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Coming now ! Kick-off event of the 2024 European Public Health Week Monday, May 13th, 10:00-11:30 CEST With Marleen PM Bekker Eleanor Brooks The public health community often views politics as a threatening force; however, a shift in perspective reveals a realm brimming with opportunities for voice, representation, agency, and veto. If we accept that health is indeed a political choice, it becomes imperative to deeply understand the nature of political choices—their motives, levers, opportunities, and cycles. Recognizing and embracing this potential is crucial for leveraging political systems effectively. The public health sector needs to organise and establish a robust infrastructure for policy influence, which involves reconciling facts with values and utilising societal resources for power. By balancing power among diverse groups and fostering transdisciplinary collaboration, the public health community can more effectively shape policies that reflect and address the complex realities of health #EU4Health #PublicHealth #EuropeanPriorities #EuropeanElections #HealthIsAPoliticalChoice #UseYourVote4Health #Vote4Health #CSOAlliance #EuropeanHealthUnion #EUPHW https://lnkd.in/extYCFgG

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Must read for those who want to understand current developments in the Netherlands on development cooperation, and its impact on human rights. "Women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights and human rights are under threat worldwide. In a world where conservative forces are – often successfully – countering the progress that feminists have made, with less and less funding and means, it is important to shed light on those working at the forefront of feminist movements, striving for an equal and just world for all. In this interview, Lilith Magazine talks to feminist and former diplomat To Tjoelker and Mama Cash co-executive director Saranel Benjamin about why feminist funding is so important. Finally, they speak to each other for the first time and discuss better and more feminist ways of funding."

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Here's a great op-ed by my colleague Anita van Breda explaining why natural occurrences become "disasters", and how making nature a core part of recovery strategies can make communities stronger and more resilient. https://lnkd.in/eTcSeht3

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Using the power of dialogue to drive reconciliation and peace. Here's a glimpse into our radio program, JISRA live on radio where we tackle critical issues, share impactful stories and inspire action toward building harmonious communities. Together with our sponsor Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs through Search for Common Ground and implementing partners Dialogue, Reconciliation and Peace Centre and FOMWAN alongside you, we can create a world rooted in understanding and unity. #DialogueForPeace #ReconciliationInAction #BuildingCommunities

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I concur! Gender mainstreaming doest start during implementation. Planning, formulation, evaluation...at every stage, a gender lens must be applied.

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𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬: How wilderness leadership programs contribute to leadership development in the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - by Boy van Droffelaar PhD. A must read! #Naturalleadership #Authenticleadership #SDG #UN

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𝗔 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝘁 - 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗲: ✅ Recently met a very challenging fundraising target. ✅ Just got confirmed in post (after an extensive probation period). ✅ Successfully renewed 3 key donors. 𝗦𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝘁?? She has been: ➡️ Reporting to a (dysfunctional) board of non fundraisers for nearly a year because the CEO left and has not been replaced (to save money). ➡️ Part of a toxic and headless senior leadership team that meets every Tuesday (so she has spent hours in frustrating meetings having the same circular discussion that hasn't gone anywhere). ➡️ Trying to reach an unrealistic fundraising target without any budgets, signed off accounts or impact data. ➡️ Compensating for 2 vacancies in her team of four fundraisers because of a recruitment freeze.  ➡️Unable to work with the rest of the organisation because of staff turnover (and that recruitment freeze) - everyone is stretched and doesn't have time to help fundraising with anything. 𝗧𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗘𝗢, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗹. Usually a very confident and capable person is now full of self doubt, and feels like she is failing at everything. Obviously, it's the situation she is in that is making her feel like this. The person I am talking about will be reading this post.  Because I wrote it for her. When I said "you're trying to do four jobs under impossible circumstances", she thought I was just being nice. I know there are a lot of people in her boat who read my posts, but won't like or comment at the risk of feeling exposed.  And that of course is OK. But if you recognise this situation and believe circumstances like this can grind a person down - to the point where they start to think they're not good enough to do a job other people would breeze through, then please leave the words "𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱" in the comments. Please help me show my ex colleague and fundraisers in this situation - not to let self doubt creep in when you're been put into an impossible situation.  Most of us have experienced this.  Please comment to let people know it's not them. They are just shaken BUT not stirred. 🍸

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First watch the session, then read the highlights of the session in the white paper and then share with us your comments on the new Dutch budget for international development. We need to continue discussing this topic!

