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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220202T090000
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SUMMARY:2nd International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Peacebuilding Association® (EnPAx™) and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) are delighted to announce that the Second International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding will be held virtually on February 1-4\, 2022\, convened in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)\,  the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform\, the Geneva Water Hub\, the Geneva Environment Network\, and the PeaceNexus Foundation. \n\n\n\nAfter carefully monitoring the evolution of COVID-19\, including the Omicron variant and various travel restrictions\, the Conference Organizing Committee decided to hold the conference virtually. \n\n\n\nThe conference consists of the following thematic tracks \n\n\n\nClimate change Rights and justice Public health Business and markets\, and Building the evidence base. \n\n\n\nThroughout the four days\, there will be plenary sessions\, an awards ceremony\, breakout sessions\, networking events\, and training courses.  \n\n\n\nThe process leading to the Second Conference—“The Road to Geneva”—was a consultative\, engaging practitioners\, researchers\, decision-makers\, and students from around the globe. \n\n\n\nPlease check out the preliminary version of the agenda.  To stay up to date on developments regarding the Second Conference\, including associated events\, please subscribe to our mailing list by contacting conference@environmentalpeacebuilding.org \n\n\n\nRegistration is now open and has no fee\, secure your spot here. For more information\, please contact conference@environmentalpeacebuilding.org.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/2nd-international-conference-on-environmental-peacebuilding/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220203T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220203T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T114606Z
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SUMMARY:Member Onboarding Session
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to new members!\n\n\n\nEvery month\, the Hub Team hosts a member onboarding session to welcome new members and facilitate a soft landing within the community. New members will learn more about what The Hub does\, what the Hub Team looks like\, how we can support them in their outreach and visibility\, and all the meeting services we have to offer. These onboarding sessions are also open to all other members\, especially those who might want a refresher on the onboarding procedures or to meet new members!  \n\n\n\nThe member onboarding sessions last about 45 minutes and will be virtual for the time being. Please note that this event is for Hub members only. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/member-onboarding-session-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220203T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220203T180000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115458Z
CREATED:20220126T160027Z
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SUMMARY:CoFoE: Hard vs Soft Power: Is it time for an EU Army?
DESCRIPTION:LINKS Europe This link opens in a new tab\, in collaboration of The City of The Hague This link opens in a new tab and with the support of The Hague Humanity Hub This link opens in a new tab\, cordially invites you for a policy dialogue on the future of European defence and security\, titled: ‘Hard vs Soft Power: Is it time for an EU Army?’ The event is the fifth in our series of Conversations on the future of Europe in the world\, and aims to contribute to the debate within the framework of the Conference on the Future of Europe This link opens in a new tab. \n\n\n\nSince its establishment\, the EU has relied on soft power and economic instruments as its foreign policy tools\, leaving hard power to its member states\, and the main Western military alliance\, NATO. The concept of a European army is hardly a new one but has by and large remained\, up to now\, abstract; however\, in light of the EU’s growing geostrategic ambitions\, what was once inconceivable is now starting to gain ground. \n\n\n\nIn her 2021 ‘State of the Union’ address\, the president of the European Commission\, Ursula von der Leyen\, noted that an EU defence force could be ‘part of the solution’ to the problem of a strategically autonomous EU. Following the heavily critiqued\, US-led withdrawal from Afghanistan last year\, this idea has once again started to gain traction. \n\n\n\nHowever\, what would such a development mean for the bloc? Has the EU truly exhausted its soft power instruments? What risks do such a development carry? Would it even be possible? And fundamentally\, how do EU citizens feel about such a significant change to the nature of the bloc? \n\n\n\nParticipants to the policy dialogue will hear short presentations from several guest speakers\, after which everyone present will be asked to contribute their views on the topic in short 1–2-minute presentations\, followed by a general discussion. The opinions and ideas expressed in the meeting will be reflected in a short summary of proceedings\, which will be submitted for consideration within the larger Conference on the Future of Europe. \n\n\n\nThis event will take place 16:00-18:00 on Thursday\, 3 February 2022\, virtually via Zoom. Registration is obligatory. \n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\nWill Murray – Senior Editor and Co-ordinator\, LINKS Europe\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nProfessor Rob de Wijk This link opens in a new tab – Founder\, The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS)\, The HagueDick Zandee This link opens in a new tab – Head Security Unit/Senior Research Fellow\, The Clingendael Institute\, The HagueDr Daniel S. Hamilton This link opens in a new tab – Senior Non-Resident Fellow\, The Brookings Institution\, Washington DC\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please direct them to office@links-europe.eu \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/cofoe-hard-vs-soft-power-is-it-time-for-an-eu-army/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220207T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220207T120000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115147Z
CREATED:20211213T093111Z
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Prevention and Guarantees of Non-Recurrence: The Role of Transitional Justice
