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SUMMARY:Fireside Peace Chats: Peaceful Nation\, Violent Homes? with Elizabeth Molloy
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: You can join the event online\, at this link. \nJoin us for a dialogue on Household Conflict\, Polygamy\, and the Limits of Malawi’s Peaceful Reputation. \nPeace and conflict studies has traditionally organised itself around conflict between states\, ethnic groups\, or religions\, with the household treated as a separate\, private sphere outside its scope (Cockburn\, 2004). Malawi is often cited internationally as a model of peaceful democratic transition\, particularly after its 2019 election was annulled for fraud and a peaceful rerun brought the opposition to power in 2020\, an episode praised by donors and observers as a rare African success story. But can a reputation of peace abroad diametrically obscure or enable violence behind closed doors? \nIn this edition of Fireside Peace Chats\, our guest\, Elizabeth Molloy\, argues that such a national reputation for peace can mask high rates of violence within the household\, shaped by cultural norms\, economic systems\, family structures\, religion\, and marriage practices including polygamy. We will examine how cultural and structural factors combine to produce intra-household conflict that a country’s peaceful international image can obscure. \nAbout the Speaker: \nElizabeth Molloy is a gender and development specialist with 20 years of professional experience\, 14 of them in the gender sector. She has been director of C12 Consultants\, a research\, evaluation\, and social and environmental consulting firm\, for over a decade\, and has led gender-based violence research\, formative studies on masculinities\, and gender analyses of cash transfer and livelihoods programmes across Malawi and sub-Saharan Africa. She brings a gender lens to strategic evaluations for global climate-focused organisations\, and has designed gender and social inclusion strategies for major donor-funded programmes. Her research has also fed directly into practice through social safeguards work on renewable energy\, infrastructure\, and extractives projects across Malawi. She holds an MA in Education\, Gender and International Development from UCL. \nWhat are the Fireside Peace Chats?\nThe Fireside Peace Chats aim to create a space where practice\, research\, and policy in the field of peacebuilding come together in an informal way through the experiences of people on the ground. By sharing personal stories from peacebuilders and other figures with extensive experience in conflict areas\, we want to contribute to a locally informed paradigm shift in liberal peacebuilding. \nThe Fireside Peace Chats originally emerged as a joint initiative of Leiden University College (LUC) This link opens in a new tab\, the Knowledge Platform Security and Rule of Law (KPSRL) This link opens in a new tab\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH) This link opens in a new tab. Read more about previous editions here.  This link opens in a new tab \nDisclaimer Photo & Video Recordings and Contact Information \nBy attending this event\, you agree that photos and/or video recordings may be made for documentation and promotional purposes by The Hague Humanity Hub. If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed\, you can withdraw your consent by sending an email to communication@humanityhub.org\, stating the event in question (and providing additional information that allows us to identify you). Once consent has been withdrawn\, The Hague Humanity Hub will remove any images of you as soon as possible. \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fireside-peace-chats-peaceful-nation-violent-homes-with-elizabeth-molloy-2/
LOCATION:Leiden University College The Hague\, Anna van Buerenplein 301\, Den Haag\, Zuid Holland\, 2595 DH
CATEGORIES:Fireside Peace Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260921T170000
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SUMMARY:Fireside Peace Chats: Who makes peace? with Ilya Shcharbitski
DESCRIPTION:On the International Day of Peace\, Hope Box\, The Hague Humanity Hub\, Leiden University College and Amare come together for an evening of art and dialogue as part of Hope Box – Piece for World Peace This link opens in a new tab. \nThe programme opens with the hoisting of a Hope Box Kite for World Peace and artistic action by Hope Box Angels\, Aleksandra TKV Petkovic (Belgrade)\, Fio Silva (Buenos Aires)\, Sumea Terbunja (Mitrovica)\, Alina Bielun (Kyiv) and Edoardo Chirico (Ukrainian International Ballet)\, followed by a Fireside Peace Chat exploring the many ways peace is created\, through international institutions\, communities\, artists\, activists and individuals. \nIn this special edition of the Fireside Peace Chats This link opens in a new tab series\, we welcome Ilya “Admiral” Shcharbitski\, a Belarusian community organiser based in The Hague. He believes peace is not something that arrives; it is something people make. \nDrawing on personal experiences from conflict-affected environments\, the conversation asks us to look beyond diplomacy and politics and consider the role each of us can play in building peace\, solidarity and understanding. \nJoin us to listen\, reflect and ask: Who makes peace and what can I do to contribute? \n  \nPractical information:\nLocation: Tribunetrap\, Amare\, The Hague\nDate: 21 September\nProgramme: Hope Box: Piece for Peace art event and dialogue\n17:00-17:30 – Hanging of the additional Hope Box Kite for World Peace\n17:30–18:30 – Fireside Peace Chat at the Tribunetrap\nThe hanging of the kite provides a visual and symbolic opening to the programme\, followed by a one-hour public conversation. \n  \nWhat are the Fireside Peace Chats?