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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220718T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220719T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220713T075902Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting the Rights of Trafficked Persons: Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting III
DESCRIPTION:The third Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting of 2022 will provide a forum to discuss how to better protect the rights of victims of human trafficking. \nThe first session will focus on the rights of child trafficking victims and the specific challenges faced by these most vulnerable of targets. \nThe second session will centre on means of countering human trafficking in the context of armed conflict. \nAgainst the background of the rapid growth of the use of online platforms to recruit\, groom and exploit victims\, the third and final working session will discuss how to combat human trafficking in cyberspace.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/protecting-the-rights-of-trafficked-persons-supplementary-human-dimension-meeting-iii/
LOCATION:Hofburg\, Vienna\, Austria
ORGANIZER;CN="The Polish OSCE Chairmanship and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)":MAILTO:hdmeetings@odihr.pl
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220714T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220714T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220713T075159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T075159Z
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SUMMARY:Older women in crises: Invisible among the most vulnerable
DESCRIPTION:This event will seek to explore the multiple and intersecting forms of discriminations faced by older women in emergencies and put forward ideas on how to address such challenges and ensure that their needs are met.. Sponsored by the Stakeholder Group on Ageing (SGA) and co-sponsored by the UN Programme on Ageing (Un DESA)\, UN Women and the Special Procedures Office of the Independent Expert on the Rights of Older Persons\, the event will consist of a moderator-driven\, interactive panel discussion among high level speakers. Participants will have the opportunity to raise questions and share comments on the specific interventions made by panelists or to the theme of the event. See the flyer and concept note for more details.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/older-women-in-crises-invisible-among-the-most-vulnerable/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220712T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220621T081153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T081153Z
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SUMMARY:Improving the Safety of Women & Girls: Delivering Structural Changes to Empower Women\, Reduce Violence & Increase Prosecutions
DESCRIPTION:This symposium is an invaluable opportunity to discuss and evaluate strategies for widespread structural change. Delegates will discuss methods to prevent VAWG\, support and protect victims and survivors\, and increase the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in dealing with these cases. \nProgramme\n\nExamine the current legislative framework for tackling violence against women and girls and discuss opportunities for further legislative reform\nEvaluate the effectiveness of the government’s VAWG strategy\, and the extent to which this is sufficient in targeting the issue\nDiscuss steps to improve safety on UK streets and public spaces\nUnderstand why certain crimes such as rape have such low prosecution rates and how that can be improved\nExplore how to improve trust in the criminal justice system to ensure that women are empowered to report VAWG\nIdentify and examine the fundamental causes of violence against women and girls\, and raise awareness of the need to target institutionalised misogyny\nConsider opportunities for education programs to target and discourage misogyny\nAddress intersectionalities and understand how to support the most vulnerable groups\nExplore how to improve information sharing across agencies to improve police coordination in preventing and combating VAWG\nEvaluate the suitability of proposed changes to standards\, behaviours and practices within policing\nShare best practices of successful campaigns raising awareness and preventing gender-based violence through education\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nDomestic Violence Coordinators\nPolice Authorities\nMental Health Professionals\nFamilies Services Officers\nHealth Service Professionals\nSocial Care Professionals\nVictim Support Representatives\nLGBT Rights Associations\nAnti-Social Behaviour Coordinators\nCommunity Support Officers\nSocial Workers and Social Services Officers\nCriminal Justice Practitioners\nLegal Professionals\nLocal Authority Officers & Councillors\nEquality and Diversity Practitioners\nAcademics and Researchers\nEmployers’ Associations\nEqual Opportunity Agencies\nWomen’s Lobbyist Groups\nWomen’s NGOs Networks\nNational Coordinators on Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities\nSocial Exclusion Officers\nHuman Rights Professionals\nDisability Forums and Associations\nWomen Refugees and Advice Centres
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/improving-the-safety-of-women-girls-delivering-structural-changes-to-empower-women-reduce-violence-increase-prosecutions/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220624T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220624T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220621T082240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T082240Z