DESCRIPTION:Brief Overview \n\n\n\nPrevention is a top priority in current international policy agendas on sustainable peace and development and global governance. The Sustainable Development Goals\, for example\, include in Goal 16 on peaceful\, just\, and inclusive societies the target of reducing all forms of violence. The UN Common Agenda\, in addition\, envisions a new agenda for peace based on an overarching approach to prevention. \n\n\n\nBy confronting the causes and consequences of massive human rights violations\, transitional justice can be an important element of these agendas. Aimed at breaking cycles of abuse and laying the foundations for peace\, justice\, and inclusion\, transitional justice has always sought to prevent the violations of the past from happening again\, particularly through the principle of guarantees of non-recurrence. Exactly how efforts to address the past can help societies to avoid future violations\, however\, is an under-explored part of the field. Furthermore\, it is even less clear\, and more contested\, whether and how transitional justice can help to prevent violence and violent conflict more broadly. \n\n\n\nAs the idea of prevention has been prioritized by the international community\, understanding the role of transitional justice has become more imperative. This course therefore provides a timely overview of the conceptual and practical links between justice and prevention\, drawing on specific country experiences. It will ask a series of questions aimed at exploring the preventive capacity of transitional justice: \n\n\n\nHow can transitional justice help to guarantee the nonrecurrence of all types of human rights violations\, but also to prevent different forms of crime\, violence\, and violent conflict more broadly?How does addressing common drivers and root causes of violence and abuses\, such as exclusion\, fragility\, and gender inequality\, contribute to a more peaceful future?What are the main constraints on the preventive impact of measures designed to address the legacies of past injustices? What steps can be taken to ensure that these measures in practice facilitate long-term structural change?What roles do different actors such as the state\, civil society\, donors\, and international organizations play in promoting prevention-oriented approaches to transitional justice that can be more integrated into broader peacebuilding and development interventions?How do contexts of ongoing violence or the absence of political transition affect the relationship between confronting past injustice and preventing its persistence or recurrence?\n\n\n\nThe course will look at practical examples of current\, past\, and paradigmatic transitional justice processes and their contribution to prevention. Country experiences to be discussed may include Colombia\, Kenya\, Sierra Leone\, Peru\, South Africa\, Syria\, Central African Republic\, Morocco\, and the Philippines. The aim is to provide course participants with a firm grounding in transitional justice efforts and insight into the challenges and opportunities of helping to avoid the recurrence of violations\, violence\, and violent conflict. \n\n\n\nFor over a decade\, the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) has offered a one-week in-person course in Barcelona in partnership with the Barcelona International Peace Center. In recent years\, the course has focused on “Prevention and Guarantees of Non-Recurrence: The Role of Transitional Justice\,” which engages participants in an in-depth examination of the relationship between transitional justice and the notion of prevention. In 2021 and 2022\, due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic\, the course has been reformulated as an interactive virtual platform. \n\n\n\nThe course runs from Monday\, February 7 through Friday\, February 11\, 2022 and involves 15 hours of online participation during 5 consecutive weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm Eastern time plus 3 hours for a group assignment outside the course hours. The course format includes a combination of online lectures\, breakout room discussions\, case studies\, and peer exchange of experiences. We have reformulated the course’s sessions\, shortening our schedule to allow participants more flexibility with their personal and professional schedules. It will be taught in English and a high proficiency level is required to fully benefit from attendance. Space will be limited. \n\n\n\nInstructors of include top level experts and practitioners\, such as Ruben Carranza\, Cristian Correa\, Roger Duthie\, Virginie Ladisch\, Kelli Muddell\, Anna Myriam Roccatello\, Howard Varney\, and Fernando Travesi\, among other guest speakers. The program is targeted at staff at multilateral agencies\, governments\, NGOs\, foundations\, universities\, and others involved in peacebuilding\, development\, conflict\, and post-conflict contexts around the world. \n\n\n\nDue to the pandemic\, ICTJ is subsidizing part of the course costs reducing its fee to US$ 800.00 (eight hundred dollars). \n\n\n\nTo apply\, please complete this online form This link opens in a new tab. \n\n\n\nDeadline for applications is Friday\, January 14\, 2022. \n\n\n\nFor more information about the application\, or any other inquiries\, please email Kelen Meregali at kmeregali@ictj.org. \n\n\n\n\nApply here!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/online-course-prevention-and-guarantees-of-non-recurrence-the-role-of-transitional-justice/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220208T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220208T153000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115216Z
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SUMMARY:Coalition café - Dutch Coalition for Humanitarian Innovation
DESCRIPTION:From Prototyping\, to Practice\, to Platform \n\n\n\nDuring this (online) event we will present the results of the DCHI Makeathon and challenge our coalition to onboard on SOURCE2GATHER. \n\n\n\nThis platform is AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT THAT… HELPS THE HUMANITARIAN INNOVATOR WITH: \n\n\n\nCLEAR NEED ARTICULATIONPRE_PACKAGED PARTNERSHIP PROCESSA PROVEN INNOVATION TOOLKIT\n\n\n\nTimeline\n\n\n\n13.30 hr Replay the Makeathon \n\n\n\n13.45 hr Onboarding \n\n\n\n14.00 hr. Co-design online partnerships \n\n\n\n15.00 hr. Networking \n\n\n\n15.30 hr. Round up \n\n\n\n\nRead more and register
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/coalition-cafe-dutch-coalition-for-humanitarian-innovation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220211T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220211T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115218Z
CREATED:20211214T130534Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to humanitarian communication
DESCRIPTION:In this training\, Emiel Martens\, assistant professor in Postcolonial Media Studies at the University of Amsterdam and Wouter Oomen\, PhD candidate in Humanitarian Communication at Utrecht University\, and together the directors of the Expertise Centre Humanitarian Communication\, will provide an introduction to the features and pitfalls of humanitarian communication and the importance of ethical communication on international development. \n\n\n\n\nRead more and register
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/introduction-to-humanitarian-communication/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220215T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220215T173000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115502Z
CREATED:20220211T123534Z