\nThe Fireside Peace Chats aim to create a space where practice\, research\, and policy in the field of peacebuilding come together in an informal way through the experiences of people on the ground. By sharing personal stories from peacebuilders and other figures with extensive experience in conflict areas\, we want to contribute to a locally informed paradigm shift in liberal peacebuilding.\nThe Fireside Peace Chats originally emerged as a joint initiative of Leiden University College (LUC) This link opens in a new tab\, the Knowledge Platform Security and Rule of Law (KPSRL) This link opens in a new tab\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH) This link opens in a new tab. Read more about previous editions here This link opens in a new tab. \n  \n	Register now! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fireside-peace-chats-who-makes-peace-with-ilya-shcharbitski/
LOCATION:Amare\, Spuiplein 150\, Den Haag\, Zuid-Holland\, 2511\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Fireside Peace Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260608T173000
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SUMMARY:Fireside Peace Chats: Youth Protests in Kenya with Wangechi Grace Kahuria
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal conversation with Wangechi Grace Kahuria on defending the human rights of youth movements in Kenya.\nIn this edition of the Fireside Peace Chats (FPC) series\, we welcome Wangechi Grace Kahuria\, a Kenyan civil rights activist and the Executive Director of IMLU\, a Health\, Governance and Human Rights Organisation involved in forensic documentation\, litigation\, medical and psychosocial rehabilitation of survivors of torture\, and monitoring the government’s adherence to its human rights commitments. Wangechi is currently participating in the Shelter City initiative\, a global movement for the protection of human rights defenders initiated by Justice & Peace. \nIn 2024\, young people were at the forefront of a wave of massive demonstrations against rising tax bills in Kenya. Kenyan authorities reacted with a brutal clampdown and have since continued to intimidate\, harass\, abduct and torture peaceful protestors\, members of human rights organisations and other government critics. Drawing from her work at IMLU and her attendance at several UN sessions in Geneva\, Wangechi will reflect on her experience with supporting youth activists in Kenya\, the challenges she faces in her field\, and pathways to justice for victims of severe human rights abuses. \nCome ready to listen\, reflect\, and exchange insights on accountability\, justice\, and the protection of youth political participation in the face of democratic decline. \nWhat are the Fireside Peace Chats? \nThe Fireside Peace Chats aim to create a space where practice\, research\, and policy in the field of peacebuilding come together in an informal way through the experiences of people on the ground. By sharing personal stories from peacebuilders and other figures with extensive experience in conflict areas\, we want to contribute to a locally informed paradigm shift in liberal peacebuilding. \nThe Fireside Peace Chats originally emerged as a joint initiative of Leiden University College (LUC)\, the Knowledge Platform Security and Rule of Law (KPSRL)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH). \n	Register now!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fireside-peace-chats-youth-protests-in-kenya-with-wangechi-grace-kahuria/
LOCATION:Amare\, Spuiplein 150\, Den Haag\, Zuid-Holland\, 2511\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Fireside Peace Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260304T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260304T190000
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SUMMARY:Fireside Peace Chats: Youth & Peace with Jonathan van Varik
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn this next edition of FPC\, we will discuss the unique perspective and position that youth can and should play in advancing peace from the local to the global level. Our guest speaker for this FPC edition is Jonathan van Varik\, youth worker\, freelance peace-builder\, and the lead coordinator of the 2026 Youth Peace Summit! With Jonathan\, we will discuss how we can  connect youth\, institutions\, organizations\, and governments in dialogue\, innovation\, and inclusion to empower young people worldwide to become active creators of peace. Within that context\, we will explore the contribution of the Youth Peace Summit\, its 2025 Youth Peace Manifesto\, and the summit’s innovative infrastructure for connecting youth peace-builders year-round\, which will be launched at the upcoming 2026 summit! Join us for an informal conversation intended to bring peacebuilders\, enthusiasts\, and citizens together to connect\, share experiences\, and exchange insights on how we can promote resilience within our local communities. \n  \nWhat are the Fireside Peace Chats?