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SUMMARY:‘Cyber Self-Defense’ Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical cyber self-defense session helping changemakers reduce digital exposure\, secure accounts\, and spot disinformation. \nWhat can you expect?\nThis practical\, non-technical training is designed for staff and teams working in sensitive\, public-facing\, or high-visibility roles within NGOs and not-for-profit organisations. It focuses on everyday digital risks that can affect personal safety\, organisational credibility\, and operational effectiveness – often without people realising it.\nThe session addresses common situations participants encounter in their daily work and personal lives\, and explores how small\, informed choices can significantly reduce exposure to digital threats. \nKey areas covered include: \n\nManaging your online digital footprint\nSecuring personal and professional email accounts\nReducing unintended data leakage from everyday devices\nRecognising misinformation\, impersonation\, and online manipulation\n\nThe training is scenario-based and practical\, using clear examples and simple steps that participants can apply immediately. The focus is on awareness and risk reduction\, showing how small habit changes can make a meaningful difference at both individual and organisational levels. \nWho is this session for?\nThis session is suitable for: \n\nChangemakers in the peace and justice ecosystem\nCommunications\, advocacy\, leadership\, and programme staff\nAnyone working in public-facing\, sensitive\, or high-exposure roles\nTeams with no technical or cybersecurity background\n\nNo prior technical knowledge is required. \nWho is the speaker?\nRichard Costelloe is an information-security and risk professional with a background in supporting organisations operating in sensitive and high-risk environments. His work focuses on practical risk reduction at both individual and organisational levels\, including digital self-defence\, information assurance\, and security awareness training. \nRichard has worked with international organisations\, NGOs\, and mission-driven teams\, and specialises in translating complex digital risks into clear\, actionable guidance for non-technical audiences. \n	Register now!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/cyber-self-defense-session/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Global Citizens Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Foster peace by building bridges between cultures \nYour Big Year® is challenging young leaders across the world to build positive bridges between cultures! In fact\, young leaders from 106 countries have already participated in seven virtual challenges! \nIf you want to create long-lasting friendships\, learn new skills and make a real impact – then the Your Big Year® Global Citizens Challenge is for you!  Our youth-led virtual event creates a transformative\, and collaborative way to meet and work with peers worldwide. By participating\, you will gain skills in digital collaboration\, social impact\, and cultural understanding\, and learn about future career-building opportunities directly from professionals. \n	Individual Application\n	\n	Educators
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/global-citizens-challenge/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260226T170000
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DTSTAMP:20260629T134033Z
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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks: Urgency and Opportunity Meet in the EU Enlargement Debate
DESCRIPTION:How should the EU\, the Netherlands and other EU member states improve and speed up EU enlargement to the Western Balkans – and beyond?\nAs more and more Western Balkan nations move towards the EU\, what is the role that the rest of Europe stands to play in their pursuit of accession? How can EU member states like the Netherlands support Western Balkan democracies in the face of growing geopolitical tensions? \nJoin us on February 26th (17:00-19:00)\, for this year’s first edition of #DemocracyDrinks The Hague\, where we will be joined by: \n\nMarko Makovec\, seasoned Slovenian diplomat\, former Head of Cabinet for the EU’s Enlargement Commissioner\, and one of the leading authorities on the complexities of enlargement within the European Union.\nThijs Reuten\, Dutch MEP and leading advocate against democratic backsliding in the EU and its neighbourhood.\n\nThis edition is organised in collaboration with PAX\, the Network of Sustainable Development and Education\, Free Press Unlimited\, the Dutch Albanian Foundation\, the Netherlands Helsinki Committee\, Max van der Stoel Foundation\, and Committee for Humanitarian Intervention in Utrecht\, Amsterdam\, and Leiden. \nAbout Marko Makovec\nMarko Makovec is a Slovenian diplomat and a leading authority on the complexities of EU enlargement. Most recently\, he served as the Head of Cabinet for Ms. Marta Kos\, the Commissioner for Enlargement. Prior to this\, he was the highest-ranking Slovene at the European External Action Service (EEAS)\, as Deputy Managing Director for Managing Directorate Europe. In this capacity\, he expertly oversaw relations with the United Kingdom\, European Economic Area\, Turkey\, and the Western Balkans from 2021 to 2024. \nHe earlier represented Slovenia with distinction as the Permanent Representative to the EU’s Political and Security Committee (2017-2020). He served as Diplomatic Adviser to the Slovenian President (2013-2017)\, and as Principal Foreign Policy Adviser to the Prime Minister (2008-2012)\, acting as chief negotiator for the Arbitration Agreement between Slovenia