There are many different ways to celebrate World Humanist Day. And every year Humanists devise new activities for World Humanist Day and create new ways to promote them. Below are some examples used by Humanist groups around the world:

• Publicity Drive. From billboards to library displays, World Humanist Day is a great hook for advertising and promoting Humanism. It’s also an opportunity to seek media coverage with press releases, letters to the editor, calendar announcements and media alerts. And individuals, as well organizations, can use social media like Facebook and Twitter to let everyone know they are celebrating World Humanist Day.
• Conferences or courses. While some Humanist groups hold conferences around June 21, others conduct introductory courses about Humanism.
• Lectures or discussions. Topics for discussion can range from the global, such as talks about the activities of the IHEU, to the individual, such as open forums where people share their personal pathways to Humanism.
• Proclamations. A public proclamation is a document, authorized and signed by an elected official, which declares the importance of a specific date or event. A proclamation recognizing World Humanist Day—whether it’s from a local mayor, state legislature or national president -- is a great way to raise visibility and appreciation for the Humanist community.
• Videos. In 2009, the Dutch humanist broadcasting service, HUMAN, and the broadcaster VPRO worked together with the Humanist group Hivos to create five short films in which Humanism, as a practical, life-affirming philosophy takes centre stage. The films were shown on Dutch national TV on Saturday June 20th and Sunday June 21st in celebration of World Humanist Day. The videos, in a variety of languages but all with English subtitles, are now available on the IHEU website at http://www.iheu.org/world-humanist-day-21-june.
• Go Global. Local groups can use World Humanist Day to explore the global dimension of the Humanist movement. Whether that’s through a presentation about the work of IHEU or by raising money for a partner group in a different part of the world, it’s a great way to express Humanists’ global solidarity.
• Party or Picnic. Since World Humanism Day is a celebration, many groups mark it by throwing a party. And since June 21 is the summer solstice for the Northern Hemisphere, the party is often outdoors. A picnic can include food, games and discussion, and is also a great opportunity to include children in a Humanist meeting.
• Humanist Week. Why stop at a day! The British Humanist Association (BHA) celebrates a Humanist Week around the June 21 date. With a whole week of national and local events surrounding the history, beliefs and values of Humanism, the BHA  organises special events and helps its chapters to celebrate Humanism in their local areas.

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For more information on World Humanist Day visit www.iheu.org/world-humanist-day-overview