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Watford Area Humanists
Promoting Humanism in Watford and surrounding areas.
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Humanists UK
- Catholic academy trust expansion sparks warning over religious control of state schools
- Humanists UK President Janet Ellis tells parliament: ‘All children deserve hope, choice, and opportunity.’
- Integrated education report understates need for end to divided schooling
- Humanist school speakers reach half a million pupils on 10th anniversary of Understanding Humanism
- Only 4 in 100 under-35s attend church regularly – new research reveals
Humanists International
- Global events mark launch of Freedom of Thought Report 2025
- Grant recipient prevents mob violence against alleged “witches” in Nigeria
- Humanists International awards funding to 13 global projects in 2026
- Humanists International welcomes new Members and Associates
- Humanists International Members’ Showcase Event celebrates global impact of the humanist movement
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Watford Area Humanists
A welcoming local home for humanist ideas, friendship, discussion and action across South West Hertfordshire.
Next event
Come to the next local event.
Upcoming details can change, so check Meetup for the latest confirmed date, time and venue. You can also email us before your first visit.
New here?
You can come along without being a member.
Our events are open and friendly. You do not need to know lots about humanism, and you do not need to join before attending. Come with questions, curiosity, or simply a wish to meet like-minded people locally.
Who we are
Watford Area Humanists is a local community for people who want to live ethical, meaningful lives without religion, using evidence, empathy and shared human values as our guide.
Our values
We value reason, compassion, equality, secularism and community.
- ReasonWe look to evidence and open discussion.
- Compassion and equalityWe care about dignity, fairness and human rights.
- Secular communityWe support public life that treats everyone fairly, whatever their religion or belief.
What we do
We create opportunities to learn, meet others, support families, and contribute to a kinder, fairer society.
Support life events
Information about non-religious ceremonies for weddings, funerals and namings.
Campaign locally
News and action on secularism, human rights, education and equality from a humanist perspective.
Humanism, plainly
Good lives, guided by reason and empathy.
Humanists believe people can live ethical, meaningful lives without religion, using evidence, compassion and shared human values as our guide.
- Question carefully.We look to evidence, reason and open discussion when forming our views.
- Act kindly.We value fairness, dignity and behaving towards others as we would like them to behave towards us.
- Live fully.We aim to be happy and do good for ourselves and others in the one life we have.
Part of a wider movement
The group is a partner of Humanists UK, an associate member of Humanists International, and affiliated to the National Secular Society.
Humanists UK
Partner group, connecting local activity with national humanist work.
Humanists International
Associate member, sharing a global commitment to freedom of thought and human rights.
National Secular Society
Affiliated group, supporting a fair secular public square.
Ready to connect?
Email us, come to an event, or ask to join the mailing list. New people are very welcome.