IHEU is the world union of Humanist, rationalist, secular, ethical culture, atheist and freethought organizations. Our mission is to represent and support the global Humanist movement. Our goal is a Humanist world in which human rights are respected and all can live a life of dignity



The Role of the Council of Australian Humanist Societies (CAHS) includes:



- Acting as the umbrella organisation for the Member Societies



- Organising an annual Convention each Easter (1998 will be in Adelaide)



- Publishing a quarterly journal, the Australian Humanist



- Monitoring legislation, especially to ensure the protection of human rights



- Promoting ethical standards in the community without reliance on blind faith



- Making submissions to governments on social and ethical issues



- Sponsoring the Australian Humanist of the Year award



- Liaising with other Humanist organisations around the world



- Participating as a member of the International Humanist and Ethical Union