UID:3112-1656063000-1656074700@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Preventing exploitation and ensuring decent work for refugees from Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar organised by ILO\, ETUC and La Strada International\, the organisers aim to gather the respective perspectives and experiences of relevant actors at the international\, European\, and selected national levels\, NGOs\, employers’ and workers’ organisations on the challenges persons fleeing Ukraine face in finding decent work. Questions they seek to answer are: \n\nWhat are barriers to finding decent work\, including obstacles related to the implementation of the EU Temporary Protection Directive and access to the labour market?\nWhich sectors do persons fleeing Ukraine find work in?\nWhat measures have been taken to ensure that they have access to decent work?\nWhat are success stories? What are elements that contributed to this success?\nAre there indications of labour exploitation and how could abuse best be prevented?\n\nDraft agenda\n9:30 Opening and Welcome\n\nMs Lieve Verboven\, Director\, ILO Office for the EU and the Benelux countries\nMs Suzanne Hoff\, International Coordinator\, La Strada International\n\n9:40-11:00 Panel 1: Perspectives and experiences from the international and European level\n\nMr Igor Degnera\, Acting Interim Head of the Ukrainian Labour Inspection (SLS – State Labour Service) (tbc)\nMr Pedro Assures Rodrigues\, Head of the Enforcement and Analysis Unit\, European Labour Authority\nMr Xavi Gomila\, Global Public Affairs Manager\, World Employment Federation\nMs Mercedes Miletti\, Advisor of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)\n\nModerator: Ms Lieve Verboven\, Director\, ILO Office for the EU and the Benelux countries \n11:15-12:45 Panel 2: Perspectives and experiences from the national contexts\n\nMr Bart Stalpaert\, Director\, Sociale Inlichtingen en Opsporingsdienst (SIOD) (tbc)\nMr Vasyl Andreyev\, Vice Chair\, Federation of Trade Unions in Ukraine\, President of the Construction and Building Materials Workers Union of Ukraine (PROFBUD)\nMr Benjamin Cope\, Researcher\, Foundation Nasz Wybor\nMr Zsolt Dudas\, Project Manager in Ukraine\, International Labour Organization\n\nModerator: Suzanne Hoff\, International Coordinator\, La Strada International
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/preventing-exploitation-and-ensuring-decent-work-for-refugees-from-ukraine/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220621T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220530T102435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T102435Z
UID:3087-1655803800-1655816400@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Addressing Anti-Social Behaviour: Ensuring Effective Responses and Supporting Victims
DESCRIPTION:This symposium\, taking place in the lead-up to Anti-social behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week (18-24 July)\, provides an invaluable opportunity to examine existing legislation and recent government initiatives designed to tackle ASB and support victims\, and to assess the wider\, underlying societal problems and policy failures that need to be addressed in order to make meaningful change in this area. \nProgramme\n\n\nEvaluate the effectiveness of the current legislative framework for dealing with ASB (ASBCPA Act) and discuss opportunities for reform\nAssess the use of the Community Trigger and identify methods to ensure it is accessible for victims and utilised in practice\nExamine how local authorities and registered providers (RPs) can prevent ASB and protect victims in their areas\nExplore opportunities to enhance the legal rights of victims of ASB\, particularly through the proposed Victims’ Law\nDebate the success of government initiatives such as the Beating Crime Plan\, and assess what more it can do to tackle ASB\nAnalyse the role of the police and PCCs in dealing with ASB and how the response can be improved\nAssess the effectiveness of local responses to reports of ASB\, and develop strategies for a more co-ordinated multi-agency response\nRaise awareness of the seriousness of ASB and its potentially devastating impacts upon victims\, and identify methods to debunk the myth that it is a ‘low-level crime’\nExplore successful educational programs raising awareness of ASB within housing areas\nAssess the wider\, underlying societal problems and policy failures that contribute to ASB\nEvaluate the impact of Covid-19 on levels of ASB in communities and discuss opportunities for targeted responses to increased tensions and isolated victims\nReflect on the need to gather more data on instances of ASB and create a plan for the future
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/addressing-anti-social-behaviour-ensuring-effective-responses-and-supporting-victims/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220621T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220608T103317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T103317Z
UID:3099-1655803800-1655814600@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Determining and Evaluating the Best Interests and Rights of Children in Parental Separation and Care Proceedings: exploring perspectives and best practices across Europe
DESCRIPTION:Join the Council of Europe for this CINGO Civil Society Committee on the Rights of the Child free webinar session with experts and thought leaders across Europe and the opportunity for live online discussion to take place on Tuesday 21 June (9:30-12:30 CET). The webinar will be in English. \nThe following questions will be addressed in six parallel workshops and two concluding panel discussions. Each workshop starts with an introduction of the theme by a speaker [about 20 minutes] followed by an exchange of views and experiences among participants. \n1/ How are the recommendations from UN CRC CG 14 and 20 implemented in the activities of family professionals? \n2/ The case of young children: What elements are considered to evaluate BIC of toddlers and infants (under 5-year-old)? \n3/ How to promote the rights and wellbeing of older children and adolescents experiencing the care system? \n4/ How to organise the defence of children and what are their possibility of recourse and support in cases of violence against their needs? \n5/ How to implement the participation of children in expressing their views. \n6/ What kind of education and support for parents who are separating or whose child is in care? \nWe expect to have a lot of interested participants\, so we might not be able to give the floor to all. Therefore\, in order to smooth the discussion\, priority will be given to those who had sent a text before the webinar. \nWe recommend you express your interest by submitting your brief views and experience before the webinar (maximum 500 words/3 minutes)\, addressing one or both of the following questions: \n1) What is happening in your professional context regarding the workshop question? \n2) What needs to be done to improve the situation of children\, especially the most vulnerable? \nSend the text of intervention you would like to do as soon as possible and before 17 June to: \n CivilSocietyCommittee.RC@gmail.com \nSending a text is not mandatory to attend the workshop\, you can follow the lectures and discussions online.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/determining-and-evaluating-the-best-interests-and-rights-of-children-in-parental-separation-and-care-proceedings-exploring-perspectives-and-best-practices-across-europe/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220614T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220614T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220530T102125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T102125Z