and Croatia. His illustrious career began with his foundational work as an Adviser to the Director-General (2003-2005)\,as a Delegate to the Working Party for Western Balkans in the EU (2007-2008)\, and as Deputy Head of Mission in Rome. \nAbout Thijs Reuten\nThijs Reuten is a Dutch Member of the European Parliament that has\, since 2021\, served on the Committee of Foreign Affairs\, Delegation to the EU-North Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee\, and the Delegation to the EU-Serbia Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee\, among others. He played a pivotal role in normalising visa-free travel between Kosovo and the EU\, and has been a leading advocate against democratic backsliding in the EU and its neighbourhood. Reuten has a background in political science and international relations\, and has previously served as an Amsterdam City Councilor\, and a District Administrator for Amsterdam-Oost. \n	Reserve a spot This link opens in a new tab\n	\n  \nWhat are the #DemocracyDrinks?\n#DemocracyDrinks is an informal\, recurring conversation and networking series bringing together people working on democracy\, peace\, justice\, and democratic participation. \nThe format is intentionally simple: open\, dialogue-led conversations in a relaxed setting. #DemocracyDrinks The Hague provides space to connect across sectors\, test ideas\, explore emerging questions\, and reflect collectively on democratic challenges beyond formal panels or presentations. \nLaunched in Brussels in 2018\, #DemocracyDrinks now takes place in cities around the world. Editions in The Hague have brought together a diverse mix of practitioners from NGOs\, international institutions\, think tanks\, government\, and civil society. The Hague series is co-organised by the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC)\, the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub. \nInterested in hosting your own edition? Apply here. \n  \nWestern Balkans Symposia Series\nSince 2024\, four symposia on the Western Balkans vis-à-vis especially the EU have been organised by PAX\, Free Press Unlimited\, Dutch Albanian Foundation\, Netherlands Helsinki Committee\, Max van der Stoel Foundation and Committee for Humanitarian Intervention in Utrecht\, Amsterdam and Leiden. Topics have ranged from EU enlargement and the extent of democracy\, peace\, justice and independent media in the ‘oft-neglected region’ of the Western Balkans. Speakers have ranged from Thijs Reuten\, Dutch member of the European Parliament for the Progressive Alliance group\, Tamara Filipovic of the Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia\, to Robert Bosch\, former Dutch ambassador to Albania and Kosovo. The primary aims of this symposia series are to: a) keep attention on the situation and future of this region among policymakers and the wider public; b) enhance insights on this region to everybody involved and interested; and c) offer solutions to challenges of peace\, democracy\, justice and civil society in that region by and for policymakers\, experts and everybody involved–preferably via EU principles and memberships \n	Reserve a spot This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-urgency-and-opportunity-meet-in-the-eu-enlargement-debate/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Democracy Drinks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260226T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260226T170000
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SUMMARY:Why International Law is Failing as a Discipline: Geopolitics\, Legality and the Crisis of Cartographic Vision
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a keynote lecture by Prof. Nikolas Rajkovic (Tilburg University)\, exploring how our traditional way of seeing the world through maps is being strained by an increasingly complex reality of infrastructures and systems\, leaving international law in a ‘perceptual lag’. \nThe territorial trap \nFor decades\, territorial maps promised order. But this ‘cartographic imagination’ is breaking. Prof. Rajkovic warns that international legal discipline is stuck in an outdated mindset that ignores modern reality. \nToday\, the things that truly control our lives do not respect lines on a map. Power is increasingly projected through pixels rather than polygons\, found in:\nData infrastructure and undersea fibre-optic cables.\nSatellite arrays that monitor and manage global movement.\nSanctions systems and supply chains that bypass national borders. \nInvisible governance\nThe main problem is not that international law is disappearing\, but that it is failing to ‘recalibrate’. As governance migrates into technical systems and mobile ‘things’\, it becomes invisible to traditional legal eyes. When lawyers try to solve modern problems\, they often default to old-fashioned ‘map thinking’ instead of confronting how much the world has changed. \nTo restore relevance to international law\, Prof. Rajkovic calls for a new kind of ‘visual literacy’. He will argue that we must stop looking at the world as a static map and start paying attention to the digital and physical infrastructures that now function as boundaries. Without this shift in perspective\, international law may well continue to lose its grip on a reconfigured geopolitical world. \nThis keynote lecture concludes the ‘International Legal Resonance in the Global Attention Economy’ workshop\, which was funded by the KNAW Early Career Partnerships programme from the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. \n  \nSpeaker\nProf. dr. Nikolas M. Rajkovic\nChair of International Law\, Tilburg University \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/why-international-law-is-failing-as-a-discipline-geopolitics-legality-and-the-crisis-of-cartographic-vision/