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Seminar on Social Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Join our Hybrid Seminar: Pathways for effective civic engagement? Findings on Social Accountability Initiatives in Morocco\, Tunisia and Lebanon’ \n\n\n\nAfter more than a decade after the “Arab Spring”\, we come together to review the efforts to strengthen the relations between the citizens and the States. This seminar will analyze the findings on reports for social accountabilities initiatives in Morocco\, Tunisia\, and Lebanon. We aim to answer the research question: “What does accountability look like for the people on the ground?”. The seminar will be moderated by Sylvia I. Bergh (Center of Expertise/THUAS and ISS/Erasmus University) and Ward Vloeberghs (Erasmus University College/EUC). Joining us as presenters are Hicham Jadaoun (Lebanon)\, Intissar Kherigi and Tasnim Chirchi (Tunisia) and Francesco Colin (Morocco\, and PhD researcher at ISS).This project was made possible thanks to a Research Innovation Facility grant from the ISS (International Institute of Social Studies\, Erasmus University in Rotterdam) and support by the Centre of Expertise on Global Governance/THUAS as well as Erasmus University College/EUC. \n\n\n\nWe warmly invite all THUAS\, ISS\, and EUC students and colleagues\, as well as any other interested students\, researchers\, and practitioners around the world to join us to critically reflect on the findings and what they mean for policymaking and development practice\, as well as future research!  \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/hybrid-seminar-on-social-accountability/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220216T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220216T180000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115448Z
CREATED:20220119T102326Z
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SUMMARY:The Justice Accelerator’s Demo Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:Can startups address legal concerns and wider problems of justice? What impact can innovations in the justice sector have compared to the courts? \n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, 16 February 2022\, HiiL’s Justice Accelerator Demo Day 2022 will feature the 2021 cohort of innovators pitching unique solutions for addressing the justice gap in their respective countries and communities. \n\n\n\nThe event\, under the theme “Unlocking the justice potential in startups”\, brings together 18 startups to showcase their justice innovations to a virtual room full of potential investors\, entrepreneurs\, and the justice community\, while a panel of judges will assess each innovation in order to find the winners of this year’s Innovating Justice Challenge\, who will receive a grant of €20\,000\, €10\,000 and €5\,000\, respectively. \n\n\n\nGet inspired by justice & social entrepreneurs\, network with speakers\, jury members\, startups and investors and find out how to join HiiL or to get your startup running. \n\n\n\nFor more information about the Demo Day and the HiiL Justice Accelerator\, go to https://www.hiil.org/innovating-justice-challenge-2/demo-day/ \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-justice-accelerators-demo-day-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220217T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220217T180000
DTSTAMP:20250610T114608Z
CREATED:20210913T095107Z
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SUMMARY:Community Drinks
DESCRIPTION:The Hub’s Community Drinks are a monthly event aimed at connecting and networking in a fun way! The drinks are the perfect opportunity to meet new and current members of The Hub and to wind down after a hard day at work. Depending on the COVID measures in place at the time\, the Community Drinks will be held either online or in person\, alternating between Humanity Hub City Centre and Humanity Hub Alexanderveld.   \n\n\n\nPlease note that this event is for Hub members only. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/community-drinks-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220217T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220217T180000
DTSTAMP:20250610T114644Z
CREATED:20210913T111723Z
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SUMMARY:Comms Networking Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Connecting Communication Professionals\n\n\n\nThe Hub is organizing an online Comms Networking Coffee on Thursday the 17th of February from 16:00 to 17:00\, and you’re invited! The aim is to convene communication professionals from the Hub community for an exploratory networking session. Let’s meet and connect with each other! Next to informal networking in small groups (online breakouts)\, we will also explore if and how we could create space in the future to learn and support each other in our work on communications? \n\n\n\nWe would love to have you join us and we hope to see you on the 17th! \n\n\n\nNote: This event is for Hub members only. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/p2p-communications-coffee/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220222T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220222T140000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115530Z
CREATED:20220215T130109Z
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SUMMARY:‘Stichting Europa’: The role of the non-profit sector towards Global Europe
DESCRIPTION:LINKS Europe\, in collaboration with The City of The Hague\, and with the support of The Hague Humanity Hub\, cordially invites you to a roundtable discussion on the theme: ‘Stichting Europa’: The role of the non-profit sector in pursuit of a Global Europe. The event is part of the sixth cluster of events in our series of Conversations on the future of Europe in the world and aims to contribute to the ongoing debate across the continent within the framework of the Conference on the Future of Europe. \n\n\n\nThe EU has made its aspiration of becoming a geostrategic player clear\, with advocates frequently citing the strength and diversity of the bloc’s third largest global economy as its number-one asset on this journey. However\, NGOs\, think tanks and other civil society groups are also considered a part of this European patrimony. “NGOs are part of our DNA”\, European officials are often heard saying. Yet is the vibrancy and dynamism of the European third sector being used properly in the process of building global Europe? \n\n\n\nThis discussion shall address the role the non-profit sector is contributing towards the EU’s global ambitions\, and how the EU can better galvanise the sector’s wealth of skills and knowledge; how it can involve and empower non-profits to work towards common global goals; and the risks and benefits in doing so. During the discussion participants will also be invited to offer practical ideas on how The Hague’s rich civil society eco-system can contribute to this process in the future. \n\n\n\nThis event is a fully interactive discussion to allow those working in The Hague’s non-profit sector to share their views on the topics highlighted above – all participants will be expected to share their views before culminating in a general discussion. Participants are welcome also to submit longer written presentations\, which can be circulated during the meeting. The opinions and ideas expressed in the meeting and in the written presentations will be reflected in a short summary of proceedings\, which will be submitted for consideration within the larger Conference on the Future of Europe. \n\n\n\nThis roundtable will take place at 11:00-14:00\, with a short 30 minute lunch break\, on Tuesday\, 22 February 2022\, at The Hague Humanity Hub (city centre). \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/stichting-europa-the-role-of-the-non-profit-sector-towards-global-europe/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220222T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220222T153000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115541Z
CREATED:20220215T130249Z