UID:3084-1655217000-1655224200@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Safeguarding the Rights of Child Victims of Crime: The case law of the European Court of Human Rights as inspiration and call to action
DESCRIPTION:This high-level seminar offers a forum for introducing\, exploring and discussing the case law of law of the European Court of Human Rights concerning the rights of child victims of crime. \nDefence for Children International – Italy and the Italian Ministry of Justice\, together with the E-PROTECT consortium\, are organising this high-level seminar as the third and final international event in the context of the EU co-funded project E-PROTECT II.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/safeguarding-the-rights-of-child-victims-of-crime-the-case-law-of-the-european-court-of-human-rights-as-inspiration-and-call-to-action/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20220523T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20220525T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220317T135937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T135937Z
UID:2804-1653318000-1653485400@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:12th edition of the CEP Electronic Monitoring Conference
DESCRIPTION:From the 23th until the 25th of May 2022\, it is time for the 12th edition of the Electronic Monitoring Conference in Helsinki\, Finland. This years theme is  ‘Electronic monitoring and probation goals: a symbiotic relationship’.  \nElectronic monitoring remains a relatively isolated example of the widespread deployment of technologies in probation practice and community sanctions more broadly. Technologies are already part of our everyday lives but\, in common with other public services\, are likely to effect on probation practice. As technologies develop and begin to penetrate into probation practices to a greater extent\, the challenges of using them in ways which complement probation work grows. \nThe focus of the 12th electronic monitoring conference will be on developing understanding of how electronic monitoring can support probation practices and how other technologies may assist with the use of EM to meet probation goals. \nKey questions which will be addressed are: \n\nwhat are the ethical challenges of integrating a range of technologies into probation practice;\nwhat novel technologies are available to support probation goals and electronic monitoring and how are they currently deployed;\nwhat are the possibilities of using Artificial Intelligence with electronic monitoring;\nhow to maximise engagement of staff and service users with the help of electronic monitoring and other technologies.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/12th-edition-of-the-cep-electronic-monitoring-conference/
LOCATION:Scandic Marina Congress Centre\, Helsinki\, Finland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220511T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220512T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220228T161359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T162034Z
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SUMMARY:VSE 2022 Annual Conference – The Age of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Victim Support Europe and Victim Support Malta are delighted to welcome you to the Victim Support Europe 2022 Annual Conference – The Age of Resilience.\n\nWe are meeting on the beautiful historic island of Malta\, at the Urban Valley Resort in the city of Kappara. The Conference is organised as a two-day event on Wednesday May 11th and Thursday 12th 2022\, which leaves the opportunity to extend your stay for a wonderful weekend at this stunning location!\n\nThis year’s conference “The Age of Resilience” is an opportunity to discuss the different routes we can take to reach recovery and resilience. The discussion aims at highlighting the ways to achieve resilience\, individual\, social\, and structural\, by sharing resilience strategies and approaches to contain systemic threats.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/vse-2022-annual-conference-the-age-of-resilience/
LOCATION:Urban Valley Resort & Spa Malta\, Triq Wied Ghollieqa\, Kappara\, SGN4437\, Malta
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220503T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220414T084827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T084827Z
UID:2937-1651586400-1651593600@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: WORKING WITH UKRAINIAN REFUGEES – PREVENTING VICARIOUS TRAUMA
DESCRIPTION:Dear all\, \nAs the war in Ukraine rages on and many Ukrainian citizens have been forced to flee their homes\, people all over Europe are working around the clock to support Ukrainian refugees. From victim support workers to translators and volunteers – people with all kinds of backgrounds are impacted by the stories they hear. These stories can have a tremendous impact on their mental health\, causing many to experience compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. \nOur member EMDR Europe has offered to provide a training to people (at risk of) experiencing vicarious trauma in their work with Ukrainian refugees. The training will be held on the Victim Support Hub on 3 May 2022 at 14:00 CET\, and is open for anybody who works with Ukrainian refugees directly or manages people that do. The training will cover traumatic reactions\, promote resilience\, and there is a possibility for follow-up group sessions if needed. \nPlease send an email to i.lokerse@victimsupporteurope.eu if you would be interested in attending this training.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/webinar-working-with-ukrainian-refugees-preventing-vicarious-trauma/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T131500
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220325T115650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T115650Z
UID:2833-1651140000-1651151700@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:NSAW Webinar Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Action Against Stalking is organising the National Stalking Awareness Week (NSAW) “Stalking IS NOT a joke”\, which will run between 25 and 29 April 2022. \nThe theme of this week will be focusing on tackling the negative impacts created by the language people use\, the social norms and myths surrounding online and offline stalking – especially in younger generations. \nThroughout the whole month of April\, they will be focusing on this theme\, and during the NSAW they plan to have livestreams and interviews planned\, as well as a Webinar Masterclass. \nMore information about the programme and registration will soon be available at: https://www.actionagainststalking.org/event-details/nsaw-webinar-masterclass
