Roy W. Brown

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Brown, Roy W. (20th Century)

Born in London, Brown is a Humanist and human rights activist. He went to Haberdashers' Aske's School and the University of London, training as an engineer.

In 1963 he emigrated to Canada, working on the design of airborne radar and navigation systems for Canadian Marconi.

In 1967 he returned to England, becoming Chief Designer for Racal Research in Tewkesbury. The following year with three colleagues in London, he founded Metier Management Systems.

Moving with his wife Diana to the Netherlands in 1985, he founded the World Population Foundation, then moved to Switzerland in 1987.

Brown is a founder, board member, and former chairman of the World Population Foundation in the Netherlands.

He wrote “The Day of Six Billion.” On 12 October 1999, that number of humans were estimated worldwide.

From 2003 to 2006, Brown was President of the International Humanist and Ethical Union. He continues his involvement with the IHEU as Chairman of its Growth and Development Committee.

Brown signed Humanist Manifesto 2000.

{International Humanist News, December 1999}