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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220310T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220310T180000
DTSTAMP:20250610T114616Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220311T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220311T180000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115826Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220315T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220315T173000
DTSTAMP:20250610T115845Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220319T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220319T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T120043Z
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SUMMARY:SPREEEK: World Trip Through Own City
DESCRIPTION:About SPREEEK: The Humanity Hub is a proud to partner with 9 other organizations on the SPREEEK platform\, to encourage dialogue and debate here in the city of The Hague. Find out more This link opens in a new tab. \n\n\n\nOn Saturday 19 March 2022\, The Hague will celebrate diversity during the World Tour through its own city. There are different activities. Visit the Sound and Vision The Hague and take a guided tour through the exhibition ‘A Sea of ​​Happiness’.The Hague is a city where residents with different backgrounds\, beliefs and lifestyles live\, work and live together. More than 40 organizations from The Hague are open during the World Tour through their own city. They offer a program full of activities. From guided tours\, workshops\, exhibitions\, performances to a city walk. The aim is for residents of The Hague to get to know other residents of The Hague\, to talk to each other and to learn from each other. It is a day full of curiosity\, encounters and above all fun. \n\n\n\nTour \n\n\n\nDuring A World Tour through Own City\, Sound and Vision The Hague is looking for a Chinese atmosphere. Visit the special exhibition Een Zee van Geluk about 111 years of Chinese migration and family stories in The Hague and take the guided tour at 1:00 PM or 3:00 PM. \n\n\n\nLocation: Beeld en Geluid Den HaagDate and time: 19 March \, 13:00 / 15:00Main language: NederlandsTheme: Spreeek about FreedomAccess: Free
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/spreeek-world-trip-through-own-city/
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SUMMARY:Benefit Concert for Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:“Music connects and gives strength and hope for peace”\, says harpist Lavinia Meijer. Together with Perry Hoogendijk\, the Mondriaan Quartet and Maarten Koningsberger\, she will perform selflessly on Saturday evening 19 March at 7 p.m. in the Maarten Maartenshuis located on Landgoed Zonheuvel This link opens in a new tab . Due to the enormous interest in this concert\, the musicians and the organization have decided to organize an extra concert\, in this way everyone can contribute and enjoy! \n\n\n\nWith this benefit concert\, the renowned musicians want to show their solidarity with the war victims in Ukraine and support the protection of all refugees. Zonheuvel estate and the catering industry also cooperate selflessly. All proceeds benefit the collaborating aid organizations under Giro555 This link opens in a new tab . In other words\, every admission ticket goes entirely to charity.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/benefit-concert-for-ukraine-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220322T090000
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SUMMARY:(Online) Introduction to the Sphere Standards
DESCRIPTION:The Sphere Handbook is the oldest initiative in the field of humanitarian standards and has recently been updated. The Sphere Standards have been field-tested over twenty years\, updates ensure it remains fit for purpose in a changing world. \n\n\n\nKUNO\, the Platform for Humanitarian Knowledge Exchange in The Netherlands\, invites you to an online working session on the Sphere Standards on Tuesday 22 March (09:00-13:00).  \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nDuring the online working session participants will get an introduction on fundamentals of the Sphere handbook and how to use it in their work to improve the quality and accountability\, especially towards and with affected people and communities. The trainers are Axel Schmidt and Felicity Fallon.  \n\n\n\nThe online session will be highly interactive\, for this we will use ZOOM. The number of seats available is limited. \n\n\n\nWe kindly request you to register via kuno@kuno-platform.nl  \n\n\n\nMeet the Sphere trainers\n\n\n\nAxel Schmidt \n\n\n\nAxel Schmidt is not too smart and a bit naïve\, because he still believes that a power shifting\, people-centred and inclusive humanitarian approach can make a difference. He often fails but tries his best as ASB’s Emergency Response Coordinator\, RedR Associate Trainer\, Sphere Trainer and Focal Point Germany and ReflACTIONeer.  \n\n\n\nFelicity Fallon \n\n\n\nFelicity joined Sphere in 2021. Prior to joining Sphere\, she worked in education\, tourism and heritage. Her roles have encompassed teaching\, training and business development for the public and private sectors. She is co-founder and chair of Lake Aid\, an association supporting displaced children and families in Annecy (France). Felicity holds an M.A. in Classics and Art History from Cambridge University\, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester and a TEFL Certificate (Teach English as a Foreign Language)
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/introduction-to-the-sphere-standards/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220323T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220323T100000
