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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks x Blue Drinks: Local Democratic Water Management
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special crossover edition of #DemocracyDrinks The Hague and Blue Drinks Netherlands\, where we dive into a topic that touches every one of us but rarely makes it into democracy conversations: water. \nWater is fundamental to life\, but decisions about who manages it\, who participates in those decisions\, and how competing needs are balanced are ultimately questions of governance and democracy. \nAs the Netherlands experiences increasingly frequent and severe periods of drought\, these questions are becoming more urgent. This summer has demonstrated that even a country internationally recognised for its expertise in water management is vulnerable to freshwater scarcity. The Netherlands has developed a highly decentralised model of water governance with deep historical roots\, and the Dutch Water Authorities play a central role in responding to these challenges. \nBut what does democratic water management mean in practice? How can citizens\, communities and local institutions meaningfully influence decisions that are often highly technical and increasingly complex? \nThis conversation will explore how the Dutch model of local and regional water governance responds to these challenges. It will also look beyond the Netherlands. What can these diverse experiences teach us about the conditions needed for effective\, inclusive and accountable water governance? \nOur speakers \nJan van der Steen (Expert) is a European Affairs Advisor at Unie van Waterschappen (the Dutch Water Authorities) and Vewin\, representing the Dutch water sector in Brussels. Trained in water management at TU Delft\, he now works on EU policy dossiers including water quality\, PFAS\, climate adaptation\, and digitalisation. \nElena Masterova (Moderator) is a Trainer and Programme Manager at The Hague Academy for Local Governance\, where she develops and delivers training on water management\, climate resilience\, and sustainability. An ecologist by training\, she holds a joint MSc in Environmental Sciences\, Policy\, and Management including roles at the UN Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the International Water Management Institute. \nProgramme \n17:00 – Walk-in & registration\n17:15 – Welcome & introduction\n17:20 – Moderated conversation\n17:40 – Q&A with the audience\n18:00 – Networking drinks \nBlue Drinks Netherlands is an informal networking community that brings together people working across the Dutch and international water sector. Through accessible events\, Blue Drinks creates space to socialize\, network and have fun! This event continues that approach by bringing the water community into inspiring conversation with experts and practitioners working on democracy and local governance. \nWhat are the #DemocracyDrinks? \n#DemocracyDrinks is an informal\, recurring conversation and networking series bringing together people working on democracy\, peace\, justice\, and democratic participation. \nThe format is intentionally simple: open\, dialogue-led conversations in a relaxed setting. #DemocracyDrinks The Hague provides space to connect across sectors\, test ideas\, explore emerging questions\, and reflect collectively on democratic challenges beyond formal panels or presentations. \nLaunched in Brussels in 2018\, #DemocracyDrinks now takes place in cities around the world. Editions in The Hague have brought together a diverse mix of practitioners from NGOs\, international institutions\, think tanks\, government\, and civil society. The Hague series is co-organised by the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC)\, the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH). \nInterested in hosting your own edition? Apply here. \nPhotos – disclaimer. \nPlease note that a photographer and/or videographer may be present during #DemocracyDrinks. Images may be used by partner organisations for communication and promotional purposes\, including social media and future event promotion. By attending\, you consent to this use. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting democracydrinksthehague@gmail.com and specifying the event. Thank you for your cooperation! \n	Want to join? Please sign up here!  This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-x-blue-drinks-local-water-management/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Democracy Drinks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260623T170000
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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks: Sovereignty\, stabilization\, and the Venezuelan question
