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SUMMARY:Rule of Law Training
DESCRIPTION:The Matra Rule of Law Training Programme is designed to strengthen institutional capacity in the field of rule of law within government organisations in Albania\, Armenia\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, Georgia\, Kosovo\, Moldova\, Montenegro\, North Macedonia\, Serbia\, Türkiye\, and Ukraine. Each year we offer (hybrid) training courses\, providing participants with insights into best practices across a wide range of rule of law topics. \n\n\n\nThrough interactive sessions that blend theory with practical skills\, as well as study visits\, our programme equips policy advisors\, members of the judiciary and other civil servants working in the government and justice sectors with the knowledge and skills needed to drive reforms within their respective countries. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, by taking part in the training programme\, participants become part of a large international network of alumni\, lecturers and public institutions in the Netherlands and in the target countries. This network serves as a platform for learning\, exchange and collaboration. \n\n\n\nThe Matra Rule of Law Training Programme is designed and delivered by the Netherlands Helsinki Committee\, Leiden Law School and The Hague Academy for Local Governance. It is financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands\, and administered by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) on behalf of the Ministry. For questions relating to the Matra Rule of Law Training Programme please contact us via matrarolt@nhc.nl \n\n\n\nThe following hybrid training courses are on offer in 2024-2025: \n\n\n\nIn 2024-2025 the following hybrid training courses are offered: \n\n\n\n1. Administration of Justice (full brochure) \n\n\n\nThis training will focus on the “judicial” dimension of Chapter 23. The training will focus on the fundamental principles of judicial organisation under the EU acquis – with a special focus on the case law of the EU Court of Justice – and groundbreaking case law of the European Court of Human Rights. Participants will also learn about best practices in the administration of justice in the Netherlands\, and the organisation and functioning of the judiciary. Participants will be introduced to the concept of independence and impartiality as developed in the robust case law of the European Court of Human Rights. Participants will discuss the legal framework regarding the principles of accountability and independence and the application of these principles; judicial culture as a backdrop against which courts function; the role of judicial councils and the role of precedent in legal practice. \n\n\n\nThis training will be held online from 02 to 13 December 2024 and will be held in-person from 20-31 January 2025. Applications are now closed. \n\n\n\n2. Integrity of Civil Servants (full brochure) \n\n\n\nPublic integrity is a core value of the European vision on good governance. It is essential for a well-functioning and transparent government\, and an important precondition for economic growth. This training will help participants developing integrity policies\, in order to ensure transparency\, accountability\, efficiency and ethical behaviour within government institutions. \n\n\n\nThis training will focus on three pillars of public integrity as defined by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD): system\, culture and accountability. Participants will discuss international and European standards\, while also learning about examples and practices from the Netherlands. How are integrity policies designed\, implemented and enforced? \n\n\n\nThis training will be held online from 27 January – 07 February 2025 and will be held in-person from 10 – 21 March 2025. \n\n\n\n3. Public Procurement (full brochure) \n\n\n\nThe acquis on public procurement includes general principles of transparency\, free movement of goods\, and non-discrimination. In addition\, specific EU rules apply for the coordination of awarding public works contracts\, services and supplies. Government contracts are of great economic and strategic importance and it is therefore necessary that systems are designed in such a way that conflicts of interest and corruption are prevented as much as possible. \n\n\n\nWith this training\, we want to increase knowledge of European regulations in the field of public procurement by looking at Dutch and international experience with regard to legitimacy and integrity of the purchasing process. Strong\, independent institutions protect the integrity of the system. This prevents inappropriate political or economic influence. This training also pays attention to gender responsive and transformative public procurement\, showing casing how public procurement can contribute to increasing gender equality. \n\n\n\nThis training will be held online from 27 January – 07 February 2025 and will be held in-person from 10 – 21 March 2025. \n\n\n\n4. Management of Public Services (full brochure) \n\n\n\nThis training addresses the question of how the public sector can be better organised to enable good public services. We look at the public sector from the perspective of multi-level governance: cooperation and coordination between multiple layers of government\, non-government actors and citizens for effective and efficient public services. Challenges surrounding decentralisation and privatisation (including public-private partnerships) are discussed\, including the financing of services. We also discuss the potential of digitalisation to make services more efficient\, transparent and accessible\, as well as accompanying challenges – for example regarding privacy\, data security and the digital divide. We discuss the importance of good personnel policy for well-functioning public institutions and services. We look at issues such as merit-based selection and promotion\, transparent performance assessments and offering training and development opportunities to government officials. \n\n\n\nThis training will be held online from 12 to 23 May 2025\, and in-person from 09 to 20 June 2025. Click here to apply. \n\n\n\n5. Management of Borders (full brochure) \n\n\n\nAll Matra countries share common challenges when it comes to migration\, asylum\, border management and organised transnational crime. The Western Balkans and Turkey are located on the crossroads of migration routes from conflict areas to EU member states\, while Armenia\, Georgia\, Moldova and Ukraine share common challenges in the field of border management and adjusting national legislation in order to meet the EU acquis. \n\n\n\nIn this training\, participants will strengthen their knowledge of EU asylum law and its interpretation by European courts. Sessions will be dedicated to the EU acquis\, including the EU return and readmission policy. In the field of border management\, participants will learn about Schengen legislation and the mandate of Frontex\, whiles sessions will also be held on the fight against organised crime. \n\n\n\nThe training will be held online from 12 to 23 May 2025 and in-person from 09 to 20 June 2025. Click here to apply. \n\n\n\n6. Human Rights \n\n\n\nDepending on the selected participants\, this training can be used in a number of ways to address fundamental and human rights. All government policy initiatives must be monitored for their impact on (human) rights and there must be mechanisms for monitoring and correcting practices that conflict with these rights. This training looks at mechanisms and policies that can be used to (better) safeguard internationally agreed human rights standards. Together with Dutch institutions active in this area\, we will exchange practical experiences with the participants and encourage them to reflect on the situation in their own country. \n\n\n\nThis training will be held online from 15 to 26 September 2025\, and in-person from 6 to 17 October 2025. \n\n\n\n7. (Functioning of) Democratic Institutions \n\n\n\nWell-functioning institutions that guarantee democracy\, the rule of law and human rights are essential for preserving the EU’s identity and values. They must guarantee and safeguard fundamental rights and freedoms. In this training we not only look at international standards (the role of the Venice Commission and the Council of Europe)\, but also at practice: how can civil servants themselves contribute to democratic policy and decision-making and increasing confidence in the government? How can organisations work more transparently? And how can the distance