\nThe Fireside Peace Chats aim to create a space where practice\, research\, and policy in the field of peacebuilding come together in an informal way through the experiences of people on the ground. By sharing personal stories from peacebuilders and other figures with extensive experience in conflict areas\, we want to contribute to a locally informed paradigm shift in liberal peacebuilding. \nThe Fireside Peace Chats originally emerged as a joint initiative of Leiden University College (LUC)\, the Knowledge Platform for Security and the Rule of Law (KPSRL)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH). Read more about previous editions here. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fireside-peace-chats-youth-peace-with-jonathan-van-varik/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Fireside Peace Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251125T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251125T200000
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SUMMARY:Fireside Peace Chats: Peace at Home
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis event will be held in Dutch. \nHow can we achieve peace in our own city? What scope is there for dialogue as an instrument for peace\, amid increasing tensions in Dutch society? Come to the upcoming edition of Fireside Peace Chats\, where we will talk to Jakob de Jonge\, chair of The Hague Peace Projects\, about ‘Peace at Home’. Against the backdrop of global geopolitical instability\, this evening offers an opportunity to reflect on how peace can be achieved at the local level\, the balance between security and solidarity\, and what vigilance means in an increasingly militarised world. \n  \nThis informal conversation is intended to bring together peacebuilders\, enthusiasts and citizens to connect\, share experiences and exchange insights on how we can promote resilience within our local communities. \n  \nWhat are the Fireside Peace Chats?\nThe Fireside Peace Chats aim to create a space where practice\, research and policy in the field of peacebuilding come together in an informal way through the experiences of people on the ground. By sharing personal stories of peacebuilders and other figures with extensive experience in conflict areas\, we want to contribute to a locally informed paradigm shift in liberal peacebuilding. The Fireside Peace Chats were originally created as a joint initiative of Leiden University College (LUC)\, the Knowledge Platform for Security and the Rule of Law (KPSRL) and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH). Read more about previous editions here. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	\n  \n\nDisclaimer Photo and Video Recordings  \nBy attending this event\, you agree that photos and/or video recordings may be made for documentation and promotional purposes by The Hague Humanity Hub. If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed\, you can withdraw your consent by sending an email to communication@humanityhub.net\, stating the event in question (and providing additional information that allows us to identify you). Once consent has been withdrawn\, The Hague Humanity Hub will remove any images of you as soon as possible. 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fireside-peace-chats-peace-at-home/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Fireside Peace Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250602T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250602T194500
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SUMMARY:Fireside Peace Chat - Civil Society and Peace\, in Sri Lanka and the World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next edition in the Fireside Peace Chats (FPC) series\, titled “Civil Society and Peace\, in Sri Lanka and the World”. In this session\, we welcome Sweta Velpillay\, a peacebuilding practitioner whose work focuses on creating alternative and equitable forms of global collaboration for peace. Sweta brings extensive experience advising peacebuilding programmes and portfolios for relevance and coherence\, with work spanning countries including Afghanistan\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, Cambodia\, Ethiopia\, Iraq\, Kenya\, Lebanon\, Myanmar\, Nigeria\, Pakistan\, the Philippines\, South Sudan\, Sri Lanka\, and the UK (Northern Ireland). \n\n\n\nOriginally from Sri Lanka\, Sweta will reflect on her personal journey and evolving understanding of what it means to be part of civil society and committed to peace. Drawing from her current role at the international NGO Conducive Space for Peace\, she will speak about the dilemmas\, tensions\, and questions that have shaped her path in the peacebuilding field. \n\n\n\nThis edition of FPC will be\, as usual\, an open and honest conversation — touching on the situation in Sri Lanka\, the global state of civil society\, and what it truly takes to hold space for peace in today’s world. Sweta’s reflections will be grounded in real-world