Welcome to the
Swedish Humanist Youth Organization!
Humanism is the belief that we can live good lives without religious or superstitious beliefs. Humanists make sense of the world using reason, experience and shared human values. We seek to make the best of the one life we have by creating meaning and purpose for ourselves. We take responsibility for our actions and work with others for the common good.
Humanism is an approach to life based on humanity and reason - humanists recognize that moral values are properly founded on human nature and experience alone. Our decisions are based on the available evidence and our assessment of the outcomes of our actions, not on any dogma or sacred text.
Humanism encompasses atheism and agnosticism but is an active and ethical philosophy far greater than these negative responses to religion.
Humanists believe in individual rights and freedoms but believe that individual responsibility, social cooperation and mutual respect are just as important.
Humanists believe that people can and will continue to find solutions to the world’s problems so that quality of life can be improved for everyone.
Humanists gain inspiration from their lives, art and culture, and a rich natural world, and have no need for supernatural phenomena to feel spiritually fulfilled.
Humanists believe that since we live only once, it is our responsibility to make it a good life, and to live it to the fullest.
While humanism has a long history and tradition, the Humanist Youth Organization in Sweden was formed in November 2007. As of today, we have six local groups in different parts of the country organizing activities for their members, and we are growing steadily.
Send an email to any of our board members if you have any questions or mail info@unghum.se
If you are a free-thinking youth (up to 30 years of age or a university student) who want to get in touch with other like-minded people, don’t hesitate to join our organization. Membership is free and gives you the opportunity to meet young people who share humanist values.
Contact us to get activated!
