After a brief introduction by Robert Serry (ex-ambassador to Ukraine) to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Filmhuis will screen the film Donbass, directed by Sergei Loznitsa. Film synopsis | As the effects of propaganda and manipulation begin to surface, society begins to degrade in the turbulent times in eastern Ukraine.
On 10–11 March 2022, the Asser Institute is organising an interdisciplinary conference on ‘Law and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: From Principles to Practice and Policy’. To register for this event, click here. BackgroundThe conference will address the multiple challenges raised by the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector. As […]
Dear Humanity Hub community, What are your colleague's hobbies? How did you fare on your new year's resolutions? 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 […]
On behalf of Marieke van Schaik, CEO of The Netherlands Red Cross, and Laurette Steenssens, President of Belgian Red Cross-Flanders, we hereby warmly invite you to the moot court finals of the 15th edition of the Frits Kalshoven Competition in the Peace Palace.The Frits Kalshoven International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Competition aims to encourage students from […]
The Russian invasion into Ukraine has brought a fundamental change. We believe that we must address this act of brutality and open our platform for discussion. Border Sessions exists to give stage to innovators who create positive change. It is the right moment to invite you to our next online meetup on the 15th of March to […]
About SPREEEK: The Humanity Hub is a proud to partner with 9 other organizations on the SPREEEK platform, to encourage dialogue and debate here in the city of The Hague. Find out more. On Saturday 19 March 2022, The Hague will celebrate diversity during the World Tour through its own city. There are different activities. […]
“Music connects and gives strength and hope for peace”, says harpist Lavinia Meijer. Together with Perry Hoogendijk, the Mondriaan Quartet and Maarten Koningsberger, she will perform selflessly on Saturday evening 19 March at 7 p.m. in the Maarten Maartenshuis located on Landgoed Zonheuvel . Due to the enormous interest in this concert, the musicians and the organization have decided to organize an […]
The Sphere Handbook is the oldest initiative in the field of humanitarian standards and has recently been updated. The Sphere Standards have been field-tested over twenty years, updates ensure it remains fit for purpose in a changing world. KUNO, the Platform for Humanitarian Knowledge Exchange in The Netherlands, invites you to an online working session […]
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 […]
Critical success factors for justice innovation In 15 years of advancing user-friendly justice, HiiL has identified categories of game-changing services that reimagine the way justice is delivered. These justice Gamechangers prioritise people’s needs and experiences and provide justice that is affordable, accessible, and easy to understand. However, what factors and characteristics contribute to justice innovation? […]
About SPREEEK: The Humanity Hub is a proud to partner with 9 other organizations on the SPREEEK platform, to encourage dialogue and debate here in the city of The Hague. Find out more. On March 26, 2022, a unique auction of Free Press Unlimited will take place, in which 14 photos taken by well-known press photographers will […]
Oxfam, Plan International, and KUNO invite you to join this online learning event based on a tested model of anticipatory and community-based humanitarian action!About B-ReadyThe Building Resilient, Adaptive and Disaster-Ready Communities (B-READY) is a novel humanitarian-development nexus disaster risk reduction model funded by the DRA Innovation Fund (DIF) that strategically invests in disaster preparedness and anticipatory […]
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. — Coming up soon, Job van der Poel from The Hague Academy of Local […]
The European Union (EU) is based on the rule of law, and all new countries joining the EU must respect the rule of law and be committed to its promotion. So, what are the rule of law challenges faced and the gains booked so far by the countries that have officially been given the ‘candidate’ […]
During a series of online panel discussions at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, Leiden University, we will explore whether the scope of international criminal law allows for indigenous peoples to be protagonists in the pursuit of justice for indigenous victims of international crimes. 30 – 31 March 2022: Investigating International Crimes against Indigenous […]
Shifting the course in a changing world: Judith Sargentini on charity, solidarity and activism within MSF We all miss the spontaneous coffee moments, even though the Covid rules are becoming more and more relaxed. There is a need to bring professionals from several organizations and backgrounds together to talk about different topics. In this coffee […]
On March 31, 2022, the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism will host an online Live Briefing about the myths and realities of foreign fighters in Ukraine. This Live Briefing will feature a roundtable discussion by leading experts on the ongoing response of foreign fighters, volunteers, and legions to the invasion of Ukraine. The speakers will situate […]
At the end of 2022, the Communist Party of China (CCP) will hold its 20th Party Congress in Beijing. This provides ample reason for President Xi Jinping to extend his "zero-COVID policy" and keep China closed to foreigners for another year. "Self-reliance" and "growth driven by domestic consumption" are increasingly becoming the mantras of China’s […]
A vast penal system stretches across North Korea. Hidden from the world, industrial-grade violations of international law — from torture and widespread starvation to inhumane, overcrowded, and unsanitary conditions of detention — have led to catastrophic human consequences. Until now, little evidence from North Korea’s penal system had been gathered for the explicit purpose 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 […]
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