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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
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SUMMARY:Local Economic Development Course
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Jose Antonio Gallego Vázquez on Unsplash \nIntroduction\nBecause of globalisation and decentralisation\, economic development has shifted from large-scale national plans to territorial bound local plans known as Local Economic Development (LED). LED allows localities to plan and implement their economic development through a representative and participative forum that can build on existing economic advantages of its locality. The local government plays an important role in facilitating the development of the economy and creating ecosystems for entrepreneurship through priority setting in policy making\, convening all stakeholders and alignment with the higher tiers of government. \nLocal Economic Development (LED) requires an integrated approach where the public and private sector are aligned on priorities and where local governments have a certain level of decentralisation. \nThis course discusses the challenges of development\, LED as a concept in itself\, LED as an integrated approach\, the role of national and local government\, the role of the private sector and other economic stakeholders and the materialisation of a LED strategy. After having set these fundamental and contextual elements\, the course assess multiple LED strategies such as entrepreneurship development\, value chain development\, matching educational curricula with needs of the labour market\, assisting vulnerable groups to work and public-private partnerships. The course includes study visits that are aimed at lessons learned on the role of different stakeholders with the LED process. Furthermore\, the course embeds exchange moments between the international participants to stimulate peer-learning. \n  \nKey Information\nThis course is aimed at professionals involved in local economic development processes. Participants come from national\, regional and local government\, NGOs and donor and development organisations. \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. \nAfter this course\, you will receive a professional certificate of completion from The Hague Academy for Local Governance. \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  \nLearning objectives\nThis course helps participants: \n\nIdentify the typical economic development challenges that countries face\nUnderstand the LED framework\, including its characteristics and phases\nDefine the role that local governments\, the private sector and other important stakeholders can play in the promotion of LED\nUnderstand the stages of LED promotion processes at the local level\nLearn from examples of matching educational curricula with labour market needs\, assisting vulnerable groups with finding work\nIdentify the potential public\, private and development partner sources of LED finance\nComprehend how entrepreneurial ecosystems can be supported\nExplain how LED links to conflict prevention and peacebuilding\nIdentify the requirements for a sustainable and inclusive approach to value chain development that contributes to inclusive LED\nAnalyse how smart and creative city concepts promote LED\n\n  \nExperience\nThe course includes visits to a municipality where civil servants will explain the LED-strategy and implementation. Participants will also visit a ‘triple helix’ institute where public\, private sector work with research and development institutes\, a vocational training school and the private sector. Furthermore\, participants will work on different case studies from the work-practice of participants to apply the LED process to a locality and facilitate peer-to-peer exchanges. The training includes daily presentation by participants to further reflect and share lessons learned from their specific context. \n	Register Here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/local-economic-development/
LOCATION:The Hague
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTSTAMP:20250917T083807Z
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SUMMARY:Migrant Experts Networking Event | MigraVoice
DESCRIPTION:MigraVoice is building a community of #migrant\, #refugee & #expat experts here in Europe! \nAre you from a global majority country and now living in Europe?  \nWould you like to join as an expert in any field with a migration background and connect with fellow experts? \n \n  \nWhether you’re already part of MigraVoice Community or interested in learning more\, sign up to our networking sessions! We look forward to meeting you on September 22nd and 23rd at the Hague Humanity Hub! \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/12466/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTSTAMP:20250709T090707Z
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SUMMARY:Training of Trainers