LOCATION:Asser Institute\, R.J. Schimmelpennincklaan 20-22\, The Hague\, 2517\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260302T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260302T170000
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SUMMARY:Public Lecture: Judging International Justice - featuring Judge Dire Tladi
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join us for a lecture from the Honourable Judge Dire Tladi. This lecture offers an opportunity to hear directly from a sitting international judge on the role\, responsibilities\, and limits of international adjudication today. \nThis event marks the second annual Judging International Justice Lecture. Drawing on his experience as a judge\, scholar\, and former government adviser\, Judge Tladi will reflect on how international courts engage with complex global challenges and how legal reasoning is shaped by institutional mandates\, historical context\, and evolving international realities. \nThe event will be followed by a conversation with Professor Anna Spain Bradley\, MacArthur Foundation Chair in International Justice and Human Rights at UCLA School of Law and Faculty Director of The Promise Institute for Human Rights\, followed by a Q&A. \nThis lecture is organised by The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA\, will take place at the Asser Institute in The Hague and will be followed by a reception. \nAbout the speaker(s)\nJudge Dire Tladi has served as a Judge of the International Court of Justice since 6 February 2024. He holds a PhD in Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam and is a Professor of International Law at the University of Pretoria. He has advised the South African government\, including as Special Adviser to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation\, and has made significant contributions to international legal scholarship through his work with the United Nations International Law Commission and his extensive publications. \nAnna Spain Bradley is the MacArthur Foundation Chair in International Justice and Human Rights at UCLA School of Law and the Faculty Director of The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA (with locations at UCLA Law and in Europe). She previously served as UCLA’s Vice Chancellor for Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion and Special Advisor on Strategic Planning and Values. An expert in international law\, international dispute resolution and human rights\, Professor Spain Bradley’s current research focuses on two areas: the legal history and doctrinal development of racism in international law and the study of emotion in international judicial thought. \nKate Mackintosh is the executive director of The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA (Europe). \nMachiko Kanetake is the academic director and the chair of the executive board of the T.M.C. Asser Instituut. She is also Professor of International Law and Security Governance at the University of Amsterdam. \n  \n	Sign up here! This link opens in a new tab\n	\n 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/public-lecture-judging-international-justice-featuring-judge-dire-tladi/
LOCATION:Asser Institute\, R.J. Schimmelpennincklaan 20-22\, The Hague\, 2517\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260303T200000
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SUMMARY:Youth Speak Night
DESCRIPTION:Youth Speak Night (YSN) is an interactive\, dialogue-driven event organized by AIESEC Leiden/The Hague under the NOUR Project. It brings together students\, professionals\, and experts for an evening focused on meaningful exchange and cross-cultural understanding. \nThis edition of YSN centres on the theme “Connecting Cultures\,” aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals. The evening explores how global cooperation— particularly between the Arab and Western worlds— can be strengthened through dialogue\, knowledge exchange\, and youth engagement. \nYSN brings together professionals\, academics\, and NOUR Project representatives\, ensuring a balanced perspective that combines practical experience\, academic insight\, and on-the-ground youth engagement. Attendees can expect interactive elements\, real-life perspectives\, and the opportunity to ask questions directly to the speakers. Rather than being a one-sided lecture\, YSN is designed as a space for conversation. \nBy the end of the evening\, attendees should walk away with a deeper understanding of how equal\, cross-cultural partnerships are essential for global progress\, how young people can actively contribute to these collaborations\, and how initiatives like the NOUR Project translate dialogue into concrete action. Ultimately\, YSN is a platform where youth are not just listeners but active participants in shaping a more connected world. \n  \nThe Agenda \nThe programme will include an opening\, a keynote that bridges theory and practice\, and a 45 minute moderated panel discussion with professionals. The panel includes academics who will provide broader insights into Arab-Western relations\, professionals working towards intercultural understanding in The Hague\, and NGO representatives who strive for intercultural connection on multiple societal levels. \n	Sign up here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/youth-speak-night/
LOCATION:Universiteitscampus Spui\, Spui 5\, Den Haag\, South Holland\, 2511 BL\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260304T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260629T134020Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Peace Chats: Youth & Peace with Jonathan van Varik
