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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250415T170000
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SUMMARY:Peace & Justice Community Drinks
DESCRIPTION:What if your next game-changing connection is just a drink away? \n\n\n\nJoin us for the Community Drinks to wind down around a glass\, make new connections\, and get inspired by 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 enjoy after-hours with purposeful conversations. \n\n\n\nWhat can you expect? \n\n\n\nCome to the Hub on Tuesday\, April 15th\, between 17:00 and 19:00 for a drink (or two) and meet professionals who are working towards a more peaceful and just world. During that time\, you will hear about the inspiring projects and successes of fellow community members. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? \n\n\n\nIf you are working in a professional capacity towards a more peaceful and just world\, you are welcome to join us\, whatever your role and your sector. Come to the Community Drinks\, relax\, and join this vibrant community committed to making our world fairer and more just – one connection at a time. \n\n\n\nWho are the spotlight speakers? \n\n\n\nINSO \n\n\n\nINSO was founded to support NGOs operating in high-risk countries through information\, coordination\, and capacity building for safety and access. Their primary goal is enabling partners to safely deliver aid where it’s most needed. INSO teams live and work alongside NGOs in conflict zones\, providing real-time security support\, analysis reports\, 24/7 alerts\, incident tracking\, coordination meetings\, training\, and tailored services. Today\, INSO assists over 1\,300 NGOs in more than 20 countries\, offering services free of charge\, supported by humanitarian donors\, and committed to helping those who help others. \n\n\n\nN’NINKIE \n\n\n\nThe N’NINKIE Program was initiated by PfefferminzGreen and builds on nearly two decades of localization experience by moving beyond traditional aid\, thereby empowering African communities toward sustainable\, independent development. Inspired by the Temne word “N’NINKIE\,” meaning “community\,” the program highlights local knowledge and internal solutions\, and it amplifies African changemakers to challenge outdated narratives of dependency. N’NINKIE promotes indigenous expertise\, strengthens local NGOs\, and facilitates collaboration through research\, networking\, and strategic support. \n\n\n\nFor any inquiries\, please contact programming@humanityhub.net
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/peace-justice-community-drinks-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250422T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250422T171500
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SUMMARY:The State as a Humanitarian Actor: What will the post-liberal humanitarian system look like?
DESCRIPTION:In this hybrid Humanitarian Studies Centre and Humanitarian Governance seminar\, Dr Oscar A. Gómez will critically confront the strong anti-State bias inherent in the liberal humanitarian system. \n\n\n\nBased on the assumptions of incapacity or unwillingness to meet humanitarian needs\, humanitarian studies primarily focus on non-state actors. This is problematic for several reasons\, as it perpetuates the colonial structure of humanitarianism\, wherein wealthy Western states act as benefactors through (also Western) non-state humanitarian actors who assist the weak and wicked rest.  \n\n\n\nDr Oscar A. Gómez will argue that any attempt to salvage humanitarianism from its colonial past and present necessitates recognizing and scrutinizing the state’s role as a humanitarian actor.  \n\n\n\nSo\, what kind of humanitarian actor is the State? What are its characteristics? How does it reshape our understanding of humanitarian action?  \n\n\n\nHe will present the case study of Colombia and its enduring struggle with multiple humanitarian needs to address these questions through both discourse and practice. In light of fundamental changes in international humanitarianism\, he will propose a profile of the State as a humanitarian actor\, outlining its primary features and implications for the future of humanitarianism.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-state-as-a-humanitarian-actor-what-will-the-post-liberal-humanitarian-system-look-like/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250423T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250423T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T130924Z
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SUMMARY:Shaping Collective Action for the Humanitarian Emergency in Sudan
DESCRIPTION:About this event \n\n\n\nJoin us for a Critical Dialogue reflecting on the role of diverse actors engaged in complex humanitarian contexts\, in particular the urgent and deteriorating situation in Sudan. With decreasing foreign aid\, we have a moral imperative to find alternative solutions to counter the rampant abuse and famine while assessing and mitigating risks. The aim of this session is to examine and explore the current and potentially increasing role of Netherlands-based actors\, including the private sector\, in responding to humanitarian crises. Recently the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Trade & Development published a Policy Letter emphasizing private sector-led initiatives\, specifically in food security and economic resilience in Sudan. This session will reflect on the implications for cross-sectorial collaboration moving forward. \n\n\n\nThis Dialogue will examine risks and possibilities\, including how different kinds of investments and engagement can be coordinated and leveraged\, while elevating and building from the existing efforts on the ground in Sudan. The Critical Dialogue aims to engage the diversity of actors in The Hague\, a city which convenes a broad ecosystem of actors in peace\, justice and humanitarian aid. \n\n\n\nThe expected outcome of the dialogue is a number of timely and forward-thinking considerations on decision making in response to the situation in Sudan nationally from the perspective of the Netherlands\, and in turn influencing international actors. We will record the outcomes of this Dialogue and invite follow-on ideas and engagement. \n\n\n\nProgramme \n\n\n\nScene setting panel \n\n\n\nThe panel will convene private sector actors\, humanitarian organisations\, financial institutions and ministry representatives to discuss risk assessment and in humanitarian crises focusing on Sudan. \n\n\n\nFacilitated dialogue \n\n\n\nThrough facilitated dialogue and breakouts the participants will engage in further critical discussions assessing risk within their roles\, envisioned partnerships based on Dutch policy brief. \n\n\n\nIntended target group \n\n\n\nThis event is intended for private sector actors and professionals who have some experience of humanitarian contexts and/ or working in/ with Sudan. \n\n\n\nThe event is organised with the input of humanitarian organisations. Prior to the event\, we will compile a list of sources on the current situation in Sudan to inform the dialogue. \n\n\n\nMore about Critical Dialogues \n\n\n\nIn line with the Humanity Hub’s mission to support and strengthen The Hague’s peace and justice ecosystem\, we aim to create a space to foster reflection and introspection as well as collaboration and action on shared challenges and marginalised topics. By bringing together diverse actors\, we create space to examine prevailing narratives\, explore cross-sectoral solutions\, and amplify underrepresented voices. These dialogues aim to strengthen collective action and shape more inclusive and effective approaches to global challenges. \n\n\n\nIf you register for this event and later are unable to attend\, please notify us or cancel your tickets so that we can account for your absence. \n\n\n\nWe may take photographs\, videos\, and recordings at our events for promotional purposes (e.g.\, on our website and social media). If you do not wish to appear in media\, please inform the event organizers upon arrival\, and you’ll be given a distinctive tag indicating your preference.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/shaping-collective-action-for-the-humanitarian-emergency-in-sudan/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250428T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250428T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T131131Z