DESCRIPTION:The future of post-Maduro Venezuela: democratic transition or externally managed rule?\nSix months after the U.S. operation that removed Nicolás Maduro from office\, the basic question of what Venezuela is (politically and legally) remains unsettled. Delcy Rodríguez\, Maduro’s vice president\, sits in the presidential chair. Several senior figures from the previous government remain in their posts. Chevron is signing agreements in Caracas. Commercial flights have resumed. Political prisoners are being released in batches\, while hundreds are still subjected to cruel and inhuman treatment. Almost 8 million people are in dire need on humanitarian assistance. And the U.S. administration has stated it will “run the country” until a transition it considers ‘acceptable’ can be organised. \nThis edition of #DemocracyDrinks examines whether what is unfolding meets the conventional definition of a democratic transition\, or whether it more closely resembles the post-intervention administrative arrangements seen in other contexts\, where formal sovereignty coexisted with substantial external decision-making over security\, economic policy\, and institutional design. The two are not mutually exclusive\, and the literature on post-conflict state-building suggests that the distinction often becomes legible only in retrospect. \nMeet the speaker: \nVictoria Capriles\, visiting research fellow at the Asser Institute and researcher\, legal practitioner\, and human rights advocate specializing in international migration\, gender-based violence\, and forced displacement from Venezuela\, will explore: \n\nFrom an international human rights law point of view: what frameworks actually govern the current arrangement\, what role UN mechanisms have played or been sidelined from\, and how transitional justice is (or isn’t) being structured.\nFrom the practitioner side: how donor priorities\, partnership architectures\, and stakeholder engagement shape the realities on the ground\, often more decisively than formal political settlements.\n\nCecilia Rivero\, peacebuilding and governance professional based in The Hague\, with experience in program management\, partnership development\, and facilitation across Venezuela and internationally\, will be the moderator of this event. \nCome ready to ask uncomfortable questions and leave with a more grounded understanding of one of the most complex political moments of our time. \nThe Hague Humanity Hub\n	Register now! This link opens in a new tab\n	\nWhat are the #DemocracyDrinks? \n#DemocracyDrinks is an informal\, recurring conversation and networking series bringing together people working on democracy\, peace\, justice\, and democratic participation. \nThe format is intentionally simple: open\, dialogue-led conversations in a relaxed setting. #DemocracyDrinks The Hague provides space to connect across sectors\, test ideas\, explore emerging questions\, and reflect collectively on democratic challenges beyond formal panels or presentations. \nLaunched by Defend Democracy in Brussels in 2018\, #DemocracyDrinks now takes place in cities around the world. Editions in The Hague have brought together a diverse mix of practitioners from NGOs\, international institutions\, think tanks\, government\, and civil society. The Hague series is co-organised by the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC)\, the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH). \nInterested in hosting your own edition? Apply here. \nPhotos – disclaimer. \nPlease note that a photographer and/or videographer may be present during #DemocracyDrinks. Images may be used by partner organisations for communication and promotional purposes\, including social media and future event promotion. By attending\, you consent to this use. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting democracydrinksthehague@gmail.com and specifying the event. Thank you for your cooperation!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-sovereignty-stabilization-and-the-venezuelan-question/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Democracy Drinks
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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks: Far-Right Networks: Diffusion and Democratic Impact
DESCRIPTION:A closer look at far-right networks\, focusing on the case study of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in India.\nHow do far-right networks embed themselves in cultural\, educational\, and political institutions? How do they translate grassroots presence into electoral power and ideological influence? And what explains their resilience across very different political contexts? \nThis event will examine the organizational strategies that enable far-right movements to build legitimacy\, extend their reach across society\, and sustain long-term mobilization. \nTo explore these questions\, the event will showcase the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in India as a central case study. As one of the world’s largest and most enduring far-right organizations\, the RSS offers a particularly revealing lens onto the mechanics of far-right mobilization: \n\nIts century-long historical development\nIts layered ecosystem of affiliated organizations\nIts decisive influence on contemporary Indian politics.