Hosted by Giovanca Ostiana (TV presenter), the event will feature professor Rik Peels (leading scientific research on Extreme Beliefs at the Vrije Universiteit (Amsterdam) as the keynote speaker.
Symposium: from relief to peace
ZOA is celebrating its 50th anniversary! To mark this special occasion, we are hosting a symposium on September 28th in The Hague (Netherlands) on the importance of peacebuilding for sustainable development, a subject central to ZOA’s work throughout the years.
5 September 2023
50 years ZOA: Symposium 28 september
From relief to peace
You are warmly invited to the ZOA Symposium 'From relief to peace'. Together with colleagues, experts, researchers, partners and donors, we will reflect on the importance of peacebuilding in our work, the best strategies/interventions and possible collaborations.
A panel discussion with participants including Nathalie Olijslager (Head of Department for Stabilisation and Humanitarian Aid at the Dutch Ministry of Foreigh Affairs) and Messina Manirakiza (The Knowledge Platform Security & Rule of Law). During the symposium, ZOA will present its research on the reasons why people engage in violence with concrete examples on how ZOA is working towards peace.
The symposium offers the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion and discussion. After the sessions, there will be a reception on the occasion of ZOA's 50th anniversary.
Key facts for the symposium:
📅 Date: Thursday, September 28th, Entry 1.30 pm, start 2.00 pm
📍 Location: The Koorenhuis: Prinsegracht 27, 2512 EW Den Haag
💬 Language: The symposium will be conducted in English
🥂 Reception: From 4:30 PM, a reception with snacks and drinks will provide an opportunity to celebrate ZOA’s 50th anniversary