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SUMMARY:Diaspora Communities and the future of Europe in the world
DESCRIPTION:LINKS Europe\, in collaboration with The City of The Hague\, and with the support of The Hague Humanity Hub\, cordially invites you to a Round Table Discussion on the theme: Diaspora Communities and the future of Europe in the world. The event is part of the sixth cluster of events in our series\, Conversations on the future of Europe in the world\, and aims to contribute to the on-going debate across the continent within the framework of the Conference on the Future of Europe. \n\n\n\nThe Netherlands\, and in particular The Hague\, is home to many diaspora communities. While some are a result of decades-long migration waves\, others are relatively new\, arriving in the last few years. Some communities are well organised having various educational\, religious\, and civic structures\, while others are just slowly starting to organise. Diaspora communities are not always well-represented in decision-making at a local\, national and pan-European level\, despite being citizens of EU member states. \n\n\n\nSome of the challenges that face the EU today\, such as radicalisation\, an influx of illegal migrants\, and civic integration for newcomers\, affect the diaspora communities directly\, and their voices on these issues often do not reach policymakers at the EU level. Beyond that\, diaspora communities are not often part of debate on the future of Europe in the world\, being often marginalised to a subservient role of advocates of their “old country” in the “new country”. This opens them to criticism that they may be fifth columnists\, and less than loyal citizens. Whilst most often these criticisms are unjustified\, they make diaspora communities vulnerable\, and less keen to play an active role in the articulation of the EU’s future relationship with the world. This also often means that the important role that diaspora communities can play as bridge-builders to the countries in Europe’s neighbourhood and beyond is often either missed or distorted. \n\n\n\nHow can this change? How can the EU better engage with its diaspora communities when considering the future of the bloc on the world stage? Is there a role for local and municipal authorities in helping empower diaspora communities to fine-tune their contribution to the wider European debates\, especially on foreign\, defence and security policy? \n\n\n\nAfter a short introduction to the theme of the discussion all participants will be asked to speak for 2-4 minutes on the topic\, preferably from the perspective of the diaspora community that they are coming from. Participants are welcome also to submit longer written presentations\, which can be circulated during the meeting. The opinions and ideas expressed in the meeting and in the written presentations will be reflected in a short summary of proceedings\, which will be submitted for consideration within the larger Conference on the Future of Europe. \n\n\n\nThis event will take place 14:30-15:30 on Tuesday\, 22 February 2022\, at The Hague Humanity Hub. The working language will be English. Registration is obligatory. \n\n\n\n\nRegister This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/diaspora-communities-and-the-future-of-europe-in-the-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220222T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220222T153000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115549Z
CREATED:20220215T130430Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: ‘Security through Cooperation: To the Same End’
DESCRIPTION:LINKS Europe cordially invites you to the launch of a new book by Dr Walter A. Kemp\, titled\, ‘Security through Cooperation: To the Same End This link opens in a new tab’. \n\n\n\nThis book makes the case for why co-operation is the key to security within and between states\, and for dealing with complex threats and challenges to international peace and security. It argues that co-operation is not altruism or liberal internationalism\, rather it is in the self-interest of states. Drawing on both theory and practice\, it looks at how co-operation can be promoted within and between states as well as in the global community. It explains the concept of ‘co-operative security’ and its potential contribution to promoting integration against the current of fragmentation. Furthermore\, the book explores the potential impact of technology on cooperation. It makes an urgent call for new ideas and approaches to encourage people and states to work together to deal with complex threats and challenges. \n\n\n\nWe are delighted to welcome to this event Ambassador Kairat Abdrakhmanov\, the OSCE’s High Commissioner on National Minorities\, who will make opening remarks. This will be followed by a presentation by Dr Kemp\, in which he will introduce and discuss the book and its themes\, followed by questions and discussion. Copies of the book will be available to be purchased at the event. \n\n\n\nThis event will take place in person at The Hague Humanity Hub (City Centre) in The Hague\, on Tuesday 22 February 2022 at 14:30-15:30. \n\n\n\nWalter A. Kemp is Senior Fellow at the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime\, and Strategic Policy Adviser at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy. He teaches at the Diplomatic Academy in Vienna\, Austria. \n\n\n\n\nRegister This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/book-launch-security-through-cooperation-to-the-same-end/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220222T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220222T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115301Z
CREATED:20220110T101045Z
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SUMMARY:Online Seminar: Countering China’s influence campaigns in Europe
DESCRIPTION:How is China influencing our political elites\, media\, civil society and academia? And what can we do about it? \n\n\n\nCompared to the efforts of Putin’s Russia\, Beijing’s political influence operations in Europe have received little attention. However\, the Chinese Communist Party’s influence campaigns pose a challenge to liberal democracy as well as Europe’s values and interests. \n\n\n\nOn February 22\, The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) and the Institut français des Pays-Bas have the pleasure to invite you to an online seminar reflecting on Chinese influence and explore Europe’s response options. \n\n\n\nA panel of experts will analyze the toolset deployed by China across different arenas\, reflect on the effects of Chinese political influencing efforts on American and European elite and public opinion\, and finally\, explore response options both at the national and European level. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include: \n\n\n\nJean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer\, director IRSEM at the French Ministry for the Armed Forces.Paul Charon\, Director for Intelligence\, Strategic Foresight\, and Hybrid Threats at IRSEM.Louk Faesen\, Strategic Analyst at the Cyber Policy and Resilience Programme\, HCSS.Lotje Boswinkel\, Strategic Analyst on Information Manoeuvre\, HCSS.\n\n\n\nFrench Ambassador to the Netherlands Luis Vassy will provide opening remarks\, and HCSS Deputy Director Michiel Rademaker will moderate the discussion. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/online-seminar-countering-chinas-influence-campaigns-in-europe/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220222T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220222T180000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115523Z
