1 billion new justice problems arise worldwide every year More than 60% of them are not resolved 30% of the people don’t feel empowered enough to take action Innovation is needed, on scale! Join us at the 9th Innovating Justice Forum 2019 - the only event in the world that brings together innovators, leaders of […]
The first and foremost goal of humanitarian aid is to save lives. But what if humanitarian action unintentionally lengthens the duration or becomes part of a conflict? During this second edition of Hot Humanitarian Topics, we discuss the unintended consequences of humanitarian aid during the conflict in South-Sudan and other African countries with the South […]
What is… What’s Hub Lunch? A regular lunch-time gathering where Hub members share a meal, while getting to know one another better. Each time, a different member will act as a host during the meal and facilitate the interaction between participants in a fun and relaxed setting. When and where is it happening? Every first […]
In 2019, The Spindle and the Hague Humanity Hub are jointly organising a series of (almost) 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 going on and get more grip […]
Climate change and the safety risks that arise from it are a global problem. However, the effects and risks of climate change are not yet experienced the same everywhere. Despite all climate summits, it is therefore difficult to achieve global action. During this HagueTalks three international speakers will share their insights and experience on getting […]
Join our monthly drinks to connect or reconnect with fellow Humanity Hub members, and other innovators in peace, justice, and humanitarian affairs! Feel free to bring your friends and guests. Our friends from Pro Bono Connect will hold a short presentation about their work linking non-profits and civil society to lawyers from top law firms to […]
Are you curious about what goes on in the Humanity Hub? Are you working on innovations in peace, justice and humanitarian action? Would you like to join likeminded individuals and increase your impact through collaboration? At our Humanity Hub Experience Day you get to become a Humanity Hub member for a day! During your time […]
The Spindle and the Hague Humanity Hub are organising a series of (almost) 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 going on and get more […]
The exhibition Visual Human Rights visualises the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in cities and countries around the world. The photos are based on organisations, foundations, individuals and real stories that deal with human rights every day. The exhibition which is part of the Movies that Matter Festival , can be […]
“Promoting and realizing the actual use of digital and technical possibilities in a professional way is essential for a bright future. By knowing what’s happening in your field of interest in society, market, government and science and be able to make useful connections, you can really change the world for the better.” Ammi Virk from […]
On Friday 8 March the Data Science Initiative is running a workshop at the Humanity Hub on a predictive tool for land-grabbing. The workshop will be attended by techies, land rights experts, academics, lawyers and more, and will focus on the data sources and information required to build such a tool. This workshop follows another […]
The Hague Humanity Hub is hosting a lunch to celebrate International Womens' Day! Professor Alanna O'Malley from Leiden University will be giving a short talk on the role of women in global governance. Since the United Nations passed Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security in 2000, it has gradually been acknowledged that women […]
The latest report from the International Labour Organisation and Walk Free says there are 40 million people trapped in slavery. The UN reports human traffickers earn more than $150 Billion every year from enslaving people. In order to shine a light and combat this crime, the CNN Freedom Project was launched in 2011. Through this […]
What is… What’s Hub Lunch? A regular lunch-time gathering where Hub members share a meal, while getting to know one another better. Each time, a different member will act as a host during the meal and facilitate the interaction between participants in a fun and relaxed setting. When and where is it happening? Every first […]
Startup Afterworks is the perfect occasion to network and learn from experienced founders for anyone working at or with startups. We present a crispy interview with a seasoned entrepreneur, followed by Q&A and informal networking. For daredevils, we offer three two-minutes spots on our soapbox to spread their message during each Afterwork. Make them count! […]
-Humanity, Impartiality, Independence and Neutrality-, four key principles to categorize the nine commitments and quality criteria of the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS). How to deal with the principles of “participation & information sharing” or “appropriateness & relevance” in the provision of aid and within an organisation? Join us for the workshop on the CHS. In […]
UNOCHA have co-organised a community session to examine the characteristics of responsible and sustainable models for collaboration between humanitarian organisations and private sector entities vis-a-vis data management. How can humanitarians assess and balance expected benefits against potential risks when deciding to collaborate with the private sector? With speakers from Digital Impact Alliance, OCHA, UNICEF and […]
The concept of vulnerability has been a key concept in studies of disasters and climate change. Vulnerability brings out the socially produced ways in which groups are rendered safe or unsafe in view of hazards. The concept has been a radical move in disaster studies as it took the natural out of natural disasters, and […]
Join our monthly drinks to connect or reconnect with fellow Humanity Hub members, and other innovators in peace, justice, and humanitarian affairs! Feel free to bring your friends and guests. We always have the space for a semi formal talk on a relevant topic, followed by networking drinks in a relaxed setting. Would you like […]
Movies that Matter Festival in The Hague is the international film and debate festival in the Netherlands. Each year, the festival presents a varied program with various films and documentaries about human rights in Filmhuis The Hague and Theater aan het Spui. ACTIVITIES During the Movies that Matter Festival many activities take place every day. […]
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