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Leo Igwe is a Nigerian human rights advocate and humanist. Igwe is a former Western and Southern African representative of the International Humanist and Ethical Union, and has specialized in campaigning

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Critical Thinking and Skepticism for Children in Africa

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By Leo Igwe Whenever skepticism is discussed, reference is often made to adults, university students and staff, scholars, and intellectuals. Skepticism is a topic for philosophers or eggheads, a discipline that requires much learning and training to practice. Skepticism is a school of thought linked to particular cultures, to Western thinkers such as Rene Descartes, David Hume, Immanuel Kant, etc,… Read More
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Catholic Blessing for Same-Sex Couples, Gay Rights and African Church Resistance

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By Leo Igwe In a significant shift in the position of the catholic church on same-sex marriage issues, the catholic pontiff, Pope Francis, has authorized the blessing of same-sex couples. This piece of news has sent a shock wave across the catholic Christendom in Africa because many have vehemently opposed the legalization and normalization of gay marriage in the region.… Read More
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 Obama, Clooney, and Gates Should Include Witch Persecution in Their Campaign

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By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches welcomes the collaboration between the foundations of Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney, and Melinda French Gates to end child marriage in Africa. These foundations have committed to ending this practice within a generation. This initiative, announced during their recent visit to Malawi and South Africa, demonstrates the urgency that such a harmful traditional and cultural… Read More
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Witch Persecution and Penis Disappearance: Why We Need Critical Thinking Corners in Nigeria

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By Leo Igwe I bring you all greetings and salutations from the Humanist Association of Nigeria and from all who value critical thinking and reasoned inquiry across the world. We commend you all for this initiative, and for staging the first edition of the hangout of the Critical Thinkers Corner in Ebonyi State. Bravo! We believe this hangout is the… Read More
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Interfaith Dialogue: African Union Should End Discrimination Against Humanists and Atheists 

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By Leo Igwe The African Union (AU) should stop discriminating against humanists, atheists, agnostics, and other belief minorities in the region. This observation has been made following a regional forum  that is holding in Kigali this month. The event officially excludes representatives from the humanist community. The African Union is organizing with the KAICIID dialogue center a general assembly for… Read More
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“Igba Pin” and Other Medical Superstitions in Nigeria

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By Leo Igwe As we try to contain the ravaging effects of magical manhood or womanhood disappearance, another vicious phenomenon is devastating a section of the country, particularly some parts of southeastern Nigeria, that is, the belief in Igba pin, magically shooting pins into people’s bodies. Many people who take ill claim that someone is responsible, that they are victims… Read More