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nDesigning and delivering training in international contexts presents unique challenges. Trainers work with diverse groups with varying experience\, cultural backgrounds\, and expectations. This requires a flexible\, inclusive approach. In our Training of Trainers course\, we explore these challenges and provide practical strategies to address them. \nWe cover the full training cycle – from needs assessment to design\, delivery\, and evaluation – to ensure your programmes are strategic and action-oriented. You will learn to balance knowledge\, skills\, and awareness to create sessions that resonate across contexts. \nYou will gain hands-on experience with adult training methods such as participatory facilitation\, experiential learning\, group work\, role-plays\, case studies\, and peer coaching. These techniques encourage reflection\, dialogue\, and real-world application. \nWe address challenges in multicultural settings\, including communication styles\, power dynamics\, and resistance to change. You will learn to foster safe\, inclusive learning environments\, manage difficult conversations\, and adapt content to local realities. \nFinally\, we equip you with tools to translate learning into action—setting clear objectives\, integrating action planning\, and ensuring follow-up for sustainable impact. \n  \nKey Information\nThis course is ideal for staff involved in organising and delivering trainings and workshops\, including trainers\, programme managers\, capacity-strengthening specialists\, and HR professionals from donors\, NGOs\, governments\, CSOs\, universities and businesses working in international settings. \nThe course fee is € 1.895. Group discounts are available if you participate with three or more colleagues. \nAfter this course\, you will receive a professional certificate of completion from The Hague Academy for Local Governance. \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  \nLearning objectives\nBy the end of this 5-day “Training of Trainers” course\, you will be able to: \n\nConduct effective Training Needs Assessments (TNA): Identify and analyse the specific learning needs of diverse audiences to design targeted and relevant training programmes.\nDesign engaging training programmes: Develop well-structured training curricula and sessions that balance knowledge transfer\, skill development\, and awareness-raising\, tailored to international and intercultural contexts.\nFacilitate action-oriented training sessions: Apply interactive and participatory training methods\, including adult learning techniques\, to engage participants\, encourage active learning\, and lead sessions that result in concrete action plans.\nManage challenging training environments: Demonstrate effective communication and coaching techniques\, deal with challenging participants and situations\, and maintain a positive and productive learning atmosphere.\nIntegrate inclusivity and sensitivity: Design and deliver training that is inclusive\, culturally sensitive\, and conflict-sensitive\, especially when addressing sensitive or complex topics.\nEvaluate training impact: Implement robust evaluation methods to assess training effectiveness and gather feedback to continuously improve training approaches and outcomes.\nDeliver a mini-master training that brings together all the learned aspects.\n\n  \nExperience\nThe course includes dynamic group work that allows participants to explore best practices from different countries to address real life challenges in training delivery\, inclusivity\, and conflict sensitivity. They work together to share insights and develop strategies for overcoming common obstacles in designing and facilitating training in diverse\, international contexts. \nIn addition\, facilitated discussions will focus on key aspects such as managing challenging participants\, creating action plans that lead to tangible outcomes\, and fostering intercultural understanding in training sessions. These discussions will provide valuable lessons that participants can apply directly to their own work\, helping you tailor your training approach to meet the unique needs of your organisation or context. \nThis engaging mix of practical exercises\, peer learning\, and expert facilitation will equip you with the tools to design and deliver impactful\, inclusive\, and culturally sensitive training that leads to meaningful change. \n	Register Here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/training-of-trainers/
LOCATION:The Hague
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250922T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250922T200000
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SUMMARY:Ukraine: Just Peace – Documentary Screening & Discussion with Anya Neistat
DESCRIPTION:International law is under pressure\, and impunity is on the rise. \nFrom Ukraine and Afghanistan to Iraq and Palestine\, international crimes and grave human rights violations continue to test the limits of global justice. Too often\, perpetrators escape accountability while survivors are left fighting to have their voices heard. \nBut change is happening. Across the Netherlands and beyond\, survivors are boldly demanding justice\, accountability\, and redress. Many are taking legal action to confront the harm they or their families have endured. With the support of civil society actors like The Nuhanovic Foundation\, national courts including those in the Netherlands are increasingly stepping up to provide survivors with a platform to pursue justice! \nAt this pivotal moment\, we are thrilled to invite you to the first Justice Dialogue of our campaign\, Justice: From War to Democracy and Freedom. This series is designed to ignite vital conversations about accountability\, bringing together survivor voices\, legal experts\, and affected communities and connecting them to the wider public. \n  \nUkraine: Just Peace\nCommemorating the International Day of Peace\, our first Justice Dialogue event will feature the documentary The Cranes Call. The film follows Dr. Anya Neistat and Solomiia Stasiv as they gather evidence of human rights abuses in Ukraine\, fighting to hold Russian commanders and soldiers accountable. \nFollowing the screening\, join a panel discussion with Dr. Anya Neistat\, survivors\, members of the Ukraine Legal