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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:Hague Talks: What Makes Climate Action Just?
DESCRIPTION:This special edition of Hague Talks brings climate justice to life through personal stories of courage\, responsibility\, and change.\nAs the world turns its attention to the outcomes of the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on climate change and human rights\, join us at the Peace Palace or online for this special edition of Hague Talks\, which asks: \n  \nWhat makes climate action just?\n  \nThe Hague Talks is a platform which brings together inspiring speakers from different walks of life to share personal perspectives on peace\, justice\, and the work of creating positive change – right here in the city of peace and justice. In this edition\, speakers with backgrounds in law\, science\, ethics\, defence\, the arts\, and policy will share what just climate action means to them\, from their own lived experience. It will be an evening of diverse perspectives\, dialogue\, and reflection on how The Hague and its global community can help shape a more just climate future. \n  \nSpeakers:\n\nSusana Muhamad: Former Colombian Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development; President of COP16\nTom Middendorp: Former Chief of Defence of The Netherlands\, founder of International Military Council on Climate and Security\, author of “The Climate General”\, leading global voice on the security implications of climate change.\nNoemi Zenk-Agyei: Climate advocate\, legal researcher\, and campaigner at the World Youth for Climate Justice\, who helped mobilise worldwide support for the UN General Assembly’s request for the historic ICJ Climate Change Advisory Opinion.\nBehnam Taebi: Professor of Energy & Climate Ethics at TU Delft\, Scientific Director of the Climate Safety & Security Center\, and a member of the Netherlands Scientific Climate Council\, advising the Dutch government and Parliament on climate policy.\nHanna Verboom: Actress\, filmmaker\, social entrepreneur\, and founder of Cinetree and Get It Done.\nChihiro Geuzebroek: Climate-justice artist known for her song “Shell Must Fall\,” performing with guitarist Florian Wolff as the core of The Sound of Climate Justice.\nTim Kliphuis: Genre-bending concert violinist\, composer\, and educator whose music includes climate-focused works\, created in collaboration with leading Dutch scientists.\n\nOpening remarks will be given by Alderman Arjen Kapteijns – Councillor for Energy Transition\, Mobility and Raw Materials and Wampie Libon – Director of Inclusive Green Growth at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. \nThe event will be hosted by Hajar Yagkoubi\, presenter on Dutch national news radio and Gen Z trendwatcher. \n  \nPractical information:\nWhen: 5.00pm\, Monday the 15th of December\, 2025 \nImportant for in-person attendance: Please arrive early so that you have enough time to go through security check at the gates. Doors are open from 5.00pm onwards and will close at 6.30pm. Please provide your full name as written in your ID/Passport/Dutch Driving License\, and bring your identification on the day of the event. You need to provide the full name for every attendee that you register. \nProgramme: \n\n5.00 – 6.15pm Walk-in and Welcome Drink\n6.15 – 9.00pm Seated Programme\n\nWhere: Peace Palace and online via livestream \nTicket Types: Please select your preferred mode of attendance. Should you prefer to attend online\, the livestreaming link This link opens in a new tab will be sent to you in the days prior to the 15th. \n  \n	Register here!\n	 \n  \nAbout the Hague Talks\nHague Talks is a meeting place for creative minds\, peace inventors and game changers in the field of peace and justice. It is a stage and breeding place for new ideas and perspectives\, a forum for discussion and a starting point for concrete action. At Hague Talks\, we believe that looking at peace and justice from a variety of angles and perspectives sparks innovative thinking and actions. Hague Talks is convinced that creative minds from within and beyond the working field of peace and justice should contribute to its dialogue and promotion. Hague Talks is a joint initiative of the Municipality of the Hague and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This edition is powered by The Hague Humanity Hub as part of the Hague Project Peace and Justice. \nFor more information and inquiries\, reach out to Valentina Curatella at valentina.curatella@humanityhub.org \n\nPlease note that during Hague Talks events a photographer and/or videographer will be present in order to take pictures\, for use by The Hague Humanity Hub and its 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 the Hague Talks events you give permission for your image to be used to promote The Hague Talks and the The Hague Humanity Hub in the future. You can withdraw your consent by emailing communication@humanityhub.org 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 will delete any photo of you as soon as is possible.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/hague-talks-what-makes-climate-action-just/
LOCATION:The Peace Palace\, The Hague\, Carnegieplein 2\, The Hague\, South-Holland\, 2517 KJ\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Climate Justice
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SUMMARY:Special Holiday Community Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Reflect\, connect and celebrate what we’ve achieved together\, and shape what’s next\, at the Special Holiday Edition of Community Drinks!\nAs the year draws to a close\, we invite you to pause and reflect at The Hague Humanity Hub’s Special Holdayedition of the Community Drinks. Join us on Tuesday\, December 16th\, as we transform the Hub Café into a festive space. The Hub team will invite you to reflect on the achievements of 2025 and look forward to what we want to jointly build moving forward. \nJoin us for a festive Glühwein (or your drink of choice) and don’t forget to bring along your +1. Don’t forget to register them too to guarantee their spot. \nWe look forward to seeing familiar and new faces to end the year together \n  \nWho is it for?\nIf you’re part of\, or connected to\, The Hague Humanity Hub community\, this event is for you. Whether you’ve been with us for years or have just joined\, come celebrate what we’ve achieved together and get inspired for what’s next. \nThis gathering is for everyone working toward a more peaceful and just world. Come to reconnect\, reflect\, and raise a glass to the power of collaboration. \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	 \n  \n\nPrivacy Policy \nThe Humanity Hub collects your name\, email\, and organisation (if you have one) when you sign up for events\, so they can manage the event and tell you about future ones. If you want to receive the Hub newsletter\, or if you have food allergies (for events with food)\, the Hub will collect that too. The Hub wil not share your info with other companies without telling you first. The Hub might take photos or videos at events\, but you can inform the organisers if you don’t want to be in them. Your data is stored safely\, and you can ask to see it\, change it\, or have it deleted. The Hub will keep your info for 5 years to understand what events you like\, and you can always unsubscribe from emails or opt out of surveys.\nFor data deletion or inquiries\, contact engage@humanityhub.net \n 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/special-holiday-community-drinks/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Community Drinks
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SUMMARY:Mapping Water and Waste from Satellites
DESCRIPTION:About Event\nIn many of the world’s most vulnerable areas\, reliable data on where people access clean water or how waste is managed is simply missing. This data gap makes it incredibly difficult for organisations to plan and deliver effective aid. \nBut what if we could use satellite imagery to fill this data gap? \nKickstartAI is proud to partner with Team 510 of The Netherlands Red Cross for a hands-on mini-hackathon focused on this very challenge. We’re bringing together creative minds to explore how freely available satellite imagery can be used to support humanitarian action. \n  \nIs this for you?\nThis mini hackathon is designed for problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds. We believe the best ideas come from collaboration\, and we strongly encourage you to join if you are a: \n\nData scientist or machine-learning engineer interested in applying your skills to satellite imagery and humanitarian challenges.\nGIS or Remote Sensing Specialist who understands geospatial data and its applications.\nHumanitarian and environmental professionals who can provide crucial real-world context and insights.\n\n  \nWhat’s on the agenda?\nThis hackathon invites participants to explore how satellite images could help: \n\nLocate and monitor water points (wells\, tanks\, or taps) to support WASH planning.\nIdentify signs of poor waste management or pollution — such as reflective plastics or dumpsites visible on bare ground.\n\n  \nIn mixed teams\, participants will brainstorm and assess how feasible these ideas are — what data exists\, what patterns could be visible from space\, what tools or methods might help\, and how such insights could support humanitarian or environmental action. \nTeams will produce a short concept summary outlining their approach and findings for The Red Cross. \nBy joining\, you’ll gain exposure to satellite data interpretation and humanitarian data challenges\, while learning how data science and geospatial tools can make a tangible social impact. \nJoin us for a day of inspiring collaboration and use your skills to make a real impact. \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/mapping-water-and-waste-from-satellites/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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