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity in humanitarian organisations
DESCRIPTION:How can humanitarian organisations better prepare for and respond to cyber threats? The Symposium on Cyber Security in Humanitarian Organisations will bring together practitioners and experts from both the humanitarian sector and academia in the Netherlands to discuss\, in a trusted space\, the cyber threats facing humanitarian organisations and explore strategies to enhance resilience. \n\n\n\nThe one-day symposium will unfold with an engaging lineup\, starting with an opening session to increase insight\, followed by a keynote speaker. The heart of the event will be expert group discussions\, centered on exploring the key challenges and opportunities for cyber security in humanitarian organizations. The day will conclude with a second keynote and a reflective closing session. \n\n\n\nTopics for discussion \n\n\n\n-Cyber threat landscape-Incident response and crisis management-Cyber capacity building and resilience
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/cybersecurity-in-humanitarian-organisations/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250430T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250430T120000
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SUMMARY:Bijeenkomst pensioenregeling Partos & PwC
DESCRIPTION:Alle werkgevers moeten hun pensioenregeling aanpassen vanwege nieuwe pensioenwetgeving. Die aanpassingen moeten verwerkt zijn voor het einde van 2027. De wettelijk vereiste aanpassing zal waarschijnlijke nadelige consequenties hebben voor oudere medewerkers. Dat kan leiden tot kostbare compensatiemaatregelen. Samen met de pensioendeskundigen van PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)\, bespreken we dit onderwerp daarom met de leden. \n\n\n\nOp 30 april 2025 verzorgt PwC een presentatie over het nieuwe pensioenstelsel en de gevolgen hiervan. Hier zijn geen kosten aan verbonden. Tijdens deze presentatie geeft PwC een toelichting op de achtergrond en de consequenties van de nieuwe pensioenregelgeving. Ook benoemt PwC wat de mogelijkheden zijn voor aanpassing van de pensioenregeling en de uitvoering daarvan. Na afloop van de kennissessie is er een lunch georganiseerd. Schrijf je in voor de bijeenkomst via het aanmeldformulier onderaan deze pagina. \n\n\n\nProgramma\n\n\n\n10.00 Inloop \n\n\n\n10.30 Start van de bijeenkomst (Presentatie PwC & Interactieve break-out sessie) \n\n\n\n12.00 Einde bijeenkomst en tijd voor lunch \n\n\n\nMogelijkheden na de kennissessie\n\n\n\nDe mogelijkheden en een verder aanpassingstraject van de pensioenregeling verschilt per pensioenuitvoerder. Daarbij denken we aan de volgende aanpak: \n\n\n\nLeden kunnen zich ná deze algemene presentatie inschrijven voor ondersteuning door PwC bij de daadwerkelijke aanpassing van de pensioenregeling. Dat traject zal clustergewijs gebeuren. Verschillende leden die bij eenzelfde pensioenuitvoerder zitten\, zullen binnen een cluster gelijk optrekken in het proces. De inhoud van de pensioenregeling verschilt\, maar de aanpak is voor de leden binnen een cluster dan gelijk. Bijvoorbeeld eenzelfde aanpak voor alle leden bij Pensioenfonds Zorg & Welzijn; en eenzelfde aanpak voor alle leden bij BeFrank. Voor de ondersteuning binnen dat cluster zal PwC een vaste prijs berekenen (afhankelijk van het aantal deelnemers per cluster). \n\n\n\nLeden kunnen natuurlijk ook ondersteuning op maat krijgen van PwC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVoor de ondersteuning vanuit PwC zijn we gereduceerde tarieven overeengekomen. \n\n\n\nGraag horen wij of er vanuit de leden behoefte is voor deze pensioenondersteuning en voor de voorgestelde aanpak. Mocht je andere suggesties hebben\, dan zijn die ook welkom.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/bijeenkomst-pensioenregeling-partos-pwc/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250501T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250501T120000
DTSTAMP:20250610T131038Z
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SUMMARY:Ace Your Sustainability Job Interview with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:Are you a young professional passionate about sustainability but nervous about job interviews?  \n\n\n\nDo you want to walk into your next interview fully prepared\, confident\, and ready to showcase your unique value to employers?  \n\n\n\nJoin our exclusive Interview Success Masterclass\, designed to equip you with proven strategies to excel in interviews and land your dream role in the sustainability sector! \n\n\n\nIn this power-packed session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n-Master Common Interview Questions – Discover how to craft compelling\, structured answers to frequently asked questions (including sustainability-specific ones!) that highlight your skills and passion. \n\n\n\n-Navigate Interview Challenges – Learn how to handle tricky scenarios\, from competency-based questions to unexpected curveballs\, with poise and professionalism. \n\n\n\n-Ask Strategic Questions – Stand out by formulating insightful questions that demonstrate your critical thinking\, engagement\, and fit for the role. \n\n\n\n-Communicate Your Professional Value – Articulate your strengths\, experiences\, and sustainability mindset in a way that resonates with employers. \n\n\n\nWhy Attend? \n\n\n\nThis isn’t just another generic interview workshop—we’re focusing on the unique demands of sustainability careers\, helping you align your answers with the values and goals of mission-driven organizations. \n\n\n\nBonus: Volunteer to role-play the interview during the masterclass to receive personalised feedback!  \n\n\n\nLimited spots available! Don’t miss this chance to transform your interview game and take the next step toward a meaningful career.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/ace-your-sustainability-job-interview-with-confidence/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250501T131500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250501T150000
DTSTAMP:20250610T131159Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma and Memory: Intergenerational Memories of the Siege of Sarajevo
DESCRIPTION:Image by Pasanheco on Envato\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganised by: Leiden University College\, Hague Humanity Hub & Knowledge Platform Security & Rule of Law \n\n\n\nJoin us for the next edition in the Fireside Peace Chats event series! This edition focuses on themes of trauma and memory with guest speaker Emina Zoletic from the University of Warsaw.  \n\n\n\nEmina will talk about the Siege of Sarajevo\, which lasted from 5th April 1992 to 29th February 1996. Emina’s research engages with issues of national\, cultural\, and ethnic identity and postwar memories\, which intersect with traumatic memories and social justice issues. The central part of this research explores intergenerational war memories in Sarajevo and diasporic families across several locations in the EU and the USA. \n\n\n\nLooking at local and transnational dimensions\, it was essential to show how intergenerational transmission of war memories is processed\, experienced\, reshaped\, and activated by research interlocutors 30 years after the war. How is the siege of Sarajevo remembered by those who directly experienced it? How do war and migration memories play out in family and broader social\, political\, and cultural contexts? Looking at two groups helped the research to determine the influence of the broader victimhood narratives and how they are mediated through diaspora groups. Emina’s research demonstrates how\, on the level of family units\, there is a persistent inability to process and deal with traumatic memories in a space where re-traumatisation is ongoing\, which affects the meaning-making processes. \n\n\n\nThis Edition’s Guest Speaker\n\n\n\nEmina Zoletic is a doctoral candidate at the University of Warsaw\, Centre for research social memories.  She is currently doing a CEEPUS fellowship (March-June) at the University of Vienna Institute of Sociology. She was a Fulbright visiting researcher at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs\, New York\, from 2023 to 2024. She leverages her background in psychology and a decade of clinical experience to focus on families from Sarajevo whose older members survived the war in Bosnia and their children born after the war.  \n\n\n\nMore About Fireside Peace Chats\n\n\n\nThe Fireside Peace Chats series is an event series consisting of informal\, intimate chats with peacebuilders who have either lived in for an extended period of time or are from conflict-affected environments. Fireside Peace Chats are a joint initiative of Leiden University College The Hague (LUC)\, Knowledge Platform for Security and Rule of the Law (KPSRL)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH)\, with an aim to open a space where practice\, research and policy in peacebuilding come together in an informal way\, through experience of people on the ground. This initiative aims to contribute to a locally informed paradigm shift in liberal peacebuilding.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/trauma-and-memory-intergenerational-memories-of-the-siege-of-sarajevo/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250502T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250502T160000