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SUMMARY:Community Programming Board
DESCRIPTION:The Community Programming Board advises the Hub on developing the community and ensuring that Hub programming is of value to the community and the Hague peace\, justice and humanitarian ecosystem. The CPB helps to identify and create opportunities to connect and collaborate. New applicants are welcome from Hub members who can make a commitment to 7-8 meetings per year and would help the CPB to constitute a cross-section of the community.  \n\n\n\nMeetings are also open to Hub members to join as guests. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/community-programming-board-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220323T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220323T170000
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SUMMARY:(Online) Webinar: Gamechangers for people-centred justice
DESCRIPTION:Critical success factors for  justice innovation\n\n\n\nIn 15 years of advancing user-friendly justice\, HiiL has identified categories of game-changing services that reimagine the way justice is delivered. These justice Gamechangers prioritise people’s needs and experiences and provide justice that is affordable\, accessible\, and easy to understand. \n\n\n\nHowever\, what factors and characteristics contribute to justice innovation? How can existing justice services improve their models to increase access to justice? And how can the private and public sectors support innovations that make people-centred justice possible? \n\n\n\nHiiL sought to answer these questions in expert-led working groups in mid-2021. Legal professionals\, innovators\, and academics gathered to share their knowledge\, examine case studies\, and identify the critical success factors of Gamechangers. The working groups focused on three of the seven game-changing categories: Community Justice Services\, User-Friendly Contracts and One Stop Shop Dispute Resolution.  \n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, 23 March\, we will present the insights and recommendations from the working group sessions during a live webinar event. With this\, we hope to expand knowledge exchange networks and strengthen people-centred justice initiatives committed to realising SDG16.3 – equal access to justice for all. \n\n\n\n“Scaling Gamechangers requires a detailed set of tools\, practices\, case studies\, network of people as well as know-how that can be documented and disseminated across relevant stakeholders.” \n\n\n\n-Kanan Dhru\, Justice Innovation Researcher at HiiL \n\n\n\nMore speakers will be announced soon.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/online-webinar-gamechangers-for-people-centred-justice/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220326T153000
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SUMMARY:SPREEEK: Free press live: The auction
DESCRIPTION:About SPREEEK: The Humanity Hub is a proud to partner with 9 other organizations on the SPREEEK platform\, to encourage dialogue and debate here in the city of The Hague. Find out more This link opens in a new tab. \n\n\n\nOn March 26\, 2022\, a unique auction of Free Press Unlimited will take place\, in which 14 photos taken by well-known press photographers will be auctioned. A unique opportunity to purchase a signed copy and contribute to press safety. \n\n\n\nP \n\n\n\nWhile enjoying a snack and a drink\, you will hear the story behind their work from several photographers. Free Press also gives a final update on their work in Afghanistan\, among others\, from the Reporters Respond fund. The evening will be graced with a spoken word performance about press freedom by Myrthe Nauta. \n\n\n\nThe entire proceeds of this auction will benefit the safety of journalists. \n\n\n\nLocation: Beeld en Geluid Den HaagDate and time: 26 March \, 15:30Main language: NederlandsTheme: Spreeek about FreedomAccess: Free
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/spreeek-free-press-live-the-auction/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220329T093000
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SUMMARY:(Online) Launch: B-READY global toolkit
DESCRIPTION:Oxfam\, Plan International\, and KUNO invite you to join this online learning event based on a tested model of anticipatory and community-based humanitarian action!About B-ReadyThe Building Resilient\, Adaptive and Disaster-Ready Communities (B-READY) is a novel humanitarian-development nexus disaster risk reduction model funded by the DRA Innovation Fund (DIF) that strategically invests in disaster preparedness and anticipatory humanitarian action. It features innovations such as the use of scientific early warning systems or pre-emptive cash transfer. And it puts communities at the centre and builds on localisation and complementarity with local actors. \n\n\n\nAbout the eventLocal partners and the B-READY initiators of Oxfam and Plan will present their learnings on using the innovative B-READY model and will present the B-READY Toolkit. The aim of this meeting is to explore the advantages that the B-READY multi-stakeholders’ partnership model can have in the humanitarian space.This online event (ZOOM) will include short presentations from several speakers with different perspectives on pre-emptive action. There will plenty of room to share experiences via Q&As and interactive breakaway sessions. Translation from English to French and Spanish will be available during the event.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/launch-b-ready-global-toolkit-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220329T100000
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SUMMARY:P2P Facilitation
