Moroccan feminist, human rights defender, and ex-Muslim activist Ibtissam “Betty” Lachgar for wearing a T-shirt proclaiming, “Allah is lesbian.” Betty is a key figure in the global ex-Muslim movement. She co-founded MALI (Alternative Movement for Individual Liberties), a member organisation of our International Coalition of Ex-Muslims. She has been a regular and outspoken contributor to Celebrating Dissent, the largest international gathering of ex-Muslims, atheists, and freethinkers, for many years—consistently challenging theocratic oppression at great personal risk. This grotesque arrest in 2025 is an affront to freedom of thought and expression. Blasphemy laws—medieval relics—exist not... Filed as: Resources |
| February 4, 2025 |
Are ex-Muslims the canaries in the coal mine? Humanisten, 29 January 2025 Are ex-Muslims the canaries in the coal mine? Humanisten, 29 January 2025 Filed as: Resources |
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| January 13, 2025 |
Islam Issue, Humanisten, December 2024 Islam Issue, Humanisten, December 2024 Filed as: Resources |
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| December 3, 2024 |  |
Leaving Islam: A Psychological Perspective on the Journey from Control to Freedom By Dr Savin Bapir-Tardy Leaving Islam, or any high-control group, is a deeply personal and often life-altering decision. It involves stepping away not only from a belief system but also from relationships and communities that have been central to one’s life. A key consequence of this choice is being shunned by the group. Family members, friends, and community ties—often the foundations of support—are frequently severed, leaving the individual isolated and emotionally adrift. This forced disconnection creates a significant challenge, requiring individuals to confront the uncertainty of rebuilding their lives and identities, often without a safety net. For some, the pain of this... Filed as: Press Releases, Resources, Spotlight |
| October 1, 2024 |  |
Being a woman is in and of itself and act of blasphemy Blasphemy – and of course apostasy, heresy, enmity against god – are portrayed negatively and always from the perspective of the religious. The religious view is the default view. Blasphemy is therefore, seen to be at best offensive and hurtful. At worst it is seen to be a danger to national security, morality, stability of the state and by extension society, to be stamped out by any means necessary. From our perspective, the perspective of dissenters and freethinkers, it is a cause for celebration. Particularly the celebration of blasphemous women at the centre of change. The history of blasphemy is considered... Filed as: Featured, Homepage, Resources |
| April 4, 2024 |
What is the Ex-Muslim Movement? When did it begin? How is it expanding so swiftly over the world?, TFL Post, 4 April 2024 What is the Ex-Muslim Movement? When did it begin? How is it expanding so swiftly over the world?, TFL Post, 4 April 2024 Filed as: Resources |
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| November 3, 2023 |  |
CEMB’s Support Groups Reveal Challenges and Coping Strategies for Ex-Muslims By Counselling Psychologist Dr Savin Bapir Tardy This report delves into the dynamics and experiences of participants in three monthly support groups. The support groups cater to individuals who have left Islam and are grappling with the challenges and transformations that come with such a departure. The report outlines the structure of these groups, highlights recurring themes in discussions, and explores the profound impact of the support groups on participants. Please be aware that, in order to maintain confidentiality, the subsequent report excludes any particular cases to safeguard the privacy of individuals participating in the group. Support group structure: A... Filed as: Homepage, Press Releases, Resources, Spotlight |
| September 21, 2023 |  |
Part 1, On CEMB & One Law for All, Interview on WBAI, 21 September 2023 Part 1, On Council of Ex-Muslims and One Law for All, Maryam Namazie’s Interview on WBAI Joy of Resistance, 21 September 2023 Filed as: Media Coverage, Resources |
| March 13, 2023 |  |
BBC Radio 4 Discussion on Blasphemy Law & Free Speech Feat Jimmy Bangash Our spokesperson Jimmy Bangash appeared on BBC Radio 4’s “Anti Social” to discuss Blasphemy Laws and Free Speech. Have a Listen https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001jsr2?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile Filed as: Media Coverage, Resources |
| February 27, 2023 |  |
Soheil Arabi: A message from Prison Soheil Arabi Message From Prison This File is the translation from the Farsi version based on almost one hour of sound files Soheil has sent from prison. Translated by the Central Committee of Ex-Muslims in Scandinavia. February 2023 Hello? I wished to become a poem, I wished to become a poem, the most beautiful and most important poem in history, a poem that will be read forever, a poem that overcomes the darkness, like the stars that overcome the darkness, a poem that conquers the world, transforms and evolves. I wished to become a poem, the most beautiful and... Filed as: Media Coverage, Resources |