social mail 11 apr 2012

Newsletter Date: 11 April 2012 Courtesy of ICTY, ICC and STL/SCSL

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Events ...................................... 2

Lectures and Conferences ....... 3

Thursday Night Drinks ........... 3

Did You Know? ........................ 4

Rooms for Rent ....................... 4

Bikes for Sale ........................... 6

ABOUT SOCIAL MAIL

Social Mail is a weekly guide,

made for interns–by interns, at

the ICC, ICTY, STL/SCSL in The

Hague.

Social Mail WHAT HAPPENED ON 11 APRIL

1775 – The last execution for witchcraft in Germany takes place

1814 – The Treaty of Fontainebleau ends the War of the Sixth Coalition against Napoleon

Bonaparte and forces him to abdicate unconditionally for the first time

1919 – The International Labour Organization is founded

1945 – World War II: American forces liberate the Buchenwald concentration camp

1961 – The trial of Adolf Eichmann begins in Jerusalem

2011 – 2011 Minsk Metro bombing

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED EVENT: THURSDAY NIGHT

DRINKS AT “DE PRINS TAVERNE”

THURSDAY, 12 APRIL 2012

De Prins Taverne is the oldest pub in The Hague. Join us on Thursday for good beer and

great atmosphere!

Where: De Prins Taverne, Noordeinde 165

When: 9.00 pm

“Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more.”

- Mark Twain

PHOTO EXHIBITION BY SOUTH AFRICAN PIETER HUGO

3 MARCH—20 MAY 2012

The Hague Museum of Photography is the first museum to mount a comprehensive sur-

vey of the monumental work of the award-winning South African photographer Pieter

Hugo. Centred around contemporary Africa, Hugo’s photographs have become well-

known around the world. The exhibition entitled ‘This Must Be The Place’ depicts the

differences between the West and Africa, rich and poor, white and black.

More info: http://www.fotomuseumdenhaag.nl/index.cfm/site/Fotomuseum/

pageid/27A399BA-C6AB-D32E-56027F338902F7A1/index.cfm

SPRING FESTIVAL

11-14 APRIL 2012

The annual Spring Festival of the composition department in The Hague promises to be

an extraordinary event. In five days, dozens of new student compositions will be per-

formed. This varies from purely electronic pieces to work for ensemble, performances and

music theatre works. The festival theme this year is Arte Pauvere, an art movement of the

last century where artworks were created using everyday objects. Besides the large

amount of student works we also included the results of workshops and collaborations

with the Academy and the Ligeti scenographers of the theatre of Amsterdam.

The full programme and more background information can be found on

www.springfestival.nu.

EVENTS

MUSEUM WEEKEND 2012

14&15 APRIL 2012

During the weekend of 14 and 15 April

museums throughout the Netherlands will

entice the public to come and take a peek

inside. Nearly 500 museums in the coun-

try will be participating. Many museums

will offer special activities for adults and

children.

This year’s theme is ‘Enrich yourself at the

museum’. Visitors pay the symbolic price

of € 1 for admission to the participating

museums. Check the website of the Muse-

um Weekend because new museums are

joining all the time.

More info: http://www.denhaag.nl/en/

residents/to/Museum-Weekend-

2012.htm?

utm_source=TripolisDialogue_nieuwsbri

ef&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&ut

m_content=&utm_campaign=@denhaag

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JAZZ CD RELEASE PARTY AT THEATER ZEEBELT

15 APRIL 2012, 20:30PM

The Eef van Breen Group will release its new album ‘Changing Scenes’ during a party on

Saturday, 14 April at Theater Zeebelt in The Hague. The party will feature a concert with

an all-star team of actors, dancers and a choir. Trumpeter, singer-songwriter, composer

and arranger Eef van Breen (1978) is one of the biggest personalities on the Dutch jazz

scene of the moment. He captures audiences with his lyrical trumpet phrases and virtuo-

so scat solos. On his new album Eef plays around with changing contexts. The listener

imagines that he’s a character in a film. Dying footsteps, slamming doors, breaking glass

and ticking clocks become a three-dimensional set with carefully wrought compositions.

To be enveloped by a colorful, visual experience without seeing.

Tickets cost € 15 (student discounts apply) and can be purchased through Ticketscript or

through Theater Zeebelt.

THE HAGUE’S QUEEN’S FAIR

20 APRIL—6 MAY 2012

The Queen’s Fair (Koninginnekermis) is in town from Friday, 20 April until Sunday, 6

May. Come and celebrate Queen's Day in The Hague at a traditional Dutch fun fair. You

can enjoy traditional fairground entertainment at various locations in and around the

Lange Voorhout (including the Lange Vijverberg and Buitenhof) and the Frederik Hen-

drikplein.

OPENING TIMES Daily from 13.00 to midnight, on Sunday, 29 April from 13.00 to 1.00 hrs., Monday, 30

April from 11.00 to 23.00 hrs. and on Friday, 4 May from 13.00 to 18.00 hrs.

More info: http://www.denhaag.nl/en/residents/to/The-Hagues-Queens-Fair.htm?

utm_source=TripolisDialogue_nieuwsbrief&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&utm_co

ntent=&utm_campaign=@denhaag

*REVAMPED*

THURSDAY NIGHT

DRINKS

We’ve heard from you that last

year’s Social Drinks didn’t always

work out. You’d show up and

didn’t know how to find the other

interns. Too many drink nights

for too few people.

We listened to your feedback and

we want to revamp Thursday

Drink Night for 2012!

We’ve consolidated drink nights

to THURSDAYS, to keep your

weekends free. We’re also looking

for Social Coordinators to organ-

ize theme parties, drink specials

etc.

Come make the most of your time

in The Hague! Join us this

THURSDAY—and look for the

table with the little sign that says

“Interns” - so you’ll never be lost!

MEETING POINT:

De Prins Taverne

TIME: 9.00 pm

DATE: 12 April 2012

ADDRESS: Noordeinde

165

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LECTURES AND CONFERENCES

DEFENCE SYMPOSIUM: "MILITARY ORGANIZATION, RANK STRUC-

TURE AND OPERATIONS - EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO

KNOW ABOUT THE MILITARY"

12 APRIL 2012, 13.30-14.30PM, ICTY LOBBY PRESSROOM

This defence symposium as it is a unique opportunity to ask any questions you may have to a

lawyer who has practised before the international courts for many years. The symposium will

be conducted by defence lawyer Stéphane Bourgon Ad.E. , a military academy graduate, former

officer and military legal advisor who served in the Canadian Armed Forces for more than 20

years, specializing in criminal law, operational law and international humanitarian law. He has

been practicing before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) on

a full time basis for more than 14 years, first with the OTP, then with Chambers and since 2002

as defence counsel.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available prior the the symposium.

DID YOU KNOW?

Some fun facts about the Dutch’

best friend…

The first human powered land

vehicle was constructed by Gio-

vanni Fontana in 1418.

The term "bicycle" first entered

into popular usage in France in

the 1860s.

The longest "tandem" bike ever

built was almost 67 feet long

and could seat 35.

The smallest adult bicycle ever

created had wheels made from

silver dollars.

There are roughly one billion

bicycles in the world (about

twice as many as motor vehi-

cles).

The slow cycling record was set

by Tsugunobu Mitsuishi of Ja-

pan in 1965 when he stayed

stationary for 5 hours, 25

minutes.

The fastest speed ever recorded

on a bicycle was attained by

American Olympic Cyclist and

Ironman triathlon competitor

John Howard, when he reached

152.2 mph in 1985.

PHILOSOPHIES OF JUDGMENT

17 APRIL 2012

Part of the Supranational Criminal Law (SCL) lecture series, organized by the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, the TMC Asser Instituut and the Coalition for the International Criminal Court.

Hosted by The Hague Institute for Global Justice.

Speakers: Judge Fred Harhoff (paper) (confirmed) and

Guenael Mettraux (discussant) (confirmed).

More info: http://thehagueinstituteforglobaljustice.org/index.php?

page=Events&pid=123&id=33&archive=0

THE JUDICIAL FUNCTION AND LEGAL PLURALISM

25 APRIL 2012

Part of the Supranational Criminal Law (SCL) lecture series, organized by the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, the TMC Asser Instituut and the Coalition for the International Criminal Court.

Hosted by The Hague Institute for Global Justice.

Speakers: Guido Acquiviva (confirmed) in conversation with Judge Roth (confirmed) and Judge Liu (invited but yet to confirm). More info: http://thehagueinstituteforglobaljustice.org/index.php?page=Events&pid=123&id=34&archive=0

ROOMS FOR RENT

2 ROOMS FOR RENT – PER MAY 2012

(The price includes many options like: free –secured- internet, gas, water)

Located at Benoordenhout

Room A (5.50 x 3.50m) €450,- pm [This room has its own sink]

Room B [3.50 x 2.00m] €350,- pm [Use of a private sink which is in an other room]

Down payment €250.-

Ideal for interns. Nice and quiet area. 20 minutes by bike to the ICC / ICTY, 5-8 minutes

by bike to the beach (Scheveningen), 15 minutes by bike to the City Center, buses availa-

ble to go directly to the Center or to the ICC or ICTY. Near post office and [super] market

or bike repair service. Shared areas are kitchen (including facilities) and bathroom. Fully

furnished, including all mod cons (TV, washing machine, wireless internet, linens, tow-

els). Photo’s available on request

If you are interested, please contact Saskia Broekhoff for more information:

Saskia.broekhoff@gmail.com [0624338948]

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ROOM IN STADHOUDERSPLANTSOEN

€590/month: Room for rent in bright apartment in Stadhoudersplantsoen area. Living

room with balcony, kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer and oven. Apartment shared

with one expat.

Contact healy20122@hotmail.com for more info.

ROOMS FOR INTERNS AND VISITING PROFESSIONALS

Available for temporary, short-term interns and visiting professionals of the Court,

fully furnished 1, 2 and 3 room apartments incl. bathroom, washing machine, cable-tv,

internet, in the Hague City Center near Grote Markt, Grote Kerk and City Hall (all dept.

stores, public transport, parkings, police, public library within a minute's distance):

1 room apartment, 739,-

1 level, 2 room apartment 789,- (based on 1 person occupation)

2 level, 2 room apartment 796,- (based on 1 person occupation)

2 level, 3 room apartment 889,- (based on 1 person occupation)

(price includes normal energy consumption based on 5 year forward rolling average)

Segbroekarea (close to dunes and beaches): 4 to 5 room apartment (yet unfurnished)

1279,-

Contact: please mail to bothyuri2005@planet.nl andwala47@gmail.com

tel. 0653715683, 0650262166, 0152563877

ROOM WITH TERRACE

Furnished room available (with terrace) May 1,

can be arranged to be earlier or later, in a beau-

tiful 3-layered house. 3 bedroom house with a

carspace, shed and garden, washing machine,

dryer, storage, etc. 10min. walk/3min. tram to

city centre. Its 2 seconds from the tram stop

(Trams 3 and 11). Tram stops 4 and 17 nearby.

Rent is 600 euros and includes gas/water/

electricity/cable/internet. Stay for as long or

short as you like.

If interested email me (markvanhaaften@hotmail.com) or call 0653837803.

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ROOM IN VOORBURG

Room available starting April 1st, 2012 in a 3 bedrooms apartment. The apartment has

two floors, with bedrooms, shower and toilets located on the second floor. The Bedroom

available has a single bed and lots of storage space.

A large living room, dining room, kitchen with appliances, Washer and dryer, wireless

internet, and TV with international channels.

Location: Apartment is located at Van der Palmstraat 66 2273 SH, Voorburg (15 minutes

walk from the ICC and 25 minutes from Den Haag Central Station.

Public transport, trams stops and busses available: Train Stop to Schipol Airport or to

Den Haag C.S from Den Haag Laan Van Noi. Tram stops (2, 3, and 4) to the city center

and Bus 23 to the ICC. Price is 400/month, utilities included.

Email guigui180283@gmail.com or call 0626936051 for questions.

ROOM IN CONRADKADE

Nice room in a cosy apartment to share with a young professional girl. The apartment is

on Conradkade (number 33), five minutes ICTY by bike and close to the tram (11,17 and

3), a very pleasant place with shops. It's a big room all furnished and a living room, you

do have to share just kitchen and bathroom. The price is only 455 euro all inclusive ( elec-

tricity, internet, gas). The room is available on the 22 April, if you are interested please

call me at 0685197877 or send me an email on Grimaldi@un.org

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BIKES FOR SALE

WOMEN'S BIKE FOR SALE: 75 EURO

Used bike that has hand breaks, three gear shift, and kick stand. Comes

with a sturdy chain lock (two spare keys), saddle bags, as well as two sets

of front and back lights. Available on 1 May 2012. Please email Katherine

at kbrad223@gmail.com if interested.

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this, you must re-submit.

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

DO YOU LIKE MEETING NEW PEOPLE?

WANT TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR EXPERIENCE IN THE

HAGUE?

We’re looking for outgoing, energetic interns who

would like to organize social activities for the in-

terns at the courts.

Volunteers would organize Thursday Night Intern

Drinks, and any other social activities you think

interns would enjoy.

Time commitment would be once every three

weeks (Intern Drinks are organized on a rotating

schedule with the three courts), and any additional

time you’d like to commit.

If you’re interested, please contact the Social Mail

Coordinator for your court (listed on the bottom

right-hand corner below)

Social Mail Coordinators:

ICTY

Jana Hofmann

adcicty.headoffice@gmail.com

Senya Ann Waas

senya.ann@gmail.com

Scott McDonald

mcdonald1@un.org

ICC

Tanmay Misra

Tanmay.Misra@icc-cpi.int

STL/SLSC

Jolana Makraiovà

makraiova@un.org