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Check out this video shared during @dutchdesignweek and Máxima MC in which Hendrik-Jan Grievink reflects about the role of information technology in Healthcare. How does Information shared via social media change the relationship between Patients, caregivers and govermental institutions? #designindezorg #healthcare #zorginnovatie

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"In celebration of the 10th anniversary of our Researcher-in-Residence (RiR) program, we are inviting researchers and/or artists to join us in a special initiative. This distinctive program seeks to improve the exploration and visualization of the digital collection at the KB, National Library of the Netherlands. Additionally, it aims to deepen the connection between research and artistic communities to inspire innovative ideas. We are looking for a RAiR initiative that creatively engages with our digital collections and provides meaningful, open-source solutions. As a requirement for a successful project, the project must: -include a research component. -include an interactive visualization or artistic performance. -make tools and resources reusable. -make tools and resources extensible for other cultural heritage institutions. -publish in public domain (CC-BY 4.0.) The RAiR project focuses on addressing research questions from both scientific and artistic perspectives. We promote the innovative use of KB’s digital collections, enhancing access for both researchers and the public. Your project should help us understand how to better support users, e.g. creative makers, in searching and exploring our collections. We welcome user-centered approaches and will provide support and feedback throughout the development process. During the project's conduct, we recommend getting direct feedback from the public at the library to support quick and iterative design." https://lnkd.in/etXVGx7K

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Recent developments such as the planned closure of the Wellspring Philanthropic Fund and drastic cuts in Dutch funding for NGOs has created a sense of alarm among human rights organizations worldwide. There is another, broader threat to our organizations, and the NGO sector generally: philanthropic giving is increasingly the province of a shrinking number of wealthy donors, but as climate change worsens, it will pose a stark psychological challenge to maintaining this level of generosity. I wrote something out today on the dual threat of inequality and climate change for the nonprofit sector: https://lnkd.in/d4smV5xM

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Announcing Early Childhood Matters 2025 📖 Since 1998, the Van Leer Foundation has published the journal Early Childhood Matters, bringing innovation to the field of early childhood development. On 28 January, the launch of Early Childhood Matters 2025 will take place. This year, it will continue to delve into the experience of becoming parents and caregivers, and address the fundamental question of how best to support their well-being. This ECM will delve into three key themes: 1. Understanding human connection where, among other topics, articles will be presented on the latest evidence of how pregnancy and baby care modify the brain and biology of parents. This is an absolutely fascinating topic, where we are learning about processes of synchrony and connection between parents and babies, as well as the implications these processes can have for the mental health of caregivers. For me, it is one of the main contributions in terms of evidence in the field of early childhood in recent years. 👈 2. Finding ways to rebuild villages of care in cities where examples will be presented on how to support parents in the way we design and foster community networks in cities. 3. Exploring collective approaches to healing where various articles will address the topic of trauma, healing, and how to support the well-being of parents in adverse contexts. From the science of caregiving to innovative programs creating connection, join the conversation about what parents and other caregivers need for a good start. 🌟 Don’t miss the online launch event!  👉 Register now to be part of the movement #ListeningToParents: bit.ly/ECM2025-Launch #EarlyChildhoodMatters Van Leer Foundation Andrea Torres Sansotta Hannah Rothschild Charlotte Davidi Yannig Dussart Maria Truñó Salvadó María Paula Reinbold Sindy González Tijerina yohana Amaya Pinzón Jorge Cuartas Patricia Misiego Telesca Chemba Raghavan Radhika Mitter Francisca Infante E. Ph.D. Carolina Aulicino Carlos del Castillo Francisco Aguayo Erinna C. Dia Adriana Valcarce Maíra Souza Piera Medina Ibone Olza

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The Better Care Network Better Care Network was created to develop and promote the Guidelines for the Alternative Care for Children. In the Steering Group of the Dutch Chapter is the adoption agency Wereldkinderen and Chair is Defence for Children Nederland . The permanency dictum of the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, the “permanency” dictum led in the Netherlands to the fact that children who were placed in foster care; often as a result of the #toeslagenaffaire, are still not placed back with their families. Also; adding that International Social Service (ISS) ; Centrale autoriteit Internationale Kinderaangelegenheden UNICEF uphold that adoption is a child protection measure; including intercountry adoption, leads to termination of parental rights; subsequently to adoptions without even any consent. Legalised state orchestrated kidnapping of children. Their policy approach is in clear cut violation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. When will they denounce the Hague Adoption Convention ? The permanency dictum of the Guidelines? And advocate for real redress for victims? When will they work fully in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child?

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The reasons behind the women gap in healthcare are deep and complex. They are also important, and recently a panel presented some evidence at the European Parliament. When one hears statements like the ones we extract from the panelists, Anca Griffiths, Alyson J. McGregor, Mirjam Kaijer, etc. we are not left behind untouched. Are you? ♾️ Men and women have different presentation of symptoms. ♾️ Men and women have different risk factors for these conditions. ♾️ Men and women respond different to medication. ♾️ Men and women have different outcomes. ♾️ Women are less likely to be diagnosed of heart disease. ♾️ Women are less likely to be treated with evidence-based-medicine. ♾️ Women are more likely to die before leaving the hospital. ♾️ It must be anxiety. It is in your head. ♾️ When women don’t fit the current healthcare paradigm, they are made to feel it is their fault. We feel the ball in our hands, -at least, partly. ⁉️ What could be driving this? Is it the resistance to change, the lack of female representation in top healthcare management, or perhaps the everyday burnout that leaves teams without the energy to advocate for change? Or is it all of these, combined with a system that rewards short-term efficiency over long-term transformation? At BeandGo, we believe that addressing these gaps requires empowering healthcare teams and leadership to create equitable systems. Whether it's through improving communication, aligning values, or addressing resistance to change, we work to help teams build resilience and foster systems that truly work for everyone—women included. Healthcare systems and policies need to be transformed, that is something most of us in healthcare agree with. We believe it starts with leadership and collaboration. Can we join forces to address gaps in women’s health together? Let’s continue reimagining and building resilient healthcare systems. 👉 Watch the panel here https://lnkd.in/gj9itPT7 Thank you for sharing, Anca Griffiths Women's Health Access Matters McKinsey Health Institute #WomenInHealth #ClosingTheGap #HealthLeadership

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 Exciting Update: I-include Masterclasses Commence! In April, we launched the call for participants for the i-include training program and we had 80 businesses sign up. We have carefully selected unique business owners passionate about disability inclusion to take part in the 8 weeks masterclass. We have also carefully chosen unique professionals from leading industries to handle these masterclasses. Masterclass Details: - Start Date: Thursday, 4th July 2024 - Duration: Over the next 8 weeks, business owners across Nigeria will engage in specialized masterclass sessions led by industry professionals. Objective: These masterclasses are designed to equip participants with practical strategies for implementing inclusive practices that cater to individuals of all abilities. Participant Engagement: We are proud to share that over 60 forward-thinking businesses have already signed up, demonstrating their commitment to embracing inclusivity in their operations. Impact: By learning from experts in disability inclusion, architecture, building construction, and workplace inclusivity, participants will gain invaluable insights to create welcoming environments for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Join us as we empower Nigerian businesses to lead the way in inclusive practices. Together, let's build a future where accessibility is a norm, not an exception! #DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveBusiness #Accessibility #IIncludeProject #BusinessTraining #Nigeria #i-include

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Learning Journey on Green Transition & Strategic Stakeholder Engagement in Utrecht, Netherlands 🇳🇱 Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in a learning journey in Utrecht with the Akordi founders, staff members, and steering group - an inspiring group of insightful people. We delved into strategic stakeholder engagement and consensus building in the green transition and environmental conflicts. A key highlight was learning about the strategic stakeholder engagement process, case examples, success stories, and lessons learned from the Netherlands and the US. Key Takeaways: ❇ The importance of opening bottlenecks in the green transition in a sustainable and just manner. Ensuring and strengthening social acceptance of the green transition is crucial. ❇ Social innovations based on the strategic stakeholder engagement are needed. They provide tools for companies, public officials, local communities, decision-makers, and CSOs. There are many success stories that highlight mutual benefits and preventing or mediating conflicts. This journey emphasized the need for new capabilities, innovative and systemic thinking, leadership, pilot projects, and potentially new regulations. ❇ We also explored successful strategies regarding the offshore wind policy in the Netherlands. Stakeholder engagement is an integral part of the overall offshore wind program. The Ministry of Economic Affairs & Climate Policy has a well-resourced, dedicated stakeholder engagement team. It significantly reduces delays and failures in projects due to insufficient stakeholder engagement. The government provides consenting, grid connections, and comprehensive site data. Permit conditions and grid connection availability are known to investors, with site data readily accessible. Special thanks to Akordi, Jonna Kangasoja, Peltonen Lasse, Emma L., Dr. Minna Näsman, steering committee Touko Sipiläinen, Taru Tujunen, Johanna Kentala-Lehtonen, Teppo Säkkinen and the great facilitators Marc Wesselink and Mart Scheepers, WesserlinkVanZijst and David Fairman, Consensus Building Institute for an enriching experience. #GreenTransition #StrategicStakeholderEngagement #Sustainability #EnvironmentalPolicy #Leadership

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Are you seeking opportunities to contribute towards systemic changes within Science, Engineering, Trades, and Technology? Do you love collaborating with others who value lived experience and traditional teachings as much as post secondary education? If you answered yes, I invite you to explore the opportunity to work with CCWESTT shared by V. Ophelia Rigault M.Ed. below. I've had the privilege of collaborating with Ophelia on projects in the past. She is a true joy to work with, creating a sense of belonging in the teams she leads. I'm looking forward to attending the information session on November 6, 2024! ______________________________________________________ A bit about me, I share tactics and strategies employers may choose to use to create more IDEAL workplaces. IDEAL = Inclusive Diverse Equitable Accessible Learning. On the flip side, I love helping you discover opportunities leading to your ideal jobs, by introducing strategies and tactics that you can use over, and over, and over again. #ShareLearnThrive - when we share what we know, and learn from each other, we can all discover ways to thrive. #ThoughtPartner #SystemicChange

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