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NL Power-sharing agreement in Sudan: what needs to be done?
Last Saturday, 23 November, we organised our Political Cafe in The Hague Humanity Hub about the new power-sharing agreement in Sudan. In cooperation with Africa in Motion and CEM, the Sudanese association in the Netherlands, and hosted by Milka Yemane, it was an interesting and informative afternoon. In addition to the political conversations, the audience also got a glimpse into the Sudanese culture through, among other things, a small exhibition of Sudanese artist Ahmed Magzoub and live music by the band Kush.
2020, The Year of Peace for Sudan?
Talks have begun between Sudan's power-sharing government and Sudanese rebel groups, making the Sudanese people hope that this brings an end to the violence in the country and that 2020 can become the year of peace in Sudan. Sudan has been in war with rebel groups, mostly located in Sudan's Western regions, since 2003. After ousting of Omar Al-Bashir earlier this year, who ruled the country for thirty years, the military and the protesters, represented by the pro-democracy movement, made a power-sharing agreement that also agreed on a six-month timeline to make peace with the rebels. This meeting was possible after some rebel groups signed draft agreements last month, detailing plans for talks and trust-building measures. So, how did we get here?
Foundation Max van der Stoel is looking for 2 interns for Africa Day 2020!
On 4 April 2020, the Max van der Stoel Foundation (FMS) will again organise the Africa Day! With more than 1,000 visitors, 200 speakers and around 100 volunteers, the Africa Day is the biggest event in the field of Africa and international cooperation in the Netherlands. The FMS is looking for two interns to organise this day. Together with the responsible project coordinator, you will contribute to the substantive and organisational work of this major event.
An European Green Deal for Climate Justice?
Today the European Parliament will organize a hearing for Frans Timmermans to assess his suitability for the position of Executive Vice President responsible for the European Green Deal. This Green Deal aims to set Europe on a path towards becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. It should become Europe's hallmark and requires collective ambition, political leadership and a just transition for the most affected. As climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, Timmermans has a very important task to fulfill.
Future of Migration and Development
"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.
