Freedom of Thought by Humanists International

Freedom of Thought from Humanists International is a global news and interview podcast examining the state of freedom of belief, expression, and human rights worldwide.

Hosted by Gary McLelland and Leon Langdon, the podcast draws on Humanists International’s flagship Freedom of Thought Report to bring together researchers, human rights defenders, activists, and policy experts to unpack the realities facing humanists, atheists, and non-religious people in different countries and regions.

Each episode explores key findings from the report alongside wider developments in international law, politics, and civil society. Through in-depth conversations, case studies, and timely analysis, the show highlights where freedoms are under threat, where progress is being made, and what solidarity and advocacy can achieve.

Produced by Humanise Live, Freedom of Thought offers clear, accessible insight into global freedom of thought issues for anyone interested in human rights, secularism, democracy, and evidence-based policy.

Host

Leon Langdon

Leon Langdon (he/him) is Senior Advocacy Officer at Humanists International, leading advocacy at international institutions including the United Nations, European Union, and OSCE. His work focuses on protecting the rights of humanists and the non-religious, with emphasis on freedom of religion or belief, freedom of expression, democratic resilience, and countering religious nationalism and the misuse of FoRB to undermine LGBTI+ rights, women’s rights, and children’s rights.

Before joining HI, Leon worked at the Permanent Mission of Malta to the UN on humanitarian and peacekeeping issues across Latin America, Asia, and MENA, as well as the UN Counterterrorism Executive Directorate, New York University, a policy think tank. His writing has appeared in The Diplomat, The Carter Center, the Oxford Political Review, and academic journals.

Leon holds an MA in International Relations from New York University, and a degree in Law with Politics from University College Dublin.

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