practice\, and the session will include time for dialogue and shared exploration. \n\n\n\nCome ready to listen\, reflect\, and engage in a meaningful exchange. \n\n\n\nMore About the Speaker: \n\n\n\nSweta Velpillay\, the Co-Director of Conducive Space for Peace (CSP)\, holds 19 years of experience in peacebuilding within fragile contexts grappling with humanitarian and development challenges. Through the years\, she has worked for and with international NGOs\, bilateral donors\, UN agencies\, and local organisations in diverse roles such as conflict advisor\, program manager\, facilitator\, and trainer. At CSP\, she leverages her understanding of the intricate dynamics of the global peacebuilding and aid system\, recognising their limitations in relation to centring local leadership\, towards transformative change of the system. \n\n\n\nModerator: Sever Džigurski \n\n\n\nMore about Fireside Peace Chats \n\n\n\nThe Fireside Peace Chats series is an event series consisting of informal\, intimate chats with peacebuilders who have either lived in for an extended period of time or are from conflict-affected environments. Fireside Peace Chats are a joint initiative of Leiden University College The Hague (LUC)\, Knowledge Platform for Security and Rule of the Law (KPSRL)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH)\, with an aim to open a space where practice\, research and policy in peacebuilding come together in an informal way\, through experience of people on the ground. This initiative aims to contribute to a locally informed paradigm shift in liberal peacebuilding. \n\n\n\nPlease note the following important information: \n\n\n\nBy registering\, you agree to your registration information being shared\, one time only\, with the partner organizations for this event: Leiden University College (LUC) and the Knowledge Platform for Security and Rule of Law (KPSRL). \n\n\n\nIf you register for this event and later are unable to attend\, please notify us or cancel your ticket so that we can account for your absence. \n\n\n\nBy registering for this event\, you consent to photos being taken during the event and potentially shared publicly online. \n\n\n\nRegistration implies consent to be contacted by partner organizations involved in this event (including for feedback\, schedule updates\, or relevant follow-up information). \n\n\n\nRegistration also provides us with consent to store your email address for the purpose of sending invitations to future Fireside Peace Chat events.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fireside-peace-chat-civil-society-and-peace-in-sri-lanka-and-the-world/
LOCATION:Zuid Holland
CATEGORIES:Fireside Peace Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241105T171500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20241105T193000
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SUMMARY:Fireside Peace Chats: Children's Rights\, Crimes Against Humanity and Access to Justice: Research\, Practice and Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next edition in the Fireside Peace Chats series\, titled “Children’s Rights\, Crimes Against Humanity and Access to Justice: Research\, Practice and Experience”. This edition takes place with a children’s rights defender and current Shelter City guest. This speaker has a decade of working with children in vulnerable situations and contributes to leading organisations in project implementation and coordination. During her stay with Shelter City\, our guest will be researching the accessibility of legal mechanisms for children and young victims of crimes against humanity\, focusing on child-friendly practices\, availability of trained practitioners\, and on-the-ground support. In this edition of FPC\, we will explore the practical intricacies of international accountability mechanisms for child victims\, highlighting a people-centred approach\, lived experiences\, and practical challenges. \n\n\n\nThis edition of FPC is a collaboration with Justice&Peace Netherland’s Shelter City initiative. Shelter City is a global movement of cities\, organizations and people who stand side by side with human rights defenders at risk. Shelter City programs offer them a safe and inspiring space where they re-energize\, receive tailormade support and engage with allies to reinforce their local actions for change. As such\, we will take measures to protect the security of our guest speaker. During this FPC\, we will have a no photo policy and we ask that event attendees do not share information about the guest. Additionally\, registration information for this event will be shared with Shelter City for security purposes. \n\n\n\nRegistration will close on October 30\, 23:59 (CET) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve a spot!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fireside-peace-chats-childrens-rights-crimes-against-humanity-and-access-to-justice-research-practice-and-experience/
LOCATION:Zuid Holland
CATEGORIES:Fireside Peace Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240708T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240708T193000
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SUMMARY:Fireside Peace Chat - Global Cycles of Conflict in DRC and Abroad