DESCRIPTION:The Humanity Hub is pleased to bring together its members in regular peer-to-peer (P2P) groups\, centered around the theme of facilitation. These are informal opportunities to find one other\, foster collaboration\, and share knowledge and ideas among those working on common goals. \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nComing up soon\, Job van der Poel from The Hague Academy of Local Governance will be running a session on ‘Inclusive Facilitation’. How do we ensure an inclusive environment for hosting a training/workshop/discussion? What are the kinds of inclusion we need to keep in mind? \n\n\n\nWhen: March 29\, 10:00-11:30 CET\n\n\n\nWhere: The Hague Humanity Hub\n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in joining\, please drop a note to community@humanityhub.net This link opens in a new tab! A hybrid option will be provided if you are unable to attend in person.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/p2p-facilitation-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220329T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220329T170000
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SUMMARY:(Online) Rule of law challenges in the Western Balkans and the way forward
DESCRIPTION:The European Union (EU) is based on the rule of law\, and all new countries joining the EU must respect the rule of law and be committed to its promotion. So\, what are the rule of law challenges faced and the gains booked so far by the countries that have officially been given the ‘candidate’ status\, such as Albania\, Montenegro\, North Macedonia and Serbia? In the online event ‘Rule of law challenges in the Western Balkans and the way forward’ on March 29\, speakers will focus on recent reforms and rule of law challenges in these countries. How can these challenges be tackled and what is the way forward? And: How are these developments perceived by the Netherlands\, as one of the founding members of the EU? \n\n\n\nBackgroundIt’s been more than twenty years since the launch of the Stabilisation and Association Process\, the European Union’s policy towards the Western Balkans\, aiming at the eventual integration of the region into the EU. Similarly\, it’s been almost two decades since the Thessaloniki European Council (2003) officially proclaimed the membership perspective for the countries in the region. \n\n\n\nIn these past two decades\, Croatia was the only country that has managed to join the EU. While accession negotiations with Serbia and Montenegro have been going on for around a decade\, accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia have not been opened yet\, despite a decision by the Council to do so. \n\n\n\nPanel of speakersWhat are the gains booked so far and what are the challenges facing each country? How are these developments perceived by the Netherlands\, as one of the founding members of the EU? How can these challenges be tackled and what is the way forward? These are the main questions that our panel of speakers will discuss\, focusing on the rule of law issues in Albania\, Montenegro\, North Macedonia and Serbia. The last speaker will focus on how these developments are perceived by the Dutch and European politicians. The presentations will be followed by a Q&A. \n\n\n\nThe speakers for this panel are: \n\n\n\nDr Fjoralba Caka (Tirana University\, Tirana)Dr Denis Preshova (Ss. Cyril and Methodius University\, and External Associate for the Institute for Democracy\, Skopje)Mirko Đuković (PhD candidate at CEU\, Vienna\, and Visiting Research Fellow at Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law\, Heidelberg)Milan Antonijević (Lawyer\, Senior expert for Chapters 23 and 24)Thijs Reuten (Member of the European Parliament\, Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats)\n\n\n\nThe event will be moderated by Dr Narin Idriz (T.M.C Asser Institute). \n\n\n\nThis event is organised in the context of the Global Europe project at the TMC Asser Institute.The organisation of this event is supported by the Embassies of Albania\, North Macedonia and Serbia in the Hague\, and the Montenegrin Representation to the EU in Brussels.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/online-rule-of-law-challenges-in-the-western-balkans-and-the-way-forward/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220330T120000
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SUMMARY:(Online) Conference Series: International Criminal Law\, Justice and Indigenous Cultures Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:During a series of online panel discussions at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies\, Leiden University\, we will explore whether the scope of international criminal law allows for indigenous peoples to be protagonists in the pursuit of justice for indigenous victims of international crimes. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n30 – 31 March 2022: Investigating International Crimes against Indigenous PeoplesThemes:a. Investigative Strategies for dealing with International Crimes against Indigenous Peoples \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday 30 March 2022Time: 12:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nDr. Genner Llanes-Ortiz\, Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies\, Bishop’s University;Dr. Mily Crevels\, Researcher\, Leiden University;Ms. Fatou Baldeh\, Women In Liberation and Leadership;Justice Harry LaForme\, Senior Counsel\, Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLPProf. Elena Marchetti\, Professor and Deputy Head of School\, Research\, Griffith Law School\n\n\n\nModerator: Ms. Carolyn Edgerton\, Associate Member – Guernica 37 \n\n\n\nb. Fact-Finding and Truth and Reconciliation Commissions \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 31 March 2022Time: 12:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nProf. Margaret Walter\, Commissioner\, Yoo-rrook Justice Commission;Dr. Brian Jarrett\, Professor and NCRP Department Chair\, California State University;Prof. Marcia Esparza\, Associate Professor\, John Jay College of Criminal Justice;Prof. Tamara Starblanket\, Dean of Academics\, NEC|Native Education College Dr. David Milward​\, Director\, JD/JID program\, Associate Professor\, University of Victoria\n\n\n\nModerator: Ms. Amanda Ghahremani\, International Lawyer & Consultant
