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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Opportunity International
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in getting to know Opportunity International. We’re looking forward to sharing our life-changing work with you. \n\n\n\nSimply register below for a short introductory webinar with our team at 11am on the 8th June* \n\n\n\nHOW WILL THE EVENT WORK?\n\n\n\nThe ‘Introduction to Opportunity’ webinar will be 30 minutes maximum. Starting with an introduction from our Chief Executive Sam\, you’ll then meet Sally\, Lydia and Matt. \n\n\n\nSally\, Director of Programmes\, will give an overview of our work and the opportunity to submit questions as she shares highlights of current projects.Lydia\, our expert on Gender and Agriculture\, will give you an idea of the far-reaching impact of Opportunity International and share stories from the field. Matt\, Director of Philanthropy\, will explain how you can get involved with our network and make time for any questions you’ve submitted.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe look forward to meeting you and sharing Opportunity’s heart and vision. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/an-introduction-to-opportunity-international/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210608T150000
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SUMMARY:[Webinar] International humanitarian law and digital technology: critical reflections
DESCRIPTION:On 8 June\, the Asser Institute and the International Review of the Red Cross will host a webinar celebrating the common launch of the Asser Institute’s Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law (YIHL) Vol. 2018 This link opens in a new tab (published in 2020) and the International Review of the Red Cross (IRRC) Vol. 102\, Issue 913 This link opens in a new tab (published in 2021). Vol. 2018 of the YIHL is devoted to the humanitarian and legal challenges surrounding weapons and new military technologies and the latest edition of the IRRC addresses ‘Digital Technologies and War’. This event\, co-hosted by the Hague Initiative for Law and Armed Conflict (HILAC) This link opens in a new tab\, the International Humanitarian and Criminal Law (IHCL) Platform This link opens in a new tab and the Designing International Law and Ethics into Military Artificial Intelligence (DILEMA) project\, will address two different dimensions of international humanitarian law and digital technology; one focusing on the kinetic/military dimension\, and one looking at the humanitarian/protection dimension. The first presentation (‘The law of armed conflict issues created by programming automatic target recognition systems using deep learning methods’) will be given by one of the authors who contributed to the YIHL: Dr Joshua G. Hughes\, research analyst at ‎Trilateral Research. The second presentation (‘Tech and armed conflict: the spread of harmful information in humanitarian settings’) will be provided by Ms Delphine van Solinge\, who is the ICRC’s protection advisor on digital risks for populations in armed conflict and who was interviewed in the IRRC. \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nWords of welcome:  \n\n\n\nDr Christophe Paulussen This link opens in a new tab (senior researcher Asser Institute\, member board of advisors to the editorial board of the YIHL and coordinator IHCL Platform)Mr Bruno Demeyere This link opens in a new tab (editor-in-chief-IRRC\n\n\n\nPresentations: \n\n\n\nDr Joshua G. Hughes This link opens in a new tab (research analyst at Trilateral Research): ‘The law of armed conflict issues created by programming automatic target recognition systems using deep learning methods’Ms Delphine van Solinge This link opens in a new tab (ICRC protection advisor on digital risks for populations in armed conflict): ‘Tech and armed conflict: the spread of harmful information in humanitarian settings’\n\n\n\nModeration \n\n\n\nDr Rebecca Mignot-Mahdavi This link opens in a new tab (researcher Asser Institute\, managing editor YIHL and HILAC coordinator for Asser)\n\n\n\nAudience Q&A \n\n\n\nFinal word from the publisher of T.M.C. Asser Press Mr Frank Bakker This link opens in a new tab \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/webinar-international-humanitarian-law-and-digital-technology-critical-reflections/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210608T160000
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SUMMARY:Opportunities for Iraq: An online event
DESCRIPTION:NIMD has teamed up with Het Grote Midden Oosten Platform This link opens in a new tab to organize a discussion on the future of Iraq. The event will be held online in Dutch at 4-5.30pm (CEST) on 8 June. \n\n\n\nSince 2019\, Iraq’s streets have regularly filled with protesters. In the capital\, Baghdad\, but also in the southern Basra and in northern cities\, young people in particular are calling on politicians to implement political reforms. And to commit to jobs and better services to citizens. \n\n\n\nHow can the Netherlands contribute to democracy in Iraq\, and support these young people so that they know they are not alone? \n\n\n\nOn 8 June\, we’ll team up with experts and Dutch politicians to explore. \n\n\n\nThe programme\n\n\n\nThe role of the UN cannot be overlooked in any conversation about Iraq. That is why we are pleased that UN envoy Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert This link opens in a new tab will join us. She will address the challenges faced by the United Nations Mission in Iraq This link opens in a new tab (UNAMI)\, and reflect on the opportunities for reform. \n\n\n\nOur second guest speaker\, Arabist and lawyer Laila al-Zwaini This link opens in a new tab\, believes enormously in the strength of young people in Iraq. She sees a growing civil movement starting to emerge amidst all the chaos and violence. The Arabic word for civil is ‘madaniya‘ and this concept\, which is rooted in cultural values and traditions\, could guide these groups as they build their homeland. \n\n\n\nThe meeting will be introduced by Erwin van Veen This link opens in a new tab (Clingendael This link opens in a new tab). He will provide an analysis of the political\, economic and social developments in Iraq affecting the transition. Dutch MP Ruben Brekelmans This link opens in a new tab (VVD This link opens in a new tab party) and MEP Thijs Reuten This link opens in a new tab (PvDA This link opens in a new tab) will also share their view of Iraq’s future. \n\n\n\nThe event will be moderated by independent advisor and editor\, Mark Snijder. This link opens in a new tab \n\n\n\nFollow the discussion\n\n\n\nThe event will be in Dutch. You can join via livestream.  \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/opportunities-for-iraq-an-online-event/