between the government and the citizen be reduced? \n\n\n\nThis training will be held online from 10 to 21 November 2025\, and in-person from 01 to 12 December 2025. \n\n\n\nThese training was held in 2023-2024: \n\n\n\nJudicial Cooperation \n\n\n\nIn this training we look at the importance of collaboration within the justice sector\, both at a national and international level. We will tailor the programme specifically based on the sectors in which the selected participants work. For example\, we look at the ways in which international cooperation between judges works (recognition of foreign judgments\, transfer of suspects). Regarding the enforcement of sentences\, we look at chain cooperation\, in which the fundamental values and standards of the EU are central. For example\, within criminal law\, the right balance must be found between punishment\, reintegration and the protection of victims and society. When it comes to punishment\, we will highlight the value of alternative sanctions to prison sentences. Within this training we pay special attention to cooperation between civil servants and civil society\, because Dutch chain cooperation within criminal law between government parties and civil society is highly developed and is often a revelation for experts from other countries. \n\n\n\nThis training was held online from 11 to 22 November 2024\, and in-person from 1 to 14 December 2024. \n	Register Here This link opens in a new tab\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/rule-of-law-training/
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SUMMARY:Exhibition - 'Lens on law: Edges of proximity'
DESCRIPTION:The T.M.C. Asser Instituut and the Royal Academy of Art The Hague (KABK) proudly present ‘Lens on law: Edges of proximity’ – a collective exhibition that explores the intersection of international law and visual arts. Opening on Friday 28 February 2025\, the show in West Den Haag features work by three emerging photography artists who have collaborated with international law researchers to artistically reflect on complex legal concepts. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition by three 4th year KABK photography students\, Daria Radu\, Anastasia Troshkova and Salome Erni\, tackles\, questions and translates systems of justice\, legal frameworks and institutions of juridical power. It presents three very distinct perspectives on international legal topics\, that were developed during a three-month artist in residency programme at the T.M.C. Asser Instituut\, a research centre for international and European law based in The Hague\, International City of Peace and Justice. The residency\, inspired by the Asser Institute’s research agenda “Rethinking public interests in International and European Law” and celebrating the Asser Institute’s 60th anniversary\, aims to create greater understanding and engagement with international and European law through visual storytelling. \n\n\n\nIn her work ‘[RESTRICTED]’\, Daria Radu addresses the architecture of international legal institutions in The Hague\, demystifying these spaces by highlighting their human elements and questioning their accessibility to the public. Daria was granted access to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and documented the metaphorical cracks of the seemingly perfect buildings\, drawing attention to the mundane and unnoticed. While justice is destined for everyone\, international law is a construct covered in intricate layers of inaccessibility\, she concludes. \n\n\n\nAnastasia Troshkova similarly explores proximity and distance in her work ‘A Testimony of Birdwatching’\, where she investigates the role of consumer drones in modern warfare and international law. Her work delves into the visual function of small\, manoeuvrable ‘first-person view’ (FPV) drones – both as contemporary cameras and as tools for remote-controlled killing. While Anastasia previously used drones for photography\, video-making\, and entertainment\, she now focuses on footage widely shared on the internet – captured by drones shortly before their deadly attacks. Using a Polaroid camera\, she challenges the distance and the detached gaze that drones create between reality\, the operator\, and the spectator. The scenography is crafted by Boris Steiner. \n\n\n\nSalome Erni works with the visual traces of Case No. ARB/24/44\, an international arbitration between a gas company and the Netherlands which was filed in October 2024. The work not only speaks about the gas exploitation controversy in Groningen\, but also about the designed inaccessibility of investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) arbitrations and a world where states are often complicit with companies when the revenues are high enough\, until the people pressure them to reconsider. By borrowing the language of activism\, Salome tackles the abstract postcolonial frameworks of international dispute settlement and asks the audience: Where is the public interest?  \n\n\n\nSAVE THE DATE – On Thursday 13 March\, West Den Haag\, located in the former American Embassy\, will host a closing event with the artists and speakers from the Asser Institute and the KABK to talk about their perspectives on art and international law. More information will follow soon. \n\n\n\nAbout Cultuurhaven and West Den HaagCultuurhaven is a new platform aimed at fostering connections between city residents and the established cultural field. Through collaboration and exchange across various cultural levels\, the project promotes a more inclusive\, accessible\, and dynamic arts sector in The Hague’s Museumkwartier. Cultuurhaven is organised by West Den Haag\, located in the former US embassy.  \n\n\n\nDo you have ideas or want to learn more? Get in touch with Chloë van Diepen at chloe@westdenhaag.nl
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/exhibition-lens-on-law-edges-of-proximity/
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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks: Reflections on the Dutch Human Rights Policy
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 4 March 2025\, from 17:00 to 19:00 at The Humanity Hub\, The Hague\, for an engaging discussion on the evaluation of Dutch human rights policy and its future direction. \n\n\n\nPolicy Evaluation & Discussion\n\n\n\nOn 11 February 2025\, the Directorate for International Research and Policy Evaluation (IOB)—the independent evaluation service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—published its assessment of Dutch human rights policy (2017-2022) This link opens in a new tab. \n\n\n\nAt this month’s #DemocracyDrinks\, we will reflect on the key findings of the IOB report\, discuss their implications for future policies\, and explore how civil society can play a role in ensuring effective implementation. \n\n\n\nKey Discussion Topics:\n\n\n\n✅ The Netherlands’ role in multilateral human rights efforts and the need for stronger implementation. \n\n\n\n✅ Strengthening civil society participation in human rights policymaking and addressing the shrinking civic space worldwide. \n\n\n\n✅ Policy coherence: the role of human rights/the rule of law in the wider foreign policy. \n\n\n\nFollowing the moderated discussion\, there will be an interactive Q&A session\, followed by networking over drinks. \n\n\n\nMeet the Speakers\n\n\n\n  Dr. Martin van Vliet – Coordinating Policy Researcher at IOB since 2022\, responsible for leading the evaluation of Dutch human rights policy. He has previously worked with various policy directorates at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, the United Nations\, and the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy\, as well as conducting independent evaluations. \n\n\n\n  Veronika Pišorn – Coordinator of the Netherlands Human Rights Network (BMO)\, who will provide reflections from Dutch civil society and discuss key takeaways from the report. \n\n\n\nAbout the Netherlands Human Rights Network (BMO)\n\n\n\nThe BMO is a coalition of 20 Dutch human rights and development organizations working to ensure human rights remain a priority in Dutch foreign policy. The network also focuses on countering the global trend of shrinking civic space by acting as a bridge between civil society and decision-makers. \n\n\n\nTo stay updated on future #DemocracyDrinks events\, subscribe to our newsletter by emailing democracydrinksthehague@gmail.com or follow our #DemocracyDrinks Eventbrite page. \n\n\n\nWhat are the Democracy Drinks?