How are major world-scale changes in contemporary society governed? How might global matters such as geopolitical shifts, ecological changes, technological innovations, and pandemics be better governed? These questions lie at the heart of the Global Transformations and Governance Challenges (GTGC) programme at Leiden University, launched in 2020. Our first conference aims to present the wealth […]

This event is organised in the framework of Africa 2020 (previously postponed due to Covid-19). Interest in the history of labour in Africa has experienced a rebirth after a long parenthesis of neglect.  African labour history research enlarged its scope, characterized by a trend to analyse work beyond wage labour and to focus increasingly on […]

“Inner courtyard or backyard, neighbours, or friends? The future of Serbia’s foreign policy and European Integration” Serbia is a mere 1922km from the Hague. It feels like the West and East joining. But how close are they politically? It is no secret that change is necessary for the country to be admitted to the European […]

A webinar for lawyers organised by the European Lawyers Foundation (ELF) and the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE), which will examine the EU sanctions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the role of lawyers. Programme 09:00 - 09:05 WelcomeJames MacGuill, President of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of […]

Welcome to new members! Every month, the Hub Team hosts a member onboarding session to welcome new members and facilitate a soft landing within the community. New members will learn more about what The Hub does, what the Hub Team looks like, how we can support them in their outreach and visibility, and all the […]

Dear Humanity Hub community, What are your colleague’s hobbies? How do you find The Hague? What are your ideas for a more peaceful world? Now’s your chance to connect and network with new and current members, and learn the answers to all these questions and more. You are warmly invited to join us in person at […]

Join us for the presentation of the findings of the “Bridging the gap between formal processes and informal practices that shape judicial culture in the Western Balkans” MATRA Project. At this event we discuss the findings of research that combine an academic and practical approach to identifying the main shortcomings of judicial culture in three target […]

On behalf of the Municipality of The Hague, we kindly ask you to save the date for a dedicated 'cybersecurity for NGOs' workshop on Tuesday 21 June 2022, from 15:00-17:00 at the Hague Humanity Hub. We're very excited that the CyberPeace Institute (Switzerland) and the Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure (Netherlands) will present their work in […]

The Community Programming Board advises the Hub on developing the community and ensuring that Hub programming is of value to the community and the Hague peace, justice and humanitarian ecosystem. The CPB helps to identify and create opportunities to connect and collaborate. New applicants are welcome from Hub members who can make a commitment to […]

In this lecture-discussion you will get a general introduction to transitional justice and will learn what this entails in practice through case studies of Iraq and Angola. After the presentations there will be room for questions and discussion. We will finish with drinks and networking. General introduction about transitional justice Dr. Joris van Wijk, expert […]

Join us on June 23 as we turn our focus to democracy: where it stands, where it’s going, and what can be done to preserve it. Democracy sits at a critical juncture. Independent monitors have noted that less than 20 percent of the world’s population now live in a ‘free’ country – the lowest level since 1995. […]

In the coming decades, supporting refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and other migrants will likely demand a growing effort from humanitarian organizations. At the same time, the topic of migration is increasingly being politicized, placing humanitarian organizations in the middle of a political battle. This is why KUNO is organizing a series of events discussing […]

Through a collaborative research project, The Hague University of Applied Science and Leiden University work on improving our understanding of the challenges involved in civic leadership and good (board) governance. The central question is: ‘What does it take to successfully lead civil society organizations and thereby contribute to democratic decision-making in the Netherlands and the […]

The OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data is hosting an event to explore how climate science can be used to monitor and forecast hazards (drought, floods, extreme heat, and storms) and their expected humanitarian impacts. The event will feature opening remarks by the Deputy Mayor of The Hague followed by a conversation with experts from OCHA field offices, the UN Central Emergency Response […]

The ILO Convention 169 and the UNDRIP provide a specific international legal framework to safeguard the survival, dignity and well-being of the indigenous peoples of the world. In addition to these instruments, indigenous peoples are today able to voice their concerns and complain against violations of their rights through mechanisms such as the Permanent Forum […]

Regional human rights systems have often been at the forefront of relevant developments in the rights of indigenous peoples. These systems usually enjoy less institutional constraints than international criminal tribunals and are able to address violations from broader perspectives. This panel will consider how regional human rights mechanisms have approached claims of violations against Indigenous […]

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is pleased to announce the conference “International Criminal Court at 20: Reflections on the Past, Present and the Future”, taking place on Friday, 1 July 2022, from 9:30 to 18:00, Central European Time. The conference will be webcast live in English, French and Spanish on the ICC’s Youtube channel. While in-person participation […]

Whether it is Ukraine, Israel, Yemen, or Afghanistan, conflict is an undeniable part of the domain of international relations. Although the nature of conflict has changed to include different modes of warfare such as drones and private mercenaries, the main questions surrounding conflict have remained the same, namely ‘why does a conflict occur?’ and ‘what […]

China’s emergence as a force to be reckoned with in the digital realm has caused some concern in Western countries, on topics ranging from Chinese espionage and control over data flows to a possible invasion of Taiwan in order to capture semiconductor manufacturing facilities. To what extent are these concerns justified, and what is it […]

The Humanity Hub is pleased to bring together its members in regular peer-to-peer (P2P) groups, centered around the theme of facilitation. These are informal opportunities to find one other, foster collaboration, and share knowledge and ideas among those working on common goals. — If you’re interested in hosting or joining, please drop a note to community@humanityhub.net! A hybrid option […]