\n\nYet the RSS is not an outlier. Its strategies resonate with\, and in some cases prefigure\, patterns visible in far-right movements across Europe\, the Americas\, and beyond\, from the cultivation of civil society fronts to the fusion of nationalism\, majoritarian identity\, and disinformation. \nMeet the speaker! \nSruti Bala is an Associate Professor in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Amsterdam. Her research interests revolve around the intersections of culture\, performance\, and politics. Dr.Bala published studies on a wide range of topics including nonviolent protest\, artistic activism\, feminist and postcolonial/decolonial theories. She is a member of the collective International Solidarity for Academic Freedom in India (InSAF India)\, which advocates for collective academic freedoms and building global solidarities with Indian and international peoples’ movements for radical social\, economic and ecological justice. \nTogether we will reflect on what these networks mean for democracy\, pluralism\, and civil society today\, and how their growing visibility is reshaping political landscapes worldwide. \n	Register now
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-far-right-networks-diffusion-and-democratic-impact/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Democracy Drinks
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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks: Elections\, Legitimacy\, and Protests in Serbia
DESCRIPTION:Can Change Happen Within Distrusted Systems? \nIn many contemporary democracies\, formal institutions continue to function while public trust in them steadily declines. This creates a fundamental tension: if citizens no longer believe in the fairness or effectiveness of elections\, can those same elections still serve as a meaningful mechanism for change? \nThe situation in Serbia illustrates this dilemma vividly\, as waves of student-led protests and broader civic mobilization following the tragedy in Novi Sad raise questions not only about political outcomes\, but about the legitimacy of the processes themselves. \nAt the same time\, this issue resonates beyond national borders\, shaping debates within the European Union\, and in countries like the Netherlands\, about how to support democracy and rule of law in contexts where its core mechanisms are formally present but substantively contested. \nThis #DemocracyDrinks edition is organised in collaboration with The Serbian Diaspora in The Netherlands\, where you will have the opportunity to engage in conversation with serbian students\, the diaspora\, and see a small exhibition from the protests. \nJoin us on April 30th (17:00-19:00) for the #DemocracyDrinks The Hague and engage with \n\nOlga Pantić: She is coordinator of the Marketing Centre at Novi Sad University working on political articulation\, creation of political narrative and campaigns.\nMiloš Janjić: He is a freelance multimedia artist\, dancer and cultural worker from Belgrade. Since 2019 he has been actively engaged in the functioning of the self-organised alternative cultural center Magacin.\nRužica Jaćimović: She participated in democratic processes in the 1990s and later worked for the first democratic government. She brings both lived and professional perspective to the discussion\, shaped by her long-standing engagement with democratic change.\n\nWhat are the #DemocracyDrinks? \n#DemocracyDrinks is an informal\, recurring conversation and networking series bringing together people working on democracy\, peace\, justice\, and democratic participation. \nThe format is intentionally simple: open\, dialogue-led conversations in a relaxed setting. #DemocracyDrinks The Hague provides space to connect across sectors\, test ideas\, explore emerging questions\, and reflect collectively on democratic challenges beyond formal panels or presentations. \nLaunched by Defend Democracy in Brussels in 2018\, #DemocracyDrinks now takes place in cities around the world. Editions in The Hague have brought together a diverse mix of practitioners from NGOs\, international institutions\, think tanks\, government\, and civil society. The Hague series is co-organised by the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC)\, the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH). \n	Register now! This link opens in a new tab\n	\n  \nInterested in hosting your own edition? Apply here. \n  \nPhotos – disclaimer. \nPlease note that a photographer and/or videographer may be present during #DemocracyDrinks. Images may be used by partner organisations for communication and promotional purposes\, including social media and future event promotion. By attending\, you consent to this use. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting democracydrinksthehague@gmail.com and specifying the event. Thank you for your cooperation!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-elections-legitimacy-and-protests-in-serbia/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Democracy Drinks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260330T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260330T190000
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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks: Solidarity with Belarus & Lessons in Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This edition will feature Ales Bialiatski\, Nobel Peace Prize laureate & Belarusian democracy and human rights defender.\nHow can civil society continue defending human rights when repression becomes the norm? And what role can international partners play in ensuring that struggles for freedom are not forgotten? \nFor decades\, Belarusian civil society organisations have worked under severe political pressure\, documenting abuses\, defending political prisoners\, and supporting victims of repression. Since the 2020 crackdown\, many organisations have been forced into exile\, yet their work continues across borders. \nThis #DemocracyDrinks edition is organised in collaboration with Article 19 and will bring together Belarusian and Dutch civil society actors to reflect on how international solidarity can sustain human rights work under repression. It will also explore how partnerships with organisations in the Netherlands and across Europe help ensure that the situation in Belarus remains visible and that those defending rights are not left isolated. \nJoin us on March 30th (17:00-19:00) for the #DemocracyDrinks The Hague\, where we will be joined by: \nSpeakers \n\nAles Bialiatski\, Human Rights Centre Viasna\nTBC\, Dutch Civil Society Representative\n\nModerator \n\nJoanna Szymańska\, Head of Programmes and Strategy\, ARTICLE 19 Europe\n\n  \nAbout Ales Bialiatski \nAles Bialiatski founded the organisation Viasna (Spring) to provide support for the incarcerated demonstrators and their families that then evolved into a human rights organisation focused on documenting the authorities’ abuses and torture of political prisoners. As a result of his work\, the government authorities sentenced him to several years’ imprisonment for alleged tax evasion. In June 2021\, in the wake of the massive demonstrations against President Lukashenko’s dictatorship\, he was again jailed without trial or conviction. He was still in prison when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022. \n  \nWhat are the #DemocracyDrinks? \n#DemocracyDrinks is an informal\, recurring conversation and networking series bringing together people working on democracy\, peace\, justice\, and democratic participation. \nThe format is intentionally simple: open\, dialogue-led conversations in a relaxed setting. #DemocracyDrinks The Hague provides space to connect across sectors\, test ideas\, explore emerging questions\, and reflect collectively on democratic challenges beyond formal panels or presentations. \nLaunched by Defend Democracy in Brussels in 2018\, #DemocracyDrinks now takes place in cities around the world. Editions in The Hague have brought together a diverse mix of practitioners from NGOs\, international institutions\, think tanks\, government\, and civil society. The Hague series is co-organised by the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC)\, the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH). \n  \nPhotos – disclaimer. \nPlease note that a photographer and/or videographer may be present during #DemocracyDrinks. Images may be used by partner organisations for communication and promotional purposes\, including social media and future event promotion. By attending\, you consent to this use. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting democracydrinksthehague@gmail.com and specifying the event. Thank you for your cooperation! \n  \n	Register here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-solidarity-with-belarus-lessons-in-resilience/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Democracy Drinks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260226T170000
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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks: Urgency and Opportunity Meet in the EU Enlargement Debate
DESCRIPTION:How should the EU\, the Netherlands and other EU member states improve and speed up EU enlargement to the Western Balkans – and beyond?\nAs more and more Western Balkan nations move towards the EU\, what is the role that the rest of Europe stands to play in their pursuit of accession? How can EU member states like the Netherlands support Western Balkan democracies in the face of growing geopolitical tensions? \nJoin us on February 26th (17:00-19:00)\, for this year’s first edition of #DemocracyDrinks The Hague\, where we will be joined by: \n\nMarko Makovec\, seasoned Slovenian diplomat\, former Head of Cabinet for the EU’s Enlargement Commissioner\, and one of the leading authorities on the complexities of enlargement within the European Union.\nThijs Reuten\, Dutch MEP and leading advocate against democratic backsliding in the EU and its neighbourhood.