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SUMMARY:Lessons from Afghanistan: Implications for the Theory and Practice of  War\, Peace and Justice
DESCRIPTION:Online Conference with Hybrid elements \n\n\n\nAfter two decades of post-9/11 Western and international engagement in Afghanistan\, foreign military troops withdrew in August 2021 and left behind many Afghans who are now facing an uncertain future under the re-installed Taliban regime. This moment calls for a reflection on what the lessons from Afghanistan mean for the future of the theory and policy practice of core issues related to war\, peace and justice. \n\n\n\nConference 2 & 3 December 2021\n\n\n\nThis two-day conference seeks to bring together scholars\, civil society representatives\, and policy-makers to contribute to a comprehensive exchange about military and political intervention in the region\, not only from a Western perspective\, but also from regional and Afghan perspectives.  We invite contributions that discuss the implications for the study of\, inter alia\, military intervention\, comprehensive approaches to peacebuilding (local and external approaches)\, development\, good governance\, democratisation\, the promotion of human rights (including the cross-cutting women\, peace and security agenda)\, migration\, geopolitical implications and the role of NATO\, the EU and bilateral/multilateral approaches. We also invite policymakers\, practitioners\, and civil society representatives to draw on successes and failures to develop concrete suggestions for future policy improvements in the fields related to the above-mentioned topics. \n\n\n\nEach conference day will feature panels on distinct themes. The conference will conclude with a Policy-Scholar Nexus round-table. The goal is to create a knowledge network and to produce two major publications with selected contributions (a Special Issue or Forum and an Edited Volume). \n\n\n\nCall for Papers and Policy Think Pieces\n\n\n\nThe organizers invite contributions from both early career and senior scholars as well as from members of civil society groups and policymakers in the form of a short paper (no longer than 2.000 words) and/or think piece of the same length\, addressing one or more of the issues outlined above with a view to contribute to a comprehensive review of 20 years of international engagement in Afghanistan and to recommendations for research and policies related to war\, peace and justice. \n\n\n\nDeadlines\n\n\n\nPlease submit your Abstract of 500 words to Corinna Jentzsch (c.jentzsch@fsw.leidenuniv.nl)with the subject line ‘Afghanistan Conference’ by 20 October 2021. \n\n\n\nSuccessful applicants will be notified by 1 November 2021. \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nFor further information\, please do not hesitate to contact the organizing committee: \n\n\n\nMatthew Hoye This link opens in a new tabj.m.hoye@fgga.leidenuniv.nl This link opens in a new tabCorinna Jentzsch This link opens in a new tabc.jentzsch@fsw.leidenuniv.nl This link opens in a new tabJoachim Koops This link opens in a new tabj.a.koops@fgga.leidenuniv.nl
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/lessons-from-afghanistan-implications-for-the-theory-and-practice-of-war-peace-and-justice/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211202T160000
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SUMMARY:Member Onboarding Session
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to new members! \n\n\n\nThe Hub team will be hosting a monthly onboarding session to facilitate a soft landing within the community. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are also open to all other members\, especially to those who might want a refresher on onboarding procedures or to meet new members! \n\n\n\nThe sessions will last about 45min and will be virtual for the time being. \n\n\n\nNote: This event is for Hub members only. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/member-onboarding-session-2021-04-01-2021-12-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211206T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211206T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T114924Z
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SUMMARY:Seeking systemic action for refugees and migrants
DESCRIPTION:The overarching theme of the event is ‘Seeking systemic action for refugees and migrants’. \n\n\n\nThe focus will be particularly on systemic action for the protection of the most vulnerable\, whether refugees in camps\, migrants on the move\, or (undocumented) migrants closer to home. \n\n\n\nEach year on 18 December we celebrate International Migrants Day. Protection of people on the move\, including migrants and refugees\, continues to be more relevant than ever in the face of COVID-19 pandemic\, continued migration streams and more recently the situation in Afghanistan. \n\n\n\nThere is a need to focus on durable and systemic action – at international\, national and sub-national level. What can we learn from recent research findings? What actions can various actors take and how can they collaborate to take steps towards finding durable action? \n\n\n\nThis second episode of InSightS Live will be centered around a key ISS research theme of migration and diversity. Specifically\, we will look at the question of how we can move away from ad-hoc half-solutions towards durable and systemic action for refugees and migrants. \n\n\n\nWe will look at this issue from several perspectives and roles: civil society\, policy and research. How can these different actors contribute to more durable solutions for people on the move? \n\n\n\nThe conversation will be ISS at its finest: critical\, based on real-world insights\, bringing together a kaleidoscope of perspectives. Topic veteran or newbie\, this episode is relevant for us all and you are welcome to join! \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/seeking-systemic-action-for-refugees-and-migrants/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211207T113000
DTSTAMP:20250610T114646Z
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SUMMARY:P2P Facilitation: Crocodile River & Challenges in Facilitation
