Happy Human - Wikipedia
The Happy Human is an icon that has been adopted as an international symbol of secular humanism. [1] Created by Dennis Barrington, the figure was the winning design in a competition arranged by Humanists UK (formerly the British Humanist Association) in 1965. [1]
The Happy Human Symbol - Humanists
Humanists UK used the original Happy Human (first known as the Happy Man) in its own logo for some years and encouraged use of the symbol around the world, either in its original form or tailored for individual organisations. Here are just three examples;
Secular humanism - Wikipedia
The "Happy Human" is recognized as the official symbol of humanism internationally, used by secular humanist organizations in every part of the world. The term itself is not uncontested. "Secular humanism" is not a universally used phrase, and is most prevalent in the United States.
A ‘Clash of Symbols’: 50 years on from the design that carried …
A ‘Clash of Symbols’: 50 years on from the design that carried Humanism around the world. In this anniversary year of the Happy Human symbol, BHA Communications Manager Liam Whitton explores the humble origins of a symbol for Humanism seen all over the world today. Back in 1965, the British Humanist Association had one simple request of its ...
It is called the Happy Human. It is a picture of a human being. It also looks a bit like an ‘H’ for ‘Human’ and ‘Humanism’. In 1965, Humanists UK organised a competition to find a symbol that represents humanism. The Happy Human, created by Dennis Barrington, was the winning design.
Happy Human - Wikiwand
The Happy Human is an icon that has been adopted as an international symbol of secular humanism. [1] Created by Dennis Barrington, the figure was the winning design in a competition arranged by Humanists UK (formerly the British Humanist Association) in 1965. [1]
Symbolism - RE:ONLINE
There is no great range of symbols unique to humanism and none of any great age. The best known is perhaps the “Happy Human” symbol. This was the winning design in a competition in the 1960s and has been adopted and adapted by humanist organisations all around the world.
Humanist Heritage: The Happy Human
The symbol of international humanism, designed by Denis Barrington. The Happy Human, which remains the symbol of international humanism to this day, was first conceived in response to a competition organised in 1965 by the British Humanist Association – then just two years old.
Happy Human - Symbols.com
The Happy Human is an icon and the official symbol of the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU), a world body of Humanist organizations, and has been adopted by many Humanist organizations and individuals worldwide. Its origin was a competition organized in 1965 by the British Humanist Association to find a symbol for itself.
The Happy Human © H u m a n i st s U K 2 0 2 1. Title: Happy Human symbol