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/nsaw-webinar-masterclass/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220426T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220322T123817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T123817Z
UID:2819-1650965400-1650978000@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Preventing Forced Marriage: Improving Outcomes and Strengthening Legislative Protection
DESCRIPTION:In 2020\, the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) received 759 cases\, 750 of which related solely to forced marriage\, three to both forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM)\, and six solely related to FGM. Despite representing a 44% decrease on the average annual number of cases\, the severity of the problem is thought to have remained somewhat stable\, the decline being attributed to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic\, as restrictions were placed on weddings and overseas travel. Whilst men are still victims of forced marriage\, the cases received by the FMU overwhelmingly involve female victims\, a total of 603 cases in 2020\, representing 79% of cases. In 2020\, of the cases in which the FMU provided advice or support\, 9% of cases involved victims with mental capacity concerns and 26% involved victims below 18 years of age. The latter has prompted concerns that existing forced marriage law does not provide sufficient protection for children\, placing the onus on the child to secure their own protection by speaking out against both their family and community. Additionally\, in the case of 16- and 17-year olds\, where children are able to marry with parental consent\, there is evidence that a legal loophole is being exploited in order to coerce young people into child marriages. \nForced marriage is illegal in England and Wales\, including instances where a victim is taken overseas in order to force them to marry and instances where the victim lacks the mental capacity to consent to the marriage. The criminal law in this area is set out in section 121 of the Anti-Social Behaviour\, Crime and Policing Act 2014\, and a conviction can entail a sentence of up to seven years in prison. Courts also have the power to grant forced marriage protection orders\, designed to protect victims according to their individual circumstances. The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill is currently progressing through the House of Commons\, and aims to tackle existing gaps in legislation that have enabled child marriage to persist. The bill would raise the minimum age for civil partnerships and marriage from 16 to 18 in England and Wales\, whilst simultaneously making it an offence to carry out any conduct with the purpose of causing a child to enter into marriage. \nWhilst the bill has been welcomed by many as a ‘huge step forward’ in addressing these issues\, concerns have been raised regarding the potential effects of criminalisation. Some organisations have sought to emphasise the risk of driving problems underground in the aftermath of criminalisation\, making child marriages harder to detect and reducing the likelihood that individuals and victims will speak up. The Traveller Movement have similarly warned that such a legislative step could increase numbers of children in care\, questioning the extent to which specific communities were consulted in the drafting stages of the bill. From a broader perspective\, there are also concerns about public knowledge and understanding of forced marriage legislation. According to Near Neighbours\, a significant proportion of women are\, in fact\, unaware that forced marriage is illegal. As displayed by a freedom of information request made in 2020\, this has been compounded by a failure of local authorities to maintain proper records of those at risk of forced marriage. \nThis symposium will provide policymakers\, charities\, social workers\, police officers\, teachers\, and other safeguarding professionals with the opportunity to evaluate proposed legislative reform\, identify key issues in current policy\, and develop strategies to improve outcomes for victims of forced marriage.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/preventing-forced-marriage-improving-outcomes-and-strengthening-legislative-protection/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220404T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220404T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220325T120016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T120016Z
UID:2836-1649070000-1649075400@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Participation of Hate Crime Victims in Criminal Proceedings
DESCRIPTION:Hate crime victims who chose to participate in criminal or civil proceedings must feel safe and supported each step of the way. They should have the opportunity to present the harm they have suffered\, receive compensation and have the confidence that their procedural rights will be safeguarded. Regardless if the prosecution leads to conviction\, it is imperative that hate crime victims have meaningful access to justice and can participate in the criminal proceedings. \nThe webinar is organized as part of the Enhancing Stakeholder Awareness and Resources for Hate Crime Victim Support (EStAR) project. It will promote hate crime victims’ active participation and adequate support provision during the criminal proceedings. Leading experts and practitioners in the field will provide insights into victims’ participation rights in different types of jurisdictions\, provision of legal aid in criminal proceedings and international litigation. It will look at how hate crime victims should be supported during these proceedings\, as well as offer professional perspectives and experiences on navigating the criminal justice system. \nSpeakers \nMs. Suzan van der Aa\, Professor of Criminal law and Criminal Procedure\, Department Criminal Law and Criminology of Maastricht University \nMr. Krešimir Kamber\, Lawyer at European Court of Human Rights\, Directorate of Jurisconsult\, Registry of the European Court of Human Rights \nMr. Michal Zálešák\, Legal Consultant\, European Roma Rights Centre\, Attorney-in-law at the Slovak Bar of Attorneys \nMr. Lars-Arne Raffel\, Social worker\, ZEBRA – Centre for Victims of Right-Wing Attacks \nParticipation \nIf you are a criminal justice professional working to enhance your national hate crime victim support structures\, a civil society representative working on hate crime victim support or have interest in criminal justice\, please join the webinar (passcode: 20466000).
