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"We need to break open the debate on migration with a focus on the future," said Seada Nourhussen, editor-in-chief of OneWorld at the opening of the Future of Migration and Development event. OneWorld and Partos are jointly organising a project around the Future of Migration and Development in which a while ago they issued a call to NGOs, researchers, journalists and artists, both national and international, to submit substantive and creative ideas around the future of migration and development. On the basis of these initiatives, the event Future of Migration and Development was born, which FMS and Cordaid joined as partners.
A race we can win, a race we must win
The message during the UN 2019 Climate Summit in New York this week was clear: climate change is 'a race we can win, a race we must win'.... During this special summit - António Guterres, UN Secretary General, had called on countries to only attend if they really want to make ambitious climate plans - countries were invited to share what measures they are taking to reduce CO2 emissions worldwide.
Women from the MENA Region: How female leadership improves human rights
We can't be all that we can be, but we can become what we want to be." This was one of the striking statements during Hague Talks on women's leadership and human rights on Wednesday 18 September. Women are gaining attention and a more important role in improving human rights both in Europe and in the Middle East and North Africa, and this event is a result of that. On the Wednesday evening, led by moderator Sahar Shirzad, three women from the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region spoke consecutively with personal stories about their experiences in improving human rights. Concrete answers on how women's leadership contributes to human rights improvement were not given, instead the three women told their (life) stories.
The forgotten table: climate table international
The climate issue is a hot topic and one of the most important issues of our time. The effects of climate change are felt everywhere and have very real consequences for human life. For us, but especially also for people in developing countries. That is why the search for a solution should not only focus on measures in the Netherlands itself, but should also be linked to Dutch foreign policy. A first step in this direction was taken on Friday 20 September during the event 'Klimaattafel Internationaal', organised by Vice Versa in cooperation with FMO, Solidaridad and the FGG alliance.
"The SDG Generation - Healing the future in a wicked present"
The SDGs concern everyone
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a hot topic, high on the political agenda and increasingly reflected in government decisions. Building Change is focused on political commitment, but as Hugo Von Meijnfeldt (Dutch SDG coordinator) said, "achieving the SDGs is not only a challenge of the government, but of everyone". Hence, we attended the event "Healing the future in a wicked present" on 13 June to look at commitment to the SDGs from a different perspective, at Windesheim in Zwolle.
Extensive African theatre programme at Holland Festival 2019
The Holland Festival is the largest international performing arts festival in the Netherlands, and its 72nd edition will take place in Amsterdam in June. The festival features opera, (music) theatre, dance and more from around the world. This year, for the first time, two associate artists are associated with the festival, William Kentridge from South Africa and Faustin Linyekula from Congo. There will be plenty of work from Africa by the two associate artists and artists who inspire them.
"Doors rather than walls"
In mid-May, our partner FEPS (Foundation for European Progressive Studies) organised a meeting of the FEPS Global Migration Group in Rome. This group, led by former prime minister of Italy Giuliano Amato, is jointly trying to come up with political recommendations to create more safe and legal opportunities for migration: "Doors rather than walls".
Lou looks on at the FMS
Hello all, my name is Lou Boshart and I am in my fifth year of VWO. For the past two weeks, I have been working at the Foundation Max van der Stoel (FMS) as a snuff intern. After my final exams, I plan to study History in Utrecht, with the plan in the distant future to also do a master's degree in International Relations. My uncle, who works at the UN, advised me to do an internship at an NGO given my interest in international politics. This is how I ended up at FMS.
Will you join the FMS team?
We are looking for interns again! Do you have an affinity with international politics and would you like to know what it is really like at a political organisation? Then apply now for one of the three internships we are offering.
Africa Day 2019 great success!
This year's Africa Day was another great success. Read back the mood report of this inspiring day here.
