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SUMMARY:Conference:  'The essence of childhood has been destroyed'
DESCRIPTION:UN report on Israel’s deliberate targeting of Palestinian children in the Occupied Palestinian Territory since 7 October 2023\n  \nBackground  \nThe Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory\, including East Jerusalem\, and Israel (Commission of Inquiry) has published a new report on violations against Palestinian children since 7 October 2023. The report presents grave findings concerning genocide\, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza\, and war crimes in the occupied West Bank\, including East Jerusalem. It underlines the urgent need for accountability\, protection\, access to justice and effective remedies for children and their families. \nFor those working in the field of children’s rights\, international law and accountability\, the report raises profound legal\, institutional and ethical questions. Children affected by armed conflict are not only victims of violations. They are rights holders under international law\, entitled to protection\, care\, participation\, justice\, rehabilitation and reparation. \nThis event will provide space for legal and academic reflection on the report and its implications. We are honoured that the Chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry\, Commissioner Srinivasan Muralidhar\, will join us to present the report’s key findings and contribute to the discussion. The event will bring together the Commission of Inquiry\, legal experts\, institutional actors\, civil society representatives and child rights advocates to consider what accountability requires in the face of ongoing violations affecting children. \nThe discussion will ask how international law\, including international children’s rights law\, international humanitarian law and international criminal law\, can contribute not only to documenting violations after the fact\, but also to preventing and stopping ongoing violations\, recognising the harms suffered by children\, ensuring access to justice\, and securing meaningful remedies and guarantees of non-repetition. At the same time\, the event will look beyond legal accountability alone. It will also reflect on the moral\, political and collective dimensions of accountability\, including the role and responsibilities of states\, institutions\, civil society\, academia and all of us as part of the international community in responding to serious violations affecting children. \nDraft programme\n13.30–14.00 | Arrival and registration \n14.00–14.30 | Welcome and opening remarks\nWelcome by Leiden University\nOpening remarks by Prof. Ton Liefaard\, UNICEF Chair in Children’s Rights\, Leiden Law School \n14.30–15.00 | Opening presentation: Key findings of the Commission of Inquiry’s report.\nPresentation by Commissioner Srinivasan Muralidhar\, Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory\, including East Jerusalem\, and Israel. \n15.00–15.15 | Q&A \n15.15–16.00 | Panel I: International legal obligations\, institutional responsibility and accountability \nThis panel will reflect on the report from the perspective of international law\, state obligations\, international institutions and the role of third states. It will consider the implications of the Commission’s findings for legal and political accountability\, the obligations of the international community\, and the role of courts\, parliaments and multilateral institutions. \nModerated by: Prof. Ann Skelton\, Leiden Law School \nSpeakers:  \nHis Excellency Mr. Vusi Madonsela\, the Embassy of South Africa for the Kingdom of the Netherlands\nBenoit van Keirsbilck\, UN Committee on the Rights of the Child\nProf. Larissa van den Herik\, Leiden Law School\nRepresentative from Media (TBC)\n16.00–16.15 | Intermezzo \n16.15 –17.00 | Panel II: Children’s rights\, protection\, access to justice and effective remedies: What must happen next? \nThis panel will take a forward-looking approach to the protection of Palestinian children and the pursuit of accountability\, justice and recovery. Building on the findings of the Commission of Inquiry\, it will consider what immediate and longer-term action is required to protect children\, prevent further violations\, support children and families\, and secure access to justice and effective remedies. \nThe panel will bring together civil society representatives\, child rights advocates and practitioners. It will address the role of different actors in documentation\, protection\, psychosocial support\, rehabilitation\, reparations and guarantees of non-repetition. Particular attention will be given to how Palestinian children and young people can be meaningfully and safely included in processes that concern their rights\, lives and futures. \nModerated by: Prof. Ton Liefaard\, Leiden Law School \nSpeakers:  \nMr. Pim Kraan\, Save the Children\, The Netherlands\nProf. Helen Duffy\, Leiden Law School/Leiden University\nRepresentative from Palestine Red Crescent Society (TBC)\n17.15–17.30 | Closing remarks\nProf. Ton Liefaard and Prof. Ann Skelton\, Leiden Law School \n17.30–18.00 | Reception offered together with Save the Children\, the Netherlands. \n  \nThe doors open at 13:30\, and entry is only possible with prior registration. Please click on the link for the updated programme and to register:  “The essence of childhood has been destroyed” – Leiden University \n	Register now
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/conference-the-essence-of-childhood-has-been-destroyed/
LOCATION:Wijnhaven\, Turfmarkt 99\, The Hague\, Zuid-Holland\, 2511 DP\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Global Challenges: Discover\, Discuss\, Drive Change
