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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:Local Security Governance and Peacebuilding course
DESCRIPTION:Are you working in peacebuilding\, stabilization\, or security sector reform? Don’t miss the opportunity to join the Local Security Governance and Peacebuilding course\, now scheduled for 17–21 February 2025 in The Hague.In this course\, you will:  Learn what works (and what doesn’t) in Security Sector Reform  Engage with strategies for involving local actors in Peacebuilding  Explore conflict and gender-sensitive approaches to programme interventions  Share experiences with global experts and peers on Stabilization initiatives  Develop actionable solutions for your context through a tailored Back-Home-Action PlanHighlights include:  Expert-led workshops by Dion van den Berg\, Dr. Brianne McGonigle Leyh\, Ayman Ayoub.  Study visits\, including the International Criminal CourtGroup discounts and discounts for staff from local authorities and local NGOs from countries on the OECD DAC-list are available.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/local-security-governance-and-peacebuilding-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250218T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250218T150000
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SUMMARY:Kick off Meeting Dutch Data for Development Mapping
DESCRIPTION:Partos\, the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO)\, and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DGIS) are delighted to invite you to the kick-off meeting of the Dutch Digital for Development (D4D) mapping on the 18th of February. This study aims to identify Dutch activities and projects implemented by Dutch NGOs and their partners using digitalisation to increase their impact. \n\n\n\nAbout the mapping\n\n\n\nMany Dutch Civil Society Organisations apply Digital tools and solutions to make their work more impactful\, smart and effective. Yet\, there is not a clear overview of all the Digital for Development initiatives. The main goal of this study is to identify the Dutch actors and initiatives in the field of D4D. This mapping will allow to develop a roadmap with the purpose to promote Dutch excellence in the European D4D Hub and the Global Gateway. \n\n\n\nThe event\n\n\n\nIn this context\, a kick-off meeting is organised to inform Dutch NGOs about the study and to ask for their participation (needs) in the mapping exercise. And to facilitate exchange\, a number of organisations will pitch their digital solutions. \n\n\n\nRegister now for the kick-off meeting\n\n\n\nThis event is only open for Partos members and Dutch NGOs working actively on Data & Digitalisation. Because of the limited number of seats\, please do note that organisations can send only one participant. Registrations are open till Friday February 14th.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/kick-off-meeting-dutch-data-for-development-mapping/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250218T170000
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SUMMARY:peace & justice Community Drinks
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nWhat if your next game-changing connection is just a drink away? \nJoin us for the Community Drinks to wind down around a glass\, make new connections\, and get inspired from the spotlights of the evening. Hosted at The Hague Humanity Hub\, this is the place for you to get away from your busy schedule and enjoy after-hours with purposeful conversations. \nWhat can you expect? \nCome to the Hub on Tuesday\, February 18th\, between 17:00 and 19:00 for a drink (or two) and meet professionals who are working towards a more peaceful and just world. During that time\, you will hear about the inspiring projects and successes of fellow community members. \nWho is it for? \nIf you are working in a professional capacity towards a more peaceful and just world\, you are welcome to join us\, whatever your role and your sector. Come to the Community Drinks\, relax\, and join this vibrant community committed to making our world fairer and more just – one connection at a time. \nWho are the spotlight speakers? \nWhite Helmets Foundation \nThe White Helmets Foundation was founded in 2013 in Syria by a diverse group of volunteers. The aim was to respond to aerial and land bombings and reduce the gap left by the Syrian regime’s withdrawal of basic government services like firefighting and healthcare. The group of volunteers was expanded to 3300 female and male volunteers and strives to save civilian lives and help the communities recover from the impact of the war. This presentation will be given by Diana Khayyata. \nTurquoise Mountain \nTurquoise Mountain supports artisans where their traditions are under threat. The organisation started in 2006 with reviving the Old City of Kabul by clearing it of rubble to reveal the magnificent historic neighbourhood. Today\, with its Institute of Afghan Arts and Architecture at the heart of the neighbourhood\, it trains the next generation of artisans by connecting them to international markets\, which also brings back income to the community. The presentation will be given by Nathalie Paarlberg. \nBoth organisations are going to present examples of the work they do\, challenges they had to overcome but also want to know from their audience what their experiences have been in dealing with change. Finally\, both are going to give a call to action to inspire the community! \n  \nFor any inquiries\, please contact programming@humanityhub.net \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/peace-justice-community-drinks-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250219T160000
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SUMMARY:USAID freeze: Impact and consequences
DESCRIPTION:Join this insightful panel discussion on the recent USAID funding freeze and the criminalization of its personnel. \n\n\n\nDuring this event\, panellists will explore the broader implications of the freeze\, its potential consequences and the questions it raises for international development and humanitarian efforts. \n\n\n\nThey will examine whether this decision represents a necessary course correction or a concerning shift in policy. \n\n\n\nPanellists\n\n\n\n\nDanielle HirschOpens external\, MP Green Left Party\n\n\n\nDirk-Jan Koch\, International Institute of Social Studies & Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs\n\n\n\nSuying LaiOpens external\, Oxfam Novib\n\n\n\nH.E. Hon. Halima Yussuf Mucheke\, Kenya Ambassador (TBC)\n\n\n\n\nThe event will be moderated by Ruard Ganzevoort\, Rector of ISS. \n\n\n\nThe event will be followed by a reception.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/usaid-freeze-impact-and-consequences/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250219T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250219T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T130239Z
