What We Do

Civic action, legal advocacy, and critical thinking

We actively work across four core pillars to build a freer, fairer, and more rational society in Peru.

Our 4 pillars of institutional action

We structure our initiatives to defend civil rights, educate in rational thinking, and actively advocate before state institutions and society.

Defense of freedom of conscience and non-believers 01 / DEFEND

Defending freedom of conscience

We provide free guidance, support, and legal counsel against religious discrimination, confessional impositions in schools or universities, and violations of the rights of non-believers.

Promotion of science, critical thinking, and reason 02 / PROMOTE

Promoting scientific culture

We foster the scientific method, critical thinking, and secular education. We counter misinformation, pseudoscience, and obscurantist dogmas through educational events, conferences, and public outreach.

Advocacy for state neutrality and legal reforms 03 / ADVANCE

Advancing state secularism

We monitor the institutional neutrality of the state apparatus and promote legislative and civic initiatives to dismantle unwarranted religious privileges, repeal obsolete concordats, and ensure a neutral, independent state.

Building humanist community and civil ceremonies 04 / BUILD

Building community & ceremonies

We create safe, welcoming spaces for fellowship, dialogue, and mutual support among non-believers and humanists. We conduct secular ceremonies (legally recognized weddings and memorials) with dignity, warmth, and free from dogma.

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Projects driving real impact

Concrete initiatives protecting the constitutional rights of Peruvian families and amplifying the voice of reason.

Documentary: Is Peru a Secular State? Co-produced with Humanists International 01 / DOCUMENTARY

Documentary: Is Peru a Secular State?

Comprehensive audiovisual investigation co-produced with support from Humanists International exploring the impact of state religious privileges in Peru.

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National school religion exemption campaign before MINEDU 02 / SCHOOL CAMPAIGN

School Religion Exemption Campaign

Step-by-step legal guides and advisory for parents and students before MINEDU to exercise their constitutional right to be exempted from confessional religious instruction.

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La Señal Humanista - Radio show and podcast featuring interviews and critical thinking 03 / RADIO & PODCAST

La Señal Humanista (Podcast)

Our regular informative podcast featuring interviews and debate on public affairs, bioethics, human rights, and the philosophy of science.

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Secular humanist celebrants and civil ceremonies in Peru 04 / CIVIC CEREMONIES

Celebrants & Ceremonies

Training secular celebrants to officiate wedding celebrations, family welcoming events, and memorial tributes with warmth, dignity, and zero religious dogma.

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World Humanist Congress 2027 - Lima, Peru
Historic International Event

Global humanism comes to Lima

From August 20 to 22, 2027, Lima will host the World Humanist Congress, the triennial gathering bringing together humanist organizations, scholars, and grassroots activists from across all five continents.

The Congress is organized by Humanists International in partnership with the Peruvian Association of Atheists. A historic milestone positioning Peru as a global crossroads for reason, human rights, and freedom of conscience.

Lima, Peru August 20–22, 2027 Global Network