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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;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251103T173000
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SUMMARY:The Handshake with Jule Schnakenberg @The Hague Humanity Hub
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nJoin us for a special edition of The Handshake\, our interactive event series connecting aspiring changemakers with experienced professionals in the peace & justice and “for good” sectors. This edition is presented in partnership with PLNT\, as part of the programme “Ready to Explore: Green and Just Futures”. A limited number of seats have been opened up for the public – register soon to secure your spot! \n  \nWe are thrilled to welcome Jule Schnakenberg\, Chief Executive Officer at World’s Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ)\, to share her personal and professional journey. \nWhether you’re a student\, a young professional\, or considering a career shift\, this is your opportunity to: \n\nHear Jule’s inspiring story of environmental advocacy\, equitable climate justice\, and WYCJ’s role in the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change\nExplore careers in climate advocacy\, environmental NGOs\, and international legal activism\nAsk your burning questions in an open Q&A\nConnect with like-minded peers and professionals\n\n  \nMeet Jule\nJule Schnakenberg is a young climate lawyer\, advocate for climate justice and the director of World’s Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ). She is 26 years old and co-built the youth movement for an International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion together with friends from around the world. WYCJ is a global\, youth-led movement of thousands of campaigners in over 50 countries\, working to transform international law into a tool for climate justice. \n  \nJule started her journey in youth empowerment and climate justice with an ecosystem restoration organisation at the age of 11\, which led to her accumulated impatience for radical and systematic change. Originally from Germany\, Jule is mindful of her historical responsibility which informs her work and motivates persistence. She holds an LLB from the University of Aberdeen\, an LLM from Leiden University and almost a MSc from Oxford University in International Human Rights Law. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	 \n  \nWhat is The Handshake?\nA career inspiration series spotlighting leading voices in the peace & justice ecosystem. Through honest conversations and personal stories\, The Handshake offers an inside look at real career journeys\, beyond titles and job descriptions. \nParticipants can engage directly\, asking their pressing questions about career journeys\, field developments\, and the key skills needed for future professionals. For those who find the peace and justice sector daunting or do not know where to begin\, these conversations provide practical insights and help set realistic expectations for entering the field. \nRead about previous editions of The Handshake here. \n  \nPlease Note\nPhotography and video recording will take place during the event. By attending\, you consent to being included in marketing materials for The Hague Humanity Hub and its partners. You can withdraw your consent by emailing talent@humanityhub.net and specifying the event in question (as well as by providing details to help us identify you). \nWe look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-handshake-with-jule-schnakenberg-the-hague-humanity-hub/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:The Handshake
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251105T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251105T173000
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SUMMARY:WPS Symposium: From Fragility to Resilience
DESCRIPTION:WPS 4D Mini-Symposium – From Fragility to Resilience: Engaging Defence and Security Actors in Water Security\nThe Water\, Peace\, and Security (WPS) Partnership invites you to join a focused dialogue on the role of defence and security actors in tackling water-related security challenges. Around the world\, security actors are increasingly called upon to respond to climate change–induced disasters and stabilise regions where water risks threaten peace. Yet\, integration into broader cross-sectoral efforts remains limited. \nThe Symposium will: \n\nExplore ways to enhance the comprehensive 4D-approach\, synergising defence\, diplomacy\, development\, and disaster relief.\nHighlight field experiences from Iraq\, Ethiopia\, Kenya and Mali\, that can inform more coordinated\, anticipatory\, and integrated global responses.\nShare lessons learned from defence and security engagement in addressing water security risks.\n\n  \nProgramme\n13:00 – 13:30 | Registration and Coffee \n13:30 – 14:00 | Opening Remarks and Fireside Chat \n\nOpening Remarks: Laura Birkman\, Director of the Climate\, Water\, and Food Security Programme at HCSS and Lead WPS engagement in Iraq\nFireside chat between Johanna Sumuvouri (Director of the European CoE for Civilian Crisis Management) and Kees Matthijssen (Lt. Gen\, former Force Commander MINUSMA)\n14:00 – 15:10 | Session 1 – Lessons from the Field: Defence and Security Actors in Fragile Settings\n\nPanel discussion moderated by Abigail Robinson between: \n\nNico Tak (Lt. Gen)\nDr. Esther van ‘t Veen (Assistant Professor Civil Military Relations\, Netherlands Defence Academy)\nSalman Khairalla (Co-Founder Humat Dijlah/Save the Tigris Foundation\, Iraq)\n\n15:10 – 15:30 | Coffee Break \n15:30 – 16:40 | Session 2 – Operationalising the 4D Approach in Fragile Contexts and Beyond \n\nPanel discussion between Tom Middendorp (Gen.)\, Sophie Volmer (Coordinating Policy Officer Integrated Water Resource Management\, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and Esther Marijnen (Associate Professor Sociology of Development and Change\, Wageningen University)\n\n16:40 – 17:20 | Session 3 – Interactive Dialogue: Reflections\, Takeaways & Future Pathways \n17:20 – 17:30 | Closing Remarks & Next Steps \n17:30 | Networking Reception \n  \nWe kindly ask you to save the date and register your attendance via the Eventbrite website. Your voice and expertise are vital to shaping the conversation on how defence and security actors can help address water-related security challenges. We look forward to your active participation in this important dialogue. \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	 \nThis symposium is informed by our recent Policy Brief\, Addressing Water-related Security Challenges in Fragile Settings: Opportunities and Limitations for Defence and Security Actors