\n\n\n\n#DemocracyDrinks brings together democracy advocates\, thinkers and enthusiasts at our monthly informal networking events. It is a great way of making new contacts and catching up with people you know; for testing ideas and planning actions; for moral support and inspiration. Feel free to invite friends and colleagues that work on or are interested in defending values like democracy\, rule of law\, human rights… Come along and you will be made welcome! \n\n\n\nThis event series is a collaboration between the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC) and the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and The Hague Humanity Hub. \n\n\n\n#DemocracyDrinks were launched in 2018 by Defend Democracy Executive Director Alice Stollmeyer. Over time\, #DemocracyDrinks have expanded their reach and have been organized in Aarhus\, Berlin\, Brussels\, Budapest\, Copenhagen\, Kathmandu\, Montreal\, The Hague and Washington DC\, and soon also in other cities. The events attract a lively mixture of people from NGOs\, international institutions\, think tanks\, national governments and representations\, academia\, public affairs consultancies\, social businesses and other active citizens. \n\n\n\nPhotos – yes or no? \n\n\n\nPlease note that during Democracy Drinks a photographer and/or videographer will be present in order to take pictures\, for use by the #DemocracyDrinks the Hague partners in future marketing efforts. These can include social media usage\, blog posts\, as general marketing material\, and to market future events and initiatives. \n\n\n\nBy attending Democracy Drinks you give permission for your image to be used to promote The Hague Humanity Hub\, Netherlands Helsinki Committee\, and Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy in the future. You can withdraw your consent by emailing democracydrinksthehague@gmail.com and specifying the event in question (as well as by providing details to help us identify you). Once consent has been withdrawn\, The Hague Humanity Hub\, Netherlands Helsinki Committee\, and Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy will delete any photo of you as soon as is possible. If you’d like to not be featured in any image and/or video capture in an upcoming event\, please notify democracydrinksthehague@gmail.com and we will take step to ensure you are not included in any photos or videos. Thank you for your cooperation!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-reflections-on-the-dutch-human-rights-policy/
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SUMMARY:The Handshake with John Marks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next edition of The Handshake featuring John Marks\, a highly skilled social entrepreneur\, founder of the Nobel Peace Prize nominated NGO Search for Common Ground\, and accomplished author. This event takes place at Inholland Den Haag on March 6th\, 16.00-18.00. \n\n\n\nAre you thinking of a career focused on peacebuilding\, sustainable development or furthering global peace and justice? Are you interested in creative industries? Do you have innovative ideas for solving pressing societal issues and are interested in hearing what it takes to be a successful social entrepreneur? Either way\, you have come to the right place! \n\n\n\nWhether you are a student or a young professional we invite you to join ‘The Handshake‘: an event series where we are joined by senior figures from the world of peace & justice and “for good” sectors to reveal the ins and outs of their careers and network with young talent! There will be moderated conversation\, time for Q&As from the audience and networking. \n\n\n\n\n“To make a difference in the world you have to have a way to apply your vision in concrete ways\, you need to keep showing up and be a persistent risk taker\, but also a calculating risk taker.” \n\n\n\n\nIntroducing John: \n\n\n\nJohn Marks is the author of From Vision to Action: Remaking the World Through Social Entrepreneurship. Until 2014\, he was President of Search for Common Ground\, a non-profit organization he founded in 1982 and built with his wife Susan Collin Marks into the world’s largest peacebuilding NGO with 600 staff members and offices in 36 countries. He also founded Common Ground Productions. In 2018\, his work was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. He is a best-selling\, award-winning author\, a former US Foreign Service Officer\, a Skoll Awardee in Social Entrepreneurship\, and an Ashoka Senior Fellow. He was a Fellow at Harvard’s Institute of Politics and a Visiting Scholar at Harvard Law School. The UN’s University of Peace awarded him an honorary PhD. \n\n\n\nJohn is joining the Handshake to share insights from his career and how to navigate challenges in the non-profit peace and justice and entrepreneurship sectors and shed light on how to get started especially during these trying times. \n\n\n\nAs after ten years living in Amsterdam\, John and his wife Susan will be moving back to Washington\, DC in April\, this is likely one of your last chances to meet and hear from him first hand. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! \n\n\n\nDuring this unique session at InHolland we will also be joined by Philippa Collin who will share opportunities and approaches to how you can start today in developing individual skills for addressing societal transitions and sustainability challenges\, just as John has dedicated his life to doing. Many of us can feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of such challenges and don’t know where to start taking action. That is why The Expertise Network for Systemic Co-Design (ESC) is proud to present the Inner Development Goals ESC-IDG Hub\, which emphasizes how personal growth contributes to achieving a sustainable society. Join this event to discover how the IDGs and the ESG-IDG Hub can support you in building a meaningful and purpose-driven career. \n\n\n\nPractical information: \n\n\n\nWhen: March 6th\, 16.00-18.00 \n\n\n\nWhere: Inholland University of Applied Science Den Haag \n\n\n\nCosts: Free of charge
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-handshake-with-john-marks/
CATEGORIES:The Handshake
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SUMMARY:[International Women’s Day] Bertha von Suttner: A beacon for women in international law and peace activism
DESCRIPTION:In honour of International Women’s Day\, the Asser Institute will host a panel discussion\, reflecting on Bertha Von Suttner’s (9 juni 1843 – Wenen\, 21 juni 1914) invaluable contributions and examining how her principles continue to influence the work of legal professionals and peacebuilders today. As a pioneering figure in the peace movement and the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize\, von Suttner’s legacy resonates powerfully with the Asser Institute’s celebration for its 60th year and mission of advancing international law. More than a century ago\, Bertha von Suttner made history as the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The Peace Palace’s ‘spiritual mother’\, and bestselling author of the world famous anti-war novel “Die Waffen Nieder” (Lay Down Your Arms)\, fought tirelessly for peace\, challenging male-dominated power structures that justified war. But today\, the struggle for gender equality in international law and peacebuilding is far from over. On 6 March\, the Asser Institute will honour von Suttner’s legacy with a special International Women’s Day event\, bringing together female judges\, legal scholars\, and activists for a night of reflection. The evening will open with a speech by Liesbeth Lijnzaad This link opens in a new tab\, Judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea\, highlighting the importance of women’s contributions to international law. Next\, artist Ingrid Rollema This link opens in a new tab\, well-known for the statue of Von Suttner This link opens in a new tab that she made for the International Court of Justice in The Hague\, will deliver the keynote. Rollema\, who travelled all over Europe to retrace Von Suttner’s footsteps\, will share the evening with a story about Von Suttner’s “juicy life” (dixit Rollema) and how her impactful legacy can inspire and empower women working in\, or interested in\, international law. Following this\, a panel discussion featuring Prof. Dr. Janne E. Nijman This link opens in a new tab (UvA\, Geneva Graduate Institute)\, and Priya Pillai This link opens in a new tab\, lawyer and international law specialist\, will delve into critical questions: How far have we come in achieving gender equality in international law? What challenges remain? What role do women play in shaping global justice?  