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn this next edition of FPC\, we will discuss the unique perspective and position that youth can and should play in advancing peace from the local to the global level. Our guest speaker for this FPC edition is Jonathan van Varik\, youth worker\, freelance peace-builder\, and the lead coordinator of the 2026 Youth Peace Summit! With Jonathan\, we will discuss how we can  connect youth\, institutions\, organizations\, and governments in dialogue\, innovation\, and inclusion to empower young people worldwide to become active creators of peace. Within that context\, we will explore the contribution of the Youth Peace Summit\, its 2025 Youth Peace Manifesto\, and the summit’s innovative infrastructure for connecting youth peace-builders year-round\, which will be launched at the upcoming 2026 summit! Join us for an informal conversation intended to bring peacebuilders\, enthusiasts\, and citizens together to connect\, share experiences\, and exchange insights on how we can promote resilience within our local communities. \n  \nWhat are the Fireside Peace Chats?\nThe Fireside Peace Chats aim to create a space where practice\, research\, and policy in the field of peacebuilding come together in an informal way through the experiences of people on the ground. By sharing personal stories from peacebuilders and other figures with extensive experience in conflict areas\, we want to contribute to a locally informed paradigm shift in liberal peacebuilding. \nThe Fireside Peace Chats originally emerged as a joint initiative of Leiden University College (LUC)\, the Knowledge Platform for Security and the Rule of Law (KPSRL)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH). Read more about previous editions here. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fireside-peace-chats-youth-peace-with-jonathan-van-varik/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Fireside Peace Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260310T144500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260310T160000
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SUMMARY:Sneak Peek: From Principles to Practice – Building the Peace-Positive Investment Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:PeaceFinance.org and The Hague Humanity Hub\, through the Hub’s Investing in Peace initiative\, invite you to a free Sneak Peek session introducing Peace Finance and a workshop series currently under development. \nThis 75-minute session explores Peace Finance as a practical approach to designing and financing initiatives that intentionally build peace — making trust\, inclusion\, and cooperation part of how organisations and investments behave\, rather than a by-product or safeguard. \nThe Sneak Peek also contributes to the broader Investing in Peace conversations at the Hub. It offers a shared framing and practical lens that can help inform ongoing dialogue within our community. \nThe session brings together actors from across finance\, peacebuilding\, innovation\, and enterprise. Participants will gain a clear introduction to Peace Finance\, exchange perspectives on current challenges\, and help shape what future workshops should focus on in terms of content\, cases\, and practical application. \n	Register now This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/sneak-peek-from-principles-to-practice-building-the-peace-positive-investment-workshop-series/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260310T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260310T210000
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SUMMARY:The Hague Local Election Night
DESCRIPTION:  \nMaking local democracy accessible to all residents of The Hague. Learn who can vote\, what’s at stake\, and ask the parties directly.\nMany residents of The Hague are unsure whether they can vote in municipal elections\, what the city council is responsible for\, or how local politics affects everyday life. This Election Night is designed to make local democracy clearer\, more accessible\, and easier to engage with\, especially for people who may feel unsure about where to start. \nThe evening offers a clear and practical introduction to how local democracy works in The Hague\, with a focus on accessibility for internationals and residents who do not speak Dutch fluently. Held in English\, the event welcomes anyone who wants to better understand local decision making\, regardless of background or previous knowledge. You will learn who is eligible to vote\, how voting works in practice\, and what the municipality actually decides on\, from housing and mobility to public space and local services. \nAlmost all major political parties will take part in the event. They will present their core priorities and engage directly with the audience during a debated-style moderated live Q&A\, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and hear different perspectives in one place. The evening concludes with informal drinks\, creating space for personal conversations and further discussion. \nThis event is intended for anyone who wants to feel more informed\, confident\, and included in local democratic processes in The Hague\, whether you are voting for the first time or simply want a clearer understanding of how the city is run. \n	RSVP here
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-hague-local-election-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260311T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260227T090219Z
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SUMMARY:Shape Your Vote: Municipal Edition