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/wps-symposium-from-fragility-to-resilience/
LOCATION:The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251105T164500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251105T181500
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SUMMARY:Vital Voices Global Fellowship Public Event
DESCRIPTION:Vital Voices Global Partnership invites you to join us at our upcoming event\, “Powered to Empower” on Wednesday. November 5th\, 2025. \n  \nThis event is being held as part of the 2025 Vital Voices Global Fellowship (VVGF) In-Person Convening in The Hague and will feature a panel discussion and interactive dialogue\, bringing together current Vital Voices Engage fellows\, representatives from the Council of Women World Leaders (CWWL)\, public leaders\, and other Vital Voices network members. The session will highlight the historic milestones of the Beijing+30 anniversary while exploring how women leaders shape change globally and use their power to carry others forward. Designed to encourage meaningful conversation\, this event will celebrate progress\, reflect on lessons learned\, and chart pathways for the future of women’s leadership. Please see below for additional details: \n  \nPanelists: \n\nPeter Derrek Hof\, Ambassador for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality\nMartha Beatriz Merino\, Former Prime Minister of Peru\nEka Tkeshelashvili\, Former Vice Prime Minister of Georgia\nSobita Gautam\, Member of Parliament of Nepal\nThokozile Nhlumayo\, Founder of the #NotTooYoungToLead Movement and Secretary General of the International Youth Parliament of South Africa\n\n  \nModerated by: \n\nAlyse Nelson\, CEO and President of Vital Voices\n\n  \nJoin us for this special evening honouring the power of women public leaders to drive global change\, break barriers\, and pave the way for future women’s leadership! \n  \n	Register here! This link opens in a new tab\n	 \nPlease register your attendance by Friday\, October 31. \n  \nWe look forward to sharing this evening of inspiration\, solidarity\, and collaboration with you
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/vital-voices-global-fellowship-public-event/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251105T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251105T183000
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SUMMARY:Ethics Forward: Trust\, Wellbeing\, and the Confidential Adviser
DESCRIPTION:Boost wellbeing & trust! Learn to address misconduct\, prioritise ethics\, and understand the new NL law on Confidential Advisers. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/ethics-forward-trust-wellbeing-and-the-confidential-adviser/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
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SUMMARY:Partos Innovation Impulse 2025
DESCRIPTION:Get your tickets for the Innovation Impulse Festival and give innovation an impulse!\nCelebrate the power of social innovation and its impact on November 6th at the vibrant venue De Doelen in Rotterdam! You are invited to an afternoon filled with creativity\, collaboration\, and learning through workshops\, performances\, arts\, and inspirational talks. It will be a chance to share what we’ve achieved so far with our community and make a stand for the future of global solidarity and collaboration. \n  \nA little sneak-peek of the programme:\n\nModerator Oifik Youssefi is a global-minded professional whose life and work have spanned continents\, from the streets of Nairobi to the dynamic cities of South Korea.\nKeynote speaker Thomas Coombes (“the hope guy”) is on a mission to apply brain science to activism\, so that we make compassion common sense in politics.\nWorkshop sessions\, such as “The Power of Partnerships“\, where we will share powerful stories\, highlighting the impact and added value of the strategic partnerships funded by the ‘Strengthening Civil Society’ policy framework. With panellists Peter-Derrek Hof\, Alexander Kohnstamm\, and Aissa Barry.\nVarious sessions by Wilde Ganzen\, Care Netherlands\, Max Foundation\, Rutgers\, War Child\, Aidsfonds\, N’NINKIE\, Peace Direct and many more!\nAnd of course\, dance\, theatre and spoken word!\n\nThis is your chance to connect\, collaborate\, and explore bold ideas with critical minds and changemakers from across the sector. \n  \n	Register here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/partos-innovation-impulse-2025/
LOCATION:Partos Innovation Hub\, Schouwburgplein 50\, Rotterdam\, Zuid-Holland\, 3012 CL\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251106T170000
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SUMMARY:Female Traveler Training