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/participation-of-hate-crime-victims-in-criminal-proceedings/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220329T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220329T201500
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220317T135101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T135101Z
UID:2795-1648580400-1648584900@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Establishing Victim Services Vicarious Trauma Response Collaboratives
DESCRIPTION:On March 29\, 2022\, at 2:00 p.m. ET\, the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Pamela Champlain and Janet Fine on “Establishing Victim Services Vicarious Trauma Response Collaboratives.” \nWhile vicarious trauma is both a normal and inevitable response to working with victims of crime\, there is growing recognition of the need to build trauma-informed organizations and supportive partnerships to mitigate the negative impacts of secondary trauma and expand opportunities to enhance resiliency. This session will provide an overview of OVC TTAC’s engagement with communities across the United States in developing and sustaining vicarious trauma peer-to-peer collaboratives.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/establishing-victim-services-vicarious-trauma-response-collaboratives/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220329T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220322T124058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T124058Z
UID:2822-1648557000-1648564200@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:United European Citizens for Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:We are currently in the middle of an unprecedented crisis in Europe. The invasion of Ukraine has redefined the parameters of what we imagined to be possible. \nIn this light\, we are hosting this event to bring together citizens\, civil society organisations\, as well as Ukrainian representatives\, to facilitate information sharing and horizontal discussion on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the future of Europe within that context. Especially as we are a group of civil society organisations\, we want to showcase some actions by the Ukrainian civil society\, what the state of it is now\, and what we can do to support them.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/united-european-citizens-for-ukraine/
LOCATION:Brussels
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220324T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220324T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220317T134655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T134655Z
UID:2792-1648134000-1648139400@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:The Resilience of Older Women and Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Expert panellists will discuss the role of behaviour in climate change and increased environmental risk\, resulting in degradation of all human rights. Speakers will discuss current lifespan initiatives and best practices across the globe\, highlighting regions and activities where older women are taking the lead in mitigating negative outcomes. \nSPEAKERS: \n\nAmal Abou Rafeh\, Chief of Programme on Ageing\, UN DESA\nToni C. Antonucci\, PhD\, IAGG Secretary General\, University of Michigan Collegiate Professor\, Moderator and Discussant\nMartha Bial\, PhD\, Fordham University and IAGG UN Representative\nNancy A. Pachana\, PhD\, clinical geropsychologist and co-director of the University of Queensland Ageing Mind Initiative\nMichael Smyer\, PhD\, founder/CEO of Growing-Greener.org\, Climate Action for a Warming World\n\nParallel Event with the NGO Commission on the Status of Women66Forum Parallel Event March 24\, 202210:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EST \nRegistration Required
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/the-resilience-of-older-women-and-climate-change/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220314T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220228T160930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T160930Z
UID:2773-1647273600-1647626400@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:LEAP Annual Conference - (Re)imagining justice: A new era for fair trials?
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 LEAP annual conference will focus on the future of fair trials in Europe\, examining the fundamental flaws in our current systems and what we can do to rectify them.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/leap-annual-conference-reimagining-justice-a-new-era-for-fair-trials/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220310T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220311T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220119T085216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T085216Z
UID:2371-1646870400-1647043199@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Whistleblower Protection in Europe
DESCRIPTION:The Academy of European Law will organise a hybrid conference with high-level speakers from different sectors which will bring legal practitioners up-to-date on the latest regulatory developments\, legislative initiatives\, and case law on whistleblowing. \nWhistleblower Protection in Europe\nFocus on Directive (EU) 2019/1937\nBrussels/Online (hybrid)\, 10-11 March 2022\nKey topics\n• EU Whistleblowers’ Directive implementation\n• Trade secrets\n• Data protection\n• Support and protection measures\n• Public disclosures\n• Reporting channels\n• Relevant ECtHR and CJEU case law\n• Best practice \nFurther information: http://www.era.int/?131171&en \nVSE’s members and friends are offered a 25% discount on the standard fee. To benefit from the 25% discount please enter the voucher code discount “422D127whprot” if you register online.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/whistleblower-protection-in-europe/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220303T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220303T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220209T134359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T134359Z
UID:2619-1646305200-1646310600@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:CJPE Webinar: Victim’s Rights in Prison & Probation – What is our Role?