DESCRIPTION:This session will be hosted by Hans van den Berg from The Young Diplomat. This session will be about Crocodile River\, a provocative thought experiment\, and also gives you the opportunity to share your challenges regarding facilitation with other experts in the field! \n\n\n\nCrocodile River\n\n\n\nCrocodile river is a provocative thought experiment. In this case\, put in the perspective of international negotiation. Both the story and the exercise will bring to light differences in culture\, norms\, values\, and how to deal with certain situations. Crocodile river highlights how\, in negotiations\, we cannot separate people from the problem (as suggested in getting to yes). You will be challenged in your negotiations skills while at the same time gaining new insights\, both in relation to cultural sensitivity as well as resolving conflict situations.  \n\n\n\nIn this Facilitation P2P\, we will discuss the story and the reasoning for our own behaviour and help to understand the behaviour of others. By the end of this session\, you will have gained insights into cultural differences\, negotiations skills\, and how to approach difficult situations where red lines seem impossible to overcome.   \n\n\n\nPlease drop a line to programming@humanityhub.net This link opens in a new tab if you want to join!  Note: This event is for Hub members only.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/18821/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211208T150000
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SUMMARY:ICCT Annual Conference 2021 – Trends in Radicalisation to Violence: Key Policy Priorities and Knowledge Gaps
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 December\, ICCT is holding its Annual Conference (online). The theme of this year’s Conference is “Trends in radicalisation to violence: Key policy priorities and knowledge gaps ” and will be chaired by ICCT’s Director Thomas Renard This link opens in a new tab.  \n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, December 8\, from 15:00-16:30 CET we will kick off with a high level panel discussing “Trends in radicalisation to violence: key policy concerns and priorities” with a focus on hearing and discussing views from key policymakers from different geographical and institutional horizons. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include: \n\n\n\nMichèle Coninsx This link opens in a new tab – Executive Director of the UN Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate \n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, December 9\, from 15:00-16:30 CET\, we will conclude the Conference with a panel focusing on academics and researchers\, exploring the topic ‘Radicalisation: knowledge gaps and emerging challenges’. With the aim to understand which knowledge gaps might still alter our capacity to understand emerging challenges\, and which research priorities should drive our agenda\, both in terms of fundamental research as well as policy-oriented research. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include: \n\n\n\nProf. em. Alex P. Schmid This link opens in a new tab – Director of the Terrorism Research Initiative\, Research Fellow at ICCT \n\n\n\nDr. Gina Ligon This link opens in a new tab –  Director of the National Counterterrorism Innovation\, Technology\, and Education Center\, University of Nebraska \n\n\n\nDr. Jytte Klausen This link opens in a new tab – Founder of Western Jihadism Project and Professor of International Cooperation at Brandeis University. \n\n\n\nIn both panels\, the floor will be opened to the audience so as to foster a discourse on pivotal issues and to encourage discussion on the main theme of the conference. \n\n\n\nMore speakers to be announced for both panels soon!  \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/icct-annual-conference-2021-trends-in-radicalisation-to-violence-key-policy-priorities-and-knowledge-gaps/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211209T120000
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SUMMARY:The 4th International CAFE Conference
DESCRIPTION:The conference will take place on Thursday 9 December (12:00 – 19:00 CET) and Friday 10 December (09:00 – 19:00 CET)\, with guest appearances from a number of high profile organisations including FIFA\, UEFA\, the UN\, the NBA and many more!  \n\n\n\nThis year’s event will expand beyond football and Europe with appearances from representatives of other sports and regions.  \n\n\n\nThere will also be a series of engaging group discussions and networking sessions with exchanges between speakers and attendees will be encouraged as well as between audience members.  \n\n\n\nThis year\, due to ongoing travel restrictions across Europe and the rest of the world\, the Conference will take place virtually which will allow for more attendees than ever before.  \n\n\n\nAgenda: View and download the CAFE Conference Agenda in PDF format. \n\n\n\nAttendance at the virtual Conference is free of charge. Access and language requirements can be submitted upon registration. \n\n\n\nClick on the appropriate link below to register:  \n\n\n\nEnglish online version This link opens in a new tabFrench online version This link opens in a new tabGerman online version This link opens in a new tabPolish online version This link opens in a new tabRussian online version This link opens in a new tabSpanish online version This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\nPaper versions of each registration form call also be downloaded\, completed and returned to conference@cafefootball.eu : \n\n\n\nEnglish downloadable paper version This link opens in a new tabFrench downloadable paper version This link opens in a new tabGerman downloadable paper version This link opens in a new tabPolish downloadable paper version This link opens in a new tabRussian downloadable paper version This link opens in a new tabSpanish downloadable paper version This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\nIf you would like to complete the registration form over the phone\, please contact on +44 (0) 203 355 9867.  \n\n\n\nThe International CAFE Conference offers a unique chance to network and meet with many people across all aspects of the game. The event will bring stakeholders together to reflect\, assess and understand the power of sport to act as a catalyst for disability-inclusive change in wider society. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or queries ahead of the event\, please feel free to contact conference@cafefootball.eu. 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-4th-international-cafe-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211209T160000
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SUMMARY:Youth Carnegie Peace Prize