Network\, and the wider Ukrainian community in the Netherlands. Together\, we will explore the prospects for justice and accountability\, the critical role of survivors in shaping these processes\, and what a truly “just peace” could mean for Ukraine. \nThis dialogue drives home a powerful truth: peace without justice cannot last. Justice for Ukraine is not just an international goal\, it is a responsibility we share here in the Netherlands. \n  \nTime & Agenda\nDoors open: 16:30\nScreening: 17:00 – 18:30\nShort panel discussion: 18:30 – 19:15\nDrinks & networking: 19:15 – 20:00 \n  \nLanguage\nEnglish (with limited Ukrainian translation) \n  \n	Register Now This link opens in a new tab\n	 \n  \nDue to a limited availability of 100 seats for the documentary screening\, we encourage early registrations. \nThis event is free to attend\, but we strongly encourage donations. \nYour support fuels our campaign Justice: From War to Democracy and Freedom and our litigation fund\, helping survivors of international crimes pursue justice and accountability. Even a small gift makes a difference\, covering legal costs\, amplifying survivor voices\, and keeping this vital work alive. \nDonate now to stand with survivors! \nThe Nuhanovic Foundation has ANBI (tax exempt) status.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/ukraine-just-peace-documentary-screening-discussion-with-anya-neistat/
LOCATION:IDFA Documentary Pavilion\, Vondelpark 3\, Amsterdam\, Noord Holland\, 1071 AA\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250923T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250923T170000
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SUMMARY:The Humanitarian Reset and its implications for the Dutch humanitarian field
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is under Chatham House Rule. \n  \nAbout the event\nDriven by shifting power dynamics\, the global order is becoming increasingly multi-polar. The multilateral order is eroding\, and there is a growing disregard for international humanitarian law and human rights. Funding for humanitarian action is confronted with drastic cuts after 15 years of upward financing. The withdrawal of USAID funding was a major case in point. It does\, however\, not stand alone and rather fits a broader trend amongst – most Western – donors. \nThese trends have serious consequences for people affected by crises. Numerous local NGOs have had to shut down their operations\, and thousands of layoffs at the UN and at (i)NGOs have led to direct negative consequences in the delivery of humanitarian action. As an effort to address the humanitarian field’s crisis of funding and legitimacy\, sparked by the sudden demise of USAID\, Tom Fletcher – UN OCHA’s Emergency Relief Coordinator – launched the ‘Humanitarian Reset’\, a policy reform agenda. This agenda\, calling for a drastic shift in the UN-coordinated/led humanitarian system\, is presently taking shape through prioritisation of responses\, policy dialogues and consultations. It triggers debate across the humanitarian system. While details are still to be determined\, the Reset’s expected impact on the Dutch humanitarian field will be significant. \nAgainst this backdrop\, KUNO invites policymakers and humanitarian practitioners for a meeting to unpack the reset\, to review the latest developments\, assess their implications\, and consider possible responses. \nPlease find the concept note with more details \n  \nSpeakers\n\nMervat Shelbaya\, Head of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC)\nSven van den Berg\, Head of Humanitarian Aid at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs\nNolan Roffelsen\, Representative of Platform for Humanitarian Action in the Netherlands\nRepresentative of NEAR (tbc)\n\n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-humanitarian-reset-and-its-implications-for-the-dutch-humanitarian-field/
LOCATION:The Hague
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250923T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250923T190000
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SUMMARY:#Democracy Drinks: Charting a Course for Stronger Democracies
DESCRIPTION:Democracy is not something we can take for granted. In today’s political climate\, It’s time to move beyond observation and towards proactive engagement\, discovering innovative approaches and collaborative efforts. Not just for defending\, but actively reinventing and strengthening the vital frameworks of democracy and justice. \nBut how to do this?\nJoin us at the September edition of the Democracy Drinks (23rd September 17h-19h) where we will be joined by three panel guests who will each approach this question from a different angle. \n\nTijmen Rooseboom\, director of the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy\, will dive into the global trend of democratic decline and what this means for democracy support.\nBas Bijlsma\, director of Democratie Monitor\, monitors the state of democracy in the Netherlands and will share his insights on what needs to be done to strengthen democracy and justice over here.\nHugo Knoppert\, Co-Founder Kukura Organics. Hugo is a Dutch entrepreneur. How does democracy and rule of law impact trade and businesses? His story is one of inspiration\, but it also reveals why these aren’t just abstract concepts but have a real impact on people and societies.\n\nJoin us on the journey. At the event\, we’ll also be sharing an exciting new initiative\, The Democracy and Rule of Law Collective\, that will carry the conversation forward and champion democracy and rule of law as cornerstones of a fairer\, safer\, and more prosperous world. \n	Register here\n	 \n  \nWhat are the Democracy Drinks?\n#DemocracyDrinksTheHague 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! \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#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  \nPhotos – yes or no?\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. \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! \n#DemocracyDrinksTheHague #DefendDemocracy #DemocracyDrinks \n@TheHagueHumanityHub @NHC @NIMD \n	Register here
