NGIZ The Hague | 29 June | Closing event of the 70th anniversary of the Netherlands Society for International Affairs, Sorry the event is sold out.

Sorry, the closing event is sold out.
The Middle East, the refugee crisis and Europe.

Source: World Bank Photo Collection/Flickr

The NGIZ was founded after the Second World war. Its mission then was to act as an independent public platform for the exchange of knowledge and views concerning international issues; in particular issues relevant for the Netherlands and Dutch society. This year, we celebrate our 70^th anniversary under the heading of ‘70 years of freedom, 70 years forward’. Freedom and liberty, democracy and human rights, the rule of law, etc. are under severe pressure in the world of today. Pressure as a result of conflict and civil war, dictatorship and poverty, and of the challenge of rising powers which do have different views regarding the values and principles that underpin the global order. The question what freedom means in the world of today and tomorrow therefore is the overarching theme of the activities during this NGIZ anniversary.

We close our anniversary year with special speeches by:

   Sigrid Kaag and Monika Sie 

Both speakers will address the refugee crisis from a broader perspective. Sigrid Kaag, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, will speak about the causes of the refugee crisis and the need for collective security in the Middle East. Monika Sie Dhian Ho, Director Wiardi Beckman Foundation and newly appointed Director of the Clingendael Institute will address the refugee crises from a European perspective.

The presentations are in English and will be followed by Q&A.

You are kindly invited to attend this event and we are looking forward to your registration.

Location: International Press Center Nieuwspoort, Lange Poten 10, Den Haag.

Time:16.15 hrs. arrival, 16.30 hrs. Official opening.
Closing: 18.00 hrs  with informal drink until 18:00 hrs.

With many thanks to the V-Fonds, the Van Bylandtstichting and Muller Foundation who made this event possible.