CREATED:20220215T125936Z
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SUMMARY:The Hague Conversations on the Future of Europe in the World
DESCRIPTION:As part of a process in the framework of the Conference on the Future of Europe This link opens in a new tab\, LINKS Europe\, in association with the City of The Hague\, and with the support of The Hague Humanity Hub\, are delighted to invite you to the final event in the series\, ‘The Hague Conversations on the Future Europe in the World’. The series has run successfully since September 2021 with several online\, in- person and hybrid events that have attracted the participation of hundreds of residents of The Hague\, as well as others in the rest of the Netherlands and beyond. The events were also accompanied by a podcast series. \n\n\n\nFor the event\, we are delighted to welcome as speakers and guests of honour: \n\n\n\nThe Mayor of The Hague\, Mayor Jan van ZanenThe Deputy Head of Cabinet to European Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica\, Ivo Belet\n\n\n\nAfter their presentations\, LINKS Europe will present an advanced draft of the paper ‘The Hague in Europe\, Europe in the World’\, which aims to capture the mood\, ideas and vision that emerged in the dialogue exercise\, ‘The Hague Conversations on the Future of Europe in the World’\, held in city from September 2021 to February 2022. There will then be a panel discussion with audience participation. After the event\, the report will be finalised and submitted to the EU as part of the Conference on the Future of Europe process\, ensuring the voice of the people of The Hague is heard in this important forum. \n\n\n\nThis event will be held on Tuesday\, 22 February 2022 from 16.00-18.00 at The Hague Humanity Hub (City Centre) and online. The event will be held under strict COVID-19 regulations\, which means that we are unfortunately very limited in the number of people that we can host in person. \n\n\n\n\nRegister This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-hague-conversations-on-the-future-of-europe-in-the-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220224T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220224T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115517Z
CREATED:20220214T143243Z
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SUMMARY:Just Peace Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Following the Just Peace Month\, The Hague Humanity Hub is developing Just Peace into a year-round platform. This platform aims to bridge the international sector and the public in The Hague and make organisations working on peace and justice more relatable to the public. With this platform\, we are facilitating more engagement and interaction opportunities with the public – be it inhabitants\, youth and students\, or anyone else.  \n\n\n\nDo you want to find out more about this platform? Are you interested in helping shape this Just Peace platform? Join the workshop by sending an e-mail to justpeace@humanityhub.net.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/just-peace-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220225T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220225T123000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115641Z
CREATED:20220223T152401Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Youth inclusion in transitional justice policy in Africa 
DESCRIPTION:Impunity Watch  and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) are pleased to invite you to a virtual discussion and policy brief launch on Youth inclusion in transitional justice policy in Africa:  Recommendations and ways forward. \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nThe discussion will be in English and French with live simultaneous interpretation. \n\n\n\nWhen \n\n\n\nFriday 25 February 2022 \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\n10:00-11:30 (GMT) – Bamako12:00-13:30 (GMT +2) – Bujumbura\, Johannesberg13:00-14:30 (GMT +3) – Addis Ababa\n\n\n\n\nRead more and register This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/webinar-youth-inclusion-in-transitional-justice-policy-in-africa/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220302T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220302T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115805Z
CREATED:20220301T123224Z
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SUMMARY:Open Discussion on Ukraine at the Humanity Hub
DESCRIPTION:Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine\, The Hague Humanity Hub is hosting an open discussion on the growing crisis and the potential responses that our community can offer. \n\n\n\nParticipants will share their questions\, ideas\, concerns\, and insights. Our aim is to create a safe place for discussion and connections. \n\n\n\nThis event is targeted specifically at professionals engaged in The Hague peace and justice ecosystem. If you are interested in participating\, please leave your details and request an invitation here This link opens in a new tab.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/open-discussion-understanding-the-ukraine-crisis/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220303T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220303T110000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115711Z
CREATED:20220223T152627Z
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SUMMARY:Flood Forecasting for Anticipatory Action: Applying Flood Models in Humanitarian Contexts
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\n\n\nFlood forecasts can provide critical information to help people get ahead of rising water levels before a crisis unfolds. This webinar\, hosted by the OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data\, brings together experts and practitioners from Google\, the University of Reading and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre. The speakers will explore examples of flood models\, the spatial and temporal scale at which these models can provide risk information\, how probabilistic models are interpreted\, the uncertainties of these models\, and where floods models have been used to inform anticipatory action. \n\n\n\n\nRegister This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/flood-forecasting-for-anticipatory-action-applying-flood-models-in-humanitarian-contexts/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220303T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220303T162000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115739Z
CREATED:20220224T115738Z
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SUMMARY:KUNO's coffee moment
DESCRIPTION:We miss you!\n\n\n\nIs there any humanitarian issue that makes you sad or mad? A technical problem that needs a solution and keeps you awake at night? Or do you have the perfect solution for world peace? Share it at KUNOs coffee moment! \n\n\n\nThe first moment will be on Thursday 20th of January\, from 4:00-4:20 pm (online). One of our colleagues will share something and everyone can respond. More information about the first coffee moment will follow. \n\n\n\nAlso\, please mail us the issue you would like to discuss: we might ask you to open up a coffee moment dialogue with us – and we will invite all your colleagues from the KUNO constituency. \n\n\n\nP.S. bring your own coffee. \n\n\n\nYou can drink a coffee with us via this link.  \n\n\n\nDates for the following coffee moments: 17th of February\, 10th of March\, 31st of March\, 21 April. Same time\, same place!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/kunos-coffee-moment/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220303T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220303T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T114610Z