DESCRIPTION:As the 9th of December marks the sixth anniversary of the UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth Peace and Security\, we would like to invite you to celebrate the role of youth in peacebuilding with us.Join us at 4 p.m. (CET) online for the award ceremony of the Youth Carnegie Peace Prize 2021. The ceremony will highlight remarkable youth voices in peacebuilding\, important guests from The Hague – city of Peace and Justice – as well as rewarding the Youth Carnegie Peace Prize to the winner of this year’s video-contest.We received many applications from individuals and organisations who are dedicated to peacebuilding in their communities and beyond. The award ceremony will be a way to express our appreciation for the applicants’ important work\, and reward the winning organisation. Join us on the 9th of December to find out who the winner is! \n\n\n\n\nJoin now!\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to virtually welcoming you in the Great Hall of Justice of the Peace Palace.The Hague World Class\, Carnegie Foundation – Peace Palace and Youth Peace Initiative.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/youth-carnegie-peace-prize/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211209T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211209T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115028Z
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SUMMARY:The UN as ANTIFA and its necessity in Global Security: hidden histories for dynamic strategies
DESCRIPTION:Information\n\n\n\nOn Thursday 9th December Professor Dan Plesch (SOAS) will deliver a public lecture to mark Human Rights Day (10th December). He will delve into the histories of the UN\, arguing for the organisation’s necessity in global security. To sketch out the horizon of possibilities for the future role of the UN in global governance and human rights he will be joined by Professor Alanna O’Malley in discussion before a public Q&A.   \n\n\n\nDue to limited spaces\, we ask you register your attendance by clicking here This link opens in a new tab and indicate on the form whether you would like to join in person or online.   \n\n\n\nDate  \n\n\n\nThursday 9th December   \n\n\n\nTime  \n\n\n\n17:00 – 19:00   \n\n\n\nLocation \n\n\n\nSpanish Steps\, Leiden University Wijnhaven   \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nPlease register for the in person or online attendance via this form This link opens in a new tab. Due to limited availability of seats\, please indicate on the form whether you are going to attend in person or online.  \n\n\n\nFor online: After your registration you will receive a Zoom link to join the event. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\n\n\nProfessor Dan Plesch – Professor of Diplomacy and Strategy at SOAS University of London. \n\n\n\nHis books include\, The Beauty Queen’s Guide to World Peace\, Human Rights After Hitler and America\, Hitler and the UN. His research focuses on strategies for preventing global war and emphasises a restorative archeology of knowledge of the effective peacemaking work in the 1940s.  \n\n\n\nProfessor Alanna O’Malley is Chair of UN Studies in Peace and Justice at Leiden University and The Hague University of Applied Sciences. \n\n\n\nShe is a historian of the UN\, decolonization\, and the Global South. She has a PhD in History from the European University Institute and is currently Principal Investigator of a new project funded by a Starting Grant from the European Research Council\, ‘Challenging the Liberal World Order from Within\, The Invisible History of the United Nations and the Global South.’  \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nFor any questions about the event please contact Isi Madojemu at unstudies@hum.leidenuniv.nl  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-un-as-antifa-and-its-necessity-in-global-security-hidden-histories-for-dynamic-strategies/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211214T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211214T151500
DTSTAMP:20250610T115102Z
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SUMMARY:Side-Event ASP20 - What is Prosecutor Bensouda's legacy?
DESCRIPTION:Join the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH)\, Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice (WIGJ)\, and No Peace Without Justice (NPWJ) for an interactive discussion around the launch of FIDH’s stocktaking report on Fatou Bensouda’s nine-year term as ICC Prosecutor\, focusing on three key areas: accountability for sexual and gender-based crimes; preliminary examinations; and outreach to victims\, affected communities\, and civil society organisations. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/side-event-asp20-what-is-prosecutor-bensoudas-legacy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211214T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211214T153000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115107Z
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 vaccinations for prison populations and staff: Launch of global scan
DESCRIPTION:Despite calls for governments to prioritise people detained and working in prisons as at-risk groups in national vaccination plans\, their inclusion has often been contentious and little information is available on vaccine roll-out in prisons. To fill this gap\, Penal Reform International This link opens in a new tab and Harm Reduction International This link opens in a new tab conducted the first-ever in-depth review of policies and practices related to COVID-19 vaccination in prisons across 177 countries. \n\n\n\nThe findings of this ground-breaking research will be published in a new report ‘COVID-19 vaccination for prison populations and staff: report on global scan’. At this online launch\, key international and national actors and human rights leaders will discuss the findings of the report and ways forward to ensure the prioritisation of people detained and working in prisons for COVID-19 vaccination and broader pandemic responses. \n\n\n\n14 December 202114:00 – 15:30 CET Register here This link opens in a new tab \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nModerated by David Fathi\, Chair\, Penal Reform International and Director of the American Civil Liberties Union National Prison Project \n\n\n\nKey findings of the global scan  \n\n\n\nTríona Lenihan\, Policy and International Advocacy Manager\, Penal Reform International Giada Girelli\, Human Rights Analyst\, Harm Reduction International  \n\n\n\nWHO recommendations on COVID-19 response and vaccination in prison  \n\n\n\nFilipa Alves da Costa\, Alcohol\, Illicit Drugs & Prison Health Programme\, WHO European Office for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases  \n\n\n\nCOVID-19 responses and challenges   \n\n\n\nRaed Aburabi\, Health Coordinator\, International Committee of the Red Cross\n\n\n\nNational advocacy to promote COVID-19 protection in places of detention  \n\n\n\nZainab Mahboob\, Head of Legal\, Justice Project Pakistan  \n\n\n\nQ+A  \n\n\n\nClosing remarks by Naomi Burke-Shyne\, Executive Director\, Harm Reduction International  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/covid-19-vaccinations-for-prison-populations-and-staff-launch-of-global-scan/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211216T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211216T170000