Moderated by Gabrielė Chlevickaitė This link opens in a new tab (Asser Institute)\, the discussion will be followed by a Q&A session\, allowing you to engage with the speakers and share their perspectives. With pressing geopolitical conflicts and growing threats to international legal norms\, this discussion is a timely reminder that gender equality is not just a matter of rights—it is essential for achieving lasting peace. Honouring peace activist Von Suttner would offer some vital balance and celebrate the crucial contributions of women to international law.  \n\n\n\nAs the Asser Institute’s former academic director Janne Nijman once put it: “We need to know and teach about women who dared to swim against the tide. Bertha Von Suttner did exactly so. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize\, so she is an important historical example.”  \n\n\n\nDate: 6 March 2025 Venue: Asser Institute  \n\n\n\nPreliminary programme 19.00 Registrations open19.30Opening speech by Liesbeth Lijnzaad19.40Keynote speech by Ingrid Rollema – About Bertha’s ‘juicy’ life  20.00Women in International Law: Shaping Peace\, Justice and the Path for Future Generations A panel discussion by female judges and scholars featuring Janne E. Nijman\, Priya Pillai.20.30Q&A20.45EndModeration: Gabrielė Chlevickaitė  \n\n\n\nAbout Bertha von SuttnerBertha von Suttner was an advocate and writer who used her voice to shape the global pacifism movement. Her novel Lay Down Your Arms was groundbreaking\, not just for its anti-war message but for how it humanised the horrors of war\, making it accessible to a broad audience. She believed that ‘war was an institution handed down to us by the barbarians and to be removed by civilisation.’ According to her\, the world was simply not organised for states to solve their problems non-violently. Therefore\, her idea of peace was to be achieved by law. As vice-president of the International Peace Bureau\, she played a crucial role in fostering international cooperation and promoting peaceful conflict resolution. She actively participated in the First Hague Peace Conferences in 1899 and 1907\, where world leaders and diplomats gathered to discuss disarmament and international arbitration. Her influence reached Alfred Nobel\, contributing to his decision to establish the Nobel Peace Prize. Though she did not live to see the First World War\, her work laid the foundation for future peace efforts\, inspiring generations of activists. 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/international-womens-day-bertha-von-suttner-a-beacon-for-women-in-international-law-and-peace-activism/
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SUMMARY:PeaceTech Meetup#1
DESCRIPTION:PeaceTech. Dual use or not. We need more of it. This is the first online meetup in a series of events on PeaceTech for changemakers with an appitite for reconciliation\, empathy\, love and disarmament. PeaceTech is the niche space of social and impact-driven entrepreneurship with the simple aim to positively influence peace. \n\n\n\n​Expect an open gathering of like-minded people to share insights\, inspiration and celebrations.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/peacetech-meetup1/
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SUMMARY:Feminist March
DESCRIPTION:// English Below // \n\n\n\nOp 8 maart is het internationale vrouwendag en staan we stil bij de nog altijd bestaande genderongelijkheid. Op veel plekken neemt de ongelijkheid zelfs toe en staan de rechten van vrouwen en LHBTIQ+ personen onder druk. \n\n\n\nDaarom is het belangrijk om ons uit te spreken en in actie te komen. Over de hele wereld mobiliseren feministische bewegingen zich om weerstand te bieden aan de groeiende tegenreactie op onze rechten. \n\n\n\nSluit je aan! Verspreid de boodschap en loop met ons mee van de Dam naar het Museumplein! \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nOn March 8th\, it’s International Women’s Day\, a time to reflect on the ongoing gender inequality. In many places\, inequality is even increasing\, and the rights of women and LGBTQIA+ people are under pressure. \n\n\n\nThat’s why it’s important to speak out and take action. Around the world\, feminist movements are mobilising to resist the growing backlash against our rights. \n\n\n\nGet involved! Spread the message and march with us from Dam Square to Museumplein!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/feminist-march/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250310T171500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250310T193000
DTSTAMP:20250610T130553Z
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SUMMARY:FPC - The Zainichi Korean Community\, the Division\, and Peace Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next edition in the Fireside Peace Chats (FPC) series\, titled “The Zainichi Korean Community\, the Division\, and Peace Movement”. This edition takes place with Kyungmook Kim\, a professor of peace studies and activist within Japanese civil society. The Korean Peninsula was under Japanese colonial rule for 36 years\, from 1910 to 1945. During this time\, more than 2 million Koreans lived in Japan\, and approximately 700\,000 of them remained there after the colonial period ended. After Korea gained its independence\, the Peninsula was divided at the 38th parallel\, leading to a division among the ethnic Korean minority into pro-North and pro-South factions. In this edition of FPC\, we will talk about  the complex situation of Zainichi Koreans\, examining their experiences in the diaspora and the topic of Korean unification. \n\n\n\nKyungmook Kim is professor of Global Asian Studies/Peace Studies at the \n\n\n\nSchool of Culture\, Media and Society\, Waseda University\, Japan. He \n\n\n\nworked as a programme officer at a Tokyo headquartered international \n\n\n\nNGO\, Japan International Volunteer Centre (1999–2002). He has been \n\n\n\naffiliated to Waseda University since 2016\, after teaching peace studies \n\n\n\nfor 11 years at Chukyo University\, Japan. He has published several books in Korean and in Japanese. \n\n\n\nModerator \n\n\n\nMaja Vodopivec (Leiden University College) \n\n\n\nApproximate Agenda \n\n\n\n17:15-17:30: Guest Walk-ins \n\n\n\n17:30-18:45: Discussion \n\n\n\n18:45-19:30: Informal drinks & Networking
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fpc-the-zainichi-korean-community-the-division-and-peace-movement/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250310T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250310T193000
DTSTAMP:20250610T130743Z
CREATED:20250227T140052Z
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SUMMARY:UNDP Frontline Talks: Building Peace and Justice in a world of multidimensional crises
DESCRIPTION:As conflicts and crises become more complex and interconnected\, efforts to build peace and strengthen justice systems must be adaptive\, inclusive\, and locally grounded. This discussion will explore how UNDP and its partners are navigating these challenges – linking governance\, rule of law\, and conflict prevention with approaches that empower local actors and foster resilience. \n\n\n\nSpeakers from Iraq\, Moldova\, and UNDP’s Africa regional programme\, along with Dutch partners such as Clingendael Academy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, will share insights on addressing multidimensional crises\, supporting locally led solutions\, and strengthening national and regional responses. The conversation will highlight experiences from different contexts\, showcasing how collaboration across levels—whether through institutional reforms or mediation at the community level—can contribute to more sustainable peace and justice. \n\n\n\nThe first UNDP “Frontline talks” will feature a moderated conversation with speakers sharing perspectives and experiences\, leaving time for an interactive exchange (Q&A) with the audience at the end. \n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\nKaty Thompson This link opens in a new tab\, Co-Director\, Governance\, Rule of Law and Peacebuilding (GRP) Hub\, UNDP \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nManon Olsthoorn This link opens in a new tab\, Policy Coordinator – Access to Justice\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.\n\n\n\nRon Ton This link opens in a new tab\, Director of Clingendael Academy\, the Netherlands\n\n\n\nSundus Abass This link opens in a new tab\, Gender Specialist and Peace Pillar Lead\, officer in charge\, UNDP Iraq\n\n\n\nKristin Jenssen This link opens in a new tab\, Peace and Development Advisor\, Moldova\n\n\n\nVictoria de Mello This link opens in a new tab\, Rule of Law\, Security and Human Rights Specialist\, Regional Service Center for Africa\, UNDP\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions or concerns\, please contact programming@humanityhub.net
