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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:Inclusive Service Delivery and the SDGs
DESCRIPTION:Local public services\, such as healthcare\, clean water and social services\, have a great impact on our daily lives and well-being. However\, in many countries\, low-income communities often lack access to these important services. Local governments can improve access and make a difference. To do this\, they need sufficient capacity and resources\, and support from the central government. \n\n\n\nThe Inclusive Service Delivery and the SDGs course explores how the different levels of government can cooperate effectively to realise inclusive public service delivery. The Sustainable Development Goals provide a starting point for discussion and knowledge sharing. In particular\, we will address SDG 3 (good health and well-being)\, 5 (gender equality)\, 6 (clean water and sanitation)\, 8 (decent work and economic growth)\, 10 (reduced inequalities)\, 11 (sustainable cities and communities) and 16 (peace\, justice and strong institutions). The course discusses analytical tools and methods to finance local services. Attention will also be paid to policies to involve citizens and strategies to strengthen public-private cooperation. \n\n\n\nKey Information\n\n\n\nThis course is aimed at professionals working in the field of decentralisation\, local governance\, public service provision and development. Participants come form central\, regional and local governments\, NGOs and donor and development organisations.  \n\n\n\nThe course will take place in The Hague from 05 May 2025 to 16 May 2025. \n\n\n\nThe course fee is € 3\,895*. This includes all training related costs as well as drinks and warm lunches during the training days. Group discounts are available if you participate with three or more colleagues. \n\n\n\nThis training takes place in The Hague\, Netherlands. \n\n\n\nAfter this course\, you will receive a professional certificate of completion from The Hague Academy for Local Governance. \n\n\n\n*Professionals working in local government or for local NGOs on the DAC list of ODA-recipient countries (OECD) may qualify for a reduced course fee. Contact us for details. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives\n\n\n\nThis course will help you: \n\n\n\nIncrease their insight into the basic conditions for inclusive local service delivery; \n\n\n\nRecognize the roles of the different layers of government\, including central government in creating conditions and maintaining oversight; \n\n\n\nGain insight on the implication of the SDGs for local service delivery and local governments; \n\n\n\nIdentify the challenges and possibilities in financing service provision at the local level; \n\n\n\nEnhance collaboration and interaction between the public and private sectors (public-private partnerships)\, with the civil society and between central and local government.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/inclusive-service-delivery-and-the-sdgs/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250513T150000
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SUMMARY:Global Gateway Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:In cooperation with our members and European network\, Partos is organizing a session to answer all your questions regarding Global Gateway. For those of you new to the topic\, this session will provide you with a concrete introduction.What is Global Gateway? How can Dutch Civil Society get involved with Global Gateway? How can the private sector cooperate with CSOs? And how can we make this involvement a success?Our experts include: Pauline Veron from ECDPM\, Antonio Gambini from Oxfam EU\, and Jaime Just from Concord Europe.You can join us in person in the Hague or join online. The event will include presentations and space for questions from the audience.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/global-gateway-masterclass/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250514T090000
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SUMMARY:European Coworking Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate European Coworking Day with Us – Free Access on May 14th! \n\n\n\nOn May 14th\, The Hague Humanity Hub is joining coworking spaces across Europe to celebrate European Coworking Day – and you’re invited! \n\n\n\nThe Hague is home to a unique community of changemakers\, working on peace\, justice\, human rights\, and climate action. From NGOs and international organizations to diplomats\, policymakers\, researchers\, social entrepreneurs\, and activists—this city is a hub for collaboration. \n\n\n\nOn this special day\, we’re opening our coworking space for free to welcome professionals from this ecosystem. Whether you’re already working in the field or exploring opportunities to contribute\, this is your chance to experience how the Hub connects and supports those dedicated to global impact. \n\n\n\nOpen to new and existing members! \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: Access will only be granted upon presentation of Eventbrite ticket.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/european-coworking-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250514T190000
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SUMMARY:Don't Stop Talking About Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Do not let attention fade—especially not now. We must keep the conversation going about a peace in which everyone is equal. That is why Oxfam Novib and PAARD are organizing an event on Wednesday\, May 14\, dedicated to Palestine. We are bringing together music\, inspiring panels\, art\, culture\, and food to encourage an open and unifying discussion. \n\n\n\nDuring Don’t Stop Talking About Palestine\, there will be live music from Mula B\, Niko\, Naaz\, Sef\, and Roufaida. We will hear stories from Palestine\, participate in panels on art as resistance and prosecuting war criminals\, and engage in conversation with a Palestinian-Israeli group of friends reflecting on a shared future. \n\n\n\nArtistsMula BNaazNiko (acoustic)RoufaidaSef \n\n\n\nThis event is organized by PAARD in collaboration with  Oxfam Novib. Tickets cost €15\, of which €5 will go towards the emergency aid that Oxfam Novib provides to people in Gaza.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/dont-stop-talking-about-palestine/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250515T110000
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SUMMARY:How to Pivot from Faculty to Sustainability Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Are you an academic ready to pivot from teaching/research to driving institutional change in sustainability—but hesitant about losing your scholarly credibility?  \n\n\n\nJoin Prof. May Tan-Mullins\, a rare leader who’s successfully bridged faculty and executive roles\, for a tactical guide to navigating this transition. \n\n\n\nYou’ll Walk Away With:\n\n\n\n-Clarity on how to reframe your academic expertise as leadership capital-Confidence to address skepticism from peers and stakeholders-A step-by-step action plan tailored to higher education’s unique dynamics \n\n\n\nMasterclass Focus  \n\n\n\nI. Understanding the Landscape & Your Value Proposition \n\n\n\nII. Strategic Steps for the Pivot \n\n\n\nIII. Maintaining and Enhancing Credibility in Leadership \n\n\n\nIV. Continuously Articulating Your Leadership Vision \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\n-Faculty members exploring sustainability-focused administrative roles -Early-career sustainability staff aiming to advance into leadership-Academic leaders seeking to better support faculty transitions
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/how-to-pivot-from-faculty-to-sustainability-leadership/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250515T150000
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SUMMARY:Powering the future – Funding and sustaining Al for humanitarian impact
DESCRIPTION:As AI projects gain traction in the humanitarian sector\, securing their funding and long-term sustainability remains a critical challenge. This session explores how AI initiatives can align with the SDGs and address pressing climate concerns\, while also examining innovative funding models and cross-sector partnerships. From philanthropic investments to public-private collaborations\, join us to uncover strategies for ensuring AI projects not only launch successfully but also endure to create lasting\, scalable impact in humanitarian efforts. Participants will gain insights into best practices for funding AI projects and explore case studies showcasing successful funding models and partnerships.   \n\n\n\nKey Learning Objectives:   \n\n\n\n-Identify the key challenges in funding and sustaining AI projects in the humanitarian sector.  \n\n\n\n-Analyze innovative funding models and cross-sector partnerships for AI projects.  \n\n\n\n-Evaluate the long-term sustainability of AI projects through various funding strategies.  \n\n\n\n-Develop strategies for securing funding and ensuring the scalability of AI projects in humanitarian efforts.  \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: This event is designed for humanitarian workers at all levels\, policymakers\, academics\, data specialists\, communication specialists\, and technology experts who are involved in crisis response and interested in the ethical use of AI.   \n\n\n\nPrerequisites: No prerequisite knowledge is required. Basic understanding of AI and humanitarian principles is recommended. 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/powering-the-future-funding-and-sustaining-al-for-humanitarian-impact/
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