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July 16, 2002
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Larry Jones Elected Vice-President of International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU)
ALBANY- Lawrence D. Jones, president of the Institute for Humanist Studies, has been elected vice-president of the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU). The IHEU represents the estimated 900 million people around the world who believe in living ethical lives without belief in gods or traditional religion.
Headquartered in London, U.K., the IHEU was founded in 1952 and is the only umbrella organization of Humanist, rationalist, atheist, secularist, ethical culture, and agnostic groups around the world. It has more than 90 member organizations in 35 countries. Its activities include supporting the development of new and existing humanist groups and representing the interests of Humanists at the United Nations, UNICEF, UNESCO, and the Council of Europe.
In 1999, Jones started the Institute for Humanist Studies, an international educational institute that promotes a nonreligious perspective on human rights and ethical issues. Based in Albany, N.Y., with six employees, the Institute provides information and analysis to media, public, and academia, as well developing on-line educational courses.
"I am delighted by the appointment of Lawrence Jones to the executive committee of the IHEU," says IHEU Executive Director Babu Gogineni. "We look forward to working with someone with complete understanding of our goals and with much importance in the humanist movement in North America."
The election took place in Holland at the IHEU's 50th Anniversary Congress on July 6, 2002. Jones' term will last 3 years.
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