Leo Igwe
Humanist Activist | Combating Superstition & Promoting Reason
About
Leo Igwe is a Nigerian human rights activist and researcher who has dedicated his life to promoting humanist values and combating the spread of superstition in Africa. As the founder of the Nigerian Humanist Movement, he has led campaigns to end the mistreatment of alleged 'witches', particularly women and children.
Igwe's work has been featured in The New York Times, the BBC, and The Economist, drawing global attention to the harmful effects of belief in witchcraft. His talks provide a powerful, evidence-based counterpoint to the persistence of irrational beliefs, empowering audiences to embrace reason, science, and human rights.
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Why I choose humanism over faith
As a humanist, Leo Igwe doesn't believe in divine intervention -- but he does believe in the power of human beings to alleviate suffering, cure disease, preserve the planet and turn situations of poverty into prosperity. In this bold talk, Igwe shares how humanism can free Africans from damaging superstitions and give them the power to rebuild the continent.
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