The Hague, the International City of Peace and Justice, is not only a major hub of embassies, international organizations, and NGOs, but also a hive of grassroots activism on global issues. Bottom-up social movements engage global questions around culture, environment, food security, human rights, refugees, and more. This special event brings together conveners of local […]

The legal system seeks balance between freedom of expression and protections against illegal reputational damage. This coincides with increasing attention to “SLAPPs” (strategic lawsuits against public participation). What do Dutch and European law & policy say about this? How can NGO's and journalists limit their risks when publishing critical articles, reports, accusations and claims? Do […]

Are you a student or young professional looking to pursue a career within the EU institutions? Do you wish you had some insights into what an EU career can look like and how the application process works? Join us for a Fireside Chat with Caroline Richelle, head of the political section of the European Commission […]

Effective cooperation calls for trust, understanding each others’ perspectives and identifying our unique strengths. This session for civil society and pro bono lawyers will include discussions of pro bono in strategic litigation, professional standards for lawyers, and insights into the complexity of pro bono within large firms. Pro Bono professionals will share their experiences and […]

The Dutch Strategic Partnerships (SPs) is a five-year funding window of the Dutch Ministry for Trade and Development Cooperation (BHOS) that is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The SPs is a dedicated window to strengthen civil society and focuses on the role and capacity of civil society organizations (CSO) in the Global South […]

OSINT FOR UKRAINE will mark its second anniversary in 2024 and is eager to commemorate the occasion by hosting an engaging event/symposium. The aim is to foster a collaborative environment where experts and enthusiasts can converge to delve into the nuances of OSINT, open source information, and the fundamental elements of intelligence and evidence within […]

Overview Join us for the next edition in the Fireside Peace Chats series with Elizabeth Spehar, Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Peacebuilding Support at the United Nations. This edition is titled “Navigating Conflict: The UN’s Role in Peacebuilding and Peacemaking,” following Ms. Spehar’s professional journey, we will explore the opportunities and challenges for the UN in […]

About the event ‘The international UN-led humanitarian system failed to protect the civilian population in Northern Ethiopia (Tigray, Afar and Amhara) between November 2020 and April 2023.’ This is the indisputable conclusion of the independent evaluation, commissioned by the Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluation Group, performed by HERE Geneva and published in early June 2024. The world witnessed large-scale sexual […]

In November 2023, The Hague Humanity Hub members Piero Gandini and Yiğit Aksakoğlu launched Lab of Labs: a social laboratory for radical social transformation. The first laboratory sought to host a series of conversations and, preferably, actionable steps forward around labor integration, representation, and exclusion in the Netherlands. During the first session, the Restorative Justice principles guided open […]

Overview In honour of International Pride Day, Just Peace in collaboration with Human Rights in the Picture and Hivos will be hosting a Just Peace Movie Night! We will be screening the documentary, “Behind the Numbers.” This film, created by Human Rights in the Picture made with director Andy Funnell for Hivos, follows an intersex person from Zimbabwe, Ronie, a lesbian […]

What if your next game-changing connection is just a drink away? Join us for the Community Drinks to wind down around a glass, make new connections, and get inspired from the spotlights of the evening. Hosted at The Hague Humanity Hub, this is the place for you to get away from your busy schedule and […]

About the Webinar On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture (26 June) and 40th anniversary of the UN Convention Against Torture, REDRESS and fellow members of the United Against Torture Consortium will be holding a webinar on Ending the Cycle of Violence and Torture Against Protesters. What You Will […]

Join us for the next edition in the Fireside Peace Chats series, titled “Global Cycles of Conflict: The Armed Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Abroad”. This edition takes place with a human rights defender from the Great Lakes region of Africa and current Shelter City Deventer guest. This speaker is a part of the Congolese […]

Overview For six years now, KUNO has hosted its annual Summer Course, and they are preparing for the Summer Course 2024! 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 […]

Join us for the next edition of Just Peace Movie Nights! For this edition we will be partnering with Euroclio (European Association of History Educators) to screen the film "War on Education.” We will delve into the impact war (particularly in the Ukraine) has on history education and consequently the accessibility of good and nuanced education. About "War on […]