BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Hague Humanity Hub - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Hague Humanity Hub X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.humanityhub.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Hague Humanity Hub REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260901T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261215T173000 DTSTAMP:20260318T144541Z CREATED:20260318T144541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T144541Z UID:10001517-1788267600-1797355800@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:ISS Leadership Programme DESCRIPTION:Lead with impact in a changing global landscape\nGlobal challenges are becoming more complex\, while funding and support for international cooperation are increasingly under pressure. This raises urgent questions for organizations working in development: how do you prepare for an uncertain future\, and how can you effectively integrate the latest social science insights into your policies and programmes? \nThis executive leadership programme is designed to help you navigate that complexity and strengthen your organisation’s impact in a rapidly changing world. \nAbout the programme\nThe programme starts on Tuesday\, 1 September 2026 at 15:00 and runs until the final session on 15 December 2026. It consists of eight sessions delivered in a hybrid format\, allowing participants to combine in-person and online learning. \nThe ISS Leadership Programme includes four face-to-face workshops in The Hague\, each lasting 2.5 hours\, alongside four online sessions of 1.5 hours. While in-person participation is encouraged\, all sessions can also be attended digitally\, making full remote participation possible. \nWith a group size of 15 to 20 participants\, the programme offers an interactive and focused learning environment for senior professionals from across the international development sector. \nDeveloped as part of the ISS Leadership Programme and in close collaboration with the Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre\, the course connects key themes such as resilience\, risk\, vulnerability\, and sustainable development. Participants are encouraged to translate insights directly into action within their own organisations. \nWho should attend\nThis course is aimed at experienced professionals with at least ten years of experience in international development. It is particularly relevant for managers\, leaders\, strategists\, monitoring and evaluation specialists\, and business developers. \nParticipants typically come from donor agencies\, international NGOs\, think tanks\, philanthropic foundations\, development consultancies\, and international development banks. The programme is also well suited for directors\, board members\, and management teams looking to strengthen their strategic leadership. \nWhat you will gain\nThroughout the programme\, you will develop the knowledge\, skills\, and mindset needed to increase your organization’s impact. You will learn how to move beyond linear approaches and adopt more adaptive forms of programming\, drawing on complexity thinking to better address real-world challenges. You will gain insights into how development efforts can be strengthened by anticipating future risks and enhancing societal resilience\, while also learning from best practices across organizations. \nIn addition\, the programme focuses on practical skill-building. You will learn how to identify blind spots within your organization\, engage constructively with donors and investors\, and create safe and inclusive work environments where innovation is encouraged. \nOn a personal level\, the programme supports your development as a leader. It helps you build the confidence and creativity needed to challenge existing structures and to foster a more open and learning-oriented organizational culture. \nLearning experience\nThe learning experience is highly interactive and designed to encourage exchange between participants. You will work in a small group setting that offers space for reflection\, discussion\, and peer learning. Participants are invited to bring a colleague to one of the sessions\, and those joining from abroad can take part in an additional online intervision session at no extra cost. \nBeyond the sessions themselves\, you will become part of a dynamic network of peers and gain access to the ISS alumni community. \nPractical details\nEach session requires approximately two hours of preparation. All teaching materials are included in the programme\, and upon completion you will receive a certificate from the International Institute of Social Studies. The course fee is €2\,450. \nCourse materials\nAs part of the programme\, you will receive the book Foreign Aid and its Unintended Consequences by Professor Dirk-Jan Koch\, published by Routledge in 2024. This book is included in the course fee and will be sent to you by post upon acceptance. \nIn addition\, you will have access to a series of knowledge video clips that you can watch at your own pace in preparation for the sessions. \n Apply now! URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/iss-leadership-programme/ LOCATION:International Institute of Social Sciences\, Kortenaerkade 12\, Den Haag\, Zuid-Holland\, 2518 AX\, Netherlands END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260925T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261030T123000 DTSTAMP:20260918T150654Z CREATED:20260803T131346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T150654Z UID:10001636-1790330400-1793363400@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Nonviolent Communication for Professionals (CANCELLED) DESCRIPTION:Nonviolent Communication for Professionals\nNo prior experience required. Whether you’re new to Nonviolent Communication or looking to deepen your practice\, this interactive learning journey offers practical tools for more authentic\, effective\, and compassionate communication.\nWe all want to build stronger relationships\, navigate differences more skillfully\, and live our values in the way we communicate. Yet misunderstandings\, tension\, and conflict are a natural part of life\, whether at work\, in our communities\, with friends\, family\, or within ourselves. \nHow we respond to those moments can strengthen connection\, trust\, and collaboration. \nFollowing the enthusiastic response to our introductory NVC session\, we are delighted to offer this five-part Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Learning Journey. Facilitated by Sabine Morf\, Certified NVC Trainer and founder of Dialogue Garden\, this interactive series will help you approach difficult conversations with greater clarity\, empathy\, and confidence. Developed by Marshall Rosenberg\, Nonviolent Communication is not about avoiding conflict or simply “being nice.” It is a practical and powerful framework for communicating honestly\, listening deeply\, and creating meaningful connections\, especially when conversations feel challenging. \nJoin us on Friday mornings (10:00-12:30) at The Hague Humanity Hub from 25 September – 30 October for a weekly exploration of communication that supports both personal growth and positive change in the world around us. \nWhy Join This Journey?\nThis learning journey is for anyone who wants to communicate with greater authenticity\, empathy\, and impact. Whether you are a professional\, community member\, team leader\, volunteer\, parent\, entrepreneur\, student\, or simply curious about personal growth\, NVC offers practical tools that can enrich your daily interactions. \nYou will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand what lies beneath conflict\, tension\, and misunderstandings.\nExpress yourself honestly without blame or criticism.\nConnect across differences with empathy and respect.\nNavigate challenging conversations with greater confidence and care.\nStrengthen relationships based on trust\, understanding\, and mutual respect.\nBring your values into action through the way you communicate and collaborate.\nContribute to healthier\, more connected communities\, workplaces\, and relationships.\n\n📌 Minimum enrollment: 10 participants. Full refunds will be issued if the course does not proceed. \n📌 Humanity Hub Members have an exclusive 30% discount for the General Admission ticket. Please contact engage@humanityhub.org  for the discount code. \nAbout the partnership\nThis learning journey is offered in collaboration between Dialogue Garden and The Hague Humanity Hub\, bringing together expertise in Nonviolent Communication and community building to support meaningful collaboration across the peace and justice ecosystem. \nPrivacy Policy\nThe Humanity Hub collects your name\, email\, and organization (if you have one) when you sign up for events\, so they can manage the event and tell you about future ones. If you want to receive the Hub newsletter\, or if you have food allergies (for events with food)\, the Hub will collect that too. The Hub wil not share your info with other companies without telling you first. The Hub might take photos or videos at events\, but you can inform the organisers if you don’t want to be in them. Your data is stored safely\, and you can ask to see it\, change it\, or have it deleted. The Hub will keep your info for 5 years to understand what events you like\, and you can always unsubscribe from emails or opt out of surveys. For data deletion or inquiries\, contact engage@humanityhub.org \n  \nThis activity has been cancelled and a new format will be designed and shortly communicated to the community. If you’re interested in staying informed\, please reach out to engage@humanityhub.org for more details.  \n  URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/5-session-nonviolent-communication-journey-from-judgment-to-understanding/ LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Nonviolent-Communication-NVC-Learning-Journey-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260925T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261106T160000 DTSTAMP:20260512T141457Z CREATED:20260512T141457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T141457Z UID:10001573-1790337600-1793980800@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Shift to Thrive 2026 Career Readiness & Resilience Program DESCRIPTION:Thrive by Lydia Generation is an empowerment platform dedicated to helping Migrant women actualize their full potential and destiny. We envision resilient migrant women prospering in their host city through economic self-sufficiency and positive contributions to The Hague and The Netherlands. \nOur mission is to enlighten our audience with educative and motivational content that inspires action and builds pathways to success. \nDon’t just be a woman! Be extraordinary!\nIntegrate!  Participate!  Thrive! \n Join our 7 -week modular Career Development Programme starting \,  September 25\, –  November 6th\,2026 \nWeek 1 — 25 September 2026 — 12:00–16:00 \nWeek 2 — 2 October 2026 — 12:00–16:00 \nWeek 3 — 9 October 2026 — 12:00–16:00 \nWeek 4 — 16 October 2026 — 12:00–16:00 \nWeek 5 — 23 October 2026 — 12:00–16:00 \nWeek 6 — 30 October 2026 — 12:00–16:00 \nWeek 7 — 6 November 2026 — 12:00–16:00 \n Register now URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/shift-to-thrive-2026-career-readiness-resilience-program/ LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-16.13.17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTSTAMP:20260729T114609Z CREATED:20260729T114609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T114609Z UID:10001627-1791158400-1792195199@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Multilevel Water Governance Course DESCRIPTION:Key information \n\nCourse Date: (Face-to-face)5 October – 16 October 2026\n Location:The Hague\, The Netherlands\n Fee:€3\,995\n\nIntroduction\nThe world is facing many water-related challenges\, including shortages\, pollution\, flooding\, and unequal access to safe drinking water. Climate change is making these problems worse\, threatening people’s safety\, economies\, and the environment. Local governments and communities are at risk from droughts\, floods\, and other water disasters. In the face of these challenges\, governments have the responsibility to develop strategies to manage water resources and provide drinking water and sanitation\, in partnership with communities and the private sector. \nIn this course\, we will review internationally recognised principles and frameworks for good water governance and then focus on their implementation in different country contexts. We will explore water related challenges and innovative solutions across multiple sectors\, such as agriculture\, energy\, housing and urban development as well as finance and public investments. We will also pay attention to water allocation\, conflicts around water\, disaster risk management\, and instruments for financing water services. Furthermore\, we will discuss the design of stakeholder engagement strategies that support communities and ecosystems. Moreover\, participants will experience the rich history and best practices of Dutch water management with real-world insights from urban settings and agricultural landscapes. \nKey Information\nThis course is intended for policy makers and technical staff of organisations responsible for water governance and management working for national\, regional and local governments\, water authorities\, service companies\, NGOs and donor and development organisations. \nParticularly relevant for professionals working in ministries of water\, environment\, or natural resources\, river basin authorities and water boards\, local or regional environmental agencies\, climate resilience and infrastructure planning units. \n Apply now URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/multilevel-water-governance-course/ LOCATION:Zuid-Holland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/THA-logo-kleur.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261014T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261014T170000 DTSTAMP:20261006T125518Z CREATED:20261006T125518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T125518Z UID:10001683-1791997200-1791997200@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Democracy Health Check: Presenting the Tyranny Tracker DESCRIPTION:The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is presenting its recently launched Tyranny Tracker in The Hague\, Netherlands. \nDeveloped by HRF with support from The Reynolds Foundation\, the Tyranny Tracker is an index that classifies political regimes using a unique methodology that evaluates indicators across three key pillars: electoral competition\, freedom of dissent\, and institutional accountability. The index classifies the world’s countries and territories as democratic\, hybrid authoritarian\, or fully authoritarian\, providing a unique view of democracy globally. \nThis event will explore the Tyranny Tracker and feature a keynote address from Swazi Activist and Widow of Thulani Maseko\, Tanele Maseko. The full agenda is available below: \nOpening remarks: Stephanie Triefus (Asser Institute)\nKeynote: Tanele Maseko (Swazi Activist and Widow of Thulani Maseko)\nPresentation of the Tyranny Tracker: Javier El-Hage (HRF Chief Legal and Policy Officer)\nPanel Discussion:\nMohamed Keita (HRF Senior Policy Officer for Africa);\nZara Rancheva (HRF Research Fellow for Europe and Central Asia);\nAlan Haji (Legal Director at the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre);\nMalaak Jamal (Director of Policy and Research)[Moderator] Stephanie Triefus (Asser Institute);\nMore about the Tyranny Tracker\nThe Human Rights Foundation (HRF) launched its flagship research project\, the Tyranny Tracker\, a qualitative index that classifies the world’s countries and territories as democratic\, hybrid authoritarian\, or fully authoritarian. This political regime assessment tool is now available to the public at a moment when tyranny is on the rise worldwide. \nAccording to HRF’s Tyranny Tracker\, 76% of the world’s population lives under authoritarianism\, representing 102 countries and territories\, or 6.3 billion people — a number that is partly explained by the hybrid authoritarian regimes of India\, Indonesia\, Pakistan\, and the Philippines\, and by the fully authoritarian regimes of China\, Ethiopia\, Nigeria\, Russia\, and Vietnam\, which rule over some of the world’s most populous countries. \nThe Tyranny Tracker classifies countries using a methodology consisting of 45 indicators categorised into three thematic pillars: electoral competition\, freedom of dissent\, and institutional accountability. The methodology is informed by academic literature and HRF’s 20 years of experience advocating on behalf of dissidents from countries ruled by authoritarian regimes. The research draws on a range of sources\, including media\, data collected by HRF’s in-house research team\, an extensive human rights network\, and expert advice. \n Register now This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracy-health-check-presenting-the-tyranny-tracker/ LOCATION:Asser Institute\, R.J. Schimmelpennincklaan 20-22\, The Hague\, 2517\, Netherlands ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Screenshot-2026-10-06-at-14.52.08.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261014T171500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261014T193500 DTSTAMP:20260925T140236Z CREATED:20260918T081023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T140236Z UID:10001660-1791998100-1792006500@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:The Stories We Don’t Hear: Human Voices in Times of Crisis DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, 14 October\, the Netherlands Red Cross invites you to The Stories We Don’t Hear: Human Voices in Times of Crisis\, an evening about personal stories behind the crisis in Sudan. Through a documentary\, a panel discussion and a photo exhibition we explore how Sudanese experience a crisis many of us think we already know\, and the role their stories can play in shaping humanitarian action. \nSudan is facing one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises\, yet it receives little international attention. For more than three years\, people in Sudan have been living through a devastating conflict. Many have lost their homes\, loved ones and sense of safety. The realities of this conflict are often reduced to facts and numbers\, leaving out people’s personal stories. \nBut what if we listened to those living through this crisis\, not as distant strangers\, but as people who share many of the same hopes\, anxieties\, dreams and daily realities as we do? \nBecause who can better tell these stories of the daily realities than the people living them every day? \nIn the documentary 10 Times 74: Stories of Sudanese Who Choose to Multiply What They Have\, filmmaker Hassan Kamil captures his home country Sudan through conversations with fellow Sudanese. This documentary focuses on their stories. Stories that\, perhaps unexpectedly\, are not only about fear and suffering. They’re stories of strength. Of community. Of humanity. Hassan meets people who make a change. People who gather to help others\, to foster connection\, and to spread hope in a time where beauty is still there\, even though it’s sometimes hard to see. \nOn Wednesday\, 14 October\, we use this documentary as a starting point for a conversation about Sudan\, and about the stories we tell about crisis. During a panel discussion\, filmmaker Hassan Kamil\, Dutch diplomat for Sudan Floris te Velde and SudanConnect volunteer Leya Schoonderwoerd will reflect on the conflict\, the way it is portrayed internationally\, and what changes when people affected by crisis tell their own stories. \nThe evening concludes with a photo exhibition bringing together personal stories from Sudan\, Mali\, Liberia and Botswana. Through photographs and intimate WhatsApp conversations with volunteers and community members\, you are invited into moments of everyday life that may feel both unfamiliar and surprisingly recognisable. \nAnd we hope that\, after this evening\, these stories continue to multiply. When sharing with others\, we can let the stories live onwards and change the dominant narrative little by little. \nFollowing the event\, participants will be invited to walk to the Atrium City Hall\, adjacent to the library\, for the official opening of the exhibition. \nDoors open at 17:15\, with drinks and substantial bites served before the programme begins. The formal programme takes place from 18:00 to 19:35 in the Haagse Lobby\, followed by the official opening of the exhibition in the Atrium at approximately 19:45. \n View the full programme here This link opens in a new tab\n \n Reserve your spot This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-stories-we-dont-hear-human-voices-in-times-of-crisis/ LOCATION:Haagse Lobby\, Spui 68\, 10th Floor of The Hague Library\, The Hague\, 2511\, Netherlands ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/red-cross-netherlands.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261014T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261014T200000 DTSTAMP:20261006T104905Z CREATED:20261006T104905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T104905Z UID:10001680-1792000800-1792008000@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Reading the City DESCRIPTION:We gather to read\, look\, and think together – across disciplines\, across cities\, and across what usually gets thrown away. \nReading the city\nReading the City is a monthly reading group bringing together artists\, academics\, writers\, and curious others to explore how we live with waste\, materials\, and urban ecologies. Each session is led by a different voice: one week an artist curates\, the next an academic\, then an engineer\, a writer – each shaping what we read and how we read it. We come to texts together: sometimes with readings sent in advance\, sometimes through close-reading\, discovering them in the room. \nRegistration\nFor registration\, please send an email to: readingthecity.thehague@gmail.com. \nLocation: Centrale Bibliotheek\, Dok B (4th floor)\nThis is a free event \nOrganised by:\nCollective.Wasteland: A transdisciplinary festival exploring waste ecologies through art performance and collective research. \nISS: The International Institute of Social Studies is an international graduate school of policy-oriented critical social science: MA\, PhD and research. \nThe Hague Humanity Hub: A collaborative platform for changemakers working towards a more peaceful and just world. URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/reading-the-city/ LOCATION:Centrale Bibliotheek\, Spui 68\, Den Haag\, 2511 BT\, Netherlands ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/downloaden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261020T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261020T170000 DTSTAMP:20260918T083649Z CREATED:20260918T083649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T083649Z UID:10001664-1792508400-1792515600@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Moving forward with the Power Awareness Tool DESCRIPTION:Join Ngo-federatie and Partos for an interactive webinar on October 20th (3-4:30PM CET) introducing the Power Awareness Tool (PAT)\, a practical instrument designed with co-investing organisations to support more equitable partnerships in international cooperation. The PAT guides you through an honest look at decision-making dynamics\, helping ensure everyone’s voice is valued and shift power where necessary. \nWhat is the session about?\nDuring this session\, participants will explore why the PAT matters\, what it is\, and how it works in practice. The webinar will feature experiences from international partners\, Belgian and Dutch NGOs\, and Majority World actors\, who will share insights on successes\, challenges\, and lessons learned from using the tool. Furthermore\, we aim for this session to be an interactive space for dialogue\, where participants can exchange experiences\, discuss the tool\, and jointly explore pathways to advance power shifting in partnerships. \nThe webinar is open to Majority World organisations and partners\, Belgian and Dutch NGOs\, donors\, and other actors committed to advancing equitable partnerships. \nPracticalities:  \n\nFollowing the session\, those interested are welcome to stay for an informal online discussion and networking opportunity from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m.\nFacilitation by Josfien Fraeyman (Ngo-federatie) and Ida Kuijper (Partos)\nRegister for the webinar before 16 October\nYou will receive the link for the webinar a couple of days before the event\nThe session will be held in English\n\nContact information will be shared with Ngo-federatie (cf. GDPR)\nMore info will follow soon! \n Sign up here! This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/webinar-moving-forward-with-the-power-awareness-tool/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-18-at-10.31.34.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261020T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261020T170000 DTSTAMP:20261006T125045Z CREATED:20261006T125010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T125045Z UID:10001682-1792508400-1792515600@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:WORKSHOP SCHIJNSZELFSTANDIGHEID DESCRIPTION:Pro Bono Connect organiseert een praktische workshop over  schijnzelfstandigheid\, een van de  meest  urgente  juridische  vraagstukken  voor   maatschappelijke  organisaties in Nederland. Steeds meer stichtingen\, NGO’s  en  andere  non profitorganisaties werken samen met zzp’ers en freelancers. De wet- en  regelgeving  rondom de kwalificatie van deze arbeidsrelaties is de afgelopen jaren sterk in beweging. \nMet het opheffen van het handhavingsmoratorium door de Belastingdienst per 1 januari 2025 staat schijnzelfstandigheid volop in de aandacht. Organisaties die werken met zelfstandigen kunnen nu daadwerkelijk worden gecontroleerd en geconfronteerd worden met naheffingen\, boetes en arbeidsrechtelijke verplichtingen. \nTijdens deze workshop nemen advocaten van HVG Law en EY deelnemers mee door de relevante wetgeving en jurisprudentie\, en wat deze betekenen voor de praktijk van maatschappelijke organisaties. De sessie biedt ruimte voor vragen over concrete situaties in uw eigen organisatie. \nBen je er bij? \n Meld je hier aan! This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/workshop-schijnszelfstandigheid/ LOCATION:Boompjes 258\, Boompjes 258\, Rotterdam\, 3011XZ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Uitnodiging-Workshop-Tax-en-Contractenrecht-15-1536x1090-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261020T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261020T170000 DTSTAMP:20261008T131347Z CREATED:20261008T131347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T131347Z UID:10001692-1792508400-1792515600@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Pre-COP Roundtable ‘Avenues of Action on Climate and Displacement’ DESCRIPTION:In the run-up to COP31\, being held in Tϋrkiye in November 2026\, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in the Netherlands\, The Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre\, and the International Institute of Social Studies invite you to join a roundtable event examining Avenues of Action on Climate and Displacement.  \nOver the last decade\, weather-related disasters have displaced approximately 250 million people within their own countries. Floods\, storms\, droughts and heatwaves are already uprooting communities. Some people move temporarily and return to their homes and livelihoods\, while others cannot go back and move within countries or across borders in search of safety. \nIt is thus time to make a plan to build resilience for those adapting to climate\, take action in providing support to people migrating across borders and recognising the challenges of climate-related displacement within countries. \nIn this roundtable\, speakers and panellists will consider potential avenues of action to help adapt and prepare for climate-related displacement\, including working with host communities to reduce risks for both newcomers and improving adaptation strategies for existing residents. \nExamples will be explored from Bangladesh and elsewhere. \nSpeakers\nWelcome: Professor Ruard GanzevoortOpens external\, ISS Rector\nScene-setting: Hyeonggeun JiOpens external\, Researcher\, HSC-ISS\nJoint action 1: Paul van de LogtOpens external\, Head of Climate\, Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs\nJoint action 2: Kevin Playford\,Opens external Deputy Head of Mission\, Embassy of Australia in the Netherlands\nRoundtable discussion moderated by Professor Thea HilhorstOpens external\, HSC Director and featuringProfessor Joyeeta GuptaOpens external\, UvA\nDr Bishawjit Mallik\,Opens external University of Utrecht\nJoep Verhagen\,Opens external Director Global Centre on Adaptation\nDr Rodrigo Mena\,Opens external Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Association\nClosing by H.E. Faiyaz Murshid Kazi\,Opens external Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to the Kingdom of the Netherlands \nThe event will be followed by networking drinks. \n Register This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/pre-cop-roundtable-avenues-of-action-on-climate-and-displacement/ LOCATION:International Institute of Social Studies\, Kortenaerkade 12 2518 AX\, Den Haag Netherlands ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Website-1200x800-EN-new-12.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261020T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261020T190000 DTSTAMP:20261001T081146Z CREATED:20261001T081022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T081146Z UID:10001678-1792517400-1792522800@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Community Drinks: Voices & Visibility: Who gets heard in a crowded world? DESCRIPTION:Connect\, share & learn about what different organisations are doing to make the world more peaceful and sustainable at the Community Drinks \nWhat if your next game-changing connection is just a drink away?\nJoin us for Community Drinks to wind down around a glass\, make new connections\, and get inspired by the spotlights of the evening. Hosted at The Hague Humanity Hub\, this is the place for you to get away from your busy schedule and enjoy after-hours with purposeful conversations. \nWhat can you expect?\nJoin the Community Drinks on Voices & Visibility: Who gets heard is a crowded world? from 17:30 to 19:00 for an evening of conversation\, reflection\, and connection around a question that sits at the heart of much of the peace and justice work happening in The Hague: who gets heard? \nIn a world with more voices\, stories\, crises\, and competing priorities than ever before\, being heard is not simply about having something to say. It is also about having access to the spaces\, platforms\, resources\, and decision-making processes that determine what receives attention. Thus\, questions like: Who gets invited into the room? Whose knowledge is considered credible? Who gets to tell the story? And why do some crises receive more attention\, resources\, and political response than others? Are deeply connected. \nWe will explore questions such as: \nWhat does it mean to have a voice and once someone has a voice\, who gets to tell their story and who controls the narrative?\nWhy do some crises receive significant media\, political\, and humanitarian attention while others remain largely invisible?\nAnd finally\, how can organisations ensure that local knowledge and lived experience genuinely shape decisions?\nThrough short speaker spotlights and an open discussion\, the evening will create space to exchange experiences\, challenge assumptions\, and consider how we can create more meaningful spaces for voices that are too often overlooked. \nWho are the speakers?\nThis edition of Community Drinks\, “Voices and Visibility: Who gets heard in a crowded world?” brings together different perspectives from across The Hague’s peace and justice ecosystem to explore three interconnected questions: \nThe speakers for this edition will be announced shortly before the event. We are bringing together complementary perspectives from across the peace and justice ecosystem\, exploring the relationship between voice\, power\, storytelling\, representation\, and visibility. \nRather than approaching the topic from a single discipline\, the conversation will connect experiences from different parts of the ecosystem and invite participants to reflect on how the decisions we make about who we listen to\, whose stories we share\, and what we choose to highlight are shaped and can shape what the international community ultimately understands and acts upon. \nWho is it for?\nIf you are interested in connecting with people and their work towards a more peaceful\, just and sustainable world\, this event is for you. Whatever your role or sector\, join Community Drinks to relax\, exchange perspectives\, and connect with this vibrant community committed to making the world more peaceful\, just and sustainable\, one conversation at a time. \nCome ready to share your perspective\, meet others working across the ecosystem\, and explore what it really takes to be heard—and listen to. \nPrivacy Policy\nThe Humanity Hub collects your name\, email\, and organization (if you have one) when you sign up for events\, so they can manage the event and tell you about future ones. If you want to receive the Hub newsletter\, or if you have food allergies (for events with food)\, the Hub will collect that too. The Hub wil not share your info with other companies without telling you first. The Hub might take photos or videos at events\, but you can inform the organisers if you don’t want to be in them. Your data is stored safely\, and you can ask to see it\, change it\, or have it deleted. The Hub will keep your info for 5 years to understand what events you like\, and you can always unsubscribe from emails or opt out of surveys. \nFor data deletion or inquiries\, contact engage@humanityhub.net \n Reserve your spot This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/community-drinks-voices-visibility-who-gets-heard-in-a-crowded-world/ LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Community Drinks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Website-1200x800-EN-new-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Humanity Hub":MAILTO:hello@humanityhub.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029 DTSTAMP:20260807T064516Z CREATED:20260804T084438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T064516Z UID:10001638-1792972800-1793231999@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:NETHOPE Global Summit 2026 DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE DIGITAL LEADERS WORKING THROUGH SOLUTIONS TOGETHER AND HELP SHAPE WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE SECTOR! \nNonprofit organizations are operating in a world that’s more complex\, connected\, and demanding than ever. Missions are growing while resources tighten\, and technology sits at the center of how impact is delivered\, scaled\, and protected. There is also optimism and new innovations that give us hope for what is to come. \nAs NetHope approaches our 25th Anniversary this year\, we remain steadfast to be a trusted convener\, partner\, and resource; helping you successfully navigate this evolving landscape\, harness technology\, and innovate to build resilience. \nGrounded in real-world nonprofit constraints but driven by what’s possible when the right leaders collaborate\, the 2026 NetHope Global Summit is where proven solutions are shared\, new partnerships are formed\, and practical paths forward take shape. Designed for a sector that can’t afford to move slowly\, the Summit brings together nonprofit\, technology\, and philanthropic leaders ready to align resources\, expertise\, intent\, and scale. Attendees engage with peers who are actively building solutions and transforming complexity into capability to better support their missions. The collaborations that emerge don’t end when the Summit does; many become the operational foundation for the next generation of programs. \nJoin the digital leaders working through solutions together at the 2026 NetHope Global Summit\, taking place October 26-29\, 2026 in Amsterdam and virtually on November 3\, 2026\, and help shape what’s next for the sector! \n Register now URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/nethope-global-summit-2026/ LOCATION:Amsterdam\, Netherlands\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261027T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261027T110000 DTSTAMP:20261008T125812Z CREATED:20261008T125733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T125812Z UID:10001691-1793093400-1793098800@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:New ANBI Developments in Practice DESCRIPTION:A practical session for ANBI organizations navigating recent developments in the ANBI regime\nThe ANBI landscape is evolving. Recent policy changes\, guidance from the Dutch Tax Authorities\, and new interpretations of existing requirements are creating both opportunities and obligations for charities and nonprofit organizations. The Hub and Bird & Bird are partnering to share the latest developments with the community of peace and justice. \nSince the introduction of the new ANBI Decree of 3 July 2025\, several ANBI requirements have been further clarified and\, in some cases\, tightened. For board members and policy-makers\, understanding what these developments mean in practice is essential to maintaining compliance and good governance. \nIn this interactive 60-minute session\, we will translate the latest developments into practical guidance and discuss how organizations can apply the rules confidently in their day-to-day operations. \nWhat we’ll cover\nSupporting Other Organizations as an ANBI\nThe Anti-Hoarding Requirement and Asset Management\nGovernance and Board Remuneration \nWho Should Attend?\nBoard members of foundations and associations\nDirectors and policy-makers of nonprofit organizations\nRepresentatives of foreign NGOs operating in the Netherlands\nOrganizations holding ANBI status or considering an ANBI application \nWhy Attend?\nGain practical insights into the latest ANBI developments\, understand how recent guidance affects your organization\, and leave with concrete steps to strengthen compliance\, governance\, and decision-making. \nMeet your instructors:\nBarbara den Exter\, Tax Advisor\, Bird & Bird\nArnoud Knijnenburg\, Partner\, Tax\, Bird & Bird \n Register This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/new-anbi-developments-in-practice/ LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Website-1200x800-EN-new-11.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Humanity Hub":MAILTO:hello@humanityhub.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261027T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261027T190000 DTSTAMP:20261006T132616Z CREATED:20261006T124536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T132616Z UID:10001681-1793120400-1793127600@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks: Political Developments in the Western Balkans DESCRIPTION:Serbia’s elections and mass protests in Albania are raising new questions about the political direction of the Western Balkans. In Serbia\, elections could reshape the country’s political landscape\, while in Albania\, growing public mobilization is putting pressure on the government and raising questions about its political future. \nThis edition of #DemocracyDrinks looks at whether these developments could lead to a broader political shake-up in the region\, and what they could mean for democracy\, political stability\, and the EU integration of both countries. \nTogether with PRO International\, NSDE\, NHC\, PAX and the Albanians in the NL Foundation\, we will discuss these developments and what they tell us about the future of the Western Balkans. Speakers will be announced soon. Bring your questions! \nWhat are the #DemocracyDrinks? \n#DemocracyDrinks is an informal\, recurring conversation and networking series bringing together people working on democracy\, peace\, justice\, and democratic participation. \nThe format is intentionally simple: open\, dialogue-led conversations in a relaxed setting. #DemocracyDrinks The Hague provides space to connect across sectors\, test ideas\, explore emerging questions\, and reflect collectively on democratic challenges beyond formal panels or presentations. \nLaunched by Defend Democracy in Brussels in 2018\, #DemocracyDrinks now takes place in cities around the world. Editions in The Hague have brought together a diverse mix of practitioners from NGOs\, international institutions\, think tanks\, government\, and civil society. The Hague series is co-organised by the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC)\, the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH). \nInterested in hosting your own edition? Apply here. \nPhotos – disclaimer. \nPlease note that a photographer and/or videographer may be present during #DemocracyDrinks. Images may be used by partner organisations for communication and promotional purposes\, including social media and future event promotion. By attending\, you consent to this use. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting democracydrinksthehague@gmail.com and specifying the event. Thank you for your cooperation! \n Register here This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/deomcracydrinks-political-developments-in-the-western-balkans/ LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Democracy Drinks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Website-1200x800-EN-new-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Humanity Hub":MAILTO:hello@humanityhub.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261028T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261028T190000 DTSTAMP:20261007T123358Z CREATED:20261007T122249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T123358Z UID:10001684-1793208600-1793214000@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Extraction and Empires: A history that hasn't ended DESCRIPTION:This event is part 1 of a 3-part Studium Generale program series organised between Leiden University and the Humanity Hub. On three Wednesday evenings we bring together academics and practitioners\, and delve into the world of critical raw materials. \nHow did resource extraction build empires\, and how much has really changed since? \nIn this opening session of our three-part series on critical raw materials\, Prof. dr. Catía Antunes (Leiden University) traces the long history of how empires sustained themselves through the extraction of resources\, drawing on striking examples across the centuries. She  connects that past to the present\, showing how little the underlying logic of extraction has shifted\, and how similar patterns are still visible now that the world races for the critical minerals that power the energy transition. \nFollowing the keynote\, Antunes is joined by Marius Troost (Both ENDS) for a panel discussion on the injustices bound up in the extraction of critical raw materials today: who bears responsibility for them\, and how NGOs and other actors can best aim their efforts to have the greatest impact. The panel will be moderated by Brian Jacobs. \nAfterwards there is time for drinks and a networking reception. \n🗓 Wednesday 28 October\n🕠17:30 – 19:00\n📍The Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag \nAttendence is free\, please sign-up in advance. \n Register This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/extraction-and-empires-a-history-that-hasnt-ended/ LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Climate,Climate Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Website-1200x800-EN-new-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261030T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261030T170000 DTSTAMP:20260922T103945Z CREATED:20260921T091456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T103945Z UID:10001669-1793350800-1793379600@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Changemakers’ Friday DESCRIPTION:Changemakers’ Friday  \nJoin our monthly gathering for anyone working on initiatives for a better world. \nHosted at The Hague Humanity Hub together with We Are Changemakers\, the day offers a relaxed mix of coworking\, peer exchange\, practical learning\, expert support\, and community connection. It is designed for people working on ideas or organisations with social impact who want to connect with others\, make progress\, and feel part of a supportive ecosystem. \nThe programme consists of 3 parts: \n​#1 Fresh start – 9:00 AM \n​Networking and first introductions. \n​#2 Free workshop – 10:30 AM \n​A free 90-minute workshop followed by lunch to reflect. The topic will be announced soon! \n​#3 Coworking & experts – 13:00 PM \n​Continue the day with co-working and a series of open desks by experts. \n​We share lunch from 12:00 to 13:00 – Bring Your Own or buy a delicious lunch at the Hub Cafe. \n​Come for the co-working\, stay for the community and leave inspired for the weekend ahead. Please let us know which parts you will join with a quick message after registration. \nRegister here: https://luma.com/gwq17ngl \n  \n​About our open desk experts: \nAugaly Kiedi \nAugaly is a senior expert in fundraising and a member of both We Are Changemakers and The Hague Humanity Hub. She will run an Open Desk on funding for early-stage companies and initiatives. Check out her story here. \nSina Tahoori \nSina\, Technical Advisor from Xanboor\, offers simple\, practical\, and founder-friendly technical support to impact-driven startups. Founders can drop by for guidance on software architecture\, technology choices\, web and mobile app development\, scalability\, accessibility\, and other technical challenges. \nLaura de Franchis\nLaura\, senior expert from The Alternatives Factory\, supports purpose-driven people and organisations with results\, impact\, and theories of change. She will run an Open Desk to help founders define what success looks like\, map how to get there\, and think through how to track meaningful change. \n— \n  \nStay connected  \nWant to stay connected beyond Changemakers’ Friday? The Hub offers a special starter package for founders and early-stage initiatives looking for a base in The Hague\, combining membership\, coworking access\, community connection\, visibility\, and opportunities to engage with relevant events\, experts\, and office hours. \nContact memberships@humanityhub.org to find out more. URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/changemakers-friday-september/ LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/608968e9-ec4f-4a10-86d1-3666e77836f4.png.avif ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Humanity Hub":MAILTO:hello@humanityhub.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261031T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261031T160000 DTSTAMP:20261008T122951Z CREATED:20261008T122951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T122951Z UID:10001689-1793448000-1793462400@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Navigating Dutch Labour Law DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Trevi Advocaten (trevi-advocaten.nl) \nKnow your rights. Navigate workplace challenges with confidence. \nWhether you’re employed\, self-employed\, or building a business in the Netherlands\, understanding Dutch labour law can make all the difference. Join us for an interactive training session led by an experienced employment lawyer\, and learn how to protect yourself and respond to workplace challenges with confidence. \nExpert Facilitator: Ilse Feenstra\nIlse Feenstra is an employment lawyer at Trevi Advocaten and a certified external confidential adviser at Ilse & SEP Confidential Advisers. She is also Relationship Manager of the Business Club at Rotterdam City Basketball. She is based in The Hague\, South Holland\, Netherlands. \nKey Highlights\n\nWages\, employment contracts\, and workplace rights\nIllness\, dismissal\, bankruptcy\, retirement\, and termination\nCorporate\, employment\, and contract law\nPreventing and resolving workplace and business disputes\nUnderstanding the role of a confidential adviser\n\nExpected Outcomes\nBy the end of the session\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand your employment rights and responsibilities\nRecognise risks in employment and business contracts\nRespond appropriately to workplace challenges\nPrevent avoidable or prolonged legal disputes\nKnow when to seek legal or confidential professional support\n\nEvent Details\n\nDate: Saturday\, 31 October 2026\nWalk-in: 11:30\nTraining: 12:00 – 16:00\nLocation: Het Koorenhuis\, Prinsegracht 27\, 2512 EW Den Haag\n\nMore Information\nPhone: +31 6 24498916\nWebsite: thrivelg.org \nSponsored by\nFonds 1818\, Oranje Fonds\, VSBfonds\, Levi Lassen\, Haagse Gemeentelijke Fonds (Haag Groene Kruis Fonds)\, and Thrive LG’s other supporting funds. \n Register This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/navigating-dutch-labour-law/ LOCATION:Het Koorenhuis\, Prinsegracht 27\,2512 EW Den Haag\, Het Koorenhuis\, Prinsegracht 27\,2512 EW\, Den Haag ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Website-1200x800-EN-new-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261102T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261102T200000 DTSTAMP:20261009T112904Z CREATED:20261009T112904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T112904Z UID:10001694-1793638800-1793649600@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Environmental Harm as an International Crime DESCRIPTION:Explore how international law\, ecocide and visual storytelling can advance accountability for serious environmental destruction.\nWhat happens when environmental destruction is so severe that regulation\, compensation or civil litigation no longer seem enough? When should those responsible be held personally accountable—and could serious harm to the environment be treated as an international crime? \nFrom pollution and extractive industries to the destruction of ecosystems during armed conflict\, environmental harm can have devastating and long-lasting consequences for communities\, livelihoods and future generations. Yet international criminal law remains one of the least-used tools for addressing these harms. \nThis event\, organised by The Promise Institute for Human Rights\, Art Works Projects and The Hague Humanity Hub\, brings together photographers\, lawyers\, advocates and climate justice actors to explore how this may be changing. \nThe evening begins with the work of Oyewole Lawal and Edwin Ndeke\, Emerging Lens Fellows whose photography documents environmental degradation and its consequences for the people and communities living with it. Their work provides a human and visual starting point for a wider conversation about environmental destruction\, responsibility and justice. \nFrom there\, we turn to the law. International criminal law already provides some possibilities for addressing serious environmental harm through existing crimes\, including war crimes and crimes against humanity. At the same time\, a growing international movement is working to establish ecocide as a new international crime\, creating a clearer legal route for addressing severe and widespread or long-term environmental destruction. \nRecent developments are bringing these questions closer to legal practice. In December 2025\, the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court published its Policy on Addressing Environmental Damage Through the Rome Statute\, setting out how environmental damage can be considered within the ICC’s existing mandate. The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA and Climate Counsel have also developed a Manual on Prosecuting International Environmental Crimes\, drawing in part on experience investigating the environmental consequences of the war in Ukraine. \nTogether\, these developments raise an important question: what would it take to move from recognising environmental destruction as an injustice to investigating and prosecuting it as a crime? \nSpeakers\nOyewole Lawal — Photojournalist\, sociologist and Emerging Lens Fellow\, whose work explores the relationship between people\, communities and their environment. \nEdwin Ndeke — Photojournalist\, documentary photographer and Emerging Lens Fellow documenting social\, economic and environmental issues. \nReinhold Gallmetzer — Appeals Counsel and Environmental Crimes Focal Point at the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court\, speaking about the ICC Prosecutor’s Policy on Addressing Environmental Damage Through the Rome Statute and the possibilities and limits of the ICC’s current mandate. \nKate Mackintosh — Executive Director of The Promise Institute for Human Rights Europe\, co-author of the Manual on Prosecuting International Environmental Crimes and member of the Independent Expert Panel for the Legal Definition of Ecocide. \nMore speakers will be announced soon! \nOur speakers will explore what international criminal law can already do\, where its limitations lie\, and what recognising ecocide as an international crime could add. \nWe will look at questions including: \nWhen can serious environmental harm already amount to an international crime?\nWhat does criminal law offer that environmental and climate litigation does not—and where do other legal strategies remain essential?\nHow can environmental destruction be documented and evidenced in ways that can support future investigations and prosecutions?\nHow does applying existing international criminal law relate to the campaign to criminalise ecocide?\nWhat roles can lawyers\, investigators\, journalists\, photographers\, civil society organisations and climate advocates play in bringing the first cases forward?\nThe discussion will connect legal developments in The Hague with experiences and environmental harms occurring around the world\, including the particular relevance of the ecocide debate for African countries facing the consequences of extraction\, pollution and environmental degradation. \nProgramme \n17:00–17:30Doors open\, registration and welcome \n17:30–17:40Opening and introduction \n17:40–18:00Visual introduction: Emerging Lens photographers introduce selected work and the environmental harms documented \n18:00–18:45Panel conversation: Environmental Harm as an International Crime – existing legal tools\, environmental crimes and ecocide \n18:45–19:00Audience Q&A and discussion \n19:00–19:10Closing reflections and introduction to the exhibition opening on 3 November \n19:10–20:00Networking drinks and exhibition viewing \nFrom visual evidence to environmental justice\nPart of The Hague Climate Week\nThis event is part of The Hague Climate Week 2026 and also forms the opening conversation of a two-day programme exploring environmental destruction through law\, photography and visual advocacy. \nOn 3 November\, the work of Emerging Lens Fellows Oyewole Lawal and Edwin Ndeke will be presented in a public exhibition and participatory programme at The Grey Space in the Middle\, looking more closely at waste\, consumption\, labour\, environmental degradation and the communities dealing with their consequences. \nTogether\, the two events ask how images\, lived experience\, advocacy and law can reinforce one another in making environmental harm visible—and turning recognition into accountability and action. \nAbout the organisers \nThe Hague Humanity Hub is a not for profit foundation based in The Hague\, the international city of peace and justice and home to hundreds of organisations working towards a better word. We offer an open and inclusive platform for changemakers to connect both locally and internationally\, building bridges across themes\, sectors\, and disciplines. \nArt Works Projects (AWP) is a Chicago- and The Hague-based nonprofit that uses visual storytelling\, new media and public engagement to confront human rights abuses and social injustice. Working with artists and partners around the world\, AWP creates exhibitions\, films and public programmes that connect powerful stories with dialogue\, advocacy and action. \nThe Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA School of Law is a centre for human rights education\, research and advocacy\, with locations in Los Angeles and Europe. The Promise Institute Europe advances research and practice in international law and human rights\, with a particular focus on their intersection with environmental and planetary justice. \nPrivacy\nBy attending this event\, you acknowledge that photographs and/or video may be taken for documentation and promotional purposes by The Hague Humanity Hub. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded\, please inform the organisers upon arrival. \nYour data is stored securely. You have the right to access\, correct\, or delete your information at any time. We retain event registration data for up to five years to help us understand participation trends and improve our programming. You can unsubscribe from email updates or opt out of surveys at any time. \nFor more information\, please refer to our full Privacy Policy. \n Register This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/environmental-harm-as-an-international-crime/ LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Climate,Climate Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Website-1200x800-EN-new-14.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Humanity Hub":MAILTO:hello@humanityhub.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261103T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261103T190000 DTSTAMP:20261009T113624Z CREATED:20261009T113624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T113624Z UID:10001695-1793721600-1793732400@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Beyond waste: People\, Materials and What We Leave Behind DESCRIPTION:What happens to the things we consume once we no longer want them — and who deals with what we leave behind? \nAt the centre of this exhibition are the works of Nigerian photojournalist and sociologist Oyewole Lawal and Kenyan documentary photographer Edwin Ndeke. Bringing together projects from Lagos and Nairobi\, their collaborative storytelling shines a light on waste pickers: an often-overlooked workforce that plays an essential role in collecting\, recovering\, and recycling materials from growing urban waste streams. \nTheir photography provides the starting point for a wider conversation about our relationship with waste. Moving from the experiences captured in their images\, the programme explores the systems that produce waste and the environmental and social consequences that follow\, with a particular focus on textiles and fashion. \nTogether with researchers\, recycling practitioners and artists\, we will look at both the challenges — from textile waste and chemicals to patterns of production and consumption — and the alternatives. Through conversation\, demonstrations\, and hands-on activities\, visitors can explore recycling and circular approaches\, natural dyes\, sustainable creative practices\, and different ways of thinking about the materials we produce\, use\, and discard. \nThe evening invites us to look beyond waste itself and consider the people\, choices and systems behind it — and what we might do differently. \nBuilding on the legal and accountability conversation of 2 November\, this event shifts attention towards the people\, places and lived experiences behind environmental harm. Photography becomes an entry point for discussing climate justice in a way that is accessible beyond professional climate and legal communities. \nThe programme has three layers: \nArtist conversation: Behind the images\n– Oyewole and Edwin: Introduction to the photographers\, their work and the communities and environmental challenges documented.\nModerated conversation: From Waste to Systems\n– Connecting visual storytelling with climate justice\, environmental accountability and ethical representation.\nParticipatory element\n– Hands-on activities allow visitors to respond to the work\, contribute their perspectives or explore how visual storytelling can be used for climate engagement and advocacy. \nProgramme: \n16:00 – 16:30 Doors open\, registration and welcome \n16:30 – 17:00 Opening and introduction to artists \n17:00 – 17:30 Conversation/panel \n17:30 – 18:15 Participatory element \n18:15 – 19:00 Networking with drinks and exhibition viewing \nAbout the organisers \nThe Hague Humanity Hub is a not for profit foundation based in The Hague\, the international city of peace and justice and home to hundreds of organisations working towards a better word. We offer an open and inclusive platform for changemakers to connect both locally and internationally\, building bridges across themes\, sectors\, and disciplines. \n Register This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/beyond-waste-people-materials-and-what-we-leave-behind/ LOCATION:Grey Space in the Middle\, Paviljoensgracht 20-24\, The Hague\, Zuid-Holland\, 2512 BP CATEGORIES:Climate,Climate Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Website-1200x800-EN-new-15.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Humanity Hub":MAILTO:hello@humanityhub.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261105T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261105T170000 DTSTAMP:20260918T083210Z CREATED:20260918T083210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T083210Z UID:10001663-1793890800-1793898000@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Launch: De Partos AI Toolkit DESCRIPTION:Als onderdeel van de Digital Readiness track heeft Partos samen met lidorganisaties de afgelopen maanden AI-werkgroepsessies gefaciliteerd om ontwikkelingen\, vraagstukken en uitdagingen rondom kunstmatige intelligentie te verkennen. Lysanne van de Kamp heeft de leiding genomen rondom het onderzoeken en schrijven van de Partos AI-Toolkit. Hiervoor heeft zij inzichten vanuit ons netwerk en vanuit AI onderzoekers verzameld en verwerkt. \nHet exacte programma voor de dag wordt binnenkort bekendgemaakt en zal bestaan uit inspirerende bijdragen van sprekers die aan de Toolkit hebben meegewerkt. Schrijf je nu alvast in voor een waardevolle dag vol onderzoek\, inzichten en goede gesprekken over AI in de NGO-sector. \n Schrijf je hier in! This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/launch-de-partos-ai-toolkit/ LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-18-at-10.31.34.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261105T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261105T190000 DTSTAMP:20261009T113808Z CREATED:20261008T121737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T113808Z UID:10001688-1793898000-1793905200@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Community Drinks: Imagining Climate Resilience DESCRIPTION:What if your next game-changing connection is just a drink away? \nJoin us for a special edition of The Community Drinks in partnership with The Climate Justice Community during The Hague Climate Week to wind down around a glass\, make new connections\, and get inspired by the panel conversation of the evening. For this edition we are leaving our usual home at The Hague Humanity Hub for a new location at EnergieKas\, a rooftop greenhouse that is the perfect setting to get away from your busy schedule and enjoy after-hours with purposeful conversations. \nWhat can you expect? \nJoin the Community Drinks on “Imagining Climate Resilience” from 17:00 to 19:00 for an evening of conversation\, reflection\, and connection around a word that is everywhere in climate work yet rarely means the same thing twice: resilience. \nResilience is used by almost everyone\, but its meaning shifts depending on who is speaking. Does it mean bouncing back to how things were\, or transforming the systems that made people vulnerable in the first place? And crucially: resilience of what\, to what\, and for whom? The way we answer shapes whose needs get prioritised\, who carries the burden of adapting\, and who is held responsible. \nWe will explore questions such as: \nWhat do we actually mean when we talk about climate resilience\, and whose definition counts?\nIs resilience about recovering from shocks\, or about changing the conditions that create vulnerability in the first place?\nAnd finally\, how can organisations make sure local knowledge and lived experience genuinely shape what resilience looks like in practice?\nThrough a panel of spotlight speakers from different corners of the ecosystem and an open discussion\, the evening will create space to exchange experiences\, challenge assumptions\, and think critically about a concept we too often take for granted. \nWho are the speakers? \nThe speakers for this edition will be announced shortly before the event. We are bringing together two complementary perspectives from across the peace and justice ecosystem\, exploring the relationship between voice\, power\, storytelling\, representation\, and visibility. \nRather than approaching the topic from a single discipline\, the conversation will connect experiences from different parts of the ecosystem and invite participants to reflect on how the decisions we make about who we listen to\, whose stories we share\, and what we choose to highlight are shaped and can shape what the international community ultimately understands and acts upon. \nWho is it for? \nIf you are interested in connecting with people and their work towards a more peaceful\, just and sustainable world\, this event is for you. Whatever your role or sector\, join Community Drinks to relax\, exchange perspectives\, and connect with this vibrant community committed to making the world more peaceful\, just and sustainable\, one conversation at a time. \nDate: Thursday\, the 5th of November\nTime: 17:00–19:00\nLocation: EnergieKas\, Helena van Doeverenplantsoen 3\, 2512 ZB Den Haag \nCome meet fellow professionals\, exchange perspectives\, and explore how technology and humanity can evolve together. \nWe look forward to welcoming you. \nPrivacy Policy \nThe Humanity Hub collects your name\, email\, and organization (if you have one) when you sign up for events\, so they can manage the event and tell you about future ones. If you want to receive the Hub newsletter\, or if you have food allergies (for events with food)\, the Hub will collect that too. The Hub wil not share your info with other companies without telling you first. The Hub might take photos or videos at events\, but you can inform the organisers if you don’t want to be in them. Your data is stored safely\, and you can ask to see it\, change it\, or have it deleted. The Hub will keep your info for 5 years to understand what events you like\, and you can always unsubscribe from emails or opt out of surveys. \nFor data deletion or inquiries\, contact engage@humanityhub.net \n Register This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/community-drinks-imagining-climate-resilience/ LOCATION:EnergieKas\, 3 Helena van Doeverenplantsoen\, Den Haag\, 2512 ZB\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Community Drinks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Website-1200x800-EN-new-8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Humanity Hub":MAILTO:hello@humanityhub.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107 DTSTAMP:20260729T114816Z CREATED:20260729T114816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T114816Z UID:10001628-1793923200-1794009599@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance Course DESCRIPTION:Key information \n\nCourse Date: (Face-to-face)26 October – 6 November 2026\nLocation:The Hague\, Netherlands\nFee:€3\,995\n\nIntroduction\nHow a country organises its finances shapes how local authorities govern their cities\, towns\, and villages. Fiscal decentralisation gives local governments greater authority to decide how and where to allocate resources\, enabling them to better respond to citizens’ needs. \nFor decentralisation to succeed\, national governments must establish clear fiscal arrangements to support local service delivery\, while local authorities must strengthen their financial capacities and optimise resource use. \nThis course explores key aspects of fiscal decentralisation\, including expenditure responsibilities\, intergovernmental transfers\, and local revenue sources. Embedded in the broader context of decentralisation\, the training also highlights the importance of political decentralisation. \nThe programme combines theoretical insights with global best practices\, facilitating group discussions and learning from study visits to the Ministry of Interior\, Provincial Government\, and The Hague municipality. Tailored to participants’ needs\, sessions cover topics such as corruption\, participatory budgeting\, local taxation\, and financial accountability principles. \nKey Information\nThis course is designed for professionals working on (fiscal) decentralisation processes\, public sector reform programmes\, public service delivery or public financial management. Participants come from national\, regional and local governments as well as from donor and development organisations. \nParticularly relevant for professionals working in ministries of finance\, municipal budgeting and revenue units\, audit offices\, public financial management departments\, development banks\, and fiscal policy advisory bodies. \n Apply now URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fiscal-decentralisation-and-local-finance-course/ LOCATION:Zuid-Holland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/THA-logo-kleur.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261106T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261106T193000 DTSTAMP:20261009T112052Z CREATED:20261009T112052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T112052Z UID:10001693-1793988000-1793993400@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Just Peace Movie Night - Climate Justice Week: The Here Now Project DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special edition of Just Peace Movie Night\, taking place as part of The Hague Climate Week\, from 2–8 November 2026. As part of this city-wide programme around climate and sustainability\, we invite you to an evening of film\, reflection and conversation on climate change\, climate justice and meaningful local action. \nExperience climate change through the eyes and cameras of the people living through it. The Here Now Project brings together extraordinary first-hand footage of climate extremes from communities around the world. Without narration or traditional interviews\, the film puts lived experience at the centre and confronts audiences with the immediate and interconnected reality of climate change. \nAbout the film – The Here Now Project \nThe Here Now Project tells the story of a year of climate extremes through footage captured by ordinary people experiencing these events themselves. Rather than relying on journalists\, experts or filmmakers to interpret what is happening\, the film places the cameras in the hands of the people living through these events. \nWithout traditional narration or interviews\, the film creates an immediate and personal perspective on climate change\, bringing together experiences from communities around the world. The footage reveals how climate extremes affect people’s everyday lives\, while highlighting the interconnected nature of a global crisis. \nFollowing the screening\, a moderated conversation will explore how we document and tell stories about climate impacts\, whose perspectives are centred\, and the ethical responsibilities involved in using personal footage of people experiencing disaster and loss. \nThe conversation will then turn towards action: how can the urgency and emotions generated by stories like these become meaningful engagement rather than helplessness? Local changemakers and initiatives from The Hague will share concrete examples of what climate action can look like at community level\, connecting the global experiences shown in the film to people and initiatives taking action here. \nConversation themes \nLived experience and storytelling – What changes when climate events are documented by the people experiencing them rather than interpreted by journalists\, experts or filmmakers?\nEthics of documentation – Who owns these images and stories? How should highly personal footage be contextualised\, and what responsibilities arise when people are injured\, displaced or die? How can we avoid turning suffering into spectacle?\nFrom urgency to agency – Stories of climate impacts can leave us feeling overwhelmed\, but they can also inspire action. What meaningful action is possible locally\, and what examples from The Hague show that communities can make a difference? \n  \nProgramme \n18:00 – 18:30 – Doors open / arrival \n18:30 – 18:40 – Welcome and introduction \n18:40 – 20:00 – Screening: The Here Now Project \n20:00 – 20:30 – Post-screening conversation: lived experience\, storytelling and climate justice \n20:30 – 20:45 – Audience Q&A\, closing reflections and possible call to action \n20:45 – 21:30 – Networking drinks \nLocation: De Energiekas – Helena van Doeverenplantsoen 3\nDate & Time: 06 November 2026 | 18:00 – 21:30 \n  \nAbout Just Peace Movie Nights \nJust Peace Movie Nights is an event series organised by The Hague Humanity Hub in collaboration with partner organisations from The Hague’s peace and justice ecosystem. It brings themes of peace and justice to life for a broad audience\, creating space to reflect on important issues together through storytelling and cinema. \nAbout the organisers \nThe Hague Humanity Hub is a not for profit foundation based in The Hague\, the international city of peace and justice and home to hundreds of organisations working towards a better word. We offer an open and inclusive platform for changemakers to connect both locally and internationally\, building bridges across themes\, sectors\, and disciplines. \n Register This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/just-peace-movie-night-climate-justice-week-the-here-now-project/ LOCATION:EnergieKas\, 3 Helena van Doeverenplantsoen\, Den Haag\, 2512 ZB\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Climate,Climate Justice,Just Peace Movie Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Screenshot-2026-10-09-at-13.18.18.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Humanity Hub":MAILTO:hello@humanityhub.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261107T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261107T170000 DTSTAMP:20261001T083346Z CREATED:20261001T083346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T083346Z UID:10001679-1794045600-1794070800@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:IamExpat Fair The Hague 2026 DESCRIPTION:Expats are citizens of the world\, but they still have local needs. Whether you’re a new arrival or long-term resident\, there’s a lot to learn about life in the Netherlands: from finding a house\, a job or a school for your kids\, to choosing an accountant\, legal advisor or MBA and so much more. \nThe IamExpat Fair is an international one-day event designed to support the expat community in the Netherlands by connecting them with the businesses and services they really need. \n Find out more This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/iamexpat-fair-the-hague-2026/ LOCATION:The Hague ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Website-1200x800-EN-new-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261111T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261111T190000 DTSTAMP:20261007T123749Z CREATED:20261007T122518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T123749Z UID:10001685-1794418200-1794423600@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Who Pays the Price? Regional perspectives DESCRIPTION:This event is part 2 of a 3-part Studium Generale program series organised between Leiden University and the Humanity Hub. On three Wednesday evenings we bring together academics and practitioners\, and delve into the world of critical raw materials. \nWhat are the global effects of the extraction of critical raw materials on regions world wide? \nIn this second session in the series on critical raw materials\, we look at how the run on critical raw materials affects regional and local communities. Together with Jeleel Balyaminu\, MSc and Dr. Soledad Valdivia Rivera we draw parallels between Latin-America and Africa. We explore what the global demand for critical raw materials means for communities and how it creates new geopolitical power structures. What is the role China plays? And how do we look at possible human right violations involved. \nJeleel Balyaminu is currently doing a PhD at the African Studies Centre Leiden. His research is on Natural Resource Governance and Socio-Cultural Conditions in Africa: From Policy to Practice. \nSoledad Valivia Rivera is Assistant Professor at the Institute for History at the Department of Latin America Studies. She focusses among others on the state and social movement relations in Bolivia. \nAfterwards there is time for drinks and a networking reception. \nMore speakers will be announced soon. \n🗓 Wednesday 11 November\n🕠17:30 – 19:00\n📍The Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag \nAttendence is free\, but please sign-up in advance. \n Register This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/who-pays-the-price-regional-perspectives/ LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Climate,Climate Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Website-1200x800-EN-new-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261111T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261111T193000 DTSTAMP:20261008T133535Z CREATED:20261008T114451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T133535Z UID:10001687-1794420000-1794425400@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:The Handshake with Hannah Terry DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Special Edition Handshake featuring Hannah Terry\, organised as part of the programme “UN.Locked: Next Gen The Hague“. \nThe Handshake This link opens in a new tab is an interactive event series connecting aspiring changemakers with experienced professionals in the peace & justice and “for good” sectors. \nThis edition is presented as part of the “UN.Locked: Next Gen The Hague”\, a programme launched in collaboration with The Hague University of Applied Sciences This link opens in a new tab\, The Hague Humanity Hub This link opens in a new tab and The Hague Peace Projects This link opens in a new tab\, which places youth at the heart of peace and justice processes\, in line with the UN Pact for the Future’s vision of intergenerational dialogue. \nWe are thrilled to welcome Hannah Terry\, to share her personal and career journey. Currently working at DemocracyNext\, join us to learn more about working in the NGO sector. \nMeet Hannah \nHannah is a programme coordinator at DemocracyNext This link opens in a new tab\, where she works to research\, convene\, and implement democratic innovations like citizens’ assemblies and sortition. She enjoys acting at the intersection of research\, programming\, strategy\, and advocacy. Before working at DemocracyNext\, she worked in Communications and Innovations at a Think Tank in Amsterdam\, and as a communications intern at the Humanity Hub. She is interested in ideas that shift power to communities and creating more just and equitable systems. \nPractical information: \nWhen: Wednesday\, 11 November | 18.00-19:30\, walk-in at 17:45 \nWhere: Grand Cafe Utopie \nCosts: Free of charge \nWhat is The Handshake? \nA career inspiration series spotlighting leading voices in the peace & justice ecosystem. Through honest conversations and personal stories\, The Handshake offers an inside look at real career journeys\, beyond titles and job descriptions. \nParticipants can engage directly\, asking their pressing questions about career journeys\, field developments\, and the key skills needed for future professionals. For those who find the peace & justice sector daunting or do not know where to begin\, these conversations provide practical insights and help set realistic expectations for entering the field. \nRead about previous editions of The Handshake here. This link opens in a new tab \nPlease Note \nPhotography and video recording will take place during the event. By attending\, you consent to being included in marketing materials for The Hague Humanity Hub and its partners.You can withdraw your consent by emailing talent@humanityhub.net and specifying the event in question (as well as by providing details to help us identify you). \nWe look forward to welcoming you! \n Register This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-handshake-with-hannah-terry-grand-cafe-utopie/ LOCATION:Grand Cafe Utopie\, Waldeck Pyrmontkade 116\, Den Haag\, Zuid-Holland\, 2518JR\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:The Handshake ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Hannah-Terry-Handshake-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261115T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260924T104223Z CREATED:20260924T104223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T104223Z UID:10001673-1794754800-1794762000@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Benefietconcert met muziek en poëzie voor Belarusische politieke gevangenen Voices Beyond the Walls! DESCRIPTION:Sluit je aan bij Voices Beyond the Walls — een bijzonder concert in Den Haag waar muziek en poëzie een stem geven aan mensen die vandaag niet vrij kunnen spreken. \nIn Belarus zitten honderden mensen gevangen vanwege hun overtuigingen. Velen hebben weinig tot geen contact met hun familie\, die in onzekerheid achterblijft. Dit concert is een moment om samen te komen\, stil te staan en solidariteit te tonen. \nMARA – Belarussen in Nederland organiseert dit evenement in samenwerking met Music for Belarus\, om via cultuur en muziek steun te bieden aan politieke gevangenen en hun families. \nProgramma:\nHet concert brengt kamermuziek\, Belarusische muzikale tradities en poëzie samen. Op het podium:\nHanna Shybayeva — piano\nNadzeya Karakulka — Belarusische cymbalen\nMikhail Zemtsov — altviool \nDaarnaast zijn er poëzievoordrachten die reflecteren op vrijheid en menselijke waardigheid. \nJoin Voices Beyond the Walls—a special concert in The Hague where music and poetry give a voice to those unable to speak freely today. \nIn Belarus\, hundreds of people are imprisoned for their beliefs. Many have little to no contact with their families\, who are left behind in a state of uncertainty. This concert is an opportunity to come together\, reflect\, and show solidarity. \nMARA – Belarusians in the Netherlands is organizing this event in collaboration with Music for Belarus to offer support to political prisoners and their families through culture and music. \nProgram: \nThe concert brings together chamber music\, Belarusian musical traditions\, and poetry. Performing on stage:\nHanna Shybayeva — piano\nNadzeya Karakulka — Belarusian cimbalom\nMikhail Zemtsov — viola \nIn addition\, there will be poetry readings reflecting on freedom and human dignity. \n  \n Meer informatie This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/benefietconcert-met-muziek-en-poezie-voor-belarusische-politieke-gevangenen-voices-beyond-the-walls/ LOCATION:Paleiskerk\, Paleisstraat 8\, The Hague\, Netherlands ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/76301d7aec0e515250ad109fa92bf19e905f2c9d-1280x640.jpg.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261118T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261118T190000 DTSTAMP:20261007T123951Z CREATED:20261007T123152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T123951Z UID:10001686-1795023000-1795028400@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Closing the Loop: A sustainable future DESCRIPTION:This event is part 3 of a 3-part Studium Generale program series organised between Leiden University and the Humanity Hub. On three Wednesday evenings we bring together academics and practitioners\, and delve into the world of critical raw materials. \nHow can we create a just and sustainable future? \nIn this final session we delve into the more technical aspects of critical raw materials. If these materials continue to remain essential\, how can we extract them in a sustainable way? What are the possibilities of extracting them within Europe and is it possible to recylce these materials? In this final session we discuss the possibilities and challenges for a just and sustainable future. \nSpeakers will be announced soon. \nTime\, Date and Signing-up\n🗓 Wednesday 18 November\n🕠17:30 – 19:00\n📍Amare\, Spuiplein 150\, Den Haag \nAttendence is free\, please sign-up in advance. \n Register This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/closing-the-loop-a-sustainable-future/ LOCATION:Amare\, Spuiplein 150\, Den Haag\, Zuid-Holland\, 2511\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Climate,Climate Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Website-1200x800-EN-new-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122 DTSTAMP:20260918T082656Z CREATED:20260918T082656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T082656Z UID:10001662-1795219200-1795305599@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Africa Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Africa Day 2026! It will take place on Saturday 21 November in Amsterdam\, at Pakhuis de Zwijger. \nAfrica Day has been the leading event bringing Africa to the Netherlands for 30 years. With around 1\,000 visitors\, speakers\, volunteers and 40 partner organisations\, it is the largest public event on Africa and international cooperation in the Netherlands. The day features workshops\, lectures\, discussions\, films and music. Through this event\, we aim to provide a platform for African voices and to bring citizens\, politicians and NGOs together to discuss a new form of cooperation between Africa and Europe based on equality. Africa Day is organised annually by the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) and the Max van der Stoel Foundation (FMS). \n Find tickets and details here This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/africa-day-2026/ LOCATION:Pakhuis de Zwijger\, Amsterdam ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-18-at-10.25.27.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261128T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261128T150000 DTSTAMP:20261008T124541Z CREATED:20261008T124541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T124541Z UID:10001690-1795867200-1795878000@www.humanityhub.org SUMMARY:Income Tax in the Netherlands (For Freelancers / ZZP / Eenmanszaak) DESCRIPTION:Know your options. Understand your rights. Plan your future. \nTopics covered: Income from work and home • Income from substantial shareholdings • Savings\, investments and other assets \nGet practical guidance on Dutch taxes\, filing your tax return and understanding your tax obligations. This training is designed for migrant women in the Netherlands who want to feel confident about their income tax\, whether they are employed\, self-employed or thinking about starting a business. \nMeet the Expert: Patricia Santa Cruz\nPatricia Santa Cruz is CEO and Founder of Tax-In. She is a tax advisor with more than 15 years of professional experience in taxation\, auditing\, accounting and finance in the Netherlands. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from England\, an MBA specialising in Accounting and Finance from the Netherlands\, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Peru. \nIn this session\, Patricia will provide practical guidance on Dutch income tax and on managing the taxes of a freelance\, ZZP or eenmanszaak activity. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nHow to register your business and choose the right legal form\nTax obligations for freelancers\nTax benefits for freelancers\nDeductible business expenses\nPractical tips for managing your taxes and business administration\nWho Is This For?\nMigrant women in the Netherlands who are: \nEmployees wanting to understand income tax and tax returns\nFreelancers\, ZZP’ers and self-employed professionals\nEenmanszaak owners\nAspiring entrepreneurs considering starting a business\nPractical guidance. Clear answers. Real impact. Understand. Plan. Save. Thrive. \nKnowledge is power. Tax smart is business smart. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, 28 November 2026\nWalk-in: 11:30\nTraining: 12:00 – 15:00\nLocation: Het Koorenhuis\, Prinsegracht 27\, 2512 EW Den Haag \nPhone: +31-6-87937753\nWebsite: thrivelg.org \nSponsored by\nFonds 1818\, Oranje Fonds\, VSBfonds\, Levi Lassen\, Haags Groene Kruis Fonds and Forerunners Consulting & Coaching. \n Register This link opens in a new tab URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/income-tax-in-the-netherlands-for-freelancers-zzp-eenmanszaak/ LOCATION:Het Koorenhuis\, Prinsegracht 27\,2512 EW Den Haag\, Het Koorenhuis\, Prinsegracht 27\,2512 EW\, Den Haag ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.humanityhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Website-1200x800-EN-new-10.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR