We are pleased to announce the next event in the series The Hague Conversations on Conflict by LINKS Europe and The Hague Humanity Hub, which aims to contribute to a better understanding of conflict and help rethink approaches to conflict prevention and resolution. This event will be held virtually but will otherwise maintain a similar […]

A vibrant civil society enhances solidarity, social justice, and peace. However, opportunities to act for social change within civil societies are limited in many ways. Solidarity networks function in a way that might counter the conventional conceptualizations of civil society in Western scholarship. Jointly organized by the International Institute of Social Studies and the European Association of […]

A lot of startup/scaleups undergo problems when it comes to growing their business efficiently and sustainable. Frank and the Backs helps with this process by linking scaleups with experienced business people, a Back, with over 20+ years of experience. To see how this all works, we will interview one of Frank and the Backs scaleups, […]

This webinar is part five of a six-part masterclass series from the Water Productivity Improvement in Practice (WaterPIP) project. In this series, we will provide attendees with a step-by-step approach to monitor and interpret irrigation performance indicators using open-source tools and provide context through applied case studies. Monitoring at different spatial scales will be discussed […]

From Idea to Innovation to Scale Innovators know that an idea is only the beginning. Bringing the idea to reality requires creativity and dedication. DCHI is excited to invite you to the first DCHI Academy on 2 July 2020 from 16:00 – 17:30. Be inspired by our speakers to adapt these strategies in your work. […]

Assuming that a Civil Society Organization (CSO) has successfully measured their impact, then the next step for them could be (or perhaps should be) to upscale. Upscaling in non-for-profit organizations is about increasing their social impact. To embark on this endeavour, a few preconditions must be in place which the most important one is organizational […]

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 the last two year’s successes, KUNO will organize another Summer Course. In this two-day course, humanitarian academics […]

On 25 June 2020 the signatories of the Grand Bargain met (online) to discuss the proceedings over the last year, and needed next steps for the near future. Important issues, indeed. Donor organisations and International NGOs could reflect on the developments, identify gaps and decide on the ways forward. Only one representative of local/ national […]

The Task Team on CSO Development Effectiveness and Enabling Environment is co-hosting a virtual side event with The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland on the margins of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. This side event will focus on the crucial role civil society organizations (CSOs) must play in the implementation of SDG […]

Behind closed doors, domestic violence is a serious issue made worse as women around the world are locked at home due to COVID. But that’s not the only threat women of Northeastern Nigeria contend with; they also face the threat of Boko Haram kidnappings. Escape means freedom—but not an end to the trial. Many former […]

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, UNOCHA's Centre for Humanitarian Data conducted 2020 Data Fellows Programme remotely this summer. On Thursday 30 July from 14:00 - 15:00 pm (Den Haag), they're hosting the first-ever virtual Data Fellows Showcase. Join to hear from the 2020 class of Data Fellows and learn about their projects on: • the […]

We believe that power needs to shift from top-down development towards communities in charge of their own sustainable impact. Come and join us at our fifth explorative session on Human-Centered Design and Community-Led Development. We can only truly shift the power if those, who are passionate about that shift, join forces and build their platform for […]

Update: We received a great response for our Hub@Beach Potluck event. Unfortunately, the weather forecast predicts strong winds and possibly rain. Due to this, the Potluck will now take place at the Hub Cafe (third floor) tomorrow, starting at 5:30.This will be our first social event in person since March, and it would be great […]

Though the corona-epidemic is anything but over, pioneers are already looking beyond. How do we rebuild economies worldwide that have been ravaged by the virus and subsequent lockdown measures? How do we prevent COVID-19 from becoming a driving force behind an unprecedented rise in global inequality? How do we protect quality of life worldwide? Part […]

COVID-19 has played a particular role in amplifying conflict drivers related to security forces, stigmatisation and marginalisation of minority groups, and governance failures, and exposed the chasm of trust between citizens and their states in many contexts. In practical terms, it has also presented significant challenges to peacebuilding organisations and their local partners who rely […]

The Digital Journey is already looking forward to its next event; the Demo Day! During the Demo Day, September 10th, the 8 Joint Action Groups will test the ‘prototypes’ within their target groups. The Joint Action Groups are currently developing prototypes of their intended results, e.g. a ‘Do it Yourself Toolkit for Online Learning’, a […]

On Tuesday 15 September 2020, the Asser Institute and Utrecht University are jointly organising an online expert round table on the topic of ‘Trading Emerging Technologies: Security and Human Rights Perspectives’. Demand for digital technology in both public and private sectors has created a thriving global market. While digital technology trade brings economic and social benefits, the […]