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EHF General Assembly and Conference: 24-27 May 2012: Utrecht, Netherlands

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On the last weekend of May 2012 the Humanistisch Verbond (Humanist Association, Netherlands) will host the annual EHF conference and General Assembly in Utrecht. The Humanist Association will be working closely with the Dutch Humanist Alliance of humanist organisations in the Netherlands and the European Humanist Professionals (EHP).

EHF General Assembly and Conference:

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24 May 2012 - 27 May 2012
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Utrecht, Netherlands

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