DESCRIPTION:Dutch Municipal Elections: What are they? Can I vote? How do voting and elections even work in The Netherlands? Find out during this event! \nAre you an international living in the Netherlands and preparing to vote for the first time? Get informed on the Dutch voting system! \nJoin Global Shapers and Stem op een Vrouw on Wednesday\, 11th of March 2026\, at 18:30 in The Hague for a one-off educational event designed to help internationals better understand the Dutch voting process. \nFor many internationals\, reliable\, accessible information about voting in the Netherlands can be hard to find. This session will provide clear\, neutral\, and practical guidance so you can feel more confident about casting your first ballot. \nYou’ll gain insights into: \n\nWho can vote\nHow the voting process works in practice\nAn introduction to the Dutch political system and its parties—presented in an accessible\, non-partisan way\nPractical tips and resources for first-time international voters\nWhether you’ve recently gained the ability to vote or are simply curious what your voting rights are as an international\, this is a great opportunity to get informed\, ask questions\, and connect with others in the international community who share your experience.\n\nWhy attend? Because every vote counts—and with the right knowledge\, your voice can make a real difference. \nThis event is especially aimed at first-time international voters in The Hague and beyond. \n	Sign up here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/shape-your-vote-municipal-edition/
LOCATION:The Hague
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260312T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260312T180000
DTSTAMP:20260702T141013Z
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SUMMARY:The Handshake with Naomi Hija @ ROC Mondriaan
DESCRIPTION:This is a Dutch-language event. \n  \nJoin The Handshake\, our interactive event series that connects ambitious changemakers with experienced professionals in the peace & justice and “for good” sector. For the March 2026 edition\, organised in collaboration with ROC Mondriaan\, a limited number of places are available to the public. Register quickly to secure your spot! \n  \nWe are delighted to welcome Naomi Hija\, founder and CEO of EviSafe\, to share her personal and professional journey. Whether you are a student\, a young professional or considering a career change\, this is your chance to: \n\nHear Naomi’s inspiring story about how she uses her entrepreneurial skills to support women and victims of domestic violence with the help of new technology.\nDiscover career opportunities in social entrepreneurship\, the mission-driven sector\, and how you can use cross-sector skills for a good cause.\nAsk your burning questions in an open Q&A.\nConnect with like-minded colleagues and professionals.\n\n  \nAbout Naomi\nNaomi\, born in Long Beach\, California\, but raised in Eindhoven\, has enriched her life with a rich mix of cultural influences. With a background in sports\, family\, and community\, she was raised with the belief that helping others is a core value. Her professional journey began in youth care\, first as a counsellor and eventually as a quality manager. Her desire for more challenge and personal development led Naomi to the dynamic world of technology. After years of working in the tech sector\, Naomi combined her experiences in healthcare and technology and founded EviSafe in 2023. EviSafe aims to prevent domestic violence through smart mobile applications that can support and protect people in need. \n  \nWhat is The Handshake?\nA series of inspirational sessions about careers that shine a spotlight on leading voices in the peace and justice ecosystem. Through honest conversations and personal stories\, The Handshake offers a glimpse behind the scenes of real careers\, beyond titles and job descriptions. \n  \nParticipants can join in directly and ask their pressing questions about careers\, developments in the field\, and the key skills future professionals will need. For those who find the peace and justice sector daunting or don’t know where to start\, these conversations offer practical insights and help set realistic expectations for the future. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-handshake-with-naomi-hija-roc-mondriaan-2/
LOCATION:ROC Mondriaan\, 5 Vas Diasdreef\, The Hague\, Zuid-Holland\, 2492 JL\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:The Handshake
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260314T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260314T183000
DTSTAMP:20260202T161933Z
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SUMMARY:Global Challenges: Discover\, Discuss\, Drive Change
DESCRIPTION:Open gallery image																									\nIn an era defined by rapid technological advancements\, environmental crises\, and shifting socio-political landscapes\, the Global Challenges: Discover\, Discuss\, Drive Change conference aims to bring together thought-leaders\, innovators\, and change-makers from around the world to explore and address the most pressing global issues. \nA day of exciting lectures\, panels\, and workshops brought to you by a range of experts and organisations! \n	Register here
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/global-challenges-discover-discuss-drive-change/
LOCATION:Wijnhaven\, Turfmarkt 99\, The Hague\, Zuid-Holland\, 2511 DP\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260316T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260316T133000
DTSTAMP:20260310T122235Z
CREATED:20260310T122235Z
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag Lunch – How Can Data Science Strengthen Your Programming?
