Past Lessons and Future Pathways for International Development Cooperation – 16 April 2026 Date & Time: Thursday, 16 April 2026, 15:30 – 17:00 Location: Atrium, International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam The International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) invites you to a special book presentation and discussion on the early days of Dutch […]
Connect, share & learn about what different organisations are doing to make the world more peaceful and sustainable at the Community Drinks What if your next game-changing connection is just a drink away? Join us for Community Drinks to wind down around a glass, make new connections, and get inspired by the spotlights of the […]
Join us on 18 April 2026 for Impacthon: The Challenge for Real-World Impact 📅 18 April 2026, 10:00–22:00 📍 PLNT Leiden Impacthon is a 12-hour student hackathon where interdisciplinary teams come together to tackle real-world challenges. Organised by PLNT Leiden and PLNT Students, the event offers a hands-on experience focused on collaboration, creativity, and developing […]
Voices Beyond the Walls: Music and Poetry for Belarusian Political Prisoners When voices are silenced, art can speak. Join this special benefit concert in The Hague, where music and poetry stand in solidarity with Belarusian political prisoners. Event Details Date: Sunday 19 April 2026 Time: 14:30 Location: Paleiskerk, Paleisstraat 8, The Hague About the Event […]
Defending Justice in Times of War: Fair Trials in Ukraine How can fair trial standards be upheld during active conflict? This Benjamin Ferencz Lecture brings together leading defence practitioners to examine the realities of ensuring justice in international crimes trials. Event Details Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026 Time: 16:30 Location: Asser Institute About the Event […]
Calling all founders of social and impact-driven companies! Join us for Founders Friday, a full day designed to help you step out of the daily grind and into a space of meaningful connection, focused work, and practical learning. Held in The Hague on the last Friday of every month, this gathering brings together purpose-driven entrepreneurs […]
The International Federation of Yemeni Migrants and Human Rights, in collaboration with The Yemeni Coalition for Equal Citizenship and Freedom of Conscience, invites you to an online seminar focused on promoting peaceful coexistence, social awareness, and freedom of conscience within migrant communities. Event Overview This seminar comes in response to the growing intellectual and social […]
On April 27, from 12:30 to 13:30, EPLO will host an online Brown Bag Lunch session in collaboration with Peace Direct, taking place via Zoom. The session will focus on Peace Direct’s learning paper Decolonising Peace Direct and is open to all who are interested in engaging with this topic. The discussion will centre on […]
How do we actually learn while a project is still ongoing? Most teams document lessons at the end of a project. By then, opportunities to adapt have often already passed. This webinar series begins with a story from Abdel-Rahman El-Mahdi who will share firsthand experiences from a civil society study conducted in Sudan. For each […]
Explore how to transform data into insight and action through the support of Data ChangeMakers Organizations working in peace, justice, and humanitarian spaces are generating more data than ever but turning that data into meaningful decisions and impact remains a challenge. This session explores how to transform data into insight and action, and how Data […]
Can Change Happen Within Distrusted Systems? In many contemporary democracies, formal institutions continue to function while public trust in them steadily declines. This creates a fundamental tension: if citizens no longer believe in the fairness or effectiveness of elections, can those same elections still serve as a meaningful mechanism for change? The situation in Serbia […]
Volunteer Job Fair & Music Festival 2026 takes place on Saturday, 2 May 2026 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm at Amare (Spuiplein 150, The Hague). Admission is free. This vibrant event combines a large volunteer fair with a live music and cultural festival, offering a unique opportunity to explore ways to get involved in The Hague’s […]
Ready to Engage: Turn Climate Concern into Action Want to make a real impact on climate justice but not sure where to start? Ready to Engage helps young people transform ideas into meaningful action. Programme Details Dates: 4 May – 22 June 2026 Location: The Hague (in-person at The Hague Humanity Hub) Eligibility: Ages 15–30 […]
The Rector of the International Institute of Social Studies has the pleasure of inviting you to a special ceremony in which Professor Helena Varkkey will formally accept her appointment to the Prince Claus Chair in Equity and Development 2025-2027 'Fire, Water and Haze: Chasing blue skies in Southeast Asia' About Helena Varkkey Helena Varkkey is an Associate […]
Justice First. Stability Follows: Rethinking Peace and Security As global conflict intensifies, one question becomes unavoidable: can there be lasting stability without justice? Justice Matters 2026 brings together global leaders, institutions, and practitioners to explore why justice must be at the centre of peacebuilding. Event Details Dates: 6 – 8 May 2026 Location: The Hague, […]
How can justice kickstart real prevention and make a difference together? Join us for this interactive conversation on 6th May! Across the world, tensions and conflicts often begin with everyday problems that go unanswered—issues like disputes over land, housing, family matters, access to services, or discrimination. When these problems accumulate, they can erode trust and […]
In light of World Press Freedom Day, Volt There is hosting a dynamic roundtable event on one of the most pressing challenges facing modern democracies: media freedom in an age of disinformation and foreign influence. Titled “Protecting Democracy: Press Freedom, Disinformation, and the Fight for Truth,” this event brings together journalists, experts, and policymakers […]
From Margins to Center: Women’s Justice in Fragile Times When justice systems are under pressure, women are often the most affected—but also key to building more resilient and inclusive solutions. This inaugural panel of Justice Matters 2026 puts women at the centre of justice reform. Event Details Date: Wednesday 6 May 2026 Time: 17:30 – […]
Thrive by Lydia Generation is an empowerment platform dedicated to helping Migrant women actualize their full potential and destiny. We envision resilient migrant women prospering in their host city through economic self-sufficiency and positive contributions to The Hague and The Netherlands. Our mission is to enlighten our audience with educative and motivational content that inspires action and builds pathways to success. Don’t just be a […]
Welcome! This form is for individuals interested in joining the September 2026 free NT2 Dutch Language Class organised by Thrive Lydia Generation in partnership with Gemeente Den Haag Taal in de Buurt. Are you living in The Hague and want to learn Dutch? This programme is for beginners who want to learn speaking, reading, and […]
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