Humanist Society (Singapore)

The Humanist Society-HSS founded in 2010 is a group of humanists, atheists, agnostics, skeptics and other like-minded people in Singapore.

One in five Singaporeans (20%) are non-religious, according to the 2020 Census.

We are an active voice for non-religious people in Singapore who pursue ethical and fulfilling lives.

We are guided by reason, informed by evidence and driven by compassion.

Our Activities

Public Education: We conduct public talks on science, ethics, current affairs, religion and legal matters. We have invited guest speakers from all segments of society, including the university professors and civil society activists.

Social Events: Social events provide a valuable space for humanists, atheists, skeptics, agnostics and other like-minded people to interact and debate with one another. For example, we had BBQs, musical performances and bimonthly socials called Humanist Cafe. 

Community Service: We have launched several initiatives to help the needy. We have organised charity book sales, beach cleanups and blood donation activities. 

Voice of Reason: We have taken part in public debates over creationism, secularism, abortion and LGBT rights. In the process, we strive to provide an evidence-based point of view that is rational and compassionate. 

Interfaith: Singapore’s religious landscape is very diverse.

While we are not religious, we regularly attend interfaith dialogue as a means to strengthen understanding between various religious groups, and between religious and non-religious communities. 

Peer Support: Humanist Cafe  is a monthly discussion aimed at providing holistic peer support for the non-religious at multiple stages of life. Guided by facilitators, participants can share their life journeys, giving and drawing support from fellow participants in the process. 

Celebrants: We also offers celebrant services for baby naming ceremonies and humanist weddings!

Inspired by the celebrant weddings conducted by Humanists UK, we started our celebrant services in 2016. 

We host international visitors! Here’s AC Grayling in 2014.

Vision 

A Place in the Singapore Story: Singapore is a young country. We gained our independence only in 1965. Our national identity is evolving.

Our long-term goal is to collect non-religious stories and ensure non-religious Singaporeans a place in Singapore’s nation-building story.

Provided by Norhaiyah Mahmood, 

Secretary, Humanist Society (Singapore)

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