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/undp-frontline-talks-building-peace-and-justice-in-a-world-of-multidimensional-crises/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250311T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250311T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T130719Z
CREATED:20250221T150236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T130719Z
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SUMMARY:KUNO Networking Drinks
DESCRIPTION:KUNO invites you all to join our Network drinks on Tuesday afternoon 11 March. \n\n\n\nNetwork drinks\n\n\n\nKUNO would like to invite all of you to join the KUNO Network drinks. It’s an opportunity to meet each other\, to reflect on our work – especially in the context of current political developments – or simply to enjoy a pleasant conversation with colleagues. \n\n\n\nYou are all very welcome to join. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nPlease register via: kuno@kuno-platform.nl \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/kuno-networking-drinks/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250313T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250313T220000
DTSTAMP:20250610T130720Z
CREATED:20250224T071249Z
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SUMMARY:Cultuurhaven: Unlocking International Law
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how international law shapes your world? Join us for an evening of inspiring art\, moving music\, thought-provoking poetry\, and lively discussions as we explore these powerful forces in a new light. This special event\, “Unlocking international law”\, co-organised by the Asser Institute and the KABK\, brings together artists\, legal experts\, and you for an engaging exploration of justice\, at a time where the international legal order is severely under pressure. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition “Lens on Law: Edges of proximity” features the work of photographers Salome Erni\, Daria Radu\, and Anastasia Troshkova from The Royal Academy of Art The Hague (KABK). The artists have spent time at the Asser Institute\, a research centre for international and European law\, exploring the visual dimensions of international law and creating art that invites us to see law in a whole new way. \n\n\n\nThe evening begins with a keynote by Sofia Stolk (VU Amsterdam)\, ‘Law in the eye of the beholder: how visuals shape our world order’ Sofia\, an expert on the intersection of international law and art\, will explore how the way we visualise law – from the buildings where it’s made to its presence online – shapes our understanding of it\, and the other way around. \n\n\n\nNext\, enjoy an acoustic performance by singers Miray and Cas\, featuring the protest song ‘A matter of habit’ This link opens in a new tab by Norwegian folk singer Moddi\, and ‘Imagine This link opens in a new tab’\, John Lennon’s utopian dream about unity\, brotherhood and peace\, and an original song This link opens in a new tab by Cas. \n\n\n\nAfter a short break\, prepare to be moved by a poetry recital by Sena Aydin that delves into the paradox of international law: its seeming detachment from everyday life\, yet its profound impact on individuals and societies. Powerful images will accompany the performance\, deepening our connection to the themes of justice and accessibility. \n\n\n\nA talkshow will follow\, featuring photographers Salome Erni\, Daria Radu\, Anastasia Troshkova and legal scholars Carl Emilio Lewis\, Stephanie Triefus\, and Tarik Gherbaoui\, who mentored the artists during their residencies at the Asser Institute. Together\, they will explore how art can highlight the human dimensions of law while also interrogating its accessibility\, transparency\, and societal impact. While international law establishes rules\, art serves as a space for questioning and bending them. Could this intersection of law and art spark innovative thinking and fresh perspectives on global challenges\, leading to more creative and effective solutions? Curiosity piqued? Get your burning questions ready for the Q&A. \n\n\n\nThroughout the evening\, we will get creative! There will be art supplies on hand\, including old law books you can creatively transform\, so you can share your thoughts and feelings about international law and justice. \n\n\n\nThis free event in West Den Haag\, in the former US Embassy\, is open to everyone – legal academics and practitioners\, students\, artists\, and anyone curious about the world around us. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening that promises to broaden your understanding of international law and justice through art.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/cultuurhaven-unlocking-international-law/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250316T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250317T173000
DTSTAMP:20250610T130910Z
CREATED:20250312T075317Z
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SUMMARY:Screening of a documentary film by The Kyiv Independent: Can You Hear Me? - The invisible battles of Ukrainian military medics
DESCRIPTION:Amsterdam and The Hague Screenings | Info  \n\n\n\nThe documentary “Can You Hear Me? The Invisible Battles of Ukrainian Military Medics” follows a group of Ukrainian military medics as they travel from the heat of battle in war-torn Ukraine to the serene forests of Sweden for a mental health retreat. For the first time since 2022\, these medics have a chance to process the trauma they have experienced – grappling with the loss of brothers-in-arms\, surviving Russian captivity\, and the weight of guilt over soldiers they couldn’t save. The film is directed by Francis Farrell and Olena Zashko and produced by Kyiv Independent. \n\n\n\nThe Kyiv Independent\, in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden andthe Embassy of Ukraine in the Netherlands\, will be hosting two screenings. You can choose the city that suits you best. The film will be screened in Ukrainian with English subtitles\, followed by a discussion with the film’s authors in English. \n\n\n\nAmsterdam Screening:\n\n\n\n\nDate: March 16\, 2025\, at 19:00\n\n\n\nLocation: Filmtheater Kriterion\, Roetersstraat 170\, 1018 WE Amsterdam\, Netherlands\n\n\n\nThe film will be screened in Ukrainian with English subtitles\, followed by a discussion with the film’s authors in English. The moderator is Simone Peek\, an independent Dutch journalist and writer who has been covering Ukraine since 2022 and co-hosts an investigative journalism podcast.\n\n\n\nSign up for Amsterdam: https://forms.gle/y8BM2QmYPUp69sUN8 This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\n\nThe Hague Screening:\n\n\n\n\nDate: March 17\, 2025\, at 16:00\n\n\n\nLocation: Filmhuis Den Haag\, Spui 191\, 2511 BN Den Haag\, Netherlands\n\n\n\nThe film will be screened in Ukrainian with English subtitles\, followed by a discussion with the film’s authors in English. The moderator is Yana Rudenko\, a Ukrainian activist and student leader who co-founded DroneAid and the ABBA student association\, advocating for Ukraine.\n\n\n\nSign up for The Hague: https://forms.gle/n9Ep3s2XRGAxrSLN8 This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\n\nMore About the Tour:\n\n\n\n\nArticle on The Kyiv Independent website: Kyiv Independent’s Film About Military Medics Will Be Screened in 6 More European Cities This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\nPodcast Mention: Francis Dearnley\, an executive editor at The Telegraph\, shared about our screening tour in “Ukraine: The Latest”\, the biggest podcast on Ukraine.\n\n\n\nBrussels Times Article: The Brussels Times wrote an article about the first stop of our tour in Brussels. Read the article here. This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/screening-of-a-documentary-film-by-the-kyiv-independent-can-you-hear-me-the-invisible-battles-of-ukrainian-military-medics/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250318T124500
DTSTAMP:20250610T130801Z
CREATED:20250304T073658Z
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SUMMARY:LNOB Brown Bag session: anti-rights movement