DESCRIPTION:Open gallery image																									\nIn an era defined by rapid technological advancements\, environmental crises\, and shifting socio-political landscapes\, the Global Challenges: Discover\, Discuss\, Drive Change conference aims to bring together thought-leaders\, innovators\, and change-makers from around the world to explore and address the most pressing global issues. \nA day of exciting lectures\, panels\, and workshops brought to you by a range of experts and organisations! \n	Register here
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/global-challenges-discover-discuss-drive-change/
LOCATION:Wijnhaven\, Turfmarkt 99\, The Hague\, Zuid-Holland\, 2511 DP\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251106T160000
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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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SUMMARY:Voices of Gen Z: Shaping Transitions in the City of Peace and Justice
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, October 2\, 2025\, Voices of Gen Z: Shaping Transitions in the City of Peace and Justice will be presented at Leiden University’s Wijnhaven location in The Hague. Written by Dr. Rosa Groen and Dr. Tahir Abbas\, this new publication brings together research on how young people in The Hague engage with social justice\, policymaking\, and urban transitions. \n  \nProgram\n17.00 hrs – Walk-in \n17.30 hrs – Opening remarks by Dr. Tahir Abbas \n17.45 hrs – Foreword by Dr. Rosa Groen \n18.00 hrs – Discussion between Dr. Groen and Dr. Abbas \n18.30 hrs – Closing \n  \nSpeakers\nRosa Groen\nDr. Rosa Groen is a senior researcher Green and Just Transitions at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Her work focuses on youth participation\, sustainable transitions and democratic engagement\, with a particular emphasis on involving students by making use of the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) and transition models. In 2023 she was named Sustainable Lecturer of Higher Education for her efforts to integrate the SDGs into teaching and research. \nShe is leading EU-funded projects such as EUM POWER (2025-2029) on the rights and inclusion of migrant workers as European citizens\, addressing better information sharing for EU-intra labor migrants in 9 different EU regions. She also leads several projects involving young people in The Hague\, particularly in Escamp and Moerwijk\, addressing issues such as police discrimination\, social cohesion and political participation. \nHer current research focuses on climate governance and justice\, increasing climate action related engagement of primary and secondary school pupils\, students\, and future teachers. She is a member of the scientific working group of the National Citizens’ Council on Climate. Rosa obtained her PhD with the dissertation Walking the Extra Mile\, which explored how governance networks attract and retain international organizations in European cities. \n  \nTahir Abbas\nProfessor Tahir Abbas is Professor of Criminology and Global Justice at Aston University\, and Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter. He was formerly the Professor of Radicalisation Studies at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs\, Leiden University (The Hague). His interdisciplinary research focuses on radicalisation\, Islamophobia\, and ethnic relations\, combining political sociology and critical theory. \nHe has led EU-funded projects such as DRIVE (2021–2024) and PROTONE (2023–2025)\, addressing violent extremism and the protection of religious spaces. Previously\, he held academic positions at Istanbul University and the University of Birmingham\, and served in government as a Senior Research Officer. \nProf. Abbas has authored and edited numerous publications\, including Ethnicity\, Religion\, and Education in the UK (Routledge\, 2024) and Global Counter-Terrorism: A Decolonial Approach (Manchester University Press\, 2025). He is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and the Royal Society of Arts. \n  \nDescription of the book\nThis book provides empirical evidence on youth engagement with peace\, justice\, and strong institutions (SDG 16). It takes a bottom-up approach to exploring the meaning and value of global citizenship and social cohesion. It showcases three studies about how the younger generation interprets SDG 16\, EU Climate policies (such as the European Green Deal) and the goals of The Hague as the International City of Peace and Justice. The city of The Hague is dedicated to the promotion of peace\, justice\, inclusivity and security and yet it is one of the most segregated cities in the Netherlands. This book challenges the assumptions that young people are uninterested in local decision-making or lack the competence to contribute to improving their neighborhoods. It gives voice to young people\, generation Z\, (of 13-25 years old) in disadvantaged and advantaged areas in The Hague examining the experiences they have\, their views in contrast with those of educators and policymakers in The Hague\, and their views compared between different areas and age groups in The Hague. This book brings together multiple funded projects to discuss how we can engage young people in democratic processes including policymaking and societal challenges. It helps to bridge the gap between young people and policymakers and therefore speaks to policymakers\, academics\, students and lecturers on social cohesion\, criminology\, and social policies. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/voices-of-gen-z-shaping-transitions-in-the-city-of-peace-and-justice/
LOCATION:Wijnhaven\, Turfmarkt 99\, The Hague\, Zuid-Holland\, 2511 DP\, Netherlands
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