DESCRIPTION:FEMALE TRAVELER TRAINING\nTo gain awareness and confidence as a female traveler is the core objective of our 1-day Safety for Female Travelers training. The majority of security challenges for men and women serving INGOs are the same. Women are not necessarily more vulnerable than men\, but they do face other types of risks that require specific attention. To address these gender-related risks\, we have developed a female traveler training. This training will be facilitated by women who have extensive experience in living and working overseas and as travelers. Encouragement\, solution-finding\, and awareness are the focus of this day. The warm approach taken by our trainers allows for women to share their concerns\, experiences and questions in a safe and understanding environment. \n  \nDURATION\n1 day \n  \nTOPICS COVERED\n\nSituational awareness\nPreparing for travel as a woman\nCultures and boundaries\nRevealing the patterns of a sex-offender\nHandling sexual assaults\nRecovering from incidents\nAdequate reactions in several scenarios/boundaries\nPhysical response and resilience\n\n  \nPRICE\n€495\,-\, including lunch \n  \nCUSTOMISATION\nAs every organisation and mission is unique\, the risks and required skills for staff vary. Next to our fixed trainings\, we support organizations in specific questions that are not covered in regular security courses\, or require such confidentiality that sharing the courses with other organizations is not an option. Tell us what you require. We are confident that we can be of full service to your specific needs. \nPrice\, duration\, and location upon request. \n  \nSPECIFICS\n\nEducation level: MBO+ (secondary vocational education)\nPre-training: not required\nStudy load: 8 hours\nTeaching materials included in course costs\n\n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/female-traveler-training/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251106T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251106T173000
DTSTAMP:20251029T091639Z
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SUMMARY:Solving the Justice Gap for SMEs: Protecting People and Their Livelihoods in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:How can artificial intelligence help small businesses solve their justice problems? \nBehind every SME is a person striving to build something of their own. Together\, small and medium enterprises make up around 90% of all businesses worldwide and sustain most private-sector jobs. Yet when contracts are broken or authorities overstep\, justice rarely shows up for them. \n  \nThis webinar will explore how people-centred\, AI-enabled justice can help SMEs resolve everyday legal problems more quickly\, fairly\, and affordably. It will also examine how AI can transform access to justice for SMEs\, while ensuring fairness\, inclusion\, and accountability remain at the core. \n  \nDiscussion Focus\n\nThe global justice gap for SMEs and its economic impact.\nAI-powered innovations such as Justice Guides\, RegNav tools\, and Online Dispute Resolution.\nEthical\, regulatory\, and financing frameworks for scaling justice tech responsibly.\nBuilding partnerships between governments\, innovators\, and investors to make justice a driver of opportunity.\n\n  \nSpeakers\n\nMargaret Satterthwaite – UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers\nAngelo Kweli – Managing Director of E-Arbitrator\nMichael Stych – Co-Founder and CEO of Contend Legal\nNorchen Mezni – Founder & Ceo at E-Tafakna\nMaya Markovich – Vice President at AAA-ICDR Institute\, Executive Director at Justice Tech Association\nVarun Hemachandran – Lead/ Senior Curator at OpenNyAI and Agami\nBishop / Victor Famubode – Head of Business Services and Operations at Itana.\nModerator: Ronald Lenz – Director of Innovation and Programme Director MENA\, HiiL\n\n  \nDate & Time\nThursday\, 6 November 2025\n16:00–17:30 CET \n  \nOpen to all. Registration required.\n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/solving-the-justice-gap-for-smes-protecting-people-and-their-livelihoods-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251106T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251106T180000
DTSTAMP:20251029T082859Z
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SUMMARY:State’s obligations on Climate Change. A Latin American Perspective
DESCRIPTION:States have an obligation to address climate change that derives from independent and cumulative legal sources\, including the 2015 Paris Agreement. More recently\, on 23 July 2025\, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) released its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. This case represents the highest example of climate litigation to date\, indicating that climate change treaties set binding obligations for states. But what happens on the ground? What are the possibilities of international law to hold States to account? What are the main impediments for States to follow up on climate change treaties? And what is the role of non-State actors? What are the steps forward? \nThe Panel will situate the discussion in the context of Latin America to address these questions\, bringing together broad expertise and experience on the topic. \nThis event is organized by the Department of Latin American Studies and the Institute for History at Leiden University\, in collaboration with the Bolivian Embassy. \nPanelists\n\nH.E. Roberto Calzadilla – Ambassador of the Plurinational State of Bolivia to the Kingdom of the Netherlands\nAdv. LL.M.\, Msc Edgardo Sobenes – International lawyer with extensive experience at the ICJ and climate change law.\nDr. Natalia Donner (Leiden University) – Member of Knowledges in Terra\nLLM Liam Siry (Maastricht University) – Researcher on International Climate Change Law\nModerator: Dr. Soledad Valdivia (Latin American Studies/Institute for History\, Leiden University)\n\nPanelists will first discuss the questions\, each providing a contribution to the discussion from their experience and expertise. After this\, the floor will be open to the public to ask questions to the panelist and participate of the discussion. \nRegistration\nThe event is open to the public but registration is necessary.  \nFor questions\, please email dr. Soledad Valdivia at s.valdivia.rivera@hum.leidenuniv.nl. \nLocation: Wijnhaven (Turfmarkt 99\, 2511 DP Den Haag)\nZaal: 3.60 \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/states-obligations-on-climate-change-a-latin-american-perspective/
LOCATION:Wijnhaven\, Turfmarkt 99\, The Hague\, Zuid-Holland\, 2511 DP\, Netherlands
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