Mini-Symposium: Evolving Human Rights

Join us for an inspiring symposium on human rights and global justice!
 

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Theme: Mini-Symposium - Evolving Human Rights*
Date and Time: Sunday 22 September 2024, 13:00 - 16:00
Location: Amaliastraat 10, Initiatives of Change Netherlands, Main Office
Ticket: participation is free
Language: English (primary) and Dutch (secondary). *De moderator parafraseert tussendoor in het Nederlands.

*This event is in collaboration with Just Peace & part of Just Peace Open Day! 

Join is for an ispiring symposium on human rights and global justice!
Are you passionate about human rights?
Do you want to be part of a movement that fosters a culture of justice and equality?
Join us for a symposium that promises to ignite your passion and inspire action.

Program:
13:00 - 13:45: Meet & Greet with Initiatives of Change! Get acquainted with the
                          organization and learn how you can become part of a global
                          movement committed to positive change.

14:00 - 16:00: Mini-Symposium & Q&A on Evolving Human Rights with 3 special guest                                 speakers!

Event Highlights
- Jan-Paul Heering: Gain insights from a Supreme Court lawyer at BarentsKrans, Lange Voorhout, as he delves into the legacy of Hugo Grotius, The Hague's founding figure of international law.

- Benjamin Duerr: Get acquainted with German-Dutch diplomat, international lawyer and  writer of The Dream of The Hague: The Hague Peace Conferences and the Emergence of a New World Order. Duerr will explore The Hague's historical role in promoting world peace.

- Henrieke Buenger from World's Youth for Climate Justice: Learn from the experiences of youth activists and lobbyists at the International Court of Justice in the Peace Palace, emphasizing the crucial role of young people in climate justice.

Why Attend?
-Inspiration and Learning: Our distinguished speakers will share their expertise and experiences, providing you with new perspectives on human rights and global justice.

- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for human rights.

-Get acquainted with our work: Initiatives of Change is a global movement aimed at building a just and peaceful world. Learn more about our organization and how Initiatives of Change can inspire you to make a positive change in the world.

Contact
For more information: send an email to Shereen Siwpersad (communications and organizer) at shereen.siwpersad@iofc.nl 

SPEAKERS

Jan-Paul Heering
Jan-Paul Heering studied theology in Leiden, where he earned his PhD in 1992 with a dissertation titled "Hugo Grotius as Apologist for the Christian Religion: A Study of His Work *De veritate religionis christianae* (1640)."From 1992 to 1994, he studied law in Utrecht. Since April 1, 1995, he has been an attorney at the Supreme Court in The Hague, initially at the office of the State Advocate (Pels Rijcken & Drooglever Fortuijn), and later at BarentsKrans U.A. (since 2002 as a partner). Jan-Paul specializes as an attorney in civil cassation procedures. As a theologian, he is a member of the Remonstrant Brotherhood.
Benjamin Duerr
Benjamin Duerr is a German-Dutch international lawyer, diplomat, and writer on law, war and peace. He has worked in various international roles for the Dutch government, for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege and his foundation, and the Diakonia International Humanitarian Law Centre in Stockholm. He published a widely praised biography of Matthias Erzberger, the man who ended the First World War. As an awardwinning journalist, he published widely in leading media outlets in three languages, such as Al Jazeera English and The Atlantic, Der Spiegel and Die Zeit (German), De Volkskrant, NRC, and De Groene Amsterdammer (Dutch). He appears as an expert on international law and global affairs in the media, including on the BBC, Foreign Affairs, the German public broadcaster ARD, and others.
Henrieke Buenger
Henrieke Buenger is the Deputy European Front Coordinator of World‘s Youth for Climate Justice, a global youth organization working on seeking an advisory opinion on States climate change responsibilities from the International Court of Justice. She holds a degree in Environmental Law and is currently pursuing a Masters in Environmental Science to further deepen her understanding of our changing climate.