Hague Talks – What’s at Stake: How Does Corruption Affect Us?

Join us for the next edition of the Hague Talks. The event promises interesting stories from around the world.

More than 5% of global GDP is lost to corruption every year and now over 50 former heads of state and government, over 30 Nobel laureates, nearly 350 notable individuals (including former high court judges, cabinet ministers, NGO leaders, business leaders, etc.) and almost 100 civil society organisations are calling for the creation of an International Anti-Corruption Court to promote transparency and accountability.But what is (grand) corruption and how does it materialise in our day-to-day life? Who is affected by corruption? And how would “another” international organisation contribute to stopping corruption and promote transparency and accountability?

Corruption and its consequences may feel far away from the average citizen, unless you know how corruption may affect your day-to-day circumstances. Ultimately, corruption can lead to poorer public services, like healthcare and education, and makes everything more expensive by increasing the cost of goods and services. It can also harm the economy by discouraging investment and job creation. When institutions, like the police or courts, are corrupt, it becomes harder to get justice, and trust in democracy is weakened. This can make people feel powerless and less involved in political processes. By extension, corruption can also come to threaten public safety and national security.

By understanding which factors enable how, when, and in what shapes or forms corruption materialises, we believe that anti-corruption can become a collective movement whereby we as engaged citizens can push for fairer systems and better governance.

We have invited for this edition of the Hague Talks three speakers to bring the reality of corruption to the audience and answer the questions on our minds.

We will hear from seasoned professionals working on national and international corruption capable of explaining why collective efforts, supported by local stories and experiences, has the power to effect real change.

Speakers:

• Sophie K. This link opens in a new tab – Managing Director, III Europe With nearly a decade of leadership experience, Sophie advocates for justice and integrity, working towards ending grand corruption.
• Inbal Djalovski This link opens in a new tab – Legal Practitioner & Former ICC Lawyer Inbal brings vast expertise in law and investigations, with focus on the global push for an International Anti-Corruption Court
• Cebelihle Mbuyisa This link opens in a new tab – Journalist and activist from Eswatini, Cebelihle sheds light on stories of state and corporate violence, and highlighting the impact of corruption on marginalised communities.
• Dr. Andrew Bwire Buluma This link opens in a new tab – Governance and Accountability Expert With extensive experience in governance and civil society engagement, Dr. Buluma will explore the complexities of fighting corruption from a development perspective.

This edition of Hague Talks will be moderated by Connor Sattely This link opens in a new tab.

Practical information:

When: October 31

Time: 17h – 20h

Where: Het Koorenhuis This link opens in a new tab

Ticket Types: Please select your preferred mode of attendance. Should you prefer to attend online, the livestreaming link will be sent to you in the days prior to the 31st. Follow us on Hague Talks This link opens in a new tab youtube channel.

About the Hague Talks

HagueTalks is a meeting place for creative minds, peace inventors and game changers in the field of peace and justice. It is a stage and breeding place for new ideas and perspectives, a forum for discussion and a starting point for concrete action.

At HagueTalks This link opens in a new tab we believe that looking at peace and justice from a variety of angles and perspectives sparks innovative thinking and acting. HagueTalks is convinced that both creative minds from within and beyond the working field of peace and justice can contribute to its dialogue and promotion.

Hague Talks is a joint initiative of the Municipality of the Hague and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This edition is powered by The Hague Humanity Hub and Integrity Initiatives International (III) Europe.

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