DESCRIPTION:Across the world\, anti-rights movements are growing\, threatening human rights\, gender equality and civic space. But how do these movements operate? And what can we do as a sector to counteract their influence? \n\n\n\nJoin the next Partos LNOB Brown Bag Session for an in-depth discussion on the global rise of anti-rights actors and their impact on development cooperation. \n\n\n\nJoined by Mama Cash\, the Love Alliance\, and Aidsfonds\, this event will give examples of anti-rights groups and how they manifest in our societies. You are invited to bring your own lunch and engage!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/%f0%9d%97%a7%f0%9d%97%b5%f0%9d%97%b2-%f0%9d%97%a5%f0%9d%97%b6%f0%9d%98%80%f0%9d%97%b2-%f0%9d%97%bc%f0%9d%97%b3-%f0%9d%98%81%f0%9d%97%b5%f0%9d%97%b2-%f0%9d%97%94%f0%9d%97%bb%f0%9d%98%81%f0%9d%97%b6/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250318T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250318T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T130755Z
CREATED:20250304T070313Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing Climate Justice Through Inclusive Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:Climate justice requires inclusive decision-making that represents the voices of those most affected by climate change\, such as Indigenous Peoples\, young people and affected communities from the Global South. However\, a lack of transparency and meaningful participation in climate negotiations often leaves these groups sidelined or reduced to token representation. How can we ensure that climate policies and decisions reflect the lived experiences and expertise of those on the frontlines of the crisis? \n\n\n\nPartos and the The Hague Humanity Hub are organising a learning session to find answers to this question. This event will bring together The Hague Climate Justice Hub and the Partos Climate Justice CoP to promote learning and collaboration between different organisations active in the climate justice space.  The session will take place in-person at the The Hague Humanity Hub and online via Zoom. \n\n\n\nIn this engaging learning session\, we will hear from guest speakers who bring diverse perspectives on Climate Justice to the table\, ranging from local activists to regional Climate Justice initiatives. What makes Climate Justice so crucial? What are good practices for meaningful participation? What happens when the perspectives of those at the frontlines of the crisis are central in decision making? And what role can NGOs play in advancing this cause? During the session\, we will explore the work of these key actors\, and following their presentations\, we’ll open the floor for a discussion on best practices\, challenges and concrete actions. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n–Jacob Baraza\, Founder/CEO and Water & Climate Governance Expert at Water Practice International \n\n\n\n-Chautuileo Tranamil\, Co-Founder Indigenous Liberation Movement \n\n\n\n–Anyse Pereira\, Programme Manager\, and Climate\, Biodiversity and Natural Resources Governance Consultant \n\n\n\n–Charles Mpoyi\, Tropenbos DRC and the Green Livelihoods Alliance \n\n\n\n–Charles Mwangi\, Head of Programmes at PACJA\, the Panafrican Climate Justice Alliance
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/advancing-climate-justice-through-inclusive-decision-making/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250319T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250319T150000
DTSTAMP:20250610T130722Z
CREATED:20250225T134718Z
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SUMMARY:The New Fight Against Corruption
DESCRIPTION:New U.S. policies threatening the enforcement of whistleblower and anti-corruption laws demand new tactics for fighting corruption. In this event\, U.S. whistleblower experts from leading whistleblower law firm\, Kohn\, Kohn & Colapinto LLP (KKC)\, as well as the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) will address the new realities and necessary solutions. \n\n\n\nSince 1988\, the NWC and KKC have led the development of U.S. whistleblower and anti-corruption laws that have been used to enforce anti-bribery and money laundering laws worldwide. They are the attorneys behind some of the largest whistleblower cases\, including Howard Wilkinson’s exposure of a $230 billion Russian money laundering scheme and Bradley Birkenfeld’s exposure of a $780 million tax fraud scheme by UBS. \n\n\n\nThe National Whistleblower Center has been at the forefront of developing and advocating for powerful anti-corruption laws like the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act\, the Dodd-Frank Act\, and the Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement Act. These laws have been utilized by whistleblowers worldwide and resulted in billions of dollars in recoveries. \n\n\n\nForeign governments and anti-corruption civil societies have long relied on the U.S. framework as a deterrent\, regulation\, and enforcement for corruption. With these effective U.S. laws now under attack\, it is vital that governments and civil society leaders concerned about transnational corruption work urgently to strengthen their anti-corruption and whistleblower protection. \n\n\n\nThis event will introduce members of the Humanity Hub and other groups and persons concerned with fighting corruption to the resources available from KKC and the NWC to aid in their advocacy. Recent trends in the U.S. impacting global anti-corruption efforts will be discussed\, along with potential solutions to fill the enforcement void caused by changes in U.S. policy. \n\n\n\nPlease register using the form linked below.Participation will be confirmed upon invitation.Refreshments will be served!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-new-fight-against-corruption/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250320T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250320T110000
DTSTAMP:20250610T130759Z
CREATED:20250304T072307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T130759Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session - Navigating EU Funding: Unpacking the CERV Programme
DESCRIPTION:In this hybrid event you will gain insights into EU funding and specifically the EU CERV programme\, its objectives\, how it works and how to apply. The session is a combination of presentations\, Q&A and a practical exercise. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? \n\n\n\nNon-profit organisations\, public bodies\, civil society organisations based in the EU or in countries associated with the CERV program\, that work on democracy\, fundamental rights and EU values. \n\n\n\nGuests: \n\n\n\nKenneth van Toll\, senior consultant at HVFC; \n\n\n\nRong Zwemmer and Roshni Ramautar\, National contact point for CERV programme at RVO. \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n9:30 to 9:45: Presentation on European Commission Funding \n\n\n\n9:45 to 9:55: RVO’s presentation on CERV Funding\, mentioning the open calls now\, giving some advice and highlighting requirements. \n\n\n\n9:55 to 10:10: Q&A – conclusion \n\n\n\n10:10 to 10:30: practical exercise on building partnerships. Especially if you are new to EC Funding\, the best advice is for you to engage in partnership with organisations that have more experience. During this exercise the experts will guide you to find new partners or to offer services as a potential partner. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain more insights into the process. \n\n\n\nPractical Details: \n\n\n\nFormat: hybrid. Participants can either book an in-person ticket or an online one on this page. Online participants will receive a zoom link to attend. \n\n\n\nThe Training: This session is part of the Fundraising Training Series offered within The Humanity Hub’s Access to Funding programme in collaboration with HVFC. Every session is interconnected\, designed to build on previous knowledge and create a cohesive learning experience. While attending the full series is recommended for maximum benefit\, participants can join individual sessions too. \n\n\n\nCost: Free for all participants \n\n\n\nAbout the programme: \n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Fundraising Training Series offered within The Humanity Hub’s Access to Funding programme in collaboration with HVFC. The programme aims to strengthen the fundraising knowledge and capability of the peace and justice community\, foster connection and knowledge sharing on relevant fundraising topics and potentially support the emergence of new collaborations and fundraising partnerships within the community. Visit our website to learn more about the programme and get involved.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/info-session-navigating-eu-funding-unpacking-the-cerv-programme/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250320T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250320T123000