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/online-conference-series-international-criminal-law-justice-and-indigenous-cultures-lecture-series/
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SUMMARY:(Online) KUNO's coffee moment with Judith Sargentini
DESCRIPTION:Shifting the course in a changing world: Judith Sargentini on charity\, solidarity and activism within MSF \n\n\n\nWe all miss the spontaneous coffee moments\, even though the Covid rules are becoming more and more relaxed. There is a need to bring professionals from several organizations and backgrounds together to talk about different topics. In this coffee moment Judith Sargentini talks about charity\, solidarity and activism within MSF and would love to get a discussion with all participants. \n\n\n\nJudith Sargentini started in December 2020 as Director of MSF. Before that she was active in politics for ten years. During this period she has made an impressive contribution to humanitarian issues such as human rights\, development cooperation\, migration and security. Judith is an important link between the Dutch society and the work of MSF worldwide.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/online-kunos-coffee-moment-with-judith-sargentini/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220331T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220331T173000
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SUMMARY:(Online) Live Briefing: Foreign Fighters in Ukraine: Myths and Realities
DESCRIPTION:On March 31\, 2022\, the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism will host an online Live Briefing about the myths and realities of foreign fighters in Ukraine.  \n\n\n\nThis Live Briefing will feature a roundtable discussion by leading experts on the ongoing response of foreign fighters\, volunteers\, and legions to the invasion of Ukraine. The speakers will situate the nature of foreign mobilization by various actors and its implications in the short and long term. The growing threat of right-wing extremism as a global challenge will also be discussed in the context of the war. \n\n\n\nModerator:Dr. Eviane Leidig – Research Fellow in Current and Emerging Threats at ICCT. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Kacper Rekawek – Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Research on Extremism (C-REX) at University of OsloMichael Colborne – Journalist at Bellingcat
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/online-live-briefing-foreign-fighters-in-ukraine-myths-and-realities/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220331T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20220331T173000
DTSTAMP:20250610T120237Z
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SUMMARY:Why China is Watching the War in Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:At the end of 2022\, the Communist Party of China (CCP) will hold its 20th Party Congress in Beijing. This provides ample reason for President Xi Jinping to extend his “zero-COVID policy” and keep China closed to foreigners for another year. “Self-reliance” and “growth driven by domestic consumption” are increasingly becoming the mantras of China’s new economic policy. In the face of major domestic challenges – a slowing economy\, an unbalanced property market\, water shortages\, shrinking farmland and an ageing population – Xi Jinping will not tolerate any instability that may jeopardize his ambition to stay in power for at least another five years.  Meanwhile\, the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are likely to be felt in Western Europe and East Asia for years to come. Will Russia and the rest of Europe maintain their energy trade? A complete break-up would cause a deep recession on both sides\, resulting in social and political unrest. Recent events are driving Russia into the arms of China. The most severe impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may ultimately be felt on the other side of the Asian continent\, as Beijing may feel propelled to implement its plans of ‘reunification’ with Taiwan sooner rather than later.   During this event\, the floor will be given to Ryan J. Roberts (Counselor for Public Affairs at U.S. Embassy The Hague)\, Hendrik (Henk) Schulte Nordholt (sinologist and publicist)\, Ruben Brekelmans (Member of Parliament in NL for VVD)\, and Xiaoxue Martin (Research Fellow at The Clingendael Institute). The event will be chaired by hosts Alex Krijger (Krijger & Partners) and Eline Hoeken (Netherlands-Asia Honours Summer School). In addition\, students whose studies and interests are closely linked to China are invited to join the discussion.  By bringing students\, politicians\, experts\, and business people together we hope to bring the discussion on these important subjects to a new level!  The event will take place on Thursday\, 31 March from 16:00 to 17:30\, followed by networking drinks at The Hague Humanity Hub. This event is organized by Krijger & Partners\, in cooperation with PB NAHSS\, ismus\, studievereniging voor studenten politicologie Nijmegen and Argus\, with support from U.S. Embassy The Hague.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/why-china-is-watching-the-war-in-ukraine/
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