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SUMMARY:Ecocide: from Amazonia to Oceania to The Hague. Bringing voices together towards a common goal
DESCRIPTION:In the margins of the 20th session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute (ASP)\, No Peace Without Justice and Seja Legal Campaign are organising a conference on ecocide as part of its ongoing project “Amazonia Beyond the Crisis; Accountability for deforestation: preventing further violations against human rights and protecting against continuous environmental and economic destructions”. \n\n\n\nThis event aims to contribute to the ongoing discussions about ecocide and to build political will towards criminalising ecocide at the national and international levels. More importantly\, it will invite global leaders who will have gathered on the occasion of the 20th session of the ASP in the Hague to commit and actively join this journey towards more stringent environmental protections through the lens of criminal justice. In this context\, the event will also enrich the ongoing discussions by bringing direct perspectives\, testimonies\, and expertise of those who are most affected by environmental destruction into the debate. Finally\, it is aimed at launching a deeper analysis that will tackle the intersectionality between criminalising ecocide and protecting human rights\, including indigenous rights. \n\n\n\nModerator: Michelle Reyes Milk \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n– Paulo Barreto \n\n\n\n– Rev. James Bhagwan \n\n\n\n– Olympia Bekou \n\n\n\n– MEP Marie Touissant \n\n\n\n– Kattrin Jadin \n\n\n\nParticipation in the event is free\, but registration is required in order to get the direct link to the conference. \n\n\n\nThe live stream of the event can be followed on these social media pages: \n\n\n\nFacebook This link opens in a new tabTwitter This link opens in a new tabYoutube This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/ecocide-from-amazonia-to-oceania-to-the-hague-bringing-voices-together-towards-a-common-goal/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211216T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211216T180000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115143Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: 'Who do we think we are? A new perspective on humans and the natural world'
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\n\n\n\nThe crises that characterize the era that we have started to call the Anthropocene demand a fundamental reflection on the position that we humans have taken on this planet. Many philosophers claim that our view of nature as a storehouse of goods and services and space that can be colonized needs to change radically in order to create a truly sustainable future for humanity. The French philosopher Michel Serres proposes a ‘nature contract’ in which we approach nature as a subject with own rights. When nature would move from a position of object to subject\, what are the implications for science? \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nMatthijs Schouten is an ecologist\, philosopher and buddhist and is interested in the role that nature plays in human thought. Matthijs currently works at Staatsbosbeheer and is professor of Nature and landscape conservation at University College Cork en University College Galway (Ireland). He is emeritus professor of Nature conservation and plant ecology at the University of Wageningen. Matthijs is author of the book “Spiegel van de Natuur: Het Natuurbeeld in Cultuurhistorisch Perspectief” (Nature’s Mirror: the Image of Nature in Cultural-Historical Perspective). \n\n\n\nAbout ‘Future Scientists’\n\n\n\nBy now\, most people are aware of the seriousness of climate change and the ecological crisis (e.g.\, see this 2019 EU Survey). However\, awareness by itself may not lead to behavioral change\, let alone system and cultural change. \n\n\n\nIn the Future Scientists webinar series\, we explore how to go forward in the decisive decade to come. As scholars and scientists\, what is our role in contributing towards the “rapid\, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society” (IPCC) required to stay below 1\,5 °C of warming? What system or cultural changes need to be discussed more widely\, and how to best communicate that? Lastly\, taking a more introspective view\, how do we cope with emotions coming from the barrage of “bad news” regarding the state of our planet? \n\n\n\n\nLink to the webinar’s Livestream!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/webinar-who-do-we-think-we-are-a-new-perspective-on-humans-and-the-natural-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211216T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211216T200000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115002Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: The Hub's Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to invite you to The Hub’s Holiday Party on the 16th of December from 17:00 onwards. The party will be held at the café at Humanity Hub City Centre and will take the form of a potluck\, so make sure to bring your most delicious signature dish to share! We will enjoy each other’s food while drinking\, dancing\, and having fun in the picture corner.  \n\n\n\nThe theme of this year’s Holiday Party is “Wear your ugly holiday sweater!” and that is not without a real Ugly Sweater Competition! Make sure to wear your most hideous holiday sweater and you might even win a prize.  \n\n\n\nPlease save the date & register for this event! The final program will soon be announced. We hope to see you all there.  \n\n\n\nOf course\, we will keep a close eye on the evolving Covid regulations and we will keep you updated on any changes. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/holiday-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211218T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211218T235959
DTSTAMP:20250610T114848Z
CREATED:20211101T143126Z
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SUMMARY:Centre For African Justice\, Peace and Human Right's 4th Annual Conference on Sexual Violence Against the Male Gender: A Perspective on Forced Migration