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracy-drinks-charting-a-course-for-stronger-democracies/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Democracy Drinks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250925T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250925T170000
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SUMMARY:Ready for the future – Introduction to corporate engagement for NGOs
DESCRIPTION:Are you navigating the evolving funding landscape? Join Partos and Women Win for a practical workshop designed to help you explore the potential of corporate engagement. This is your chance to take the first steps towards building sustainable\, impactful partnerships with the private sector to better serve your mission. \nDuring the workshop we will explore different forms of collaboration with corporate actors. Through real-world examples from Women Win you will gain a clearer picture of what corporate engagement looks like in practice. Furthermore\, you will reflect on your own organisations’ readiness for private sector partnerships with practical Lego Serious Play exercises. This hands-on workshop will equip you with the knowledge\, tools\, and inspiration to take your first steps toward engaging with corporate actors. \nWhat you will learn\nBy the end of the workshop\, you will: \n\nUnderstand how corporate engagement can help diversify your organisation’s funding.\nHave started reflecting on how your own organisation could connect with corporate actors.\nKnow the first internal and external steps to prepare for corporate engagement.\nLearn how Women Win can support you in this process.\n\nAbout Women Win\nWomen Win is a global women’s fund\, based in the Netherlands\, with extensive experience working closely with the private sector to increase their impact. Theorganisation was founded to fill the gap of a lack of girls in sports for development programs funded by private sector philanthropy. For the past 20 years the organisationhas been actively engaging in various private sector partnerships ranging from sport brands to financial service providers and FMCG retailers. To support their sister women’sfunds across the world\, Women Win developed their Collaborating for Impact curriculum to guide other CSOs engaging in similar partnerships. \n	Register now This link opens in a new tab\n	 \nWe have a limited number of spots available for this in person workshop. Registrations are at a first come\, first serve basis\, with a limit of 2 participants per organisation.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/ready-for-the-future-introduction-to-corporate-engagement-for-ngos/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Harnessing Technology for Peacebuilding
DESCRIPTION:In today’s digital age\, technology plays a crucial role in fostering peace and resolving conflicts. This session will delve into innovative technological solutions that enhance peacebuilding efforts across various contexts. \n  \nSpeakers\n\nWelcome by Dr. Alp Ozerdem\, Dean and Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies\, Carter School\nIntroductions by Ryan Brenner and Abbey Ogunwale\, UNA-NCA PSC\nShawn Guttman\, Co-Founder and CEO of Project Didi\nOla Mohajer\, Founder and CEO of Transcend\nSarah June Benjamin\, Founder and CEO of PeaceIQ\nAdam Boaz Becker\, CEO of HeadOn\n\n  \nSpeaker Bios\nShawn Guttman: Shawn Guttman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Project Didi\, an innovative initiative that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform peacebuilding theories into actionable\, data-driven tools. With a focus on Zartman’s Ripeness Theory\, Shawn aims to provide real-time insights to conflict resolution actors\, helping them navigate complex humanitarian crises. He has successfully analyzed over 200 significant events related to the Northern Ireland conflict and is currently expanding his work to the Palestinian-Israeli context. Recognized for his commitment to utilizing technology for peace\, Shawn is dedicated to fostering collaborations that amplify the impact of peace initiatives globally. His work exemplifies the potential of merging technology with traditional peacebuilding strategies to create pragmatic solutions for entrenched conflicts. \n  \nOla Mohajer: Ola Mohajer is the Founder and CEO of Transcend\, an AI-powered platform dedicated to peace\, security\, and strategic risk management. As a former refugee and war survivor\, Ola’s personal journey drives her commitment to tackling global challenges through innovation and inclusive leadership. With over 15 years in peacebuilding\, she has worked as a policy advisor in the Canadian government\, a strategist at the United Nations\, and a Senior Program Officer at the U.S. Institute of Peace. Her experience includes leading projects in Sudan\, South Sudan\, Zimbabwe\, and Jordan\, and authoring U.S. policy guidance focused on civilian engagement in peace processes. Ola holds a master’s degree in international Affairs from Columbia University and dual undergraduate degrees in Biology and Religious Studies from the University of Calgary. A recognized expert\, she frequently speaks on AI for