CREATED:20210913T095220Z
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SUMMARY:Member Onboarding Session
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to new members!\n\n\n\nEvery month\, the Hub Team hosts a member onboarding session to welcome new members and facilitate a soft landing within the community. New members will learn more about what The Hub does\, what the Hub Team looks like\, how we can support them in their outreach and visibility\, and all the meeting services we have to offer. These onboarding sessions are also open to all other members\, especially those who might want a refresher on the onboarding procedures or to meet new members!  \n\n\n\nThe member onboarding sessions last about 45 minutes and will be virtual for the time being. Please note that this event is for Hub members only. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/member-onboarding-session-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220304T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220304T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115821Z
CREATED:20220301T133131Z
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SUMMARY:Harvard International Law Journal 2022 Symposium (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Day 1\, Panel 1: Modernizing the International Criminal Court: Crimes against the Environment\, Human Trafficking\, Hybrid Justice\, and Corporate Accountability \n\n\n\nThis panel will address a myriad of topics\, such as hybrid justice\, ecocide\, human trafficking\, and corporate accountability. \n\n\n\nPanelists: Ms. Shirleen Chin\, Green TransparencyDr. David Donat Cattin\, Parliamentarians for Global ActionMs. Frederika Schweighoferova\, Parliamentarians for Global ActionMr. Juan Pablo Calderón-Meza\, International Criminal Court \n\n\n\nModerator: Prof. Ioannis Kalpouzos\, Harvard Law School
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/harvard-international-law-journal-2022-symposium-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220306T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220306T160000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115835Z
CREATED:20220302T143907Z
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SUMMARY:Amare For Ukraine: Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 6\, 15:00 Amare & Friends are organizing a benefit concert for Ukraine in the Concert Hall of Amare. All proceeds will go to Giro555\, Together in action for Ukraine. The concert is part of the national campaign  rt for Ukraine | Culture Supports Ukraine of the cultural organizations in our country. \n\n\n\nAmare\, Residentie Orkest\, Royal Conservatory\, The National Theatre and Nederlands Dans Theater are\, like everyone else\, deeply shocked by the developments in Ukraine. Their condolences go out to the victims of the war. To show solidarity and show support\, Amare & Friends are organising a benefit concert in the Amare Concert Hall on Sunday 6 March. \n\n\n\nIn addition to musicians from the Residentie Orkest\, students from the Royal Conservatory and actors from the National Theatre\, various befriended soloists from Ukraine\, among others\, will perform\, including pianist Anna Fedorova\, cellist Maya Fridman\, percussionist Konstantyn Napolov\, pianist Helena Basilova and violist Hannah Strijbos. In addition to music and stories from Ukraine\, works by Chopin\, Skoryk\, Vasks\, Elgar\, Strootman\, Fondse and Bach\, among others\, are on the program. \n\n\n\nFor this pay-as-you-like concert\, visitors decide for themselves what they want to pay for a ticket. The minimum price is five euros. Tickets can be purchased via amare.nl\, hnt.nl and residentieorkest.nl. NDT offers a stream via the pay-as-you-like principle for which tickets can be purchased. The proceeds of the concert and the stream will go entirely to Giro555 of the Cooperating Aid Organizations for the reception of Ukrainian refugees. These initiatives are part of the national campaign  rt for Ukraine | Culture Supports Ukraine of the cultural organizations in our country. If you can’t be at the concert but you want to donate\, you can do so via Giro555\, Together in action for Ukraine. \n\n\n\nJan Zoet\, managing director of the Amare Foundation: “As cultural institutions in the international city of justice and peace\, The Hague\, we find it necessary to show our support for the inhabitants of Ukraine. With music and theatre we want to show solidarity and support this difficult time. This joint benefit concert gives us the opportunity to support the national action through Giro555.”
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/benefit-concert-for-ukraine/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220308T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220308T120000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115838Z
CREATED:20220303T113629Z
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SUMMARY:The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: International Legal Implications
DESCRIPTION:Organised by the T.M.C. Asser Instituut in The Hague\, partnered with The Hague Humanity Hub and supported by the Municipality of The Hague. \n\n\n\nOn Tuesday 8 March\, the international law research centre T.M.C. Asser Instituut will organise an in-person discussion on the international legal implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Top experts in international law will answer your questions and explain the legal options that the international community has for responding to this grave situation. \n\n\n\n\n\nBackground: \n\n\n\nThe Russian invasion of Ukraine is holding the world in its grip. Beyond the operational and security-related questions\, international law plays an important role in this context as well. Many of the world’s nation states have united to condemn the invasion for undermining the very foundation of the international legal order\, and core provisions of the UN Charter. But there is much more to be said about the role of international law in this conflict. For example\, how has language on historical memory been used in the lead-up to the invasion and what does international law say about this? What is the role of cyber warfare in this conflict and how does it relate to the laws of war? Which international laws are currently being violated? What are the United Nations’ legal options? Can The Hague-based tribunals pass judgement on Russia\, and what happens if they do? Can individuals be held accountable for actions in Ukraine? Can Putin himself be tried? If so\, for what crimes and through what mechanisms? Finally\, are there legal instruments available to stop the threat of nuclear war? \n\n\n\nThese and many more questions will be discussed during this event\, organised by the T.M.C. Asser Instituut in the centre of the international city of peace and \n\n\n\njustice\, The Hague. The event will be a conversation without formal presentations. Instead\, experts will introduce subtopics of international law that are relevant to the conflict\, followed by a discussion with all participants. \n\n\n\nOf course\, we would also like to hear from you\, the people reading this and possibly interested in signing up. If you want to ask a question about the legal implications of the Russia – Ukraine conflict\, or on the legal options that the international community has to respond\, please send us an email at communications@asser.nl. Questions will be collected before the event and shared with the moderator\, who will decide which ones to put to the experts. No personal details will be shared. \n\n\n\nModerator: Carl Emilio Lewis\, T.M.C. Asser Instituut \n\n\n\nConfirmed speakers: \n\n\n\n*Ulad Belavusau\, T.M.C. Asser Instituut \n\n\n\n*Thilo Marauhn\, T.M.C. Asser Instituut \n\n\n\n*Sergey Vasiliev\, University of Amsterdam \n\n\n\n*Marten Zwanenburg\, University of Amsterdam \n\n\n\n*Galyna Kostiukevych\, The Hague University of Applied Sciences \n\n\n\nSergey Vasiliev\, University of Amsterdam