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SUMMARY:The Handshake with Claire Barnhoorn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next edition of The Handshake on February 19th!  \n\n\n\nThis event series invites seasoned professionals from the peace & justice ecosystem to share the insights they have gained from their career journey\, give advice using the current context of the field\, and answer your questions. It is an opportunity for open discussions and knowledge sharing. This event series aims to inspire young professionals wishing to build a career in the field of peace & justice.  \n\n\n\nThis edition features Claire Barnhoorn\, she will discuss her role as CEO and Founder of Solvoz and offer advice to aspiring professionals looking to work in bringing innovation and entrepreneurship to humanitarian work.  ️ \n\n\n\n ️ February 19th\, 17:00-19:00   The Hague Humanity Hub \n\n\n\n#CareersInJustice #CareerDevelopment #Inspiration #Peace #TheHandshake #Humanitarian #TheHague #Peace&Justice
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-handshake-with-claire-barnhoorn/
CATEGORIES:The Handshake
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250220T153000
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SUMMARY:Just Peace Festival Info Session
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the Just Peace Festival 2025\, a vibrant platform for dialogue\, collaboration\, and action on the pressing global challenges of peace and justice! \n\n\n\nThe Just Peace Festival is a collaborative\, multistakeholder initiative organised by The Hague Humanity Hub This link opens in a new tab\, Leiden University through the Global Transformations and Governance Challenges Programme This link opens in a new tab\, and Spreeek This link opens in a new tab and the Municipality of The Hague This link opens in a new tab.  \n\n\n\nThe programme will have a blend of cultural\, academic\, social\, and entrepreneural events\, all focused on how we can re-think peace and justice in the current world. \n\n\n\nWe are currently looking for contributors and partners. Your participation can have any shape and form! \n\n\n\nAre you interested in joining the initiative and helping shape the festival with your ideas\, expertise\, and programming? Would you like to collaborate with other contributors in creating engaging activities? We would love to work with you in making the Festival as impactful as possible. Drop us a line at justpeacefestival@humanityhub.net and we will get back to you as soon as possible.   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister for the info session\n\n\n\nDo you want to be a part of the Just Peace Festival 2025 or are interested in learning more about this transformative event? Join our info session on February 20th at The Hague Humanity Hub to explore how you can be involved. This session offers a chance to: – Learn more about the festival’s mission\, themes\, and activities. – Meet fellow contributors and collaborate on ideas. – Discover how your voice\, creativity\, and expertise can help shape this inspiring initiative.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/just-peace-festival-info-session/
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SUMMARY:Just Peace Movie Night: Porcelain War
DESCRIPTION:Join Just Peace and the Embassy of Ukraine for a special film screening of the award-winning documentary PORCELAIN WAR\, dedicated to the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Through the power of cinema\, we reflect on resilience\, solidarity\, and the enduring fight for freedom. This event is more than just a screening – it is a space to come together\, honour Ukraine’s struggle\, and show that support knows no borders. \n\n\n\nThe Movie – Porcelain War\n\n\n\nNominated for the 2025 Academy Awards\, this incredible documentary will land in the city of Peace and Justice as a last stop before the Oscars\, to share the incredible story of resilience through art and marking the third anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine. \n\n\n\nAmidst the chaos and destruction of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine\, three artists defiantly find inspiration and beauty as they defend their culture and their country. In a war waged by professional soldiers against ordinary civilians\, Slava Leontyev\, Anya Stasenko and Andrey Stefanov choose to stay behind\, armed with their art\, their cameras and\, for the first time in their lives\, their guns. Despite daily shelling\, Anya finds resistance and purpose in her art\, Andrey takes the dangerous journey to get his young family to safety abroad\, and Slava becomes a weapons instructor for ordinary people who have become unlikely soldiers. As the war intensifies\, Andrey picks up his camera to film their story\, and on tiny porcelain figurines\, Anya and Slava capture their idyllic past\, uncertain present and hope for the future. \n\n\n\nCo-directed by Leontyev and Brendan Bellomo\, with extraordinary footage from first-time cinematographer Stefanov\, Porcelain War embodies the passion and fight that only an artist can put back into the world when it’s crumbling around them. \n\n\n\nProgram and Highlights\n\n\n\n16:30 -17:30 Welcome Reception\, Ukrainian Bites and Networking \n\n\n\n17.30-19.15 Movie Screening \n\n\n\n19.15-19.45 Dialogue \n\n\n\n20.00 Event Ends \n\n\n\nOpening remarks by The Ukranian Chargé d’affaires Anatolii Solovei. \n\n\n\nAdditional remarks: \n\n\n\n\nJill Wilkinson\, Managing Director of the Hague Humanity Hub\n\n\n\nRepresentatives from the Municipality of the Hague\n\n\n\n\nDialogue \n\n\n\nJust Peace Movie Nights are an opportunity to bring meaningful themes of peace and Justice to life in the Hague and to reflect on important issues together. \n\n\n\nThe movie screening will be followed by a 30-minute dialogue\, featuring the perspectives of the protagonists of the movie\, the filmmakers and experts working in the field of protecting art and cultural identity in times of war. \n\n\n\nSpeakers to be confirmed as they are set to travel from Ukraine for the occasion.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/just-peace-movie-night-porcelain-war/
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