Babu Gogineni
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Babu Gogineni is a Hyderabad-based radical humanist and former Executive Director of International Humanist and Ethical Union. At present he is its International representative (Africa and South Asia). He is also the editor of International Humanist News.
[edit] Early career
Born in Andhra Pradesh, India, Babu Gogineni started his career as a tutor in French at Alliance Française, Hyderabad, India. During his 10 years at Alliance Française, he was in-charge of the Alliance Française's Cultural Centre and its Scientific Resource Centre. He was also in-charge of its scientific and commercial translation wing.[citation needed]
[edit] Humanist and rationalist
As an activist of humanist and rationalist organizations, Babu Gogineni has been associated with a number of rationalist groups (Indian as well as international) in various capacities.
- Indian Radical Humanist Association": Joint-Secretary.
- Indian Renaissance Institute: Trustee
- Oslo Coalition for the Freedom of Religion and Belief: Member of International Advisory Board.
- IHEU Committee on Universal Value: Secretary.
- IHEU Committee on Religious Abuse of Children: Secretary.
A graduate in Biology, Babu Gogineni writes articles in English, French and Telugu which is his mother tongue. Babu Gogineni contributed an article on MN Roy, the founder of Indian Radical Humanist movement, in MS Encarta encyclopedia. He also self identifies as an enthusiastic Bright and has a small biography on the Brightsnet website [1].
