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 […]

The Hague Humanity Hub invites all its members to join our board game night on Tuesday, 31 May – a chance to unwind after work and meet others from the community! Whilst some board games will be provided, why not bring some of your own? Please note that this is an exclusive opportunity for members […]

On 11 July, 2022, 15:30-17:00 (CET), the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT) will host a Live Briefing for the release of the book, ‘The Practice and Problems of Transnational Counter-Terrorism’. Register for the event here. . Transnational counter-terrorism is a growing field of law, policy, and practice at and beyond the United Nations. However, there are persistent concerns […]

Leiden is hosting the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) conference in 2022. This is the largest multidisciplinary scientific conference in Europe. Its tenth edition will be held in Leiden from 13 to 16 July 2022, in close collaboration with EuroScience in Strasbourg. Read all about the ESOF conference and how to register.  What is the theme of this […]

Overview Queer and trans migrants are targeted by illegalization, detention, and deportation, and are at the forefront of efforts to resist such practices in the United States. In this talk, professor Eithne Luibhéid introduces the edited volume Queer and Trans migrations: dynamics of illegalization, detention and deportation (with Karma R. Chávez, 2020) to discuss the ways 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 […]

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, How is your summer going? 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 […]

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 […]

The Embassy of Bangladesh to The Netherlands will be holding events to mark National Mourning Day on August 15 at the Hub, including: Screening the film 'Hasina - A Daughter's Tale' The launch of the Dutch language edition of The Unfinished Memoirs National Mourning Day is the day that Bangladesh remembers its founder, Bangabadhu Sheikh […]

The Hague Humanity Hub invites all its members to join our board game night on Tuesday, 31 May – a chance to unwind after work and meet others from the community! Whilst some board games will be provided, why not bring some of your own? Please note that this is an exclusive opportunity for members […]

ImpactBasis will be holding its first Summer Camp between August 23 and September 1! The six-part online series will feature sessions on working better together, finding clarity of thought, and designing interesting and impactful initiatives. And, best of all, you can join for as many sessions as you would like! To sign up, or for […]

A chance for members of the Humanity Hub to meet and socialise with other members whilst seeing our beautiful stad from the waterways! As the quiet summer months come to a close, The Humanity Hub invites all of its members to a Community Drinks on the canals. We shall set out on the boat at […]

Have you recently started working in the humanitarian field and are you looking for a solid kick-start? Or are you an experienced humanitarian professional looking for a thorough update? The KUNO Summer Course is there for you. After previous successes, KUNO will organize another Summer Course. In this two-day course, humanitarian academics and experienced humanitarian […]

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 […]