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SUMMARY:Access to Justice in the Region of The Hague
DESCRIPTION:The Hague Freedom Weeks is the umbrella title of a series of activities in The Hague on topics related to freedom\, peace\, democracy\, the rule of law and international legal order. From Friday 11 April to Saturday 10 May 2025\, more than 120 activities are on the programme. On 2 May\, as part of this\, we will hold a mini-conference ‘Access to Justice in the Region of The Hague’. \n\n\n\nSandra van Heukelom-Verhage\, chair of Pels Rijcken\, and Martijn Scheltema\, attorney-partner and professor of human rights\, will host this meeting. They will discuss with various guests the nature of the problem of access to justice and possible creative solutions\, such as using new technologies\, including AI. \n\n\n\nPractical information: The mini conference is freely accessible. However\, registration is required. The meeting will last approximately 1.5 hours. Doors open at 14:30. \n\n\n\n*Please note that this event will be held in Dutch
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/access-to-justice-in-the-region-of-the-hague/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250505T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250516T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T130621Z
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Service Delivery and the SDGs
DESCRIPTION:Local public services\, such as healthcare\, clean water and social services\, have a great impact on our daily lives and well-being. However\, in many countries\, low-income communities often lack access to these important services. Local governments can improve access and make a difference. To do this\, they need sufficient capacity and resources\, and support from the central government. \n\n\n\nThe Inclusive Service Delivery and the SDGs course explores how the different levels of government can cooperate effectively to realise inclusive public service delivery. The Sustainable Development Goals provide a starting point for discussion and knowledge sharing. In particular\, we will address SDG 3 (good health and well-being)\, 5 (gender equality)\, 6 (clean water and sanitation)\, 8 (decent work and economic growth)\, 10 (reduced inequalities)\, 11 (sustainable cities and communities) and 16 (peace\, justice and strong institutions). The course discusses analytical tools and methods to finance local services. Attention will also be paid to policies to involve citizens and strategies to strengthen public-private cooperation. \n\n\n\nKey Information\n\n\n\nThis course is aimed at professionals working in the field of decentralisation\, local governance\, public service provision and development. Participants come form central\, regional and local governments\, NGOs and donor and development organisations.  \n\n\n\nThe course will take place in The Hague from 05 May 2025 to 16 May 2025. \n\n\n\nThe course fee is € 3\,895*. This includes all training related costs as well as drinks and warm lunches during the training days. Group discounts are available if you participate with three or more colleagues. \n\n\n\nThis training takes place in The Hague\, Netherlands. \n\n\n\nAfter this course\, you will receive a professional certificate of completion from The Hague Academy for Local Governance. \n\n\n\n*Professionals working in local government or for local NGOs on the DAC list of ODA-recipient countries (OECD) may qualify for a reduced course fee. Contact us for details. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives\n\n\n\nThis course will help you: \n\n\n\nIncrease their insight into the basic conditions for inclusive local service delivery; \n\n\n\nRecognize the roles of the different layers of government\, including central government in creating conditions and maintaining oversight; \n\n\n\nGain insight on the implication of the SDGs for local service delivery and local governments; \n\n\n\nIdentify the challenges and possibilities in financing service provision at the local level; \n\n\n\nEnhance collaboration and interaction between the public and private sectors (public-private partnerships)\, with the civil society and between central and local government.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/inclusive-service-delivery-and-the-sdgs/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTSTAMP:20250709T115630Z
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SUMMARY:The Handshake with Joke Brandt
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 7th of May\, the 4th edition of the Talent for Good Fair took place at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) where students and young professionals came together to shape their future and pursue a career that creates real\, positive change in the world. \nA highlight of the day was a special live edition of The Handshake\, featuring Joke Brandt\, former Dutch Ambassador to the United Nations. Her reflections on leadership\, diplomacy\, and international cooperation added depth to a day full of discovery and dialogue. \n	Watch the full recording here
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-handshake-with-joke-brandt/
LOCATION:The Hague University of Applied Sciences
CATEGORIES:The Handshake
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250507T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250507T163000
DTSTAMP:20250610T131007Z
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SUMMARY:Talent For Good Fair
DESCRIPTION:Kickstart Your Impact-Driven Career at the Talent for Good Fair 2025! \n\n\n\nAre you ready to shape your future and pursue a career that creates real\, positive change in the world? The Hague Humanity Hub and its partners invite you to The Talent for Good Fair 2025\, the largest purpose-driven career fair in the Netherlands. This unique event connects mission-driven young talent with leading organisations in peace\, justice\, development\, sustainability and other impact sectors. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring afternoon filled with networking\, knowledge-sharing\, and skill-building to help you forge a meaningful career path. Meet directly with organisations offering exciting opportunities\, hear from professionals about their journeys\, and gain valuable insights to navigate your impact-driven career. \n\n\n\nWhat can you expect \n\n\n\n-Inspiring talks and discussions with experts in the field \n\n\n\n-Practical skills workshops to boost your career readiness \n\n\n\n-Networking opportunities with professionals and fellow changemakers \n\n\n\nDirect connections with organisations such as The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)\, The International Criminal Court (ICC)\, the Clingendael Institute\, Mercy Corps Netherlands\, and many more! \n\n\n\nDo you want to get an idea of what the fair experience? Watch the 2024 video here: Lookback video 2024.  \n\n\n\nWho should attend? \n\n\n\n-Students looking to kickstart a purpose-driven career \n\n\n\n-Young professionals seeking opportunities and career advice in peace\, justice\, and impact sectors \n\n\n\n-Anyone passionate about making a difference and building a career that contributes to a better world \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to take the next step toward a fulfilling\, impact-driven career! \n\n\n\nAre you an organisation interested in contributing to the fair and would you like more information? Feel free to contact us at talent@humanityhub.net This link opens in a new tab. \n\n\n\nSign up now and connect with organisations ready to meet talented changemakers like you! 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/talent-for-good-fair/
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SUMMARY:Justice Matters Conference
DESCRIPTION:At a time when the rule of law is weakening and justice gaps are widening\, HiiL is bringing together leaders\, policymakers and funders who believe in a better path forward — one where justice systems put people first and help build the foundation for peace\, stability\, and economic growth. \n\n\n\nThe Justice Matters Conference will be hosted at the historic Peace Palace in The Hague and livestreamed globally. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\nA full-day programme dedicated to scaling people-centred justice\, including practical examples of what’s working\, meaningful dialogues on the economic\, social\, and political impact of access to justice and an exploration of efforts to mobilise the investment and leadership needed to scale justice solutions.  \n\n\n\nThe programme: \n\n\n\n–The Justice Gap: Defining the ChallengeAn opening plenary grounded in data and lived experience\, exploring how justice systems are falling short and how justice gaps affect stability\, well-being\, and economic growth. \n\n\n\n–Why Justice MattersA cross-sector conversation showing how justice underpins well-being\, peace\, trust\, and inclusive growth with insights from civil society\, business\, and security sectors. \n\n\n\n–We Know What WorksA roadmap for implementing and scaling people-centred justice\, grounded in global frameworks and national experiences\, with a focus on enabling environments and identifying the critical enablers\, institutional and regulatory frameworks\, and financial models necessary to expand successful justice interventions. \n\n\n\n–Justice in ActionTED-style talks highlighting scalable\, people-centred justice models that are strengthening governance\, communities\, and systems worldwide. \n\n\n\n–Scaling for ImpactA high-level discussion on overcoming barriers to scaling justice solutions from political will and institutional change to sustainable financing and long-term investment. \n\n\n\nMeet the Speakers\n\n\n\nYou’ll hear from leaders who are shaping the future of justice\, including: \n\n\n\nAnd many more… \n\n\n\nProf. Yemi Osinbajo\, former Vice President of Nigeria \n\n\n\nAlpha Sesay\, Attorney General and Minister of Justice\, Sierra Leone \n\n\n\nAllyson Maynard Gibson\, former Attorney-General of The Bahamas \n\n\n\nMartha Koome\, Chief Justice of Kenya (video address) \n\n\n\nKees Matthijssen\, Lieutenant General (ret.)\, Royal Dutch Army \n\n\n\nIyinoluwa Aboyeji\, Founding Partner\, Future Africa / Flutterwave \n\n\n\nTatyana Teplova\, Director\, SDG Policy Coherence\, OECD \n\n\n\nMichael Stych\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Contend Legal \n\n\n\nMichael Kwizera\, Director of Strategy & Partnerships\, BarefootLaw \n\n\n\nHolly Burduja\, Senior Public Sector Specialist\, World Bank \n\n\n\nSam Muller\, Founder and former CEO of HiiL \n\n\n\nUdo Jude Ilo\, CEO of HiiL \n\n\n\nInterested in attending in person in The Hague? Contact us: JusticeMatters@HiiL.org This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/justice-matters-conference/
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SUMMARY:The Political Unconscious of Global China Studies "The Taiwan Consensus and the Ethos of Area Studies: Spectral Transitions"
DESCRIPTION:Image by Leungchopan on Envato\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the next edition of the Fireside Peace Chats event series\, titled “The Political Unconcious of Global China Studies\,” in which we will discuss his recent work The Taiwan Consensus and the Ethos of Area Studies: Spectral Transitions. \n\n\n\nThe reason why consideration of the political unconscious in relation to transitions is essential to the discussion of Global China Studies is that the “apparatus of area” in which Global China Studies participates and of which it is an exemplary instance is ultimately a means for “managing\,” in a rather large and abstract sense\, both the meaning and the process of transition. The Taiwan Consensus and the Ethos of Area Studies: Spectral Transitions constitutes a timely intervention into debates over the status of Taiwan\, at a moment when discussions of democracy and autocracy\, imperialism and agency\, unipolarity and multipolarity\, dominate the intellectual agenda of the day. Pursuing a parallel trajectory that is both epistemic and historical\, that is traced out in relation both to Taiwan’s recent history and to the disparate forms of knowledge production about that history\, this work engages in scholarly debate about some of the burning issues of our time\, including transitional justice\, hegemony and conspiracy in the digital age\, debt regimes\, cultural difference\, national language\, and the traumatic legacies of war\, colonialism\, anticommunism\, antiblackness\, and neoliberalism.  \n\n\n\nThis Edition’s Guest Speaker\n\n\n\nJon Douglas Solomon is a professor in the Department of Chinese Literature\, Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 and a researcher attached to the Centre de Recherches Plurilingues et Multidisciplinaires\, Université Paris Nanterre. His publications have focused on the biopolitics of translation\, developing a critique of the disciplinary divisions of the Humanities in their relation to the economic and political divisions of the postcolonial world. Recent publications include a book in Chinese about the 2019 Hong Kong anti-ELAB movement\, A Genealogy of Defeat of the Left: Translation\, Transition\, and Bordering in the anti-ELAB Movement in Hong Kong\, and an article in English titled Logistical Species and Translational Process: A Critique of the Colonial—Imperial Modernity that appeared in the Montreal-based journal Intermédialités. More information about his 2023 book The Taiwan Consensus and the Ethos of Area Studies: Spectral Transitions is available here. \n\n\n\nMore About Fireside Peace Chats\n\n\n\nThe Fireside Peace Chats series is an event series consisting of informal\, intimate chats with peacebuilders who have either lived in for an extended period of time or are from conflict-affected environments. Fireside Peace Chats are a joint initiative of Leiden University College The Hague (LUC)\, Knowledge Platform for Security and Rule of the Law (KPSRL)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH)\, with an aim to open a space where practice\, research and policy in peacebuilding come together in an informal way\, through experience of people on the ground. This initiative aims to contribute to a locally informed paradigm shift in liberal peacebuilding.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-political-unconscious-of-global-china-studies-the-taiwan-consensus-and-the-ethos-of-area-studies-spectral-transitions/
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SUMMARY:Navigating truth in crisis – The dual role of AI in harmful information and humanitarian action