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Centre’s advocacy efforts to raise awareness on conflict-related sexual violence against boys and men; and with the aim to bring the issue to the forefront of the international community’s agenda\, CAJPHR organises Annual Conferences on Conflict-related Sexual Violence against the Male Gender. \n\n\n\nThis year’s Annual Conference is devoted to “Conflict-related Sexual Violence against the Male Gender: A perspective on Forced Migration” \n\n\n\nDue to the COVID-19 Pandemic and related travel restrictions\, we will be having a virtual conference this year. Which will be held on December 18 at 14:00 CET. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/centre-for-african-justice-peace-and-human-rights-4th-annual-conference-on-sexual-violence-against-the-male-gender-a-perspective-on-forced-migration/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220111T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220111T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T114602Z
CREATED:20210913T094354Z
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SUMMARY:Member Onboarding Session
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to new members!\n\n\n\nThe Hub team will be hosting a monthly onboarding session to facilitate a soft landing within the community. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are also open to all other members\, especially to those who might want a refresher on onboarding procedures or to meet new members! \n\n\n\nThe sessions will last about 45min and will be virtual for the time being. \n\n\n\nNote: This event is for Hub members only. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/member-onboarding-session-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220111T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220111T180000
DTSTAMP:20250610T114604Z
CREATED:20210913T094257Z
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SUMMARY:Community Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Dear Hub members\, \n\n\n\nWe are excited to invite all of you for this in-person event: Community Drinks at the Hague Humanity Hub’s Café. This is a perfect time to connect with new and current members of the Hub and seeing them off of the small screens\, and in a COVID safe way!  \n\n\n\nMore details to come soon! If you have any questions\, feel free to contact us at programming@humanityhub.net.  \n\n\n\nNote: this event is for Hub members only! \n\n\n\nWarmly\, \n\n\n\nThe Hub Team
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/community-drinks-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220112T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220112T163000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115049Z
CREATED:20211213T074800Z
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SUMMARY:Partos event: Basic PME Course
DESCRIPTION:Are you a development professional eager to learn how to build a Theory of Change and accompanying M&E framework? Then consider joining the upcoming 3-day basic Planning\, Monitoring\, and Evaluation training starting 12 January 2022. Next to three days of training\, you’ll receive two individual coaching sessions. Partos and Adriaan Korevaar from Shape Your World are now offering this course in a highly interactive online fashion. \n\n\n\nThe number of places is limited so make sure to sign up before 21 December via the form on this page if you’re interested in joining. \n\n\n\nFor whom is this course?\n\n\n\nFor program managers\, starting M&E staff\, and policy advisors from international non-profit organisations. You will learn the essentials of using a Theory of Change (ToC) for your program design implementation and M&E. This starts from the design phase and leads you through the monitoring and evaluation framework with a focus on learning and improving. \n\n\n\nSet up of the course\n\n\n\nThe course will comprise 3 half-day interactive online sessions and 2 individual coaching sessions. During the training days\, you learn and practice with the principles of the Theory of Change (ToC)\, a roadmap that shows how and why an initiative will lead to the desired results. The focus of the personal coaching sessions in between training days will be to help you build your own specific TOC and M&E framework. \n\n\n\nWe will make sure that there is ample opportunity to connect with other participants\, so you are able to discuss and reflect on the topics this training is about. \n\n\n\nWhat we expect from you\n\n\n\nCome prepared with context information for the program you want to create a ToC for.Homework: in between the training days you are expected to apply the training to your program. You can expect 3-4 hours of homework in between online sessions. We suggest that you create a ToC and to make a monitoring plan with the help and feedback of your colleagues.Coaching: to help you move forward with application\, each participant can sign in for 2 coaching sessions with Adriaan Korevaar in between trainings.Interaction: during the workshop we expect you to actively contribute and interact with one another via break-out rooms. In between the training days we advise you to interact with the training colleagues.\n\n\n\nWhy would you follow this training?\n\n\n\nYou’ll receive teaching materials that focus on international aid and development organisations.There will be lots of attention for questions that you might have\, considering your own organisation and/or programme.In between the training days\, the trainer is available for coaching\, questions and advice.\n\n\n\nPractical details:\n\n\n\nNumber of participants: a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 15 \n\n\n\nDates (all meetings are online): \n\n\n\n12 January 2022\, 12.30-16.30 h \n\n\n\n21 January 2022\, 12.30-16.30 h \n\n\n\n2 February 2022\, 12.30-16.30 h \n\n\n\nplus two individual coaching sessions (on 18 or 19 January and 27 or 28 January) \n\n\n\nDeadline for registration: 21 December 2021\, 12.00 \n\n\n\nPrice: € 500\,- (incl. 0% VAT) for people working at Partos member organisations and € 650\,- (excl. 21% VAT) for non-members . When the training is full\, Partos members will get priority in following the course. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here for the basic PME course
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/partos-event-basic-pme-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220120T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220120T123000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115445Z
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SUMMARY:Crisis-ready non-custodial sanctions and measures
