Stichting Kavien’s Justice Foundation

at the memorial website of Kavien Begikhani

Introduction

Today, on November 9, 2022, on Kavien’s birthday, a new foundation was formally set up, named the Stichting Kavien’s Justice Foundation. The goals of the foundation are to pay tribute to Kavien Suleiman (-Begikhani), who cared deeply for and was committed to international law, human rights, and peace. The notarial deed of the foundation (“Stichting”) was done by Mr. Daemen at Notariaat Pas in Beek, the Netherlands on November 9, at 11:00 AM.

Goals of the Stichting Kavien’s Justice Foundation

The formal goals of the foundation (“Stichting”) are: to pay tribute to Kavien Suleiman (-Begikhani), who cared deeply for and was committed to international law, human rights and peace; supporting and encouraging young people to be active in the field of international law, human rights and peace. The Foundation may pursue its purpose by any lawful means, particularly including the generating of funds in order to award thesis prizes to students at the field of international law, human rights and peace.

Foto of the notary's akte

Board of the Stichting Kavien’s Justice Foundation

Mr. Drs. Simon Minks (chairman)
Mrs. Awaz Hamma MSc.(secretary)
Mrs. Dr. Nazand Begikhani (treasurer)
Prof. em Dr. Ir. Loe Feijs (member)

Published Data including Annual Report of the Foundation

Link: Gepubliceerde Gegevens inclusief Jaarverslag
Inhoud (Contents):
  • Naam van de stichting (name of the Foundation)
  • RSIN nummer (RSIN number)
  • Contactgegevens (contact information)
  • Beschrijving van de doelstelling (goals)
  • Hoofdlijnen van het beleidsplan (policy plan)
  • Functies en namen van de bestuurders (board members)
  • Beloningsbeleid (reward policy)
  • Verslag van activiteiten (activities)
  • Financiële verantoording (finances)
  • Integriteitsplan(integrity plan)

Kavien’s Justice Foundation in the Media

In the following links, Simon Minks is interviewed by Diaspora presenter Hemin Abdulla from Rudaw. In addition to build up on Kavien’s achievements and his dreams and ideas for justice, one of the main tasks of the KJF is to give a prize to a university student based on competition for the best thesis on Justice.

Simon Minks interview in online newspaper
Rudaw interview with Simon Minks on youtube

Kavien’s Justice Award to be announced soon

In the following links, the board proudly presents the preliminary regulations for an annual thesis prize for students (from a restricted set of universitites). The award stimulates students in the field of international (criminal) law, human rights, peace, accountability, or justice. The Foundation's working method for thesis prizes is described in the Regulations outlined in the following pdf documents:

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