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AAI Annual Report 2022-23

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Review of Activity

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This has been a mixed year.

We accepted new member groups, bringing us to a total of 74.

It has not been a good year for fundraising. However, we were able to secure a significant amount of financial aid for Atheist Support Network clients from major human rights organizations dedicated to supporting human rights defenders. There was no significant change in supporters’ numbers from the previous year. Initiatives have been created to grow supporters numbers, and this will continue.

The relaunching of the Atheist Census Project is underway. The project has been designed not just for academic use, but also to help increase future donations and to help attract supporters.

Throughout the year, our podcast and social media channels continued to promote secular activists and organizations. Our social media channels in the month from September to October 2023 organically attracted twenty five thousand post engagements.

The AAI Advisory Council has been very supportive throughout the year, with regular meetings and crucial advice. Prominent atheists Dr. Steven Pinker, Randolph Richardson, and Norhaiyah Mahmood joined the Advisory Council this year.

AAI maintained its GuideStar Platinum rating for transparency.

We faced some criticisms for actions taken by the board more than four years ago. An Extraordinary General Meeting was held to address those criticisms. The EGM reviewed those criticisms carefully and adopted appropriate measures to correct any inappropriate actions.

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The Extraordinary General Meeting

This meeting was held on January 15, 2023 and was attended by 41 member groups from across the world. The objective of the meeting was to address past errors, maintain transparency, and move AAI in a positive and unified direction.

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Atheist Support Network (ASN)

Empathy Unveiled: Supporting Atheists Facing Blasphemy, Persecution, and Death Row - A Network for Compassion and Justice.

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A List of New AAI Supported Blasphemy Battles 2022 - 2023.

This year, we have witnessed a significant surge in blasphemy cases, with the highest increase reported in Bangladesh.

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Asylum Support, Relocation to Safety.

AAI continues to stand firmly with the atheist human rights defenders seeking safety and a safe haven, offering vital support and solidarity as they rebuild their lives and continue their advocacy for freedom of thought and expression.

Atheist Refugee Assistance Program.

Turkey currently hosts close to 4 million refugees. The Atheist Refugee Assistance Program is specifically designed to assist refugees who have fled religious persecution in their home countries and are seeking to build a new life in Turkey.

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Campaigns

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Humanist Schools in Africa

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Atheist Alliance International continued its support for

Kasese Humanist School and
Eagles View Humanist School in Uganda.

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Celebrating Dissent 2022

This was a two-day conference held in Cologne, Germany on August 20-21, 2022. In support of our member organization and Co-organizer of the conference, Freethought Lebanon, Atheist Alliance International partnered with the event.

Secular Forums in Myanmar

The Burmese Atheists project aims to bridge the gap and engage with the general population. Through this project, Burmese Atheists will have the opportunity to unite people under a broader rationalist consciousness that advocates for secularism.

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Advocacy

Throughout the year, our steadfast commitment has revolved around championing the safety and well-being of atheist activists. We have worked tirelessly, engaging with both governmental bodies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to champion the principles of freedom of thought, expression, and belief for all individuals, irrespective of their religious or non-religious convictions.

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Financial Report

One of AAI’s strategic advantages is very low Administration expenses. All our work is accomplished by volunteering board directors and volunteers.

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Charting the course for 2024

As we end the year 2023 and embark on the journey into 2024, we stand at a pivotal moment in the history of our organization. It is with immense gratitude that we extend our heartfelt appreciation to all of you who have been the bedrock of support during our most challenging phases. Your unwavering commitment to the cause of atheism and secularism has been nothing short of inspiring. Your support fuels our determination to achieve our vision for 2024 and beyond.

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Five Great Reasons to Join Us:

1. You actively support normalising Atheism.

2. You actively support Secularism in six (6) continents.

3. Your support of AAI and its campaigns eventually means much-needed support for persecuted atheist activists.

4. AAI is voluntarily run which means low administrative costs. Your money is spent on what matters: secular campaigns & saving atheist lives.

5. If you live in the U.S. your donations are tax-deductible.

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