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the EU Victims’ Rights Directive and of the evaluation process promoted by the European Commission concerning its implementation in Europe\, this webinar organised by the Criminal Justice Platform Europe aims to explore the role of prison and probation services in ensuring victim’s rights. What are the important elements of the Victims’ Rights Directive in this regard and what are the lessons learned? In particular\, how do prison and probation services address the victims’ right to information? Starting with practice examples from prison and probation services the webinar will discuss the broader situation of victims’ rights in different legal systems and specifically in prison and probation. The webinar will also focus on the need of an interagency systemic approach and on how these fields could better coordinate their work with victim support services and other (e.g. restorative justice) services coming into contact with victims.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/cjpe-webinar-victims-rights-in-prison-probation-what-is-our-role/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220222T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220203T165157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T165157Z
UID:2514-1645538400-1645545600@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Live Debate: Future of Justice for Victims in the European Union
DESCRIPTION:On the European Day for Victims of Crime\, Victim Support Europe is organising an online live debate on the “Future of Justice for Victims in the European Union“. We kindly invite you to join this online event that will take place on Tuesday 22 February 2022\, between 14:00 and 16:00 CET.  \n\nWith this event\, we aim to take the debate forward and explore the fundamentals of achieving a safe justice system. The principles of safe justice and its application in practice will be outlined\, followed by a live testimony of Nina Fuchs – a showcase of the structural and systematic discrimination that victims of sexualised violence are exposed to by the judiciary. Building on a victims’ perspective in accessing justice and the practical barriers they face\, we will conduct the debate on the following key discussion points:\n\n\nTackling underreporting of crimes;\nEnsuring victims’ access to information\, support and protection throughout the criminal justice process;\nEnsuring active participation of victims in the criminal justice process;\nAvailability of reparations and remedies for victims.\n\nThe objective of this discussion is to explore the possibilities and to present approaches which may better serve victims and their community in achieving safe justice.\n\n\nThe live debate will be hosted on ZOOM. We kindly ask to register in advance for this event here. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nThe event it is organised as part of the Conference on the Future of Europe. The Conference provides the opportunity for European citizens to debate on Europe’s challenges and priorities and to put forward recommendations. Everyone is welcome to join the debate and express their opinion upon registration here.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/live-debate-future-of-justice-for-victims-in-the-european-union/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220222T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220210T082613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T082613Z
UID:2667-1645534800-1645549200@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Victims’ Voices\, Victims’ Rights
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a special event marking European Day for Victims of Crime on 22nd February 2022. Organised by the national Crime Victims Helpline in conjunction with the Irish Tourist Assistance Service\, Victims’ Rights Alliance\, and Victim Support at Court\, the afternoon online seminar is an opportunity for people working in victim support services and the criminal justice system to commemorate the day in Ireland. \nAgenda \n12:45-13:00 Log-in \n13:00 Welcome\nMichele Puckhaber\, Crime Victims Helpline \n13:10 Opening\nMinister for Justice Helen McEntee \n13:25 Victims’ Voices Panel\nModerated by Dympna Kenny\, Victim Support at Court \nPanelists\nColm Smyth\nHazel Larkin\nBuzz O’Neill-Maxwell\nAilbhe Griffith \n15:10\nBreak \n15:25 Crime Victims’ Rights: An EU and Irish Perspective\nModerated by Maeve Lewis\, Victims Rights Alliance/One in Four \nPanelists\nTBA\, Victim Support Europe\nSarah O’Malley\, Irish Council for Civil Liberties \n16:30\nClosing\nLisa Kennedy\, Irish Tourist Assistance Service \n16:45 End Webinar
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/victims-voices-victims-rights/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220120T105420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T105420Z
UID:2378-1645056000-1645142399@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Tackling Gang Crime: Preventing Violence and Exploitation\, Supporting Young People and Strengthening Police Responses
DESCRIPTION:This symposium provides an important opportunity to cultivate a holistic understanding of gang violence and the factors which contribute to gang membership across the UK. This entails an examination of current efforts to prevent the spread of gang violence and an identification of areas in which stakeholders might better collaborate in order to take greater action and protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation and intimidation.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/tackling-gang-crime-preventing-violence-and-exploitation-supporting-young-people-and-strengthening-police-responses/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220208T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220207T140713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T140713Z
UID:2561-1644314400-1644321600@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:The efficacy of memorialisation after terrorism