DESCRIPTION:In an era where harmful information\, misinformation and disinformation can exacerbate humanitarian crises\, this session explores the complex interplay between technology and truth. Artificial Intelligence is both a challenge and a tool in this landscape—fueling the spread of false narratives while also offering innovative solutions to detect and combat them. Join experts in humanitarian action\, technology\, and communication as they discuss how AI shapes the fight against misinformation\, the ethical implications of its use\, and strategies to harness its potential for good in crisis response.  \n\n\n\nThis event will delve into how AI can be used for anticipatory action in humanitarian contexts\, including monitoring and assessment. It will cover predictive analytics and early warning systems\, providing participants with practical insights and tools to enhance their crisis response capabilities.   \n\n\n\nThe key learning objectives of the webinar are to:   \n\n\n\n-Evaluate strategies for harnessing AI to detect and combat false narratives.  \n\n\n\n-Identify the key challenges posed by misinformation and disinformation in humanitarian crises.  \n\n\n\n-Explain the dual role of AI in both spreading and combating misinformation.  \n\n\n\n-Analyze the ethical implications of using AI in the fight against misinformation.  \n\n\n\n*This event was previously scheduled for 9 April 2025 and has been moved to 8 May 2025. If you have previously registered\, you need not register again.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/navigating-truth-in-crisis-the-dual-role-of-ai-in-harmful-information-and-humanitarian-action/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250508T163000
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SUMMARY:Expert Meeting on the Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern DRC (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Image by Stichting Vluchteling\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the conversation on the 6th of March this year\, KUNO organises this meeting to take stock of the challenges in responding to the humanitarian needs in the region.  \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nSince the rapid offensive by M23 rebels and the seizure of Goma and Bukavu\, the Eastern DRC is experiencing a severe\, escalated humanitarian crisis. UNHCR reports that some million people are estimated to be displaced in North and South Kivu. Sexual and gender-based violence has surged alarmingly. Critical funding gaps are severely hindering humanitarian efforts in eastern DRC. Thousands are deprived of life-saving aid\, protection efforts are under immense strain\, and malnutrition cases have escalated. Health centers are overwhelmed\, increasing the risk of outbreaks of diseases. The Congolese government and M23 have both just pledged to commit to work towards peace\, although it remains unclear what this directly means for the support of the affected people.  \n\n\n\nTopics for discussion\n\n\n\n– Overview of humanitarian access and challenges in reaching populations in situations of vulnerability in Eastern Congo– The impact of the current situation on NGOS’ security and safety– Outlook on the future– The impact of the current situation on Congolese organisations and how they have had to adapt their operations to address current needs– The impact of the conflict on women and conflict related sexual violence (CRSV) \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n-International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) \n\n\n\n-Concert d’Actions pour les Jeunes et Enfants Défavorisés (CAJED) \n\n\n\n-Third speaker tbc \n\n\n\nThis session will be moderated by Kiza Magendane\, an independent writer\, political scientist\, and social entrepreneur. After the speakers’ introductions\, the floor will be opened for discussion.   \n\n\n\nThe working language will be English. French-English translation will be provided for those French-speaking joining online.   \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nPlease register at kuno@kuno-platform.nl with your name and organisation.  
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/expert-meeting-on-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-eastern-drc-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250508T151500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250508T170000
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SUMMARY:Rules for a lawless world? The international legal order in an age of great-power struggle for normative primacy
DESCRIPTION:This lecture is part of the symposium ‘Rules for a Lawless World?’\, which explores the state and future of the international legal order in an age of great-power rivalry. \n\n\n\nThe symposium explores the consequences of the struggle for global normative primacy between China and the USA and their respective allies\, for the prospect of a law-governed world\, or its potential collapse. Focusing on the ordering\, protective and emancipatory functions of international law\, it seeks to grasp the state and direction of the international legal order—whether we are witnessing the breakdown of existing legal norms\, their pervasive violation\, or their replacement with alternative standards. Ultimately\, the symposium probes how great-power rivalry affects humanity’s aspiration for a world ruled by the force of law\, and not the law of force. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speakers\n\n\n\nAgnès Callamard\, Secretary General at Amnesty InternationalDr Agnès Callamard is Secretary General at Amnesty International. She leads the organization’s human rights work and is its chief spokesperson. She is responsible for providing overall leadership of the International Secretariat\, including setting the strategic direction for the organisation and managing relations with Amnesty International’s national entities. Dr. Callamard has been a prominent figure in the human rights world for decades. In 2016\, she was appointed as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extra-judicial\, summary or arbitrary killings. Along with her UN work\, she was also the Director of Global Freedom of Expression at Columbia University in New York.  \n\n\n\nFrancesca Albanese\, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories (Online)Ms. Francesca Albanese is an international lawyer\, specialised in human rights and the Middle East. Since May 2022\, she has served as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967. An affiliate scholar at the Institute for the Study of International Migration at Georgetown University\, Albanese is the author of\, among other publications\, Palestinian Refugees in International Law (Oxford University Press\, 2020) and more recently J’Accuse (Fuoriscena\, 2024). Her academic works cover various aspects of the Question of Palestine\, the legal situation in Israel/Palestine and Palestinian forced displacement\, including the mandate and work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/rules-for-a-lawless-world-the-international-legal-order-in-an-age-of-great-power-struggle-for-normative-primacy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250513T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250513T180000
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SUMMARY:Global Gateway Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:In cooperation with our members and European network\, Partos is organizing a session to answer all your questions regarding Global Gateway. For those of you new to the topic\, this session will provide you with a concrete introduction.What is Global Gateway? How can Dutch Civil Society get involved with Global Gateway? How can the private sector cooperate with CSOs? And how can we make this involvement a success?Our experts include: Pauline Veron from ECDPM\, Antonio Gambini from Oxfam EU\, and Jaime Just from Concord Europe.You can join us in person in the Hague or join online. The event will include presentations and space for questions from the audience.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/global-gateway-masterclass/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250514T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250514T170000
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SUMMARY:European Coworking Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate European Coworking Day with Us – Free Access on May 14th! \n\n\n\nOn May 14th\, The Hague Humanity Hub is joining coworking spaces across Europe to celebrate European Coworking Day – and you’re invited! \n\n\n\nThe Hague is home to a unique community of changemakers\, working on peace\, justice\, human rights\, and climate action. From NGOs and international organizations to diplomats\, policymakers\, researchers\, social entrepreneurs\, and activists—this city is a hub for collaboration. \n\n\n\nOn this special day\, we’re opening our coworking space for free to welcome professionals from this ecosystem. Whether you’re already working in the field or exploring opportunities to contribute\, this is your chance to experience how the Hub connects and supports those dedicated to global impact. \n\n\n\nOpen to new and existing members! \n\n\n\nDisclaimer: Access will only be granted upon presentation of Eventbrite ticket.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/european-coworking-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250514T190000
