World Humanitarian Day 2018

World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on 19 August to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world. 2018 WHD campaign: #NotATarget This World Humanitarian Day we continue to bring attention to the millions of civilians affected […]

Report launch: Het ergste hanteerbaar: Ruimte voor menselijk strafrecht

Uitnodiging voor de lancering van: "Het ergste hanteerbaar: Ruimte voor menselijk strafrecht" Op 21 augustus brengt HiiL een discussiestuk uit: "Het ergste hanteerbaar: Ruimte voor menselijk strafrecht". Het doel is de beweging en de vernieuwing in de strafrechtspleging te versterken met nieuwe samenwerkingsrelaties. Geweldsmisdrijven, noodlottige ongevallen en uit de hand gelopen conflicten; voorgoed veranderen ze […]

World Conference on Humanitarian Studies 2018

(Re-) Shaping Boundaries in Crisis and Crisis Response Crisis and humanitarianism has always been about boundaries. The classic view of a crisis is an exceptional moment, bounded in time and space. Humanitarian action was therefore seen as a necessarily limited endeavor which has a narrow but principled focus on saving lives and alleviating suffering. Setting […]

The Hague Humanity Hub Membership Orientation

Do you want to work on innovations in peace, justice and humanitarian action? Would you like to join likeminded individuals and increase your impact through collaboration? The Hague Humanity Hub and the City of The Hague warmly invite you to the Membership Orientation. During this interactive session you will: • Discover our growing community of […]

Hub at the beach

Please join us for a relaxed evening get-together for Hub members at a beach pavillon in the Hague where family and significant others are very welcome! More info per email and Slack. This is an internal event reserved for Humanity Hub members.

Big Data, Peace and Justice: Potentials and Challenges

Registration by email (details below). Big Data is revolutionizing the Peace and Justice sector. Artificial intelligence applications for case law analytics, data analysis for decision making and other innovations accelerate the processes and responses but also confront us with ethical implications. The Austrian Embassy and Campus Fryslân in collaboration with The Hague Humanity Hub are […]

Pitch training at DCHI Third Thursday Meet-up

DCHI will provide a pitch training on Thursday 20 September to help you to pitch your innovative idea in a smart and strong way! This Third Thursday Meetup is from 15.00 to 17.00 in the Humanity Hub. There are still 3 spots available for the training. Want to join? Send an e-mail to anna@dchi.nl. ---- […]

Hub table football tournament – edition #2

We are hosting a table football tournament on Thursday September 20 at the Hub! Form a team to represent your organisation and compete for a special prize in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Large organisations can field more than one team. If you don't have a teammate yet, there is the possibility to be matched […]

Just Peace Festival 2018

Rond 21 september, de internationale dag van de vrede, organiseren zij gezamenlijk het Just Peace Festival. Met ruim 40 activiteiten wordt vijf dagen lang de Internationale VN Dag van de Vrede gevierd in Den Haag, de internationale stad van vrede en recht. Het programma van het festival bestaat uit een mix van debat, podiumkunst, museale […]

International Day of Peace 2018

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. The United Nations Member States adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 because they understood that it […]

Potluck Lunch – International Peace Day

On Friday the *21st of September* from *12:00-13:30* we celebrate the *International Peace Day*! Join the International Peace Day Lunch and share with us what does *THE RIGHT TO PEACE* mean to you. The theme for the International Day of Peace in 2018 is “The Right to Peace - The Universal Declaration of Human Rights […]

Carnegie Peacebuilding Conversations

A 3 day programme presented by Carnegie institutions Worldwide and other partners By connecting leading stakeholders from various backgrounds and generations, as well as underrepresented players around conflict related themes, the Carnegie Peacebuilding Conversations aim to generate unexpected insights and routes for progress in promoting world peace. The Carnegie Peacebuilding Conversations take place at the […]

Future Session #7: Exclusion by Technology

In 2018, The Spindle and HumanityX (Centre for Innovation of Leiden University) collaborate in organising a series of monthly inspirational working sessions for our mutual communities! In these sessions, we’ll explore the relevance of (technological) trends for the future of development cooperation. The sessions are high in energy and always involve an expert. See what’s […]

Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Crimes in Eastern Ukraine

Sexual crimes related to the conflict in Eastern-Ukraine have been allegedly committed since the beginning of the armed conflict in early 2014. The United Nations observed that ‘allegations of sexual violence perpetrated by all parties involved in hostilities are entrenched in the narratives of people living along the contact line’. Cases of sexual violence are […]

Community Drinks

Join our monthly drinks to connect or reconnect with fellow innovators in peace, justice, and humanitarian affairs! Feel free to bring your friends and guests. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-drinks-tickets-50064577499

The Accountability of ‘Major Powers’ for Alleged Serious Violations of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: Challenges and Prospects

Conference and Launch of Discussion Paper The University of Essex Human Rights Centre and Ulster University Transitional Justice Institute have been collaborating on a research initiative to improve knowledge and strengthen the opportunities to overcome obstacles to accountability for unlawful counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations perpetrated by major powers. ------ REGISTRATION is mandatory by sending an […]

Reinventing Business Models for Impact

Whether you work for a for profit or not for profit enterprise, if you want to achieve impact, you may be facing some of these questions: • Are you concerned about being able to deliver impact next year and beyond? • Are you having trouble getting sustainable funding/revenues? • Do you know how to measure […]

Impact Startup Fest

The Hague Humanity Hub and ImpactCity warmly invite you to a brand new Impact Startup Fest! The impact of unresolved global challenges is growing. Neither markets, nor NGOs, nor governments alone can solve the challenges we all are facing. So start cooperating and join Impact Startup Fest. The biggest impact event of Europe, with a […]

Global Health Café with Peter Salama

*Registration required, see below* On Wednesday 3rd October 2018, Dr. Peter Salama, WHO Deputy Director General for Emergency Preparedness and Response, will be visiting The Netherlands. The initiators of Global Health Cafés gladly use this opportunity for a meeting & invite you to this special edition Dr. Salama will give a presentation entitled “Ebola again: […]

Empowering Hydro-diplomacy

The Institute for Water Education Delft, Wageningen University and the London Water Research Group will co-organize the conference Empowering Hydro-diplomacy, to facilitate an exchange of ideas on the role of power and empowerment in water conflict, and cooperation across borders at multiple levels. Participants are invited to submit proposals before 10 September 2018. Empowering hydro-diplomacy […]

Host your events at the Humanity Hub

From workshops and trainings to large conferences, our modern facilities — including hybrid options and sustainable catering — ensure a smooth experience. We also offer optional support with guest registration, check-in, ticketing, and event communications. Contact our team for a custom, no-obligation quote: