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Overview: Since the European Council gave the green light to open accession negotiations with Ukraine, the discussion has focused on the challenges ahead for the EU and Ukraine. After all, the potentially long road to accession could prove to be difficult. It is increasingly important to look at the long-term perspective, and shift the focus […]

Overview: Hub member, KUNO, and The Frontline Project - an initiative to improve humanitarian access (by Stichting Vluchteling, INTERSOS and IRC) - invite you to the presentation of ‘Authoritarian Practices and Humanitarian Negotiations’. This recently published book is an academic study that offers case studies on the international and domestic legal and political framing of humanitarian […]

Overview Join us for our next edition of #DemocracyDrinks! For this next edition of the #DemocracyDrinks, we want to highlight International Women's Day. In line with the UN Women's theme of 'Investing in Women' we will reflect on what investing in women means for democracy. Acknowledging that whenever women are under threat, so are democracy, […]

Overview: This event is a two part online workshop about AI and its use for Non-Profit organisations co-organised by Hub member, humanbeyondtech and The Humanity Hub. The workshop gives you a necessary beginner’s insight to use artificial intelligence for good. The first session occurs on February 23 and the second on March 8. About the […]

Overview You are invited to join the inauguration of Hub member the Global Shapers The Hague's International Justice Education Project in collaboration with Amnesty International's Human Rights Talk. This event will delve into the complexities of international humanitarian law and how it has both succeeded and failed in protecting humanity. It will include a thought-provoking […]

Accessible, grounded in local culture, fast and effective – community justice solutions are increasingly seen as the key to closing the justice gap. And yet they remain on the periphery of the formal justice system. Join our high-level panel on 25 March as we explore what Ministries of Justice, Judiciaries and policymakers need to scale […]

Join ART WORKS Projects, Re-Present Media, Video Consortium, and The Hague Humanity Hub for a community learning event on best practices for consent-based, trauma-informed, and community-centered visual storytelling. Organised with the Movies that Matter Festival, the evening will engage diverse participants who have been using visual storytelling to create impact, whether in grassroots organising, advocacy, […]

Overview Together with the  Asser Institute  and VU Amsterdam, the Movies that Matter Festival presents the Camera Justitia Day on Thursday 28 March 2024. Camera Justitia puts a spotlight on the relationship between global justice, international law and film and consists of three parts: the Global Justice Cinema Seminar, the Masterclass and the Camera Justitia Night.  Click the button […]

On April 5, 2024, Foreign Policy at Brookings will host Matias Spektor for the 10th annual Justice Stephen Breyer Lecture on International Law. Spektor will address the challenges faced by the United States, the West, and international law in an age of strategic competition against the backdrop of Russia’s continued war of aggression against Ukraine, conflict and […]

Overview Sphere defines, promotes and applies humanitarian principles and minimum standards in four life-saving areas: water, sanitation and hygiene promotion; food security and nutrition; shelter and settlement; and health. Sphere’s flagship publication, the Sphere Handbook, is one of the most widely known and internationally recognised sets of common principles and universal minimum standards in humanitarian response. […]

Overview Jointly organized by the Legal Mobilization Platform, the Dutch foundation Judges for Judges and the International Commission of Jurists, the focus of the conference will be on the Suriname Atrocity Crimes trial that, after a final appeal in the Hof van Justitie in Paramaribo, led to a confirmation of conviction and sentence against former President Desi Bouterse and others on […]

Overview Join us for our next edition of #DemocracyDrinks! This edition is titled “Restorative Justice, Restoring Democracy”, and we will be reflecting on humane, restorative justice practices as the often-overlooked cornerstone of rights-based justice systems and flourishing democracies. Following this panel discussion, there will be ample time for a Q&A session, followed by time for an […]

Overview During this Hum-Gov seminar, Emmanuel Viga will present his research on peacebuilding and conflict resolution activities by refugees living in the Bidibidi refugee settlement in the Yumbe district of Uganda. Refugees are often painted as vulnerable and lacking agency in policy debates, and so are often considered as passive recipients of peace initiatives. Emmanuel […]

Overview Join us for the Strengthening Cyber Security in the NGO Community, an afternoon dedicated to information sharing and exchange of best practices and trends on challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity for a vital sector. By bringing together non-profit organisations, the session seeks to facilitate knowledge sharing and idea exchange regarding prevalent cyber threats faced by the […]

Upinion, together with CDAC, will be hosting the session ‘“Listen to us” - Affected people reimagining feedback’ at the Humanitarians Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW)! They will be joined (digitally) by vibrant communities from Yemen, Lebanon, and Türkiye. Together, they will bring a unique session focused on the crucial themes of accountability and feedback mechanisms. […]

Overview 2024 has been called the great election year and for good reason. This year, over 2 billion voters will head to the polls in 50 countries. In India, often referred to as ‘the world’s largest democracy,’ 969 million registered voters will head to the polls starting April 19, over the span of more than […]

Overview Mix & mingle with fellow expats and like-minded Dutchies, as well as match with representatives from almost 100 foundations eager to work with internationals! Get ready for a supersized version of the Mix & Match Volunteer Job Fair titled Together at Home on Saturday, 11 May from 11:00 to 17:00 at Amare. As always, this volunteer job fair will be a fantastic opportunity […]

For decades, the cultural heritage sector has taken on the challenges of protecting heritage at risk in the world’s museums, archaeological sites, and other cultural institutions. Yet the sector has lagged in providing proactive and timely support for the cultural rights defenders and artists too often caught in crises. This event seeks to promote awareness […]

According to Amnesty International, 44 percent of homicides globally were carried out with a gun, with easy access to guns being among the driving reasons behind this concerning statistic. At the same time, there is significant evidence pointing to the negligence of gun makers in their manufacturing, distribution and sales practices, including in exporting arms […]

Future Focus is the place to be if you want to gain insights in the importance of a host community to support refugees to move forward and want to explore what you can do. As members of the Hub, we joined forces in a story telling event. And we invite our fellow members and their networks […]