\n\nThis edition is organised in collaboration with PAX\, the Network of Sustainable Development and Education\, Free Press Unlimited\, the Dutch Albanian Foundation\, the Netherlands Helsinki Committee\, Max van der Stoel Foundation\, and Committee for Humanitarian Intervention in Utrecht\, Amsterdam\, and Leiden. \nAbout Marko Makovec\nMarko Makovec is a Slovenian diplomat and a leading authority on the complexities of EU enlargement. Most recently\, he served as the Head of Cabinet for Ms. Marta Kos\, the Commissioner for Enlargement. Prior to this\, he was the highest-ranking Slovene at the European External Action Service (EEAS)\, as Deputy Managing Director for Managing Directorate Europe. In this capacity\, he expertly oversaw relations with the United Kingdom\, European Economic Area\, Turkey\, and the Western Balkans from 2021 to 2024. \nHe earlier represented Slovenia with distinction as the Permanent Representative to the EU’s Political and Security Committee (2017-2020). He served as Diplomatic Adviser to the Slovenian President (2013-2017)\, and as Principal Foreign Policy Adviser to the Prime Minister (2008-2012)\, acting as chief negotiator for the Arbitration Agreement between Slovenia and Croatia. His illustrious career began with his foundational work as an Adviser to the Director-General (2003-2005)\,as a Delegate to the Working Party for Western Balkans in the EU (2007-2008)\, and as Deputy Head of Mission in Rome. \nAbout Thijs Reuten\nThijs Reuten is a Dutch Member of the European Parliament that has\, since 2021\, served on the Committee of Foreign Affairs\, Delegation to the EU-North Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee\, and the Delegation to the EU-Serbia Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee\, among others. He played a pivotal role in normalising visa-free travel between Kosovo and the EU\, and has been a leading advocate against democratic backsliding in the EU and its neighbourhood. Reuten has a background in political science and international relations\, and has previously served as an Amsterdam City Councilor\, and a District Administrator for Amsterdam-Oost. \n	Reserve a spot This link opens in a new tab\n	\n  \nWhat are the #DemocracyDrinks?\n#DemocracyDrinks is an informal\, recurring conversation and networking series bringing together people working on democracy\, peace\, justice\, and democratic participation. \nThe format is intentionally simple: open\, dialogue-led conversations in a relaxed setting. #DemocracyDrinks The Hague provides space to connect across sectors\, test ideas\, explore emerging questions\, and reflect collectively on democratic challenges beyond formal panels or presentations. \nLaunched in Brussels in 2018\, #DemocracyDrinks now takes place in cities around the world. Editions in The Hague have brought together a diverse mix of practitioners from NGOs\, international institutions\, think tanks\, government\, and civil society. The Hague series is co-organised by the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC)\, the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub. \nInterested in hosting your own edition? Apply here. \n  \nWestern Balkans Symposia Series\nSince 2024\, four symposia on the Western Balkans vis-à-vis especially the EU have been organised by PAX\, Free Press Unlimited\, Dutch Albanian Foundation\, Netherlands Helsinki Committee\, Max van der Stoel Foundation and Committee for Humanitarian Intervention in Utrecht\, Amsterdam and Leiden. Topics have ranged from EU enlargement and the extent of democracy\, peace\, justice and independent media in the ‘oft-neglected region’ of the Western Balkans. Speakers have ranged from Thijs Reuten\, Dutch member of the European Parliament for the Progressive Alliance group\, Tamara Filipovic of the Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia\, to Robert Bosch\, former Dutch ambassador to Albania and Kosovo. The primary aims of this symposia series are to: a) keep attention on the situation and future of this region among policymakers and the wider public; b) enhance insights on this region to everybody involved and interested; and c) offer solutions to challenges of peace\, democracy\, justice and civil society in that region by and for policymakers\, experts and everybody involved–preferably via EU principles and memberships \n	Reserve a spot This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-urgency-and-opportunity-meet-in-the-eu-enlargement-debate/
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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks | Defending Democracy in Georgia: Where to from here?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this year’s last #DemocracyDrinks\, on November 13\, to reflect on Georgia’s fight for democracy and avenues for moving forward.\nIt has already been a year since the Georgian people began courageously protesting the results of an unfair election and the ruling party’s decision to halt the country’s path toward the European Union. In response\, the government has cracked down on protesters\, filled prisons with political opponents\, and sought to silence civil society and independent media – and is now moving to ban opposition parties. \n  \nThe EU – including the Netherlands – has condemned these actions\, freezing parts of Georgia’s EU accession process and reconsidering its cooperation programmes. Yet many argue that more decisive action is needed to support Georgia’s pro-democracy movement. \n  \nJoin us for the next edition of #DemocracyDrinks on 13 November\, where we will reflect on what has happened so far\, and ask experts from and on Georgia what can be done to support the pro-democracy movement moving forward. The panel will be moderated by Amy Eaglestone (Leiden University)\, and we will hear insights from Dinara Gagoshidze (Netherlands Helsinki Committee) and Simona Ognenovska (European Centre for Not-for-Profit Law). \n  \n	Register here! This link opens in a new tab\n	\n  \nWhat are the Democracy Drinks?