| 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 |
| August 31, 2022 |  |
CD2022: Resolutions and Declarations in support of Salman Rushdie, Ending Code 166, International Secularism Day and Celebrating Dissent Celebrating Dissent 2022 adopted resolutions in defence of Salman Rushdie, for an end to Germany’s Code 166 and for an International Day of Secularism or Laïcité. IN DEFENSE OF SALMAN RUSHDIE Celebrating Dissent 2022 condemns the violent attack on Salman Rushdie and stands in unequivocal solidarity with the brave writer. We are pleased to finally see support for Rushdie, rather than the usual vilification and victim blaming that comes after freethinkers are targeted by the Islamist movement. Whilst the attacker’s motives have not yet been revealed, his allegiance to the Islamic regime in Iran clearly links the attack to Khomeini’s... Filed as: Press Releases, Resources |
| December 22, 2021 |  |
CEMB Timeline (2007-2023) Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain (CEMB) was formed to break the taboo that comes with leaving Islam, highlight the plight of ex-Muslims, and challenge Sharia, apostasy and blasphemy laws. CEMB stands against all forms of bigotry, xenophobia, racism and extremism and unequivocally defends reason, freedom of conscience and expression, equality, universal rights and secularism. 2023 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR LAICITE For the first time in France, an international conference brought together defenders of Laicite from around the world on December 8 and 9, 2023 at Paris City Hall. The conference was co-organised by the Association Laïques Sans Frontières (LSF) and the... Filed as: Press Releases, Resources, Spotlight |
| October 21, 2021 |  |
Covering your Internet Tracks Leaflet Updated 1 October 2024 ONLINE SECURITY GUIDE INTRODUCTION These suggestions have been collated from many external sources that the author does not endorse and are primarily aimed at users that find themselves in need of greater security, privacy and anonymity for their electronic communications. The assumption is that your computer is running a version of MS Windows, but again the suggestions can apply to other operating systems or platforms that have similar software. There is no such thing as a 100% secure communication over an electronic medium such as the global internet or telephony network. Many of the suggestions... Filed as: Homepage, Press Releases, Resources |
| January 27, 2021 |  |
Women Leaving Islam – New Film Premiere on 1 February, World Hijab Day Women Leaving Islam, a new film by CEMB, premiered on 1 February as a challenge to #WorldHijabDay and religious modesty rules. You can watch the film here. In this powerful film, six ex-Muslim women activists share their moving stories of growing up in Muslim families and Muslim-majority countries and the violence, loss and shunning they faced because of their apostasy. The women talk about everything from tearing their hijab on door handles as a child, wearing a burkini on a beach in Italy, wanting to scream their atheism in Mecca during Hajj, losing custody of a child after a husband’s... Filed as: Featured, Homepage, Press Releases, Resources |