DESCRIPTION:Probation agencies and others supporting the use and implementation of non-custodial sanctions and measures have been significantly impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and measures adopted by criminal justice systems and governments in combatting the spread of the virus in prisons and communities at large. While the focus has often been on mitigating the extreme risk of contagion in detention settings\, the adopted emergency and early release measures\, broadened use of alternatives to imprisonment and restrictions on movement\, in-person meetings and community services has posed challenges to probation work and shifted needs and risks for both probation staff and clients.   \n\n\n\nBased on research into the use and delivery of alternatives to imprisonment in the EU and the impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on probation in Europe\, Central Asia and South Caucasus\, PRI has developed the 10-point plan for Crisis-ready non-custodial sanctions and measures\, a tool that offers probation leadership\, practitioners\, policy makers and others involved in the delivery of non-custodial sanctions and measures across the world evidence-based and practical guidance on building and strengthening services that are flexible\, non-discriminatory and better able to respond to and adapt in the face of crises.    \n\n\n\nOn 20 January 2022\, PRI will hold an online event to launch the new 10-point plan\, discuss key findings from the conducted research and hear about the experience of non-custodial sanctions during the ongoing pandemic from varied perspectives. Speakers will include representatives of the International Penal and Penitentiary Foundation (IPPF)\, the Kyrgyz Probation Service\, as well as the project research teams.  \n\n\n\n20 January 2021 11:00 – 12:30 CET The event will be in English. Simultaneous translation to Russian will be available.  Register here\n\n\n\nThis event received IPPF funding in support of the Foundation’s goal to ensure that criminal justice systems equitably and effectively deal with the impact of COVID-19 on offenders who are in either custodial or non-custodial settings. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/crisis-ready-non-custodial-sanctions-and-measures/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220120T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220120T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115238Z
CREATED:20220110T094501Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The (unsafe) situation in the Sahel and the implication on humanitarian aid
DESCRIPTION:Cordaid – Ellory Mahou\n\n\n\nThe humanitarian situation in the Sahel is deteriorating quickly and significantly. People’s needs across the region are now at unprecedented levels\, and their vulnerabilities are deepening and increasing due to escalating conflict\, rising food insecurity\, multiplying climate emergencies and the pandemic. During this webinar we would like to give an update about the situation in the Sahel and the implications of the unsafety and insecurity on humanitarian aid. \n\n\n\nOne of the experts that will share her story during this webinar is Anna Schmauder (Clingendael) – she focuses on governance and political orders in Mali\, Burkina Faso and Niger\, armed group dynamics (including jihadist) and the international response to the Sahel crises. \n\n\n\nMore detailed information on this webinar will follow. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/webinar-the-unsafe-situation-in-the-sahel-and-the-implication-on-humanitarian-aid/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220120T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220120T171500
DTSTAMP:20250610T115249Z
CREATED:20220110T095255Z
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SUMMARY:Wereld Café: shift the power@work
DESCRIPTION:Bottlenecks & Creative Solutions\n\n\n\nDuring the Wereld Café on January 20th\, this dream paper\, bottlenecks and creative solutions will be discussed with representatives of Dutch organisations and international partners that receive assistance. How do they view envisaged changes\, and would this work in their daily practice? Which best & worst practices are at hand and what are some of the difficult questions that need to be addressed? \n\n\n\nMore information \n\n\n\nSpeakers & Guests\n\n\n\nGuests include Moses Isooba (Director Uganda National NGO Forum This link opens in a new tab)\, Zohra Moosa (Director Mama Cash This link opens in a new tab)\, Maite Smet (Coordinator Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action This link opens in a new tab) and Bart Romijn (Director Partos This link opens in a new tab). The presentation is in the hands of Ama van Dantzig. This webinar is of interest to professionals working in the field of international cooperation\, both in the Netherlands and internationally. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/wereld-cafe-shift-the-powerwork/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220120T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220120T180000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115220Z
CREATED:20211228T072454Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations on the future of Europe in the world: The EU’s ‘Global Gateway’: from Brussels to Bishkek and beyond
DESCRIPTION:LINKS Europe\, in collaboration of The City of The Hague and with the support of The Hague Humanity Hub\, cordially invites you to a policy dialogue on the future of connectivity in the European Union: The EU’s ‘Global Gateway’: from Brussels to Bishkek and beyond. The event is the fourth in our series\, 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\nIn July 2021\, the 27 member states of the European Union’s European Council published conclusions tasking the European Commission and the bloc’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to put together a new global EU connectivity strategy. The document stressed the importance of both physical infrastructure and regulatory frameworks; high-impact and visible projects and activities globally; coherent and streamlined financing schemes; and ways to incentivise the private sector to finance and implement the strategy. Above all\, it reflected a desire of EU member states for a coherent and co-ordinated connectivity agenda that brings together the bloc’s institutions with that of the national governments.  \n\n\n\nChristening the project ‘Global Gateway’\, the European Commission has since allocated €300 billion to a multifaceted strategy\, “to boost smart\, clean and secure links in digital\, energy and transport and strengthen health\, education and research systems across the world”. Considering China’s immense and growing ‘Belt and Road Initiative’\, the EU’s aspiration for a strong and aligned connectivity strategy is unsurprising. But what must this strategy consider? What approaches should it take\, and where should its priorities lie? \n\n\n\nThis policy dialogue will look at the EU’s developing connectivity strategy – identifying areas of importance and potential pitfalls\, assessing different approaches\, and highlighting best practices – with the participation of experts and the general public.  \n\n\n\nThe event will be moderated by Mr Amit Arkhipov-Goyal\, Program Manager\, Elva Community Engagement and the speakers include Ambassador Terhi Hakala\, the EU Special Representative for Central Asia (pre-recorded speech); Dr Maaike Okano-Heijmans\, Senior Research Fellow\, the Clingendael Institute; and Dr Wouter Jacobs\, Academic Director of the Leadership in Commodity Trade and Supply Networks programme\, Erasmus University Rotterdam. \n\n\n\nProgramme: \n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\nMr Amit Arkhipov-Goyal\, Program Manager\, Elva Community Engagement \n\n\n\nOpening Remarks (pre-recorded statement) \n\n\n\nAmbassador Tehri Hakala\, the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia.\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nDr. Maaike Okano-Heijmans\, Senior Research Fellow\, The Clingendael InstituteDr. Wouter Jacobs\, Academic Director of the Leadership in Commodity Trade and Supply Networks programme\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\n\n\n\nParticipants in the policy dialogue will hear short presentations from the 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 This link opens in a new tab. \n\n\n\nThis event will take place online 16:00-18:00 on Thursday\, 20 January 2022. \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/conversations-on-the-future-of-europe-in-the-world-the-eus-global-gateway-from-brussels-to-bishkek-and-beyond/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220125T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220125T163000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115452Z
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SUMMARY:Access to EU Funding 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the following specific calls (application deadline dates behind each call): \n\n\n\nENERGY+CLIMATE \n\n\n\nInteroperable solutions for flexibility services using distributed energy storage – 26 April 2022Demonstration of innovative forms of storage and their successful operation and integration into innovative energy systems and grid architectures – 26 April 2022Demonstration of cost-effective advanced biofuel technologies utilising existing industrial plants – 26 April 2022Demonstration of complete value chains for advanced biofuel and non-biological renewable fuel production – 27 October 2022Decarbonising industry with CCUS – 26 April 2022Building and renovating by exploiting advanced materials for energy and resources efficient management – 30 March 2022Boosting green economic recovery and open strategic autonomy in Strategic Digital Technologies through pre-commercial procurement – 30 March 2022\n\n\n\nEDUCATION\, TRAINING\, EMPLOYABILITY \n\n\n\nCooperation partnerships in the field of youth\, sport\, VET\, school and higher education – 23 March 2022Capacity building – 07 April 2022Education for democracy – 20 April 2022\n\n\n\nJUSTICE\, GOVERNANCE\, DEMOCRACY \n\n\n\nCall for proposals for action grants to support transnational e-Justice projects – 15 March 2022Global governance for a world in transition: Norms\, institutions\, actors – 20 April 2022Artificial intelligence\, big data and democracy – 20 April 2022\n\n\n\nENTREPRENEURIAL\, INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT ECOSYSTEMS \n\n\n\nIntegration of social innovation actors in innovation ecosystems – 26 April 2022Towards more inclusive networks and initiatives in European innovation ecosystems – 26 April 2022Expanding Investments Ecosystems – 04 October 2022\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/access-to-eu-funding-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220125T151500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220125T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115440Z
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SUMMARY:(DUTCH) Online Symposium: Meer meten is Meer Weten of Meer macht?
DESCRIPTION:“Meer meten is meer weten\, of meer macht?” – Online symposium over digitale technologie en de rechtsstaat\n\n\n\nHet Platform Burgerrechten en het Netherlands Helsinki Committee organiseren op 25 januari “Meer weten is meer weten\, of meer macht?”\, een symposium over de inzet van digitale technologie door de overheid en de impact hiervan op het functioneren van de rechtsstaat. Experts geven lezingen over relevante thema’s op dit terrein\, waarna ruimte is voor een paneldiscussie over deze onderwerpen. Geïnteresseerden zijn van harte uitgenodigd om dit evenement online bij te wonen. \n\n\n\nDe overheid zet steeds vaker nieuwe technologieën zoals voorspellende algoritmes\, apps of surveillance apparatuur in als antwoord op maatschappelijke vraagstukken. Fraudeopsporing en criminaliteitsbestrijding\, handhaving op straat\, maar ook de aanpak van de COVID-19 crisis maken hier onderdeel van uit. De inzet van deze middelen gaat gepaard met een heilig geloof in digitale oplossingen. Deze nieuwe technologieën worden vaak ingezet zonder dat er kritisch wordt gekeken naar de gevolgen voor de grondrechten van burgers en de daadwerkelijke effectiviteit van het systeem. \n\n\n\nHet rechterlijk vonnis over SyRI bevestigde begin 2020 dat het gebruik van risicoindicatiesystemen kan leiden tot discriminatie en het onterecht bestempelen van burgers als potentieel fraudeur zonder dat zij zich hiertegen kunnen verdedigen. Dit vonnis bleek werkelijkheid in de toeslagenaffaire. Ondanks de lessen die we uit deze twee voorbeelden kunnen trekken blijft de overheid inzetten op het gebruik van algoritmes en risicoprofielen. Met het voorstel voor de Wet Gegevensverwerking door Samenwerkingsverbanden (WGS)\, door tegenstanders reeds tot ‘Super SyRI’ gedoopt\, wil het Ministerie van Justitie deze datakoppelpraktijken op vele terreinen de standaard modus operandi maken. \n\n\n\nOok zien we een (potentiële) botsing met grondrechten bij de stijgende inzet van gezichtsherkenning door overheden om o.a. handhaving makkelijker te maken. Waar dit in een recent verleden nog een dystopisch instrument leek\, zien we een verschuiving binnen de EU waarin de inzet van gezichtsherkenning binnen de nieuwe AI-wetgeving toch rechtsgrond lijkt te krijgen.    \n\n\n\nHoewel dit beleid vaak wordt bekritiseerd omwille van privacy\, is dit lang niet het enige grondrecht dat onder druk staat. Vaak is er ook sprake van een gebrek aan transparantie. Hierdoor wordt het onmogelijk je als burger tegen deze systemen te verdedigen. Als burger weet je niet of je op een lijst van de overheid staat en op basis van welke factoren terwijl je wel de consequenties ervan kan ondervinden. Zo wordt iedere burger bij voorbaat verdacht. Dit geeft de overheid een enorme informatiemacht die de checks & balances binnen onze democratie tart en de fundamenten van onze rechtsstaat raakt. De groeiende inzet van digitale middelen is dus niet alleen een technologisch issue\, maar tevens een rechtsstatelijk vraagstuk. In dit evenement zullen we hierover in gesprek gaan\, waarbij we specifiek kijken naar drie voorbeelden: de WGS\, de Europese Europol Verordening en het voorstel van de Europese AI-Verordening. \n\n\n\nWanneer: dinsdag 25 januari 1515-1700Waar: Zoom Wie: \n\n\n\nModerator: Joeri Buhrer Tavanier\, Programma Manager Nederlands Helsinki ComitéKeynote spreker: Tijmen Wisman\, Platform Bescherming Burgerrechten – “De inzet van technologie en de bescherming van burgers tegen willekeur”Panelleden:Nadia Benaissa\, Bits of Freedom: “AI verordening”Sarah Eskens\, universitair docent Law and Technology\,  Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: “Data-verwerkende bevoegdheden van Europol en hoe deze zich verhouden tot de rechtsstaat”Quirine Eijkman\, College voor de Rechten van de Mens: “Wet gegevensverwerking door samenwerkingsverbanden (WGS): (hoe) botst het met de bescherming van mensenrechten?”\n\n\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/dutch-online-symposium-meer-meten-is-meer-weten-of-meer-macht/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220127T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220127T180000
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SUMMARY:peace&justice café - The Hague in the World and the World in The Hague
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the first peace&justice café of the year\, together with professionals from the Hague’s ecosystem and (re)connect on our common goals.  This café will discuss the international profile of the Hague\, and explore how the work done in The Hague is making an impact worldwide\, and how internationals are contributing to The Hague.  Change-makers in the Hague and those who are part of peace and justice ecosystems all over the world will connect. The event is co-created by the Hague Humanity Hub and the City of the Hague\, where many hundreds of international organisations and NGOs are working to make a more peaceful and just world. \n\n\n\nFor more details and to sign up check here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/save-the-date-peace-and-justice-cafe-the-hague-in-the-world-and-the-world-in-the-hague/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220127T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220127T193000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115443Z
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SUMMARY:Israel's demonization of Palestinian human rights defenders
DESCRIPTION:The recent targeting of Palestinian civil rights organizations in the context of the so-called ‘war on terror’ has led to a rolling back of civil liberties. What implications is this having on the work of human rights defenders and what responsibilities do states and international organizations have to protect human rights defenders?  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a critical discussion as we analyze the recent targeting of Palestinian civil rights organizations in the wider context of the so-called ‘war on terror’ and the rolling back of civil liberties that it has led to. \n\n\n\nSpecifically\, we will discuss: \n\n\n\nthe circumstances under which these ‘designations’ were madethe implications this is already having for the work of human rights defenders associated with these organizationsthe responsibilities of States and international organizations to protect human rights defenders\, andhow the struggle of these 6 Palestinian organizations connects to other political and social struggles that we are facing today.\n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nOn 19 October 2021\, six Palestinian civil rights organizations were designated by way of a military order as ‘terrorist’ organizations by the Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz. These designations have been widely rejected by Palestinan and Israeli civil society organizations\, as well as by international human rights NGOs\, foreign governments and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. \n\n\n\nDespite these principled statements\, there have been no consequences – diplomatic\, economic or political – for Israel’s suppression of human rights defenders. The representatives of these Palestinian human rights defenders continue to fight for the  bare minimum political space necessary to be able to do their work. \n\n\n\nIsrael is not alone in pursuing this tactic. For the last 20 years\, governments across the world have instrumentalized the so-called ‘war on terror’ as a powerful tool to target\, isolate\, and deligitimize critical voices and political opposition. Civil rights have been rolled back and undermined in the process\, particularly amongst Muslim communities\, indigenous communities and people of colour. Accordingly\, surveillance\, political repression and so-called preventative policing have been normalized and intensified – always in the name of fighting terrorism and largely through the targeting of racialized communities. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nAhmed Abofoul\, Legal Researcher and Advocacy Officer\, Al Haq OrganizationSahar Francis\, Director\, Addameer OrganizationFuad Abu Saif\, General Director\, Union of Agricultural Work CommitteesChris Collier\, Consultant and expert on Human Rights DefendersNisha Kapoor\, Associate Professor in Sociology\, Warwick University\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\nJeff Handmaker\, Associate Professor in Legal Sociology\, ISS \n\n\n\nOrganizers\n\n\n\nOrganized by the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)\, Dutch Scholars for Palestine and Students for PalestineOpens external (Leiden)\, Access2Justice Lab\, Lectoraat Recht & Rechtvaardigheid Hogeschool LeidenOpens external\, International Lawyers (Geneva). This event is hosted by ISS. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/israels-demonization-of-palestinian-human-rights-defenders/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220202T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220204T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115121Z
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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
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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
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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
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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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