\n#DemocracyDrinks The Hague brings together democracy advocates\, thinkers and enthusiasts at our monthly informal networking events. It is a great way of making new contacts and catching up with people you know; for testing ideas and planning actions; for moral support and inspiration. Feel free to invite friends and colleagues that work on or are interested in defending values like democracy\, rule of law\, human rights… Come along and you will be made welcome! \n  \nThis event series is a collaboration between the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC) and the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH). \n  \n#DemocracyDrinks were launched in 2018 by Defend Democracy Executive Director Alice Stollmeyer. Over time\, #DemocracyDrinks have expanded their reach and have been organized in Aarhus\, Berlin\, Brussels\, Budapest\, Copenhagen\, Kathmandu\, Montreal\, The Hague and Washington DC\, and soon also in other cities. The events attract a lively mixture of people from NGOs\, international institutions\, think tanks\, national governments and representations\, academia\, public affairs consultancies\, social businesses and other active citizens. \n  \n\nPhotos – yes or no? \nPlease note that during Democracy Drinks a photographer and/or videographer will be present to take pictures\, for use by the #DemocracyDrinks partners in future marketing efforts. These can include social media usage\, blog posts\, as general marketing material\, and to market future events and initiatives. \nBy attending #DemocracyDrinks you give permission for your image to be used to promote The Hague Humanity Hub\, Netherlands Helsinki Committee\, and Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy in the future. You can withdraw your consent by emailing democracydrinksthehague@gmail.com and specifying the event in question (as well as by providing details to help us identify you). Thank you for your cooperation!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-defending-democracy-in-georgia-where-to-from-here/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Democracy Drinks
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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks The Hague: Wiser about Democracy
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nHow do you navigate an increasingly tense political climate? What tools do we have to strengthen political engagement? \nWith the Dutch parliamentary elections approaching at the end of October\, the question of how to strengthen democratic participation is more relevant than ever. Join us at the October edition of #DemocracyDrinks The Hague\, an evening highlighting tools and approaches that make democracy more engaging\, participatory\, and reflective of diverse voices in society. \nBram van Montfoort from the Dutch Democracy Coalition (NDC) will introduce the DemocratieWijzer\, a tool that helps citizens explore democratic values\, navigate political choices\, and encourage constructive dialogue in the run-up to the elections. Yasmin Haloui from  the Human Security Collective (HSC) will discuss participatory research and innovative methods of engaging young people in discussions on democracy and human rights\, ensuring their perspectives shape political debate and practice. \nThe session will be moderated by Aicha Chaghouani of the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC). \n  \nWhat are the Democracy Drinks?\n#DemocracyDrinks The Hague brings together democracy advocates\, thinkers and enthusiasts at our monthly informal networking events. It is a great way of making new contacts and catching up with people you know; for testing ideas and planning actions; for moral support and inspiration. Feel free to invite friends and colleagues that work on or are interested in defending values like democracy\, rule of law\, human rights… Come along and you will be made welcome! \nThis event series is a collaboration between the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC) and the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH). \n  \n#DemocracyDrinks were launched in 2018 by Defend Democracy Executive Director Alice Stollmeyer. Over time\, #DemocracyDrinks have expanded their reach and have been organized in Aarhus\, Berlin\, Brussels\, Budapest\, Copenhagen\, Kathmandu\, Montreal\, The Hague and Washington DC\, and soon also in other cities. The events attract a lively mixture of people from NGOs\, international institutions\, think tanks\, national governments and representations\, academia\, public affairs consultancies\, social businesses and other active citizens. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	\n  \nPhotos – yes or no?\nPlease note that during Democracy Drinks a photographer and/or videographer will be present to take pictures\, for use by the #DemocracyDrinks partners in future marketing efforts. These can include social media usage\, blog posts\, as general marketing material\, and to market future events and initiatives. \nBy attending #DemocracyDrinks you give permission for your image to be used to promote The Hague Humanity Hub\, Netherlands Helsinki Committee\, and Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy in the future. You can withdraw your consent by emailing democracydrinksthehague@gmail.com and specifying the event in question (as well as by providing details to help us identify you). Thank you for your cooperation! \n#DemocracyDrinksTheHague #DefendDemocracy #DemocracyDrinks \n@TheHagueHumanityHub @NHC @NIMD
