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SUMMARY:Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance
DESCRIPTION:The Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance course is designed for professionals working on participation\, inclusion and social accountability processes. We encourage participants from national\, regional and local governments\, NGOs and donor and development organisations to apply. \nAfter this course\, participants 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\n\nGuided by high-level international experts\, participants will:\nSpecify conditions and do’s and don’ts for successful citizen participation projects;\nDefine the conditions necessary to facilitate an open government\, including open data initiatives;\nAdopt an innovation mindset and learn from innovative participation and inclusion practices from different countries.\nDevelop actions to strengthen the inclusion of marginalised groups – such as women and youth – in decision-making processes;\nIdentify instruments for increasing social accountability.\n\n  \nExperts\nShakira van Steenis\n\nA citizen participation expert and the director of Love and Sorrow Streets and the Grassroots office\, foundations that aim to get participation off the ground\, for instance\, by designing urban spaces together with citizens.\n\nNicolas Haezebrouck\n\nNicolas is a governance specialist and trainer with over 10 years of experience in a variety of conflict-affected and fragile countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. He has experience in the areas of conflict\, rule of law\, human security\, local security\, gender inclusive governance and decentralisation.\n\nLindsay Vogelzang\n\nLindsay is an anthropologist\, facilitator\, and program lead focused on driving social impact. Since 2021\, she works at Fuge in Utrecht\, which  develops participatory approaches for local\, public\, private governance\, taken into consideration future generations. She has collaborated with Dutch Youth Institute and Erasmus+ Jeugd and works as a national coordinator for Democracy Reloading\n\n \n  \nExperience\nParticipants will be introduced to a diversity of practical and innovative tools to advance citizen participation at the local level. Exchanges of experiences and case-studies will test the applicability of tools to their own context during interactive exercises and debates. \nA visit to the Schilderswijk in The Hague invites participants to think about the interaction between local government and citizens in public placemaking initiatives\, and the collaboration towards joint solutions. \nDuring a study visits to the Municipal Office of The Hague\, participants are introduced to a variety of participatory methods used by the Municipality to involve citizens and partners in their activities\, and what citizen participation looks like at a neighbourhood level. \nLastly\, a visit to the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management will give participants insights into how public participation is organised on a national level in the Netherlands. \n  \n	Find out more and sign up here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/citizen-participation-and-inclusive-governance-2/
LOCATION:The Hague
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SUMMARY:Localizing humanitarian decision making: MSF’s Field Recentralisation initiative
DESCRIPTION:Rye will present his research into the Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF) ‘Field Recentralisation’ initiative\, which aims to decentralize decision making from headquarters in Europe to field offices in Southern African countries. This localization initiative is intended to make MSF’s work more adaptable\, flexible and innovative\, as well as moving decision making closer to affected people. \nIn his longitudinal qualitative case study research\, Rye interviewed various humanitarian practitioners at the field\, regional and HQ levels. His preliminary findings suggest that the Field Recentralisation initiative has\, in some cases\, demonstrated great success in increasing autonomy of the field projects\, improving operational flexibility and strengthening collaboration with local health partners. In other instances\, challenges have emerged from issues with organizational alignment\, preparedness and involvement in the implementation. \nRye’s presentation will be followed by a ‘reflection’ from Delu Lusambya MwenebyakeOpens external  (HSC-ISS) on the challenges of localizing international aid\, drawing on insights from his PhD reserarch into humanitarian accountability. This will be followed by a Q&A.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/localizing-humanitarian-decision-making-msfs-field-recentralisation-initiative/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260326T100000
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SUMMARY:Addressing barriers to local actors in NGO security coordination
DESCRIPTION:The humanitarian sector is entering a period of profound transition. As the Humanitarian Reset unfolds\, long-standing questions take on renewed urgency: will this moment advance the ambitions of the Grand Bargain and the Charter for Change\, and can the system move toward greater equity without deepening risks for aid workers\, particularly those from crisis-affected countries? \nThis online session is designed as a discussion rather than a series of presentations\, bringing together diverse perspectives on power\, voice\, and participation in humanitarian coordination. It aims to create a thoughtful and candid exchange on how coordination spaces function in practice\, whose expertise is recognised\, and how these mechanisms can become more inclusive and equitable in times of shrinking budgets and institutional restructuring. \nThe conversation will draw on findings from a recent multi-country research initiative examining persistent disparities between international and local/national NGOs (L/NNGOs) in humanitarian security coordination\, particularly in conflict-affected contexts. The research highlights how limited access to key decision-making spaces can constrain L/NNGOs’ ability to shape humanitarian access strategies and safeguard their staff and volunteers\, and it offers practical recommendations for transforming coordination structures into more inclusive and effective systems. Developed through a mixed-methods and collaborative design with L/NNGOs\, INGOs\, and academics\, the study centres the experience and expertise of local actors. \nBuilding on these findings and the lived experience of panelists\, the session will explore pathways toward systemic change\, moving beyond tokenistic participation to operationalise the equal role of local humanitarian responders in shaping access\, security\, and protection outcomes. \nThe session has previously been hosted at the Humanitarian Network and Partnerships Week.\nSpeakers\nDiletta Salviati\, Policy and Research Manager\, INSO\nNadine Saba\, President\, Akkar Network Development\nSudhanshu Shekhar Singh\, CEO\, Humanitarian Aid International\nElsa van Soest\, Local Humanitarian Leadership & Learning Advisor\, Oxfam\nThis session is moderated by Rafael Van den Bergh\, Research Coordinator\, Protect Humanitarians\nRegistration\nPlease register via kuno@kuno-platform.nl \nThe session is organised in collaboration with INSO.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/addressing-barriers-to-local-actors-in-ngo-security-coordination/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Codename: Sunrise – Unconference
DESCRIPTION:Codename: Sunrise is a two-day unconference bringing together a small group of changemakers\, artists\, and thinkers to connect\, share inspiration\, and explore collaboration toward a just transition to a regenerative society in our bioregion.  \nThe programme is co-created by participants\, creating space for conversations\, workshops\, and spontaneous sessions around themes such as bioregioning\, commons\, social arts\, regeneration\, and post-growth. \nThis event is initiated by We Are Changemakers and hosted by Popdistrict The Hague\, part of an emerging living lab in the heart of the city exploring how culture\, collaboration\, and experimentation can contribute to a fairer\, more sustainable urban future. \n\nMain venue: The Grey Space in the Middle\nMarch 26th and March 27th from 10:00 to 19:00\nPlenty of nearby options for dinner and drinks afterwards. Vegetarian bites\, lunch\, and drinks will be available during the event!\n\nParticipation is by invitation. You can request one by signing up. Tickets follow a Pay What You Want model (excluding food and drinks)\, making the gathering accessible while supporting the initiative. We encourage participants to join both days to build stronger connections\, but attending for a single day is also possible. \nFor those travelling from outside the city\, there are several low-budget places to stay nearby\, including Pink Flamingo Hostel\, Gekke Geit Hostel\, and Will & Tate City Stay. \n	Register now!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/codename-sunrise-unconference/
LOCATION:Grey Space in the Middle\, Paviljoensgracht 20-24\, The Hague\, Zuid-Holland\, 2512 BP
CATEGORIES:Climate
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SUMMARY:Adapting and Resisting in a Changing context for Security & Rule of Law
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 26 March 2026 for learning event: Adapting and Resisting in a Changing Context for Security & Rule of Law\n\n📅 26 March 2026\, 3-5pm CET (followed by networking time);\n📍The Hague Humanity Hub & Online;\n\nAcross the security and rule of law field\, and more broadly within the peace\, justice and humanitarian ecosystem\, organisations are operating in an environment of growing uncertainty and constraint. Spaces for exchange\, reflection\, and collective learning are shrinking\, while increasing pressure is placed on stability and delivery. \nThe event therefore has two objectives: \n\nTo hold a space for learning\, knowledge-sharing\, and inspiration\, by amplifying experiences of adaptation\, resistance\, and resilience in the security and rule of law sector and beyond;\nTo foster human connection\, solidarity\, and hope\, strengthening relationships across civil society\, academia\, and practice communities.\n\nJoin us if you are: \n\nA professional navigating change within the peace and justice ecosystem;\nEngaged in policy\, practice\, research\, advocacy\, funding or innovation;\nInterested in connecting across sectors to exchange strategies and strengthen collective resilience.\n\nThe Hague Humanity Hub is supporting key ecosystem members in bringing together important conversations to the forefront. \nThe community invites inspiring speakers from across practice\, policy and research\, reflecting on adaptations and resistance in today’s changing context to spark exchange and learning among participants. \nMeet the Speakers \n\nMarja Esveld\, Head of Security & Rule of Law\, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs\nPaul van den Berg\, Senior Political Advisor\, Cordaid\nVelimir Milosev\, President\, National Youth Council of Serbia\n\n	Register now!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/adapting-and-resisting-in-a-changing-context-for-security-rule-of-law/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260328T100000
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SUMMARY:Deep Time Walk in The Hague
DESCRIPTION:Deep Time Walk is a transformative journey through 4.6 billion years of Earth history via a 4.6km guided walk in Nature. It is an invitation to explore our connection to Earth\, to change our perception of the world and to re-imagine our relationship with living ecosystems. The experience helps encourage a shift of consciousness\, on a journey towards bringing about a regenerative culture. \nDuring the walk\, participants will stop at 18 so called Earth Stations to learn more about key events that have shaped the Earth as we know it today. At the Earth Stations\, and during the walk\, participants are invited to join activities to deepen their sense of Deep Time and their connection with the more-than-human world – think of reflections\, short visualization\, use of the senses and more.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/deep-time-walk-in-the-hague/
LOCATION:Westduinpark
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