2015 Chamber Event partners
The House of Lords is working with a number of organisations to deliver the 2015 Chamber Event.
The British Humanist Association
The British Humanist Association (BHA) is the national charity working on behalf of non-religious people who seek to live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity.
Founded in 1896, the BHA is trusted by over 40,000 members and supporters and over 70 local and special interest affiliates to promote Humanism. Its policies are informed with the support of over 130 of the UK's most prominent philosophers, scientists, and other thinkers and experts and it seeks to advance them with the help of over 100 parliamentarians in membership of the All Party Parliamentary Humanist Group. The BHA's trained and accredited celebrants conduct funerals and other non-religious ceremonies attended by over 800,000 people each year.
The English-Speaking Union
The English-Speaking Union (ESU) is a unique global educational charity and membership organisation that brings together and empowers people of different languages and cultures. By building skills and confidence in communication, the ESU gives people the opportunity to realise their full potential. The ESU'S vision is to provide people in the UK and internationally with communications skills and opportunities to engage in an exchange of ideas and opinions. Worldwide, members and alumni support this work. The ESU promotes the value of good communication and cultural exchange as essential to individual, community and global development.
Girlguiding
Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. Thanks to the dedication and support of 100,000 amazing volunteers, it is active in every part of the UK, giving girls and young women a space where they can be themselves, have fun, build brilliant friendships, gain valuable life skills and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities.
Girlguiding builds girls' confidence and raises their aspirations. It gives them the chance to discover their full potential and encourages them to be a powerful force for good.
Humanist Society Scotland
Humanist Society Scotland (HSS) seeks to represent the views of people in Scotland who wish to lead ethical and fulfilling lives guided by reason, empathy and compassion. It provides a range of non-religious ceremonies and campaigns for a secular state. HSS has over 14,000 members across Scotland.
The Three Faiths Forum
The Three Faiths Forum (3FF) builds understanding and lasting relationships between people of all faiths and beliefs.
It runs education, engagement and action programmes that bring diverse communities together. Its main focus is in the UK, but 3FF also works internationally to create new models for intercultural cooperation, particularly in the EU, USA and Middle East.
The 3FF's work involves teachers, students and young professionals, faith organisations, artists and galleries, political leaders in Parliament and upcoming leaders still at university.
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