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-the-hague-wiser-about-democracy/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Democracy Drinks
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SUMMARY:#Democracy Drinks: Charting a Course for Stronger Democracies
DESCRIPTION:Democracy is not something we can take for granted. In today’s political climate\, It’s time to move beyond observation and towards proactive engagement\, discovering innovative approaches and collaborative efforts. Not just for defending\, but actively reinventing and strengthening the vital frameworks of democracy and justice. \nBut how to do this?\nJoin us at the September edition of the Democracy Drinks (23rd September 17h-19h) where we will be joined by three panel guests who will each approach this question from a different angle. \n\nTijmen Rooseboom\, director of the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy\, will dive into the global trend of democratic decline and what this means for democracy support.\nBas Bijlsma\, director of Democratie Monitor\, monitors the state of democracy in the Netherlands and will share his insights on what needs to be done to strengthen democracy and justice over here.\nHugo Knoppert\, Co-Founder Kukura Organics. Hugo is a Dutch entrepreneur. How does democracy and rule of law impact trade and businesses? His story is one of inspiration\, but it also reveals why these aren’t just abstract concepts but have a real impact on people and societies.\n\nJoin us on the journey. At the event\, we’ll also be sharing an exciting new initiative\, The Democracy and Rule of Law Collective\, that will carry the conversation forward and champion democracy and rule of law as cornerstones of a fairer\, safer\, and more prosperous world. \n	Register here\n	\n  \nWhat are the Democracy Drinks?\n#DemocracyDrinksTheHague brings together democracy advocates\, thinkers and enthusiasts at our monthly informal networking events. It is a great way of making new contacts and catching up with people you know; for testing ideas and planning actions; for moral support and inspiration. Feel free to invite friends and colleagues that work on or are interested in defending values like democracy\, rule of law\, human rights… Come along and you will be made welcome! \nThis event series is a collaboration between the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC) and the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and The Hague Humanity Hub. \n#DemocracyDrinks were launched in 2018 by Defend Democracy Executive Director Alice Stollmeyer. Over time\, #DemocracyDrinks have expanded their reach and have been organized in Aarhus\, Berlin\, Brussels\, Budapest\, Copenhagen\, Kathmandu\, Montreal\, The Hague and Washington DC\, and soon also in other cities. The events attract a lively mixture of people from NGOs\, international institutions\, think tanks\, national governments and representations\, academia\, public affairs consultancies\, social businesses and other active citizens. \n  \nPhotos – yes or no?\nPlease note that during Democracy Drinks a photographer and/or videographer will be present in order to take pictures\, for use by the #DemocracyDrinks the Hague partners in future marketing efforts. These can include social media usage\, blog posts\, as general marketing material\, and to market future events and initiatives. \nBy attending Democracy Drinks you give permission for your image to be used to promote The Hague Humanity Hub\, Netherlands Helsinki Committee\, and Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy in the future. You can withdraw your consent by emailing democracydrinksthehague@gmail.com and specifying the event in question (as well as by providing details to help us identify you). Once consent has been withdrawn\, The Hague Humanity Hub\, Netherlands Helsinki Committee\, and Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy will delete any photo of you as soon as is possible. If you’d like to not be featured in any image and/or video capture in an upcoming event\, please notify democracydrinksthehague@gmail.com and we will take step to ensure you are not included in any photos or videos. Thank you for your cooperation! \n#DemocracyDrinksTheHague #DefendDemocracy #DemocracyDrinks \n@TheHagueHumanityHub @NHC @NIMD \n	Register here
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracy-drinks-charting-a-course-for-stronger-democracies/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Democracy Drinks
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