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-international-legal-implications/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220308T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220308T163000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115841Z
CREATED:20220305T092340Z
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SUMMARY:War Heroines of Ukraine - International Women's Day (Online)
DESCRIPTION:[Online event] Join us on International Women’s Day 2022: War Heroines of Ukraine Dedicated to the Bravery\, Resilience and Strength of the Women in Ukraine\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\n\nContext: \n\n\n\nThis year’s IWD activities are marked with the war outbreak in Ukraine-Europe\, and its wider impact on the global defense\, development\, and security issues. While the male-dominated political decision-making has failed to maintain security and peace in the continent\, women of Ukraine have emerged as our heroines since the early days of the war outbreak. They: \n\n\n\n> took to the streets demonstrating against the war\,> joined the call of their leaders to defend their country and> stood up to take care of their families and others.\n\n\n\nThis characterizes their bravery\, shows resilience and symbolizes their strength. The testimonies emerging from Ukraine are a tale of untold stories of heroic courage and wisdom of women in Ukraine and across the border. \n\n\n\nThe event: \n\n\n\nAn online consultation would record and respond to the needs of women in Ukraine. By hearing from the war heroines on the ground\, event organizers and participants would prepare a response to channelize humanitarian assistance to local women and their organisations. The event would assess the current commitment required to collect and distribute money in this emergency situation and whether there is a need for vigilance and advocacy in this regard. A multi-stakeholder expert panel will help widen the narrative by addressing the concerns of women’s organizations in Ukraine.  The event hopes to instrumentalize the building and strengthening of a network of international actors in support of assessment of women’s needs in rapid assistance mechanisms. By doing so\, the event contributes to furthering the interaction between Ukrainian and international actors.   \n\n\n\nThe need for humanitarian assistance is growing as food supplies are disrupted and infrastructure destroyed. Most of the refugees are women and children\, except those who are able to stay back and defend their country\, while others have physically been unable to leave Ukraine. All women in Ukraine are heroines and must be supported and recognized as full recipients of rapid humanitarian assistance. \n\n\n\nOrganizers: \n\n\n\nIn solidarity\, Gender Concerns International\, WIDE+ and the Humanity Hub wish to show their support to the women in Ukraine by organizing an online event that serves as a platform for the voices of activists from the country and calls upon their supporters and well-wishers to come forward and stand with War Heroines of Ukraine. \n\n\n\nPanel: \n\n\n\nNatalia Lynnyk\, Committee of Voters of UkraineOlena Suslova\, Women’s Information Consultative CenterOlena Lazorenko\, League of Professional WomenSabra Bano\, Gender Concerns InternationalGea Meijers\, WIDE +Darina Schram\, Gender Concerns International\n\n\n\nProgramme: \n\n\n\n15:00-15:03      Welcoming by Humanity Hub (Janet H. Anderson)15:04-15:09      Opening: Gender Concerns International\, and WIDE+15:10                Introduction to the Panel15:15-16:00      Panel Discussion16:00-16:20      Q&A16:20-16:30      Closing remarks /joint statement \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOrganizers: \n\n\n\nAbout Gender ConcernsSince 2018 Gender Concerns International is actively involved with democratic development in Ukraine. In 2019 it conducted its Pre-Election Gender Need Assessment Mission with the goal to observe Gender Electoral Parity in the Presidential and Parliamentary elections in Ukraine. Gender Concerns International is the only European and International Organization that strives to observe and promote gender parity in the democratic processes. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Humanity HubThe Humanity Hub is a not-for-profit foundation that supports and strengthens the Hague ecosystem for a more peaceful and just world. We connect and enable collaboration between diverse actors working to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Active programming reflects the international impact of our vibrant community. More about the Humanity Hub This link opens in a new tab \n\n\n\nContact \n\n\n\nAngelica\, Gender/Democracy Watch Europe\, angelica@genderconcerns.org
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/war-heroines-of-ukraine-international-womens-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220309T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220309T210000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115830Z
CREATED:20220302T091442Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Screening: Donbass
DESCRIPTION:After a brief introduction by Robert Serry (ex-ambassador to Ukraine) to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine\, the Filmhuis will screen the film Donbass\, directed by Sergei Loznitsa. \n\n\n\nFilm synopsis | As the effects of propaganda and manipulation begin to surface\, society begins to degrade in the turbulent times in eastern Ukraine.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/movie-screening-donbass-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220310T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220311T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115725Z
CREATED:20220223T152932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T115725Z
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SUMMARY:Law and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: From Principles to Practice and Policy