DESCRIPTION:Seva Foundation invites you\, as a fellow hub member\, to a brown-bag lunch. It will be an informal gathering to get to know each other and explore how data science can help strengthen programs\, improve decision-making\, and increase impact. Because many organizations collect large amounts of data\, yet turning that data into meaningful insights for programming remains a challenge. This session offers a space to exchange experiences\, reflect together\, and discuss practical ways in which data science can support stronger and more effective programs. \nSeva’s Executive Director\, Kate Moynihan will host the session\, and she will be joined by Claudio Privitera\, Seva board member and leading neuroscientist and biomedical engineer at the School of Optometry of the University of California at Berkeley.  His background in statistics\, quantitative analysis\, and engineering brings a strong data-driven perspective to strategic discussions\, particularly where technology and innovation intersect with real-world impact. \nThis will be an interactive and informal exchange rather than a formal presentation. Participants are encouraged to bring their own experiences\, questions\, and examples. Seats are limited\, so early registration is recommended. Seva will provide coffee and tea\, and participants are invited to bring their own lunch. \nSeats are limited\, and you can register bij sending an email to Rick ten Holder: rtenholder@seva.org \n 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/brown-bag-lunch-how-can-data-science-strengthen-your-programming/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260316T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260316T092311Z
CREATED:20260210T084844Z
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SUMMARY:Valedictory lecture Professor Wendy Harcourt | Connecting with Care: Pedagogies of transformation
DESCRIPTION:On 16 March 2026\, Professor Wendy Harcourt will deliver her valedictory lecture entitled ‘Connecting with Care: Pedagogies for transformation’ \nWendy Harcourt came to ISS not as a trained teacher but as a feminist and research activist\, more used to speaking as an advocate than giving lectures. \nIn her valedictory lecture she will candidly share how she came to see teaching as a process of careful disruptions\, as a way to provide hope and inspiration for collective transformation\, rooted in pain and anger but also fired by vision and dreams for a more just and ecological sustainable futures. \nShe will take the audience through her teaching journey by asking ‘what does it mean to care when teaching’? \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/valedictory-lecture-professor-wendy-harcourt-connecting-with-care-pedagogies-of-transformation/
LOCATION:International Institute of Social Sciences\, Kortenaerkade 12\, Den Haag\, Zuid-Holland\, 2518 AX\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260317T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260316T092729Z
CREATED:20260311T125637Z
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SUMMARY:Election debate The Hague – Peace in the city
DESCRIPTION:This is a Dutch-spoken event. \nFree admission \n8:00 PM (doors open at 7:30 PM) – Paviljoensgracht 20\, The Hague (hall on the 3rd floor) \nHow do young city council members want to contribute to peace\, justice\, and security in times of polarization\, militarization\, and geopolitical threats? \nRegister via: denhaag@nieuwevredesbeweging.nl
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/election-debate-the-hague-peace-in-the-city/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260318T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260304T152205Z
CREATED:20260304T135811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T152205Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Geospatial Analysis for Human Rights and Criminal Investigations
DESCRIPTION:This online workshop aims to equip participants with the ability to conduct basic to intermediate-level geospatial analysis for investigations using open source tools.  \nAt the end of the training\, attendees will understand the importance of getting to know the geography and environment of a country\, how satellites work\, how satellite imagery is created and processed\, how to interpret satellite imagery\, and what tools are available. *This training will NOT include instruction on ArcGIS or QGIS. \nPlease keep in mind that this session will be recorded. \nAbout the Instructor\nJenna Dolecek\nJenna is the Head of the Crimes Against Children Unit at OSINT For Ukraine. She’s also an Open Source Investigation and Geospatial Analysis Expert with Justice Rapid Response and an OSINT Manager with Global Weekly. She was previously with the United Nations and the Centre for Information Resilience. She holds an LLM in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law from the University of Essex. \n  \nPrivacy Policy\nThis workshop will be recorded. If you do not wish to appear in the recording\, please keep your camera off and edit your name in Zoom to maintain privacy. The Humanity Hub and OSINT for Ukraine (OFU) collect your name and email when you sign up for events\, so they can manage the event and tell you about future ones. The Hub and OFU will not share your information with other companies without informing you first. Your data is stored safely\, and you can ask to see it\, change it\, or have it deleted. The Hub will keep your information for 5 years to understand what events you like\, and you can always unsubscribe from emails or opt out of surveys. \n\nThe Hague Humanity Hub\nFor data deletion or inquiries\, contact engage@humanityhub.net\nFor more information about Event Privacy Policy\nOSINT for Ukraine \nFor data deletion or inquiries\, contact contact@osintforukraine.com\nFor more information about Privacy Policy\n\nThis workshop is a partnership between The Hague Humanity Hub and OSINT for Ukraine. The Hague Humanity Hub is a vibrant platform for changemakers to collaborate towards a peaceful and just world. This activity is part of the Connection Platform\, enabling the creation of an inclusive and dynamic Hub that fosters collaboration\, learning\, and networking among a diverse community of members and partners\, while enabling expertise sharing by Hub members and partners. \nFor any questions or inquiries\, please contact programming@humanityhub.net or katerina.sur@osintforukraine.com. \n*Discount codes are applied at a later stage of the checkout process. If you are an HHH member\, please contact engage@humanityhub.net to receive your discount code before completing your purchase. \n	Register here