peace and civic inclusion. At Transcend\, Ola leads efforts to create the first AI-first platform for non-kinetic strategy\, enhancing conflict analysis and amplifying local voices for more effective crisis response. \n  \nSarah June Benjamin: As a peace innovator and international attorney\, June founded Peace IQ to upskill leaders and their teams to peacefully resolve conflict and build sustainable cooperation in a socially conscious workforce. Her experience as a former refugee from the Liberian Civil War and a Baha’i refugee from Iran inspired June to pursue a J.D. and M.A. in Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University\, where she received the Dean’s award for Professional Responsibility. She now combines her experience and network to innovate technology that helps clients turn the small daily decisions that add up to conflict to add up to peace. June partners with the Peace Innovation Institute after serving as the Entrepreneur-In-Residence to foster relationships with thought leaders\, industry experts\, start-ups\, and peace technologists to identify exciting new business opportunities in peace innovation. \n  \nAdam Boaz Becker: Adam Becker is a community builder and entrepreneur at the intersection of AI\, technology\, and society. He is the CEO of HeadOn\, a platform for urgent discussions on global issues\, and previously managed the MLOps Community\, one of the world’s largest AI communities. Adam has founded multiple startups—including one in ML infrastructure and another in political technology\, which he successfully sold—and regularly speaks at conferences and on podcasts about AI. He studied Astrophysics and Classics at UC Berkeley. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	 \n  \nAbout UNA-NCA and the Peace and Security Committee\nThe United Nations Association – National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the ideals and goals of the United Nations through education\, advocacy\, and outreach programs. UNA-NCA engages citizens in international issues and fosters dialogue on global challenges. As the largest UNA-USA chapter in the United States\, serving over 1\,000 members in the DC\, Maryland\, and Virginia area\, UNA-NCA engages members\, residents\, and visitors on critical global issues\, directs vital advocacy efforts\, and operates meaningful programs to advance its mission. With a focus on bringing global issues to the local stage\, our diverse and passionate team of staff and volunteers works to create a forum for all who care about our world\, providing paths to engage\, learn\, and share. To join\, reach out to Andrew B. Doll\, Managing Director of Programs and Membership\, at andrew@unanca.org. \nThe Peace and Security Committee of UNA-NCA focuses on issues related to conflict resolution\, peacebuilding\, and global security. This committee raises awareness about the importance of peace initiatives and collaborates with various stakeholders to promote innovative solutions for a more peaceful world. For inquiries\, reach out to co-chairs Ryan Brenner (rbrenner@unanca.org) and Abbey Ogunwale (aogunwale@unanca.org).
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/harnessing-technology-for-peacebuilding/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:One-day conference Hague Appeal for Future Generations: Co-creating EcoPeace
DESCRIPTION:The one-day International Conference “Hague Appeal for Future Generations. Co-creating EcoPeace” refers to the centennial of the First Hague Peace Conference in 1899. One hundred years later\, the “Hague Appeal for Peace 1999” was one of the biggest Peace events ever organised in The Hague. The one-day conference on Saturday the 27th of September offers a human-scale\, creative platform for reflections as well as initiatives toward action and collaboration on how civil society (burgerinitiatief) can contribute to keeping the spirit of The Hague: City of Peace and Justice high and help protecting institutes for international justice. We support the “LAW Not War” campaign. Beyond legal innovation including advocating climate justice\, we need peacebuilding capacity to find real time as well as long term solutions for the alarming poly-crisis of our time. Planetary Service for the wellbeing of future generations opens a long-term perspective on peacebuilding volunteerism and social entrepreneurship by YOUTH as our common ground. Let us co-create EcoPeace. \nWith a keynote by Neshan Gunasekera\, Sri Lanka\, CEO of the World Future Council and panelists including Simome Filippini\, NVVN (Dutch UN Alliance); research activist Kees Klomp\, author of Ecoliberalism and founder AGENCY!; Kees Matthijssen\, retired UN Peacekeeper; Thea Hilhorst\, professor in Humanitarian Studies and Natasha Hulst\, Schumacher Institute USA and Labs in Netherlands / Voedselpark Amsterdam; as well as Young participants of the Planetary Service initiative with Siddharth Jain as Coordinator. \nThe one-day conference will be concluded by adopting the Hague Appeal for Future Generations. Co-creating EcoPeace guided by Right Livelihood Laureate and Peace activist Alyn Ware\, New Zealand. \nPlans will be worked out concretely in a Planetary Service Co-design Workshop on Tuesday 30 September. With a public social gathering at Vreedehuis\, 15.30-16.30. \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	 \n 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/one-day-conference-hague-appeal-for-future-generations-co-creating-ecopeace/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Vreedehuis\, Riouwstraat 1\, Den Haag\, Zuid-Holland\, 2585 GP\, Netherlands
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