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next edition in the Fireside Peace Chats series\, titled “Global Cycles of Conflict: The Armed Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Abroad”. This edition takes place with a human rights defender from the Great Lakes region of Africa and current Shelter City Deventer guest. This speaker is a part of the Congolese organisation Centre for the Observation of Human Rights and Social Assistance or CODHAS\, which advocates for human rights\, peace\, and an equitable community access to land and mineral resources. \n\n\n\nWe will explore and discuss the cycle of conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo\, in addition to those of neighbouring countries in the Great Lakes region such as Burundi\, Uganda\, and Rwanda. Through a wholistic comprehension of the region\, we will discuss the humanitarian crisis\, human rights violations\, stakeholders in the conflict(s)\, the importance of minerals and land\, and the vicious cycles of conflict present. \n\n\n\nModerator \n\n\n\nSever Dzigurski (KPSRL) \n\n\n\nApproximate Agenda \n\n\n\n17:15-17:30: Guest Walk-ins \n\n\n\n17:30-18:45: Discussion \n\n\n\n18:45-19:30: Informal drinks & Networking \n\n\n\nMore about this event series: \n\n\n\nFireside Peace Chats series are informal\, intimate chats with peacebuilders who have either lived in for an extended period of time or are from conflict-affected environments. Fireside Peace Chats are a joint initiative of Leiden University College The Hague (LUC)\, Knowledge Platform for Security and Rule of the Law (KPSRL)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH)\, with an aim to open a space where practice\, research and policy in peacebuilding come together in an informal way\, through experience of people on the ground. This initiative aims to contribute to a locally informed paradigm shift in liberal peacebuilding. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fireside-peace-chat-global-cycles-of-conflict-in-drc-and-abroad/
LOCATION:Zuid Holland
CATEGORIES:Fireside Peace Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240619T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240619T193000
DTSTAMP:20261012T144052Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Peace Chat with Elizabeth Spehar\, UN Assistant Secretary General on Peacebuilding and Support
DESCRIPTION:Overview \n\n\n\nJoin us for the next edition in the Fireside Peace Chats series with Elizabeth Spehar\, Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Peacebuilding Support at the United Nations. This edition is titled “Navigating Conflict: The UN’s Role in Peacebuilding and Peacemaking\,” following Ms. Spehar’s professional journey\, we will explore the opportunities and challenges for the UN in contributing to peacebuilding in different contexts (e.g. Cyprus\, Latin America\, at HQ level). \n\n\n\nWhile geopolitical shifts and transnational challenge undermine the position of multilateral diplomacy; how can the UN be a viable peacemaker and peacebuilder? How did Ms. Spehar experience her engagement with situations of (post-)conflict while positioned in a large multilateral organization? \n\n\n\nMeet the speaker: Ms. Spehar. \n\n\n\nMs. Elizabeth Spehar has been the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support since 2022. She has over 35 years of experience in international and political affairs\, having worked at United Nations Headquarters and in the field leading political\, development\, peacemaking\, peacebuilding and conflict prevention initiatives. Key roles have included serving as the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)\, also serving as Deputy to the Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus. Previously\, Ms. Spehar was Director of the Policy and Mediation Division in the former Department of Political Affairs (DPA) and Director for the Americas and Europe Division. Before joining the United Nations\, Ms. Spehar was a senior official with the Organization of American States (OAS) for more than 12 years\, working to promote democracy and develop the organization’s dialogue and conflict resolution instruments. \n\n\n\nShe speaks English\, French\, Spanish\, Portuguese and Croatian. \n\n\n\nMore about this event series: \n\n\n\nFireside Peace Chats series are informal\, intimate chats with peacebuilders who have either lived in for an extended period of time or are from conflict-affected environments. Fireside Peace Chats are a joint initiative of Leiden University College The Hague (LUC)\, Knowledge Platform for Security and Rule of the Law (KPSRL)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH)\, with an aim to open a space where practice\, research and policy in peacebuilding come together in an informal way\, through experience of people on the ground. This initiative aims to contribute to a locally informed paradigm shift in liberal peacebuilding. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fireside-peace-chat-with-elizabeth-spehar-un-assistant-secretary-general-on-peacebuilding-and-support/
LOCATION:Zuid Holland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240611T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240611T153000
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SUMMARY:Talent for Good Fair: Fireside Chat with Caroline Richelle