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/workshop-geospatial-analysis-for-human-rights-and-criminal-investigations/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260319T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260629T133948Z
CREATED:20260224T134541Z
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SUMMARY:Community Drinks | Picture Power: How Stories Shape Change
DESCRIPTION:What if your next game-changing connection is just a drink away?\nJoin us for 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. \nWhat can you expect?\nCome to the Hub on Thrusday\, March 19th\, between 17:00 and 19:00\, for a drink (or two) and meet professionals using storytelling to advocate for\, and drive\, positive change. \nIn a city like The Hague\, where dialogue\, justice\, and diplomacy shape the global stage\, visual advocacy and storytelling offer a powerful way to humanize complex issues. Images\, maps\, data visualizations\, and narrative design can make institutional processes more approachable\, bringing clarity to subjects that might otherwise feel abstract or distant. Visual storytelling cuts across language and cultural barriers\, inviting broader participation and fostering empathy in a place where diverse voices meet. \nWhen used thoughtfully\, visual advocacy not only communicates information but also amplifies impact. In The Hague’s ecosystem compelling visuals can illuminate the lived experiences behind legal arguments\, highlight patterns that inform policy decisions\, and energize public engagement. By blending art\, narrative\, and evidence\, visual storytelling helps bridge the gap between global challenges and the people working to address them. \nThe March Edition of the Community Drinks will explore some of the following questions: \n\nIn what ways can visuals help bridge the gap between policy discussions and lived human experiences?\nHow do we represent people and their stories ethically\, especially when dealing with sensitive topics like conflict\, justice\, or human rights?\nHow can visuals avoid oversimplifying or sensationalizing complex issues?\nWhat role can creative storytelling play in sustaining open\, democratic societies?\n\nWho are the speakers? \n\nGregg The Artivist\nGregg is a storyteller and activist using art to cut through noise\, challenge broken systems\, and reconnect us to what matters.\nHuman Rights in The Picture\nHuman Rights in the Picture is a non-profit organisation that advocates for human rights through visual storytelling. The organisation shines a light on human rights violations\, injustices and inequalities through film\, music\, photography and other forms of art\, and gives a voice to victims of human rights violations.\nMovies That Matter\nMTM’s mission is to open eyes to human rights. They use film to stir the debate on human rights\, sustainability and fight against injustice. Film has the unprecedented capacity to raise awareness and provide new insight.\n\nWho is it for?\nIf you are interested in connecting with people and their work towards a more peaceful\, just and sustainable world\, this event is for you. Whatever your role or sector\, join Community Drinks to relax\, exchange perspectives\, and connect with this vibrant community committed to making the world more peaceful\, just and sustainable\, one conversation at a time. \n  \n	Reserve a spot This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/community-drinks-picture-power-how-stories-shape-change/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Community Drinks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260320T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260305T093234Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Pause & Shift: a morning space for changemakers
DESCRIPTION:Friday Pause & Shift for Changemakers is a monthly 90-minute Friday morning gathering at the Humanity Hub – a facilitated space to pause\,  reflect\, and reconnect at the end of the workweek. \nInspired by Climate Café principles\, this is not a workshop\, debate\, or therapy session. There is no fixing or problem-solving. Instead\, we gather to listen\, reflect\, and share (if we wish) what is alive for us as changemakers navigating complex times. \nThis space is for social entrepreneurs\, NGOs\, purpose-driven professionals and anyone seeking grounding\, connection\, and emotional regeneration. \nCome once or come regularly.\nFree of charge. Limited to 12 participants. \nPause. Shift. Enter the weekend more resourced. \nThis is: \n\nA facilitated listening space inspired by Climate Café principles\nA place for honest reflection and shared humanity\nA low-threshold invitation to slow down and reconnect\nPart of a broader culture of regeneration and care within the changemaker ecosystem\n\nThis is not: \n\nTherapy or group counselling\nA coaching\, training\, or skill-building session\nA problem-solving\, debating\, or action-planning space\nA commitment-based group — attendance is entirely flexible\n\n	Register now  This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/friday-pause-shift-a-morning-space-for-changemakers/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260320T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260218T134045Z
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SUMMARY:Non-Violent Communication: Giraffe or Jackal?
