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NL A full house for the FMS at the Labour Party congress!
As FMS, we look back on a successful Labour Party congress! What happens on such a day? Check it out with us via the photos and quotes.
Marina Ohanjanyan leaves FMS after 10.5 years
After more than a decade, Marina has decided to leave us for a job with the Ministry of Defence. Of course, we cannot let her go without asking her how she has found it here with us over the past 10.5 years.
Africa and Climate Justice: an Underreported Story?
Climate change is an issue about people. The African continent alone hosts 1.2 billion of those people most affected by the climate crisis. Yet, voices from the communities most at risk are highly underrepresented, both in the media and climate change research. Countless stories are ready to be told by African entrepreneurs, youth activists, women, farmers, families, and many more.
Political Cafe Iraq; shifting puppets won't help, another game is needed
Fierce protests have been raging in Iraq since October. On top of that, in early January, Iranian general Soleimani and Iraqi militia leader Muhandis were liquidated by the US in Baghdad. These events are highly likely to have major implications for Iraq and the region. Therefore, it was a good time to discuss them with politicians, experts and members of the Iraqi diaspora! In a well-filled room in the Muntgebouw Utrecht, the Political Café on Iraq took place on 23 January, led by moderator Kido Koenig. A very interesting evening with a nice musical interlude and an active audience looking at the situation and future of Iraq from different perspectives.
Rich pay less and less tax: and why that contributes to rising inequality
This is one of the main conclusions in Oxfam Novib's "Time to Care" report released today: the number of billionaires has doubled in the last decade, but at the same time the super-rich and multinationals are paying less and less tax. No wonder global inequality has increased. Over 2,000 billionaires in the world are collectively richer than 60% of the world's population, 4.6 billion people. And unfortunately, as a tax haven, the Netherlands plays a bad role in this.
Danijel Tadic bids farewell to the FMS after 10 years
After working at FMS for 10 years, Danijel Tadic decided it was time for a new adventure. He started his new job with the Police in early December. Of course, we cannot let his departure go by just like that, so we asked him some questions about the past 10 years.
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.