DESCRIPTION:Are you a student or young professional looking to pursue a career within the EU institutions? Do you wish you had some insights into what an EU career can look like and how the application process works? Join us for a Fireside Chat with Caroline Richelle\, head of the political section of the European Commission representation in the Netherlands! \n\n\n\nMeet Caroline: \n\n\n\nAfter completing her studies in International Relations at the University of Groningen\, with a special focus on European Integration\, Caroline Richelle gained several years of experience in public affairs and strategic communication in Brussels. Through her work as consultant working on various dossiers\, and project manager of Pan-European projects supported by EU funds\, she learned a lot about the workings of the ‘Eurobubble’. Moving on to work for the European Commission Representation in The Hague as a social media/online community manager and press officer provided her with thorough knowledge of EU policies and policymaking. In her current position as Head of the political section at the Representation\, she focuses on political reporting\, diplomacy\, stakeholder management\, and organising high-level visits. Caroline is excited to share her career experiences with you and answer questions about getting your foot in the EU institutions! \n\n\n\nDo you have a question for Caroline? Don’t forget to let us know when grabbing your ticket. \n\n\n\nThe fireside chat is an informal and intimate conversation with a professional working in peace&justice. Caroline will share insights into her current professional role\, her career path navigating the ‘Eurobubble’ and share advice to students and young professionals wishing to pursue a career within the international EU institutions. \n\n\n\nThe fireside chat is taking place in the Speaker’s corner\, 14.15-15.15. \n\n\n\nDo not forget to sign up to the Talent for Good Fair to connect to 30+ organisations and employers in the Hague. Meet NATO\, ICC\, Mercy Corps\, IOM and many more! \n\n\n\nNB: To get access to this event\, you must also get a (free) ticket to the Talent for Good Fair! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/talent-for-good-fair-fireside-chat-with-caroline-richelle/
LOCATION:Zuid Holland
CATEGORIES:Fireside Peace Chat
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SUMMARY:Fireside Peace Chat with Hans Gutbrod
DESCRIPTION:Overview \n\n\n\nJoin us on March 19 for the next edition in the Fireside Peace Chats series with Hans Gutbrod. This edition is titled “Ethics of Political Commemoration: Applying a new Paradigm to Remembrance”. Hans is an experienced peacebuilding practitioner with experience working in Eastern Europe\, South Caucasus and Timor Leste. \n\n\n\nAbout Hans \n\n\n\nHans Gutbrod has worked in diverse contexts with policy research\, and think tanks. From 2014\, he has worked (via Transparify) to increase the transparency of policy research around the world. Hans previously worked as regional director of the Caucasus Research Resource Centers (CRRC)\, from 2006 to 2012\, and has also done research and consulting across Eastern Europe and in Timor-Leste. Hans regularly writes in various outlets\, also with the On Think Tanks group. Hans has been working in the Caucasus region since 1999 and holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from the London School of Economics. \n\n\n\nModerators \n\n\n\n\nMaja Vodopivec (Leiden University College)\n\n\n\nSever Dzigurski (KPSRL)\n\n\n\n\nMore about this event series \n\n\n\nFireside Peace Chats series are informal\, intimate chats with peacebuilders who have either lived in for an extended period of time or are from conflict-affected environments. Fireside Peace Chats are a joint initiative of Leiden University College The Hague (LUC)\, Knowledge Platform for Security and Rule of the Law (KPSRL)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH)\, with an aim to open a space where practice\, research and policy in peacebuilding come together in an informal way\, through experience of people on the ground. This initiative aims to contribute to a locally informed paradigm shift in liberal peacebuilding. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fireside-peace-chat-with-hans-gutbrod/
LOCATION:Zuid Holland
CATEGORIES:Fireside Peace Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240213T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20240213T193000
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SUMMARY:Fireside Peace Chat with the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders
DESCRIPTION:Overview: \n\n\n\nJoin us for the next edition in the Fireside Peace Chats series with fellows from the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP). This edition is titled “Intersectional Insights: NGOs Advancing Youth\, Feminist\, and Human Rights-Based Perspectives.” The fellows will share experiences from local peacebuilding efforts addressing crucial issues such as gender equality\, youth empowerment and support for marginalised communities within decision-making on peace and security. \n\n\n\nModerators: \n\n\n\n> Maja Vodopivec (Leiden University College)  \n\n\n\n> Sever Dzigurski (Knowledge Platform for Security and Rule of Law) \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nShushanna Hasasyan – Psychologist\, Project and Training Coordinator and Counselor\, Pink Armenia \n\n\n\nMaryam Majidova – Co-Founder and Executive Director\, Gender Hub Azerbaijan \n\n\n\nVladimer Mkervalishvili – Executive Director\, Human Rights NGO “Rights Georgia” \n\n\n\nAna Negru – Program Manager\, Platform for Security and Defence Initiatives \n\n\n\nBackground of Event Series: \n\n\n\nFireside Peace Chats series are informal\, intimate chats with peacebuilders who have either lived in for an extended period of time or are from conflict-affected environments. Fireside Peace Chats are a joint initiative of Leiden University College The Hague (LUC)\, Knowledge Platform for Security and Rule of the Law (KPSRL)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH)\, with an aim to open a space where practice\, research and policy in peacebuilding come together in an informal way\, through experience of people on the ground. This initiative aims to contribute to a locally informed paradigm shift in liberal peacebuilding.  \n\n\n\n\nSign Up Here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fireside-peace-chat-with-the-global-network-of-women-peacebuilders/
LOCATION:Zuid Holland
CATEGORIES:Fireside Peace Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231121T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20231121T190000
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SUMMARY:KPSRL & Leiden University - Fireside Peace Chat with Arnold Stepanyan
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nFireside Peace Chats series are informal\, intimate chats with peacebuilders who have either lived in for an extended period of time or are from conflict-affected environments. Fireside Peace Chats are a joint initiative of Leiden University College The Hague (LUC)\, Knowledge Platform for Security and Rule of the Law (KPSRL)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH)\, with an aim to open a space where practice\, research and policy in peacebuilding come together in an informal way\, through experience of people on the ground. This initiative aims to contribute to a locally informed paradigm shift in liberal peacebuilding. \n\n\n\nPeace and Democracy in Georgia and the Southern Caucasus\n\n\n\nThis Fireside Peace Chat will be held with Arnold Stepanyan on peace and democracy in Georgia and the Southern Caucasus. Arnold Stepanyan is founder and chair of one of the oldest civil movements in Georgia\, the Public Movement for Multinational Georgia (PMMG). This is an umbrella organisation which supports and cooperates with more than 18 diaspora and 56 grass-root NGOs working to protect the rights of ethnic\, religious and linguistic groups residing in Georgia. PMMG seeks to to establish tolerance and diversity as natural conditions of the democratic society in Georgia. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nMain Guest: Arnold Stepanyan – Founder and Chair of PMMG\n\n\n\nAnar Ahmadov – Associate Professor of Political Economy (Leiden University College)\n\n\n\nElvin Yusifli – PhD Candidate (Leiden University College)\n\n\n\nModerators: Maja Vodopivec (Leiden University College) & Sever Dzigurski (KPSRL) \n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up Here!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/kpsrl-leiden-university-fireside-peace-chat-with-arnold-stepanyan/
LOCATION:Zuid Holland
CATEGORIES:Fireside Peace Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20230502T173000
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SUMMARY:Leiden University and KPSRL: Fireside Peace Chat “European Strategic Autonomy and a Rising China: Can Europe serve as a peace preserver between the US and China?”
DESCRIPTION:Join the ‘College & Knowledge Platform Security & Rule of Law’ for their latest Fireside Peace Chats event\, co-hosted by Leiden University College\, on 2 May. These events are informal\, intimate discussions with global expert peacebuilders. \n\n\n\nThey are delighted to invite you to a special event\, “European Strategic Autonomy and a Rising China: Can Europe serve as a peace preserver between the US and China?” This event will be an informal\, intimate exchange where attendees are encouraged to actively engage in discussion with each other and our guest speaker\, Michael Swaine from the Quincy Institute of Responsible Statecraft. Joining as a discussant\, they also welcome Xiaoxue Martin\, Research Fellow at the Clingendael China Centre. \n\n\n\nThroughout the discussion\, Swaine will be discussing practical and relevant issues in Chinese international relations including; \n\n\n\nThe concept of strategic autonomy in Europe as it relates to China and the USThe ‘Taiwan issue’ and addressing speculated parallels with Russia’s war on UkraineSupply chain pressures; production semi-conductors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up Here!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/leiden-university-and-spreeek-fireside-peace-chat-european-strategic-autonomy-and-a-rising-china-can-europe-serve-as-a-peace-preserver-between-the-us-and-china/
LOCATION:Zuid Holland
CATEGORIES:Fireside Peace Chat
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