DTSTAMP:20250610T130707Z
CREATED:20250213T165731Z
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SUMMARY:Turning lessons into legacy: Strategies for documenting and sharing programme insights
DESCRIPTION:How can you ensure that valuable insights from your programmes and interventions don’t get lost but instead drive future impact? Join our SP Lab learning session on documenting and sharing lessons learned within your organisation and beyond.   \n\n\n\nWithin the volatile world of development funding\, documenting and using lessons learned is essential. Therefore\, the Partos SP Lab is organising a series of learning sessions on learning in programmes\, organisations and partnerships. During this first session we will focus on learning from programmes such as the Power of Voices Partnerships. \n\n\n\nDrawing on concrete experiences\, we will discuss practical strategies for integrating learning from the start of a programme and identify ways to communicate insights effectively to different audiences. \n\n\n\nIn this interactive session\, we discuss questions such as: \n\n\n\n\nHow do we tailor documentation and learning processes to the needs of internal teams and external stakeholders?\n\n\n\nHow can we move beyond reports and truly embed learning into our organisations?\n\n\n\nHow can we use our insights to show the impact we made and improve future practices?\n\n\n\n\nThis session will provide ample opportunity to learn from each other\, exchange insights and challenges\, and jointly identify best practices. \n\n\n\nThis is the first session of a series of learning sessions on sustained learning. In subsequent sessions we will dive deeper into embedding learning in organisations and decolonising learning in equitable partnerships.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/turning-lessons-into-legacy-strategies-for-documenting-and-sharing-programme-insights/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250321T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250321T100000
DTSTAMP:20250610T130834Z
CREATED:20250310T125632Z
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SUMMARY:Building Impact from the Start
DESCRIPTION:Big ideas need a strong foundation! Join a breakfast session with expert founders sharing insights on building impact-driven businesses. \n\n\n\nImpact isn’t an afterthought—it’s embedded in the DNA of your venture from day one. \n\n\n\nDreaming of launching a business that truly makes an impact? This is your chance to learn from those who’ve done it! \n\n\n\nJoin for an inspiring breakfast session\, where expert founders will share real-life experiences on building and growing purpose-driven businesses. Through engaging talks and hands-on exercises\, you’ll gain practical tools to design\, evaluate\, and strengthen the foundation of your own impact venture. \n\n\n\nThis session is all about actionable insights—helping you uncover blind spots\, tackle future challenges\, and map out your next steps toward creating a business that drives real change. Whether you’re at the idea stage or already on your journey\, this is your opportunity to connect\, learn\, and fuel your ambitions in a supportive space. \n\n\n\nOh\, and did we mention there’s a delicious breakfast buffet included?  \n\n\n\nMeet the Speakers: \n\n\n\nGerrit Jan van ‘t Veen is a mentor\, strategist\, and connector of ideas and people. As a fellow at We Are Changemakers\, a global incubator for social and impact-driven entrepreneurs\, he leads international expansion and mentoring efforts. With his boutique agency\, What Would The Birds Say\, he is curating a new conference set for March 2026 in Europe—an event designed to bring together artists\, collectives\, and labs to explore pathways toward a future worth arriving at. Gerrit Jan thrives on flow\, energy\, and thoughtful provocation. He’s a big-picture thinker\, exceptional at strategy\, and prefers to leave the details to those who love them. Music scores his daily work\, setting the rhythm for creativity\, collaboration\, and impact.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/building-impact-from-the-start/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250324T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250324T200000
DTSTAMP:20250610T130846Z
CREATED:20250311T072130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T130846Z
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SUMMARY:Feel at Home Event
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to get involved in the different international communities in The Hague or are you just curious to meet other internationals? The Feel at Home event is a great way to meet and mingle! \n\n\n\nJoin the Hague International Centre’s Feel at Home event on Monday 24 March 2025 at De Boterwaag in the city center of The Hague\, for an informative and engaging evening! Meet a panel of experts who will provide you with helpful information on a wide range of topics such as housing\, education\, taxes\, healthcare\, social clubs\, international communities and more. \n\n\n\nParticipation is free for everyone and includes a drink and snacks.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/feel-at-home-event/
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SUMMARY:Protecting Culture in Times of Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Humanitarian Governance webinar series \n\n\n\n© Cultural Emergency Response\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Cultural Emergency Response and The Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre at the International Institute of Social Studies\, for a webinar on protecting culture in times of crisis.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers Nimalka Passanha (Project Coordinator at CER)\, Shyamika Jayasundara-Smits (Associate Professor in Conflict & Peace Studies at ISS) and Kaira Zoe Canete (Senior Researcher at HSC) will discuss the connection between psychosocial care and humanitarian crisis\, the interplay between physical sites\, buildings and artefacts and the societies in which they are situated\, and the importance of maintaining the agency of people within a crisis through their (material and non) culture. \n\n\n\nThe speakers will also look at the role of international agencies and organisations in facilitating recovery and agency for those affected by crisis\, as well as the role of cultural (re)generation and preservation in peacebuilding. \n\n\n\nWhat is Cultural Emergency Response?\n\n\n\nCultural Emergency Response (CER) is an international NGO that collaborates with local partners to safeguard heritage at risk from disaster or conflict.  \n\n\n\nActing as a cultural ambulance\, CER facilitates rapid and flexible first-aid interventions to protect culture in crisis\, preventing irreversible loss and ensuring its preservation for future generations. Since 2003\, CER has supported over 560 cultural emergency projects across more than 85 vulnerable and hard-to-reach countries\, always working in direct partnership with local actors. Its cultural emergency response mechanism remains active at all times\, with grant applications for first-aid to heritage under threat accepted on a rolling basis. \n\n\n\nNimalka Passanha is a Project Coordinator at Cultural Emergency Response (CER)\, overseeing acute cultural emergency response projects and fostering global partnerships. She plays a key role in strengthening CER’s emergency response mechanism\, including early-warning systems\, scouting efforts\, and proactive network development in vulnerable regions. She currently leads CER’s Action Plans in Ukraine and Palestine.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/protecting-culture-in-times-of-crisis/
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SUMMARY:Conference - Innovative ways to counter terrorism: the role of transitional justice
DESCRIPTION:flowers and candles on the ground at the memorial service\n\n\n\nThe conference will address whether and how transitional justice (TJ) can be used as an innovative way to counter terrorism by analysing the Northern Ireland and Colombian cases. TJ is defined by the United Nations as “the full range of processes and mechanisms associated with a society’s attempts to come to terms with a legacy of large-scale past abuses\, in order to ensure accountability\, serve justice and achieve reconciliation.” It is based on four pillars: justice\, truth\, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence\, which should be implemented holistically to redress human rights abuses. TJ approaches are victim-centred and aim to foster memory and reconciliation within a society.  \n\n\n\nThe objective of this conference is to generate a better understanding of TJ’s potential relevance within a counter-terrorism context and raise awareness amongst practitioners\, academics\, and policymakers on its possible uses in a countering terrorism context. Focusing on the examples of Northern Ireland and Colombia\, it aims to analyse what and how TJ mechanisms can contribute to reducing the terrorist threat in the long term\, fostering national security\, transforming victims and survivors into active counter-terrorism actors\, and promoting reconciliation.   \n\n\n\nThe conference will therefore build the necessary bridges between TJ and counter-terrorism. It will convene academic researchers from relevant disciplines and stimulate critical reflections on the interactions and divergences of TJ and counter-terrorism. Additionally\, it will engage a multi-stakeholder approach\, bringing together scholars\, practitioners\, policymakers\, and civil society and serve as a ground for networking and partnerships for future research.  \n\n\n\nThe one-day conference will take place at T.M.C. Asser Instituut and be co-organised by the Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace\, Security and Justice\, Queen’s University Belfast This link opens in a new tab. It will consist of two panels: one focusing on Colombia and one on Northern Ireland and be complemented by two keynote lectures.  \n\n\n\nView the full programme of this conference. This link opens in a new tab \n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\n\nProf. Fionnuala Ní Aoláin This link opens in a new tab (Professor of Law\, QUB and Former UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms while Countering Terrorism) This link opens in a new tab \n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Richard English This link opens in a new tab (Professor of Politics and Director of the Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace\, Security\, and Justice\, QUB)   \n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Josefina Echavarría This link opens in a new tab Álvarez This link opens in a new tab (Professor of the Practice and Director of the Peace Accords Matrix (PAM) Program at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies\, University of Notre Dame)  This link opens in a new tab This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Chris Maccabe This link opens in a new tab (Honorary Professor of Practice of Conflict Resolution at the Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace\, Security and Justice\, QUB) This link opens in a new tab  \n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Cheryl Lawther This link opens in a new tab (Professor of Law\, The Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace\, Security and Justice\, QUB) This link opens in a new tab   \n\n\n\n\n\nDr Lina Malagon Diaz This link opens in a new tab (Senior Lecturer in Politics\, Human Rights and Gender\, UWE Bristol) \n\n\n\n\n\nDr  This link opens in a new tabBeatriz Mayans Hermid This link opens in a new taba (VU Amsterdam) (TBC)\n\n\n\n\nModerators:  \n\n\n\n\nDr Niki Siampakou This link opens in a new tab (Researcher\, T.M.C. Asser Instituut)  This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\nMs Zsófia Baumann This link opens in a new tab (Junior Researcher\, T.M.C. Asser Instituut)  This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\nMr Antonio Guzmán Mutis This link opens in a new tab (Junior Researcher\, T.M.C. Asser Instituut)\n\n\n\n\nScientific organisation comittee: \n\n\n\n\nDr Niki Siampakou This link opens in a new tab (T.M.C. Asser Instituut)  This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\nDr Christophe Paulussen This link opens in a new tab (T.M.C. Asser Instituut)  This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\nProf. Cheryl Lawther This link opens in a new tab (QUB)  This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\n\nCo-organiser: Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace\, Security and Justice\, Queen’s University Belfast This link opens in a new tab \n\n\n\nFinancial contributors:  \n\n\n\n\nBritish Embassy in the Netherlands  This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\n\n\nKNVIR  This link opens in a new tab\n\n\n\n\nKroc Institute for International Peace Studies of the University of Notre Dame This link opens in a new tab 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/conference-innovative-ways-to-counter-terrorism-the-role-of-transitional-justice-2/
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SUMMARY:[Movies that Matter film festival] Justice Frame Day
DESCRIPTION:Together with the Asser Institute and VU Amsterdam\, Movies that Matter presents a full-day in-depth exploration into the world of film and global justice. Participants have exclusive access to closed sessions of the Global Justice Cinema seminar and access to the Masterclass and the Justice Frame Night.  \n\n\n\nGlobal Justice Cinema seminar\n\n\n\nDocumentary film is a very powerful medium in the field of global justice. It can document human rights violations\, prove war crimes in court\, or communicate a strong call for solidarity and action. But documentary filmmaking is never just a ‘neutral’ registration of reality. In two sessions\, Professor Wouter Werner and Dr Sofia Stolk (VU Amsterdam) invite you to explore the connection between justice\, documentary film\, truth and evidence with a focus on the films in the Justice Frame competition.  \n\n\n\nWouter Werner This link opens in a new tab and Sofia Stolk This link opens in a new tab work at the transnational law department at VU Amsterdam where they research and teach\, amongst other things\, on film and knowledge production in the context of international law\, human rights\, and world politics.  \n\n\n\nMasterclass with Nani Jansen Reventlow\n\n\n\nThe Justice Frame Masterclass 2025 is delivered by Nani Jansen Reventlow This link opens in a new tab. Justice will be the central focus of this year’s masterclass. Illustrated by film fragments from the Justice Frame programme and Nani Jansen Reventlow’s book “Radical Justice”\, many facets of justice will be touched upon.   \n\n\n\nNani Jansen Reventlow is an author and award-winning human rights lawyer specialised in strategic litigation at the intersection of human rights\, social justice\, and technology. \n\n\n\nShe is the founder of Systemic Justice This link opens in a new tab\, an organisation that seeks to radically transform how the law works for communities fighting for racial\, social and economic justice. Nani has an extensive background in promoting human rights in the digital context and in defending journalists and activists in some of the most repressive environments in the world. She previously founded and built the Digital Freedom Fund This link opens in a new tab\, which supports digital rights litigation. \n\n\n\nNani is the author of Radicale rechtvaardigheid This link opens in a new tab (Radical justice)\, a collection of 9 essays on how to build a better world\, published in Dutch in 2024 with an English edition coming soon. \n\n\n\nJustice Frame Night  \n\n\n\nThe documentary The Bibi Files (Alexis Bloom) will be at the centre of this year’s Justice Frame Night. The documentary explores the legal battle of the corruption cases related to Israeli President Benjamin (Bibi) Netanyahu. Following the film\, there will be a panel with inspiring guest speakers.  \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n11:00-12:15 Global Justice Cinema seminar – part 1 | Filmhuis Den Haag – studio B12:25-13:15 Lunch13:15-14:30 Global Justice Cinema seminar – part 2 | Filmhuis Den Haag – studio B15:15-16:30 Masterclass with Nani Jansen Reventlow | Filmhuis Den Haag – zaal 519:30-22:30 Justice Frame Night: The Bibi Files | Theater aan het Spui Grote Zaal \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nJustice Frame Day Regular: €54 | Youth (under 29 years): €26 \n\n\n\nSeminar: Only accessible with Justice Frame Day combi-ticket \n\n\n\nMasterclass: Regular: €7.50 / youth ticket (under 29 years): free \n\n\n\nJustice Frame Night: Regular: €13.50 / youth ticket (under 29 years): €8.50 \n\n\n\nJustice Frame Day combi-tickets are on sale from 20 February.  \n\n\n\nRegular ticket sales start on 6 March 2025
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/movies-that-matter-film-festival-justice-frame-day/
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