Across Europe, AI is moving from policy ambition and experimentation into public-sector practice. But do public organisations have the capacity to shape both the technology and the organisational transformation it brings? On Monday 7 September 2026, TU Delft hosts the European AI4Gov-X Symposium: Building Public-Sector AI Capacity in The Hague. Public-sector professionals, researchers and AI4Gov-X […]
Innovation ecosystem builders learning together, grounded in local realities, connected for global impact. The GROW Community of Practice brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, innovation ecosystem builders, universities, policymakers and societal partners who are working to strengthen science-to-society pathways in their own contexts. We believe that meaningful change emerges when people from different countries, disciplines and sectors […]
Would you like to learn more about human rights and take meaningful action? Amnesty International The Hague invites you to this interactive and inspiring event focusing on Venezuela. Introduction & pub quiz We will begin with a short introduction to human rights and the work of Amnesty International, followed by an interactive Human Rights Pub […]
A hands-on workshop on core message clarity and ethical AI use. How do you explain what your organisation does in one clear sentence? For most NGO professionals, that sentence is harder to write than it sounds. Whether you're speaking to a potential partner, funder, or colleague, having a clear and compelling message matters. This workshop […]
Connect, share & learn about what different organisations are doing to make the world more peaceful and sustainable at the Community Drinks. What if your next game-changing connection is just a drink away? Join us for Community Drinks to wind down around a glass, make new connections, and get inspired by the spotlights of […]
What is the Just Peace Open Day? The Hague is known worldwide as the "International City of Peace & Justice," and almost every monumental building in the city plays a role in building a more just and peaceful world. From the Peace Palace to the International Criminal Court, to the Oranjehotel National Monument, the streets […]
On the International Day of Peace, Hope Box, The Hague Humanity Hub, Leiden University College and Amare come together for an evening of art and dialogue as part of Hope Box – Piece for World Peace. The programme opens with the hoisting of a Hope Box Kite for World Peace and artistic action by Hope […]
Key information Course Date: (Face-to-face)22 September - 25 September 2026 Location:The Hague, The Netherland Fee:€1,845 Introduction Effecting change in the public sector is complex. Projects take place in dynamic political environments, where priorities shift, decision-making can be slow, and roles and responsibilities are not always clearly defined. At the same time, project managers must work […]
The OECD Guidelines In May, the OECD published its Guidelines for Supporting Locally Led Development (LLD), setting out a roadmap for DAC donors to strengthen local agency, rebalance power, and foster more equitable partnerships. The guidelines challenge development actors to reflect on how existing systems can evolve, where new approaches can be tested, and how […]
Tech Tomorrow brings together the people shaping, developing and applying technology in The Hague The Hague has evolved from the heart of Dutch telecommunications into a dynamic innovation hub focused on digital security, smart networks and technology with societal impact. With Tech Tomorrow, we aim to strengthen alignment within this growing ecosystem and connect those […]
Belarus under Russian Imperial Domination Belarus offers one of the clearest examples of how imperial domination shapes identity, language, and political life. For centuries, Belarusian autonomy, language, and culture have been systematically suppressed under Russian imperial rule, from the Russian Empire to the present day. This programme explores the Belarusian experience not as a passive […]
Ever wonder why organizations struggle to act even when they know exactly what’s right? Let’s figure it out together. The Governance Dilemma: Why Good Intentions Don't Lead to Decisions Every organisation has experienced it. The meetings happen. The reports are written. The intentions are genuine. And still, the decision does not land. The Governance Dilemma […]
In the context of shifting geopolitics, changing narratives around humanitarian action and declining funding, reflection is happening on the diverse roles different humanitarian actors have. A recent report by ICVA outlines the complementarity of various actors in the system. In the present context, some INGOs are exploring specifically how to strengthen their financial and political support […]
Agunamakuash When Crises Call for Redefining Courageous Leadership In the world’s most dangerous and volatile places, leadership is not taught in conference rooms. It is tested in war zones and overcrowded refugee camps, in prisons overflowing with the forgotten, and in moments when the “correct” decision or rule may still leave people suffering. In Agunamakuash, […]
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An ethnography of Islamic Relief (IR), the largest Islamic NGO based in the West, Racializing the Ummah explores how a Muslim organization can do good in a world that defines Muslimness as less than human. In this talk, Rahman begins and ends with the place and meaning of Palestine for US Muslims. Along the way […]
Become a Hero. Shape the World. Impacthon is a 12-hour student challenge inviting students to tackle real, urgent problems and build solutions that actually hold up in the real world. In this edition, participants step into an immersive narrative world where three villains represent the forces quietly working against our cities, our health, and our […]
The proposed ancillary meeting aims to share new insights on effective interface and coherence between the criminal justice system and informal and community-based justice that can deliver people-centered justice, reduce crime, and sustain peace. The main objectives of the side event will include: Share success stories on how improved interface and coherence between formal and […]
Het Partos Perscafé is een terugkerend, informeel programma voor leden en journalisten, waarin we telkens met andere gasten en vanuit een andere invalshoek kijken naar de wisselwerking tussen pers, beleid, positionering en opinievorming rond internationale samenwerking. Internationale samenwerking en de rol van maatschappelijke organisaties staan onder druk in het publieke en politieke debat. Feiten en […]
Join us for a special crossover edition of #DemocracyDrinks The Hague and Blue Drinks Netherlands, where we dive into a topic that touches every one of us but rarely makes it into democracy conversations: water. Water is fundamental to life, but decisions about who manages it, who participates in those decisions, and how competing needs […]
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