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SUMMARY:Funding Democratic Futures
DESCRIPTION:In a time of rising extremism and polarization across the world\, democratic principles and the rule of law is increasingly under pressure\, not only elsewhere\, but also in The Netherlands and in Europe. \nOn Wednesday\, June 3rd\, The HER Collective and The Hague Humanity Hub are pleased to invite donors\, investors\, and the wider democracy ecosystem along with HER members\, to jointly explore possible pathways to safeguard a democratic future. \nAs noted in the charter of HER Democracy\, “Freedom\, Rule of Law and Equal Rights under the Law are the three key components of democracy that require safeguarding and action.” \nGlobal funding sources are increasing to safeguard and strengthen democratic rights. Are Dutch and European funding sources also rising to the occasion and if so\, what are they funding? What would you fund if you had €10 million to contribute? Are new pathways needed to secure a democratic future? \nWe invite funders and initiatives that strengthen and defend democracy to explore questions such as: \n\nWhat needs to be done and how would it be funded?\nWhat is currently being supported and why?\nWhich pathways do we believe will lead to democratic futures?\n\n📅 Date: Wednesday\, 3rd June 2026\n🕒 Time: 18:00-20:45 including networking\n📍 Location: The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag \nEvening Program \nPart I: What is needed to protect our democracy and the rule of law?\nPart II: What should be funded? – Interactive table discussions with expert practitioners (audience participation)\nPart III: What is really being funded? Expert funders share their priorities\nPart IV: Reflections and dialogue\, including on what is needed next \nMeet the Speakers \n\nLisa Witter\, Chief Executive Officer\, Better Politics Foundation\nDanielle Hirsch\, Member of Parliament\, PRO\nLisa Jordan\, Managing Director\, DRK Foundation on behalf of Civitates\nMerel Borger\, Chief Impact Officer\, Limelight Foundation\nRogier van der Weerd\, Managing Director\, Adessium Foundation\n\nMore speakers to be confirmed soon. \nThis session is hosted by: \n\nGinelle van Tartwijk\, HER Capital\nJill Wilkinson\, The Hague Humanity Hub\, HER Democracy\nLisa Jordan\, HER Capital\nMarcela Neves\, The Hague Humanity Hub\nMargot Quaegebeur\, HER Democracy\n\nHER Collective is a women-led community uniting anyone who is ready to go the extra mile in restoring a world where all can thrive. \n  \nThis is an invite-only event. If you would like to attend\, please request an invitation here and briefly share your interest in joining.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/funding-democratic-futures/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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