DESCRIPTION:On 10–11 March 2022\, the Asser Institute is organising an interdisciplinary conference on ‘Law and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: From Principles to Practice and Policy’. To register for this event\, click here This link opens in a new tab. \n\n\n\nBackgroundThe conference will address the multiple challenges raised by the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector. As AI is progressively deployed in various domains such as healthcare\, energy\, welfare\, border security\, criminal justice\, law enforcement\, and defence\, it is essential to ensure that the development and use of AI technologies are guided by core values\, in particular the rule of law and human rights. \n\n\n\nIn recent years\, the rapid progress of AI capabilities has been accompanied by a growing recognition of the need to proactively reflect on its societal implications\, so as to shape the development and applications of technology in line with ethical and legal principles. Public and private institutions alike have called for a fundamental examination on the potential impacts of AI\, in order to guide AI research and policy towards beneficial outcomes\, and to ultimately maintain agency over the technologies we decide to adopt. \n\n\n\nUnfettered deployment of AI has already led to unintended consequences notably in terms of discrimination\, privacy\, due process\, transparency\, and accountability. Current debates on autonomous weapons systems\, the use of facial recognition in public spaces\, risk-assessment algorithms in the judicial system\, or automated detection of welfare fraud\, demonstrate that the implementation of data-driven policy-making and algorithmic decision-making in the public sector is a highly topical and important issue. The potentially promising and seemingly less controversial applications of AI for instance to improve healthcare or energy management should as well be the subject of close reflection and scrutiny\, as they are not exempt from risks and human rights concerns. \n\n\n\nThe conference will result in an interdisciplinary dialogue aimed at generating insights on the principles\, conditions\, and methods that would facilitate the responsible deployment of AI in the public sphere. In order to develop solutions to the pressing challenges of AI\, the ethical\, legal\, technical\, and policy aspects must be addressed together. Indeed\, both the bedrock of ethical values such as human dignity and individual autonomy\, and fundamental legal norms in particular human rights\, need to be translated and assimilated into the design and engineering of AI systems. The conference will thereby build necessary bridges between ethics\, law\, and engineering\, and further seek to operationalise principles into practice and policy. \n\n\n\nProgramme \n\n\n\nThursday 10 March 2022 \n\n\n\n10:00–10:30     Opening10:30–12:00     Algorithmic Decision Making in Public Administration13:00–14:30     Approaches to Regulation and Accountability15:00–16:30    Data and Discrimination \n\n\n\nFriday 11 March 2022 \n\n\n\n10:30–12:00     Responsible AI in Research\, Education\, and Work13:00–14:30    AI in Police\, Justice\, and Security14:30–15:00     Closing Discussion15:30–18:00     Reception at the Asser Institute for speakers & invited guests \n\n\n\nFull programme TBA \n\n\n\nFormatThe conference is organized online (Zoom). \n\n\n\nReceptionParticipants located in or near The Hague are invited to come for a networking reception after the conference on Friday 11 March 2022 at 15:30. Registration for the reception is mandatory by RSVP to dilema@asser.nl (indicating ‘Reception AI in the Public Sector’ in the subject line). \n\n\n\nOrganisation \n\n\n\nThe conference is convened by: \n\n\n\nDr Berenice Boutin  This link opens in a new tab(Asser Institute)Dr Machiko Kanetake  This link opens in a new tab(Utrecht University)Dr Carl Emilio Lewis This link opens in a new tab (Asser Institute)Dr Giovanni Sileno  This link opens in a new tab(University of Amsterdam)Dr Sadjad Soltanzadeh This link opens in a new tab (Asser Institute)\n\n\n\n\nRegister This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/law-and-ethics-of-artificial-intelligence-in-the-public-sector-from-principles-to-practice-and-policy/
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SUMMARY:Community Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Dear Humanity Hub community\, \n\n\n\nWhat are your colleague’s hobbies? How did you fare on your new year’s resolutions? What are your ideas for a more peaceful world? \n\n\n\nNow’s your chance to connect and network with new and current members\, and learn the answers to all these questions and more. You are warmly invited to join us in person at this month’s community drinks! \n\n\n\nPlease note that this event is for Hub members only. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/community-drinks-6/
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SUMMARY:Frits Kalshoven International Humanitarian Law Competition: Moot Court Finals
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Marieke van Schaik\, CEO of The Netherlands Red Cross\, and Laurette Steenssens\, President of Belgian Red Cross-Flanders\, we hereby warmly invite you to the moot court finals of the 15th edition of the Frits Kalshoven Competition in the Peace Palace.The Frits Kalshoven International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Competition aims to encourage students from Dutch and Belgian universities to enhance their knowledge of IHL. After having followed several expert lectures since October 2021\, nine teams of three students will compete in several role-play activities and workshops on 9 and 10 March.On the last day of the competition\, all teams will plead a fictious case in the moot court preliminary rounds\, after which two teams will successfully reach the finals. We are honoured to welcome four highly respected IHL legal experts as this year’s judges for the moot court final rounds: • Alphons Orie\, Judge at the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals\, • Dr. Liesbeth Lijnzaad\, Judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea and law professor at Maastricht University\, • Colonel Chris De Cock\, Legal Advisor at the European External Action Service\, and • Marleen Hendriks\, Investigative Judge for international crimes at the Court of The Hague
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/frits-kalshoven-international-humanitarian-law-competition-moot-court-finals/
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SUMMARY:Border Sessions ‘22: Time to Re-think in a Global Crisis (Online)
DESCRIPTION:The Russian invasion into Ukraine has brought a fundamental change. We believe that we must address this act of brutality and open our platform for discussion. Border Sessions exists to give stage to innovators who create positive change. It is the right moment to invite you to our next online meetup on the 15th of March to talk about the actuality and the impact it has on people\, nature and society.  \n\n\n\nWe invite you to share your idea on how technology is of aid to the situation in Ukraine right now.  \n\n\n\nBorder Sessions is the festival where you learn how emerging technologies shape our future society. Interact with a 1000+ international audience of thinkers\, designers\, scientists\, makers\, business developers and innovators during a vibrant festival The Hague. Every year we select the most urgent themes in the innovation arena and explore them in multiple tracks and numerous sessions. Border Sessions hosts a free meetup every month leading up to the ‘Out of Chaos’ edition of the live un-conference in The Hague on the 9-10 of June 2022.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/border-sessions-22-time-to-re-think-in-a-global-crisis-online/
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