"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” This basic principle forms the foundation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – a globally recognized affirmation that all rights apply to everyone everywhere. No matter who you are, where you live, or what you do, everyone has the same rights.But our ability to […]

Do you think more emphasis should be put on creating streets for people and not cars?Are you wondering how experimental placemaking initiatives can become permanent? Join in on 1 June at 17.00 - 18.30 CEST to discuss how tactical urbanism, notably street-level experiments and placemaking, can lead to systemic sustainable transition at the city-level. With […]

In a series of dialogues, this conversation will be the second.  The series With the  #BLM debates, and other anti-racism protests, the discussion about the decolonization of aid got an impulse. Blogs, panel discussions (sometimes very heated) and Tweets stumbled over one another. We witnessed many statements and opinions, but perhaps not so much common […]

Learn the concepts behind networking online and how to brand yourself to achieve your professional goals. This workshop is part of the FEMS workshop series on Networking and Personal Branding, which will be led by Ben Libberton, a science communicator, formerly a Postdoc in the biofilm field. This workshop on personal branding and networking is […]

In the run up to World Environment Day on 5 June 2021, the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) invites you to the first episode of Research InSightS LIVE. Join us to soak up cutting-edge insights by researchers and other critical thinkers and ask them your burning questions. During the event we will have all […]

The webinar presents established and earlier career speakers who will cover diverse aspects of yeast lipid metabolism. It will address the exciting field of the role of phospholipids in organelle function and communication. Then we switch focus to applications of lipids that can be produced in yeast cells. Metabolic engineering has created the opportunities develop […]

In early 2020, the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS-EUR) started four research projects, focusing on the impact of COVID-19 measures on often overlooked groups of city residents. What insights and experiences have we gained? In this public seminar, ISS staff and research partners will share an overview of insights and experiences from these 4 […]

From early outreach to reparations, judges have the highest authority within the Court. They have the duty and privilege to ensure that justice is carried out, not just for the victims, but also with the victims. Join FIDH for a conversation on how judges can help advance victim participation at the ICC. We will discuss […]

Thank you for your interest in getting to know Opportunity International. We’re looking forward to sharing our life-changing work with you. Simply register below for a short introductory webinar with our team at 11am on the 8th June* HOW WILL THE EVENT WORK? The ‘Introduction to Opportunity’ webinar will be 30 minutes maximum. Starting with an […]

On 8 June, the Asser Institute and the International Review of the Red Cross will host a webinar celebrating the common launch of the Asser Institute's Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law (YIHL) Vol. 2018 (published in 2020) and the International Review of the Red Cross (IRRC) Vol. 102, Issue 913 (published in 2021). Vol. 2018 of the YIHL is devoted […]

NIMD has teamed up with Het Grote Midden Oosten Platform to organize a discussion on the future of Iraq. The event will be held online in Dutch at 4-5.30pm (CEST) on 8 June. Since 2019, Iraq’s streets have regularly filled with protesters. In the capital, Baghdad, but also in the southern Basra and in northern cities, young […]

Stress is ever-present, and sometimes stress levels magically skyrocket. Fortunately, we got yoga!To help us stay sane throughout all craziness, we'll take you on a mini journey to destress and unwind. Ready to chill out, breathe, stretch, and find serenity? Don't let stress get the best of you and join us for this 30-minute yoga […]

Background Well into the second year of the deadliest pandemic in a century, a growing number of studies have sought to unpack the link between COVID-19 and conflict. However, those studies tend to either rely on anecdotal evidence, or they systematically focus on one outcome only: violence. Yet, we know that the effects of exogenous […]

Thank you for your interest in the high-level event on MHPSS, on 11 June at 14.00 (CEST) organized by War Child, IFRC, and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This event will provide a platform for national health authorities and multilateral organizations to showcase and explore possibilities to act on our collective resolve to increase MHPSS […]

Join the launch of the new networking event for cross-sectoral connection and collaboration for a more peaceful and just world! Find out more and save your seat by clicking the link below!

Are you still undecided on studying at ISS? Given the circumstances of the pandemic, you may have question on how education would be for the 2021/2022 academic year. This webinar is designed to ease your transition from a prospective student to a student of ISS in the future. During the session, Harsha Jain who is […]

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The series With the  #BLM debates, and other anti-racism protests, the discussion about the decolonization of aid got an impulse. Blogs, panel discussions (sometimes very heated) and Tweets stumbled over one another. We witnessed many statements and opinions, but perhaps not so much common ground to proceed from. KUNO, Partos, and The Institute of Social […]

On the 24th of June, from 16:00 to 17:00, we are organizing an online Community Town Hall. This will be centred around three main pillars:  Networking with fellow Hub members The launch of the Hub’s new seasonal theme: the SDGs Space for updates by members, and the Hub team  During the Town Hall, we will also give an update on the Hub opening […]