DESCRIPTION:Join the workshop and explore a different way of communicating. \nA job interview feels tense. A team discussion turns sensitive. A conversation about values\, diversity or social impact suddenly becomes uncomfortable. \nThis interactive workshop offers a first introduction to Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Rather than promising quick fixes\, this session creates awareness of how language shapes connection – and how small shifts in communication influence the quality of dialogue. \nUsing the metaphor of the “giraffe” and the “jackal”\, you explore the difference between reactive and connecting communication styles. Through guided reflection and short practical exercises\, you practise distinguishing observation from interpretation\, noticing emotional triggers\, and expressing yourself with more clarity. \nThe focus stays on awareness and insight: recognising patterns in yourself and in professional interactions such as interviews\, teamwork\, networking or value-driven conversations. You leave with a clearer understanding of NVC principles and concrete examples of how they apply in daily work situations. \nThe workshop is guided by an experienced NVC trainer who works with professionals in international and multicultural contexts. The session combines brief explanations with interactive exercises in a safe and engaging setting. \nCurious whether you speak more giraffe or jackal? \nJoin the conversation on March 20th (14:00-16:00) and explore a different way of communicating. The workshop is organised by JobOn and The Hague Humanity Hub. \n	Sign up here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/non-violent-communication-giraffe-or-jackal/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20251105T125438Z
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SUMMARY:Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance
DESCRIPTION:The Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance course is designed for professionals working on participation\, inclusion and social accountability processes. We encourage participants from national\, regional and local governments\, NGOs and donor and development organisations to apply. \nAfter this course\, participants will receive a professional certificate of completion from The Hague Academy for Local Governance. \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  \nLearning objectives\n\nGuided by high-level international experts\, participants will:\nSpecify conditions and do’s and don’ts for successful citizen participation projects;\nDefine the conditions necessary to facilitate an open government\, including open data initiatives;\nAdopt an innovation mindset and learn from innovative participation and inclusion practices from different countries.\nDevelop actions to strengthen the inclusion of marginalised groups – such as women and youth – in decision-making processes;\nIdentify instruments for increasing social accountability.\n\n  \nExperts\nShakira van Steenis\n\nA citizen participation expert and the director of Love and Sorrow Streets and the Grassroots office\, foundations that aim to get participation off the ground\, for instance\, by designing urban spaces together with citizens.\n\nNicolas Haezebrouck\n\nNicolas is a governance specialist and trainer with over 10 years of experience in a variety of conflict-affected and fragile countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. He has experience in the areas of conflict\, rule of law\, human security\, local security\, gender inclusive governance and decentralisation.\n\nLindsay Vogelzang\n\nLindsay is an anthropologist\, facilitator\, and program lead focused on driving social impact. Since 2021\, she works at Fuge in Utrecht\, which  develops participatory approaches for local\, public\, private governance\, taken into consideration future generations. She has collaborated with Dutch Youth Institute and Erasmus+ Jeugd and works as a national coordinator for Democracy Reloading\n\n \n  \nExperience\nParticipants will be introduced to a diversity of practical and innovative tools to advance citizen participation at the local level. Exchanges of experiences and case-studies will test the applicability of tools to their own context during interactive exercises and debates. \nA visit to the Schilderswijk in The Hague invites participants to think about the interaction between local government and citizens in public placemaking initiatives\, and the collaboration towards joint solutions. \nDuring a study visits to the Municipal Office of The Hague\, participants are introduced to a variety of participatory methods used by the Municipality to involve citizens and partners in their activities\, and what citizen participation looks like at a neighbourhood level. \nLastly\, a visit to the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management will give participants insights into how public participation is organised on a national level in the Netherlands. \n  \n	Find out more and sign up here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/citizen-participation-and-inclusive-governance-2/
LOCATION:The Hague
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260325T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260325T143000
DTSTAMP:20260319T153923Z
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SUMMARY:Localizing humanitarian decision making: MSF’s Field Recentralisation initiative
DESCRIPTION:Rye will present his research into the Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF) ‘Field Recentralisation’ initiative\, which aims to decentralize decision making from headquarters in Europe to field offices in Southern African countries. This localization initiative is intended to make MSF’s work more adaptable\, flexible and innovative\, as well as moving decision making closer to affected people. \nIn his longitudinal qualitative case study research\, Rye interviewed various humanitarian practitioners at the field\, regional and HQ levels. His preliminary findings suggest that the Field Recentralisation initiative has\, in some cases\, demonstrated great success in increasing autonomy of the field projects\, improving operational flexibility and strengthening collaboration with local health partners. In other instances\, challenges