DESCRIPTION:On the 8th of February 2022\, European Observatory on Memories (EUROM) will organise a morning session (10am-12pm) on the question of efficacy of memorialisation after terrorism with our distinguished speakers: \n\nMr Florian Jehin*\, a victim of the Radisson Blu attack in Bamako\nMr Bas Smets\, landscape architect\nMrs Lea Meindre-Chautrand\, VSE Policy Officer\nMr Philippe Vansteenkiste*\, V-Europe\nMr Jordi Rabassa\, Barcelona City Council member\nMrs Ana Milosevic\, Lead researcher on the project\n\nThe event will be moderated by David Gonzalez Vazquez \, EUROM. \n  \nDuring this online event\, Dr. Ana Milosevic will present the Policy brief on the memorialisation of terrorist attacks and the exhibition “When time stood still“ as key results of this one-year project co-funded by the Open Society Foundations. \n  \nThe live streaming will take place on our Youtube Channel and via Zoom: https://ub-edu.zoom.us/j/98226828126?pwd=SFJvZmdRNzIyUFlIQXA4SFhmR3ppUT09 \n  \nNo pre-registration required.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/the-efficacy-of-memorialisation-after-terrorism/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20220131T075433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T075601Z
UID:2493-1643963400-1643970600@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Launch of the Model Legislative Provisions for Victims of Terrorism
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism/UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNOCT/UNCCT)\, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)\, invite you to the Launch of the Model Legislative Provisions\, which will take place virtually on Friday 4 February at 8:30am EST. \nThe event aims to bring together Member States\, Members of Parliament\, United Nations entities and civil society organizations\, victims’ associations and victims of terrorism for the official Launch of the model legislative provisions and to discuss how legal frameworks can strengthen national support for the rights and needs of victims. \nVictims of terrorist acts frequently suffer severe\, multiple and lifealtering injuries\, akin to harm suffered by victims of grave human\nrights violations and international crimes. In addition to other forms of\nreparation\, compensation for harm suffered can play an important role\nin enabling victims to move on with their lives. \nThe purpose of developing model legislative provisions was twofold. First\,\nthey will serve as a model for the review of existing laws and procedures\nrelated to victims of terrorism in line with recent advances on this subject\nmatter and the development of legislation where no legislation exists.\nSecondly\, the provisions can systematize and promote the exchange of\ninformation regarding existing good practices. Additionally\, the development\nof model provisions can serve to draw attention to the urgency of taking\nconcrete steps to protect\, assist and support victims of terrorism.\nIn the framework of the IPU-UN Joint Programme on Countering Terrorism\nand Violent Extremism\, between November 2020 and January 2021\, UNOCT\,\nUNODC and IPU convened a series of virtual expert consultations on specific\nthemes to be covered by the model legislative provisions. These virtual\nconsultations followed the organization of an online Expert Consultation on\nModel Provisions regarding victims of terrorism organized on 14–15 July\n2020 with participants from national institutions\, parliaments\, civil society\norganizations and academic institutions as well as experts from other parts\nof the United Nations system and from regional organizations. The Model\nLegislative Provisions for Victims of Terrorism have been developed with\nthe support of a core group of experts composed of different UN Entities\,\nacademia\, representative of victims’ associations and victims themselves.\nThe event aims to bring together Member States\, Members of Parliament\,\nUnited Nations entities and civil society organizations\, victims’ associations\nand victims of terrorism for the official Launch of the model legislative\nprovisions and to discuss how legal frameworks can strengthen national\nsupport for the rights and needs of victims. \nPlease kindly express your availability by registering using the following link no later than Thursday 3 February 2022 COB.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/launch-of-the-model-legislative-provisions-for-victims-of-terrorism/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211203T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211203T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20210830T104323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T104323Z
UID:1692-1638489600-1638575999@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:VSE Autumn Conference 2021 - SAFE JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS: Transforming Justice Systems/Future Trends
DESCRIPTION:The conference programme will be organised around the compressive victim support model to expand our collective understanding of approaches to safe justice especially as they align with other systems\, such as via victim support\, education\, health care\, social and community services\, private sector\, etc.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/vse-autumn-conference-2021-safe-justice-for-victims-transforming-justice-systems-future-trends/
LOCATION:Brussels
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211019T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20211020T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20210624T073654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T073654Z
UID:1470-1634601600-1634774399@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Centre of Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Workshop on distance support and 116 006 helpline for victims in Europe.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/centre-of-excellence/
LOCATION:Brussels
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210930T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20210818T083815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T103622Z
UID:1643-1632996000-1633003200@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Webinar – Coming together and re-connecting
DESCRIPTION:COVID restrictions have made it a difficult 18 months to connect and have space to talk about our work and listen to others. We know these opportunities to learn from each other are one of the most valuable aspects of our network which is why we want to create this moment where we can all talk and hear about the amazing work you are all doing. A moment to come together as a community hearing from new and seasoned VSE members alike. \nDuring the event\, you will have a chance to showcase your activities\, projects\, challenges and successes and explore how we may be supportive of each others’ work. We hope the event will also act as inspiration to others\, and to that end we would invite you to send us a short video of one activity that you feel will inspire others. The videos will be presented during the event\, and will also be available at the VSE Hub. \nIf you’re interested in preparing a video\, please send us an email with a short description of the activity/project you would like to present to: s.haimov@victimsupporteurope.eu
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/webinar-coming-together-and-re-connecting/
LOCATION:VSE hub – online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210826T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20210628T195908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T195908Z
UID:1524-1629999000-1630004400@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Unrequited Love: Stalking & Harassment within an Ex-Partner Context
DESCRIPTION:UWS & Centre for Action Against Stalking’s seminar will focus on the differences between stalking & harassment within an ex-partner context.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThe seminar will focus the intrinsic differences between Stalking and Harassment within an ex-partner context\, its links to femicide\, the legal and mental health context under which the behaviours arise\, lessons learned\, where are we now and what needs to change. \nSpeakers: \nTricia Bernal – CEO of Protection Against Stalking. \nTricia’s daughter Claire was murdered by Michael Pech\, a man she only dated for three weeks before ending the relationship. Pech stalked her for weeks mainly targeting her at London’s exclusive Harvey Nichols\, where she worked as a beauty consultant. Claire pleaded with the Police to take her seriously but at that time stalking was not recognised as a precursor to murder\, never mind a crime. Tricia has continued to campaign for change in addressing his crime. \nDr Jane Monckton Smith – Professor of Public Protection \nDr Jane Monckton Smith is Professor of Public Protection at the University of Gloucestershire. She has authored a new theoretical framework for tracking homicide risk in cases of domestic abuse and stalking. Her wider body of work is acknowledged as having societal impact and influence\, and is described as outstanding and innovative. \nIn addition to academic work she maintains a wide portfolio of professional and case work. This includes Chairing statutory Domestic Homicide Reviews\, advising panels and investigations on complex and high profile murders\, advising and training professionals in threat and risk assessment\, and working with organisations like the police in developing policy and practice. She acts as an expert witness and also helps families bereaved through homicide with various criminal justice processes\, through her work with charitable organisations. \nDr Rachael Wheatley – Forensic Psychologist\, HMPPS\, UK \nRachael Wheatley works with stalking offenders within a custodial setting with an emphasis on what drove their behaviour and how practitioners can respond to this in relation to considering desistance from further offending. \nHamish Brown MBE – A specialist in the offence of stalking and harassment \nHamish Brown MBE is the recognised leading authority on the interpretation and application of stalking legislation in the United Kingdom. In 2004 Hamish retired from New Scotland Yard’s Specialist Crime Directorate after over 30 years service with the Metropolitan Police. Hamish now offers his services as a consultant\, trainer and lecturer on stalking legislation\, celebrity stalking and workplace violence as well as one-to-one advice for those in fear of being stalked the author of the Metropolitan Police advice leaflet ‘ Protection from Stalking and Harassment: A Guide to minimising the risk to children \nThis Seminar will take place on Zoom. The link will be sent out after registration.\nTo reserve a place for this free online seminar please click the link below: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copy-of-unrequited-love-stalking-harassment-within-an-ex-partner-context-tickets-160780295191
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/unrequited-love-stalking-harassment-within-an-ex-partner-context/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Action Against Stalking Centre of Stalking and University of the west of Scotland":MAILTO:enquiries@actionagainststalking.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210820T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20210817T102524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T102524Z
UID:1638-1629471600-1629475200@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Surviving Terrorism: The Power of Connections
DESCRIPTION:To mark the International Day\, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)/the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT)\, in collaboration with the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism\, are holding an online high-level event entitled ‘Surviving Terrorism: The Power of Connections’  with the participation of the United Nations Secretary-General Mr. António Guterres and will features testimonies from victims of terrorism and closing remarks from Under-Secretary-General Mr. Vladimir Voronkov.\n\n \n\nA short film “Surviving Terrorism: The Power of Connections” will be launched\, which features testimonies of victims and survivors of terrorism from across the world reciting a collective ode and sharing why connections is important. This will be followed by an interactive discussion featuring victims and victims’ associations to discuss the importance of connections and how to strengthen the rights and needs of victims.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/surviving-terrorism-the-power-of-connections/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210820T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163623
CREATED:20210817T101347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T101347Z
UID:1635-1629453600-1629459000@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Accessible and Sustainable Psychological Support to Victims of Terrorism
DESCRIPTION:The focus of the event is on victims’ psychological and psychosocial support\, highlighting UNODC’s project on supporting victims of terrorism in Iraq within the criminal justice framework\, including through psychological support\, in cooperation with the Lebanese Association for Victims of Terrorism (AVT-L)\, with funding from the Netherlands.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/accessible-and-sustainable-psychological-support-to-victims-of-terrorism/
LOCATION:Online
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