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SUMMARY:Don't Stop Talking About Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Do not let attention fade—especially not now. We must keep the conversation going about a peace in which everyone is equal. That is why Oxfam Novib and PAARD are organizing an event on Wednesday\, May 14\, dedicated to Palestine. We are bringing together music\, inspiring panels\, art\, culture\, and food to encourage an open and unifying discussion. \n\n\n\nDuring Don’t Stop Talking About Palestine\, there will be live music from Mula B\, Niko\, Naaz\, Sef\, and Roufaida. We will hear stories from Palestine\, participate in panels on art as resistance and prosecuting war criminals\, and engage in conversation with a Palestinian-Israeli group of friends reflecting on a shared future. \n\n\n\nArtistsMula BNaazNiko (acoustic)RoufaidaSef \n\n\n\nThis event is organized by PAARD in collaboration with  Oxfam Novib. Tickets cost €15\, of which €5 will go towards the emergency aid that Oxfam Novib provides to people in Gaza.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/dont-stop-talking-about-palestine/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250515T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250515T120000
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SUMMARY:How to Pivot from Faculty to Sustainability Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Are you an academic ready to pivot from teaching/research to driving institutional change in sustainability—but hesitant about losing your scholarly credibility?  \n\n\n\nJoin Prof. May Tan-Mullins\, a rare leader who’s successfully bridged faculty and executive roles\, for a tactical guide to navigating this transition. \n\n\n\nYou’ll Walk Away With:\n\n\n\n-Clarity on how to reframe your academic expertise as leadership capital-Confidence to address skepticism from peers and stakeholders-A step-by-step action plan tailored to higher education’s unique dynamics \n\n\n\nMasterclass Focus  \n\n\n\nI. Understanding the Landscape & Your Value Proposition \n\n\n\nII. Strategic Steps for the Pivot \n\n\n\nIII. Maintaining and Enhancing Credibility in Leadership \n\n\n\nIV. Continuously Articulating Your Leadership Vision \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\n-Faculty members exploring sustainability-focused administrative roles -Early-career sustainability staff aiming to advance into leadership-Academic leaders seeking to better support faculty transitions
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/how-to-pivot-from-faculty-to-sustainability-leadership/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250515T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250515T163000
DTSTAMP:20250610T131054Z
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SUMMARY:Powering the future – Funding and sustaining Al for humanitarian impact
DESCRIPTION:As AI projects gain traction in the humanitarian sector\, securing their funding and long-term sustainability remains a critical challenge. This session explores how AI initiatives can align with the SDGs and address pressing climate concerns\, while also examining innovative funding models and cross-sector partnerships. From philanthropic investments to public-private collaborations\, join us to uncover strategies for ensuring AI projects not only launch successfully but also endure to create lasting\, scalable impact in humanitarian efforts. Participants will gain insights into best practices for funding AI projects and explore case studies showcasing successful funding models and partnerships.   \n\n\n\nKey Learning Objectives:   \n\n\n\n-Identify the key challenges in funding and sustaining AI projects in the humanitarian sector.  \n\n\n\n-Analyze innovative funding models and cross-sector partnerships for AI projects.  \n\n\n\n-Evaluate the long-term sustainability of AI projects through various funding strategies.  \n\n\n\n-Develop strategies for securing funding and ensuring the scalability of AI projects in humanitarian efforts.  \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: This event is designed for humanitarian workers at all levels\, policymakers\, academics\, data specialists\, communication specialists\, and technology experts who are involved in crisis response and interested in the ethical use of AI.   \n\n\n\nPrerequisites: No prerequisite knowledge is required. Basic understanding of AI and humanitarian principles is recommended. 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/powering-the-future-funding-and-sustaining-al-for-humanitarian-impact/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250520T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250626T170000
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SUMMARY:Summer programme - International criminal law and international legal & comparative approaches to counter-terrorism
DESCRIPTION:NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 11:  Pedestrians walk near the area known as Ground Zero after the collapse of the Twin Towers September 11\, 2001 in New York City.\n\n\n\nThe Asser Institute and the War Crimes Research Office of American University’s Washington College of Law are pleased to announce that registrations are open for the 19th Annual Summer Law Programme on International Criminal Law and International Legal & Comparative Approaches to Counter-Terrorism. \n\n\n\nThis thought-provoking programme\, which will be held at the Asser Institute’s premises in The Hague\, from 26 May to 20 June 2025\, is designed to provide students and early-career professionals with a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in international criminal law and the legal aspects of counter-terrorism.  \n\n\n\nFor whom?Students and early-career professionals who are interested in studying international criminal law and/or the legal aspects of counter-terrorism. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:This course brings together high-profile experts from international organisations and tribunals\, as well as from leading law faculties and other organisations.  \n\n\n\nThe summer law programme will be divided into two parts:  \n\n\n\nPart one: International Criminal Law (26 May – 06 June\, Fee €995) \n\n\n\n\nExplore the past\, present\, and future of international criminal law (ICL)\n\n\n\nExamine the definitions and evolution of war crimes\, crimes against humanity\, and genocide\n\n\n\nGain a thorough understanding of victim participation and reparations\n\n\n\nAnalyse state responsibility in international criminal law\n\n\n\nLearn about the roles of the International Criminal Court and other tribunals\n\n\n\nDelve into individual criminal and command responsibility\n\n\n\nGrasp the concept of universal jurisdiction and prosecuting international crimes domestically (Read more)\n\n\n\n\nIn two weeks\, you will explore the past\, present and future of international criminal law (ICL). ICL helps to ensure accountability for the most serious crimes\, such as genocide\, war crimes\, and crimes against humanity. These crimes have a profound impact on individuals\, communities\, and entire societies\, and it is important to hold those who commit them accountable for their actions. \n\n\n\nPart two: International Legal & Comparative Approaches to Counter-Terrorism (09 – 20 June\, Fee €995) \n\n\n\n\nDelve into the definitions of terrorism and counter-terrorism\n\n\n\nAnalyse the evolution of these concepts since 9/11\n\n\n\nExamine the jus ad bellum and jus in bello aspects of counter-terrorism\n\n\n\nExplore the role of human rights law in combating terrorism\n\n\n\nInvestigate the use of armed drones and extraordinary renditions\n\n\n\nDelve into national and international prosecutions of terrorism\n\n\n\nExamine the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters (Read more)\n\n\n\n\nThe second part of the summer programme focuses on various international legal & comparative approaches to counter-terrorism. The course will begin by looking into the definitions of terrorism and counter-terrorism\, and their evolution since 9/11. You will explore the jus ad bellum and jus in bello in counter-terrorism. We will also look at the role of human rights law\, including case studies on the use of armed drones and extraordinary renditions. \n\n\n\nOther topics include: (inter)national prosecution\, foreign fighters\, the role of intelligence in court\, countering violent extremism\, and rehabilitation and reintegration of foreign fighters.  \n\n\n\nThe fee for the full programme (26 May – 20 June) is € 1.895In addition to lectures and seminars\, the programme will include study visits to (inter)national courts and legal institutions located in The Hague\, such as \n\n\n\n\nInternational Commission on Missing Persons\n\n\n\nEurojust\n\n\n\nUN Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (MICT)\n\n\n\nInternational Court of Justice (ICJ)\n\n\n\nKosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC)\n\n\n\nInternational Criminal Court (ICC)\n\n\n\nThe Hague Court of Appeal\n\n\n\n\nYou will also have the opportunity to attend hearings and proceedings at these institutions\, and to network with other professionals in the field. \n\n\n\nRegistration and questionsPlease read the registration terms & conditions carefully before registration.  \n\n\n\nContactFor more information or questions\, please contact educationtraining@asser.nl.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/summer-programme-international-criminal-law-and-international-legal-comparative-approaches-to-counter-terrorism/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250520T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250520T153000
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SUMMARY:TapRaise Event for NGO’s
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in data driven marketing\, trends & innovation\, please feel free to join the plenary part of our client event. \n\n\n\nDerk Gommers\, founder of TapRaise\,  will talk about TapRaise & Joyce Browaeys will talk about data driven marketing & innovation.  \n\n\n\nInteresting for: fundraisers and Data Specialists (especially when you use F2F or TM for fundraising) \n\n\n\nThis event will be held in Dutch.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/tapraise-event-for-ngos/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250520T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250520T170000
DTSTAMP:20250610T131237Z
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Future Session #2
DESCRIPTION:​After our first successful session with Jorn from ELDERS we are excited to give the floor to Beth Massa from Ozarka. This is your chance to hear from one of the most inspiring and dedicated founders in The Netherlands what it takes to work on a BIG mission and aiming for systems change. \n\n\n\n​Beth Massa has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Beth is currently the CEO of Ozarka B.V.\, a leading Reusable Food Packaging as a Service company. In this role\, they are responsible for transitioning the hospitality and food & beverage industries from disposable packaging to reusables. Beth also founded the company and played a key role in advocating for reusables to become a legal requirement in the Netherlands by 2024. \n\n\n\n​You can check out the uncut version of #1 online.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/regenerative-future-session-2/
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SUMMARY:International sport and human rights
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Jonathan Tomas on Unsplash\n\n\n\n\n\nSince 2022\, T.M.C. Asser Instituut This link opens in a new tab\, in collaboration with the Centre for Sport and Human Rights This link opens in a new tab\, is organising a yearly summer course on the intersection of sport and human rights. This 4th edition brings together experts within the field of sport and human rights with professionals working in the world of sport and related fields. We will explore contemporary human rights challenges and opportunities in sports\, such as the topic of mega-sporting events and human rights\, dispute settlement of human rights cases within the world of sport\, and more. Through interactive sessions and productive exchanges\, we will discuss what the world of responsible sport looks like.   \n\n\n\nWhat topics will be covered?*  \n\n\n\n-Introduction to sport and human rights  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n-Sport governance and human rights  \n\n\n\n-Mega-sporting events and human rights  \n\n\n\n-Gender\, sports and human rights  \n\n\n\n-Remedy for sport-related human rights issues  \n\n\n\n-Esports and human rights  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will you gain?  \n\n\n\nParticipants will have the opportunity to:   \n\n\n\n-Learn from experts from the Asser Institute\, the Centre for Sport and Human Rights\, and high-profile external speakers from both academia and practice  \n\n\n\n-Gain a deeper understanding of the link between sport and human rights and the underlying principles and theories  \n\n\n\n-Engage with concrete case studies and learn about the latest developments at the intersection between sport and human rights  \n\n\n\n-Access practical know-how from other professionals in the field on how to apply human rights in the world of sport\, including day-to-day sports as well as mega-sporting events  \n\n\n\n-Engage in discussions and network with leading academics and professionals in the field  \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nDr Daniela Heerdt This link opens in a new tab (Asser Institute) \n\n\n\nDr Antoine Duval This link opens in a new tab (Asser Institute) \n\n\n\nLucy Amis This link opens in a new tab (Centre for Sport and Human Rights) \n\n\n\nNick McGeehan This link opens in a new tab (FairSquare) \n\n\n\nMagali Martowicz This link opens in a new tab (IOC) \n\n\n\nAndreas Graf This link opens in a new tab  \n\n\n\nProf Daniel Rietiker This link opens in a new tab (Lausanne University\, Suffolk Univ. Law School\, European Courts of Human Rights) \n\n\n\nMichele Krech This link opens in a new tab (University of Chicago Law School) (TBD) \n\n\n\nShubham Jain This link opens in a new tab (Cambridge University) \n\n\n\nMadeleine Pape This link opens in a new tab (University of Lausanne) \n\n\n\nSteve Cockburn (Amnesty International) \n\n\n\nDr Paula Williams This link opens in a new tab (Article One)  \n\n\n\nKeri Lloyd This link opens in a new tab (Article One) \n\n\n\nTsubasa Shinohara This link opens in a new tab (University of Tsukuba\, Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences) \n\n\n\nCem Abanazir \n\n\n\nTom Dore This link opens in a new tab (British Esports Federation\, Global Esports Federation)
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/international-sport-and-human-rights/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250521T160000
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SUMMARY:Justice in times of artificial intelligence
DESCRIPTION:For the  2nd International Humanitarian Studies Association (IHSA) Annual Lecture in The Hague we are joined by Judge Fergal M. Gaynor. \n\n\n\nHe will speak about the potentially enormous change in the ways that technology\, including artificial intelligence\, will be used in identifying\, collecting\, analysing and disclosing evidence relating to crimes allegedly committed during armed conflicts. He will touch on topics including accountability for attacks on protected objects and persons\, as well as the rapid change in the role that advanced technology can play in the near future in ensuring due process and accountability before international courts and tribunals. \n\n\n\nAfter the lecture\, several panellists from across the humanitarian sector and academia will discuss accountability and protection of humanitarians\, ensuring accountability in a multi-polar world and the role of accountability within the humanitarian system in general. \n\n\n\nFollowing the lecture and panel discussion\, there will be time for a Q&A and networking drinks. Students\, researchers\, humanitarian actors and anyone interested is invited to come along!The lecture and panel discussion will also be available to livestream online. \n\n\n\nThis event is co-organized by The Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre (IHSA) and the Legal Mobilization Platform (both based at ISS) and KUNO – the Platform for Humanitarian Knowledge Exchange in the Netherlands. \n\n\n\nAbout the speaker \n\n\n\nFergal M. Gaynor is a renowned international jurist who is a judge at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague and is the Reserve International Co-Prosecutor at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia.  \n\n\n\nJudge Gaynor formerly worked as Counsel for the Prosecution at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda\, the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the Extraordinary Chambers at the Courts of Cambodia. He has also represented defendants in Ireland and victims in proceedings at the International Criminal Court.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/justice-in-times-of-artificial-intelligence/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250522T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250523T170000
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SUMMARY:International law and the governance of AI-driven military technologies
DESCRIPTION:This innovative two-day training programme\, co-organised with the  This link opens in a new tabStockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) This link opens in a new tab\, will provide you with a deep understanding of military applications of artificial intelligence (AI). It will create a common basis of knowledge around key features of these technologies\, their associated risks and benefits\, and the various regimes of international law relevant to their governance. \n\n\n\nArtificial Intelligence is revolutionising military operations\, driving the development of autonomous weapons systems (AWS)\, decision-support tools (AI-DSS)\, and other advanced warfare technologies. While these innovations advance at a rapid pace and AI offer significant promise for military operations\, they also pose substantial risks\, particularly with regard to compliance with international law. \n\n\n\nTo address these risks\, numerous governance efforts and initiatives have emerged\, with a notable increase\, particularly over the past two years. These efforts seek\, among other things\, to establish prohibitions\, limits\, and requirements for use while building on and reinforcing existing obligations under international law. \n\n\n\nYet\, a lack of an informed understanding of these technologies and how international legal frameworks apply to their development and use is an obstacle to the advancement of governance efforts. \n\n\n\nThis short course aims to contribute to the progress of governance efforts and other initiatives around AI-driven military technologies\, by providing insights and an informed understanding of:   \n\n\n\n\n– AI-driven military technologies\, including AWS and AI-DSS\n\n\n\n– Recent and upcoming developments in AI in the military domain\n\n\n\n– AI-related concepts\, such as predictability\, explainability\, and traceability. These concepts are crucial for policymakers and experts to advance constructive debates. \n\n\n\n– Knowledge of the different regimes of international law that play a role in the governance of AI-driven military technologies\n\n\n\n\nWho can attend? \n\n\n\nThis short course would be valuable for policymakers\, legal advisors\, diplomats and other individuals involved or interested in the development\, use\, governance and adjudication of AI-enabled military technologies.  \n\n\n\nThis short course is organised in collaboration with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/international-law-and-the-governance-of-ai-driven-military-technologies/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250522T093000
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SUMMARY:Impact of ODA Budget Cuts on The Hague Ecosystem – Presentation & Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:What lessons are emerging from the impact of ODA cuts and how can we act on them together? \n\n\n\nThis community dialogue is grounded in the findings of our Ecosystem Risk Analysis\, a research initiative that mapped the early impacts of budget cuts across the Hague peace and justice ecosystem. While the results confirm many shared concerns\, they also offer a baseline from which to explore collective responses and adaptive strategies. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to jointly reflect on these insights and explore pathways toward a more resilient and connected ecosystem. \n\n\n\nOver the course of March and April\, we conducted a survey\, interviews and desk research to gain a better understanding of the financial and operational impact of the (inter)national budget cuts. The results are in and we would like to share the research findings with survey respondents\, interviewees and anyone else interested. We invite you to jointly reflect on the impact of these recent changes on the peace and justice ecosystem of The Hague and how we can move forward together. \n\n\n\nSession Objectives: \n\n\n\n-Share research insights to establish a common understanding \n\n\n\n-Invite participants to reflect on their own experiences and challenges \n\n\n\n-Discuss implications for the Hague ecosystem  \n\n\n\n-Reflect on how to move forward together \n\n\n\nWho is it for: \n\n\n\n-Survey respondents\,  \n\n\n\n-Interviewees \n\n\n\n-Policy advisors \n\n\n\n-Other interested parties  \n\n\n\nFor any questions or concerns\, please contact engage@humanityhub.net
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/impact-of-oda-budget-cuts-on-the-hague-ecosystem-presentation-dialogue/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250527T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250527T160000
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SUMMARY:Partnering for Impact: Perspectives on Private Sector Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Join HVFC and The Hague Humanity Hub for an engaging panel discussion exploring how non-profits\, social enterprises\, and the private sector can work together to drive meaningful impact.  \n\n\n\nPanelists will share insights into how collaboration happens across sectors\, what contributes to success\, and the challenges and opportunities that emerge. \n\n\n\nPanelists include: \n\n\n\nSeva – A US-based medical NGO \n\n\n\nSpace4Good – A social enterprise leveraging space technology for social and environmental goals \n\n\n\nFOUNT – An impact investment firm \n\n\n\nThe discussion will highlight collaboration from three unique perspectives: technical innovation (Space4Good)\, the medical NGO sector (Seva)\, and impact investing (FOUNT).Seats are limited – RSVP now!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/partnering-for-impact-perspectives-on-private-sector-collaboration/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250527T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250527T190000
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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks | The Promise of The Hague: Idealism Meets Reality
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next #DemocracyDrinks The Hague on 27 May\, where we dive into “De Droom van Den Haag” with author Benjamin Duerr. \n\n\n\nBenjamin Duerr is a political scientist\, lawyer and writer who shares his in-depth knowledge on international politics and law through research and publications. \n\n\n\nIn his book\, Benjamin discusses the impact of the two international Peace Conferences in The Hague. They marked the beginning of the city’s global recognition and fame. For a short period in time\, all eyes were on The Hague. \n\n\n\nIn conversation with Tijmen Rooseboom\, Executive Director of NIMD\, he will explore The Hague’s international identity\, its symbolic role as City of Peace and Justice\, and what this dream means in practice. For democracy\, diplomacy and the future. \n\n\n\nIs The Hague living up to its ideals? What happens when ambition meets reality on the global stage? And where does democracy fit in? \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-the-promise-of-the-hague-idealism-meets-reality/
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