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SUMMARY:Hub Yoga: Destress & Decompress
DESCRIPTION:Stress is ever-present\, and sometimes stress levels magically skyrocket. Fortunately\, we got yoga!To help us stay sane throughout all craziness\, we’ll take you on a mini journey to destress and unwind. Ready to chill out\, breathe\, stretch\, and find serenity? Don’t let stress get the best of you and join us for this 30-minute yoga session. \n\n\n\nIf you want to join\, please send an email to programming@humanityhub.net! \n\n\n\nNote: Hub Yoga is only open to members.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/hub-yoga-destress-decompress/
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SUMMARY:The Virus and Violence
DESCRIPTION:Background \n\n\n\nWell into the second year of the deadliest pandemic in a century\, a growing number of studies have sought to unpack the link between COVID-19 and conflict. However\, those studies tend to either rely on anecdotal evidence\, or they systematically focus on one outcome only: violence. Yet\, we know that the effects of exogenous shocks like a pandemic on conflict can take time to develop and may not be reflected in immediate surges in violence. At least some of the causal mechanisms between COVID-19 and violent conflict\, if they exist at all\, are most likely indirect. Factors such as socio-economic marginalization\, diminished state capacity\, and an erosion of social cohesion potentially serve as key mediating factors that develop gradually or initially operate latently. In other words\, we must consider the potential impact of the pandemic on conflict drivers and processes\, not just outcomes such as violence. \n\n\n\nTo account for the possible effects of COVID-19 on overall conflict dynamics\, Mercy Corps has led research using a systems-level approach in three conflict-affected countries: Afghanistan\, Colombia\, and Nigeria. A more holistic assessment of the pandemic’s impact thus far will help to not only anticipate changes in conflict dynamics and identify leverage points for humanitarian\, development\, and peacebuilding interventions\, but also flag vulnerabilities for further disease spread and the factors that help and hinder public health responses\, including vaccination campaigns. \n\n\n\nIn an online webinar hosted by the Knowledge Platform for Security and Rule of Law\, two of Mercy Corps researchers who led this study will present its findings\, as well as discuss its implications for future policy and programming. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nGabrielle Aron\, Research Project Lead\, Mercy CorpsSheilla Uzor Onasanya\, Strategic Learning Manager\, Mercy Corps NigeriaDutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) representative\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\nRegistration is mandatory to attend this event. Please register by clicking the button below. If you have any questions or concerns\, you can reach out to Messina Laurette Manirakiza at m.manirakiza@kpsrl.org or Sarah Casteran at scasteran@mercycorps.org. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-virus-and-violence/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210611T140000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health & Psychosocial Wellbeing: Cope\, Recover\, Thrive
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in the high-level event on MHPSS\, on 11 June at 14.00 (CEST) organized by War Child\, IFRC\, and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This event will provide a platform for national health authorities and multilateral organizations to showcase and explore possibilities to act on our collective resolve to increase MHPSS for everyone\, illustrating how including MHPSS as a cornerstone of national health policy strengthens societies’ ability to recover and thrive.  \n\n\n\nWith the high-level participation of: \n\n\n\n– Youth Advocate from Colombia\, Ms Julieth Pacheco– Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs\, Mark Lowcock– Secretary General\, IFRC\, Jagan Chapagain– Director General\, ICRC\, Robert Mardini– Assistant Director-General\, WHO\, Ren Minghui– Chief Executive Officer\, War Child Holland\, Ramin Shahzamani \n\n\n\nThis high-level panel will be followed by two separate\, parallel sessions: \n\n\n\nSession A: “Healing invisible wounds of the COVID-19 pandemic in countries affected by armed conflict or other emergencies” \n\n\n\nThis session will illustrate the effect of armed conflict\, other man-made crises\, and the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and psychosocial wellbeing\, especially of children and their families. Participating organizations will share the power of sound MHPSS policy in sustainably recovering from emergencies.  \n\n\n\nSession B: “Responding to Compounding Crises: Climate Change\, COVID-19 & MHPSS” \n\n\n\nThis session will discuss how global health\, including mental health and implementation of the Mental Health Action Plan\, can be combined with and supportive to climate mitigation approaches. Innovative solutions will be shared to assist Member States in efforts to improve both climate and (mental) health outcomes.  \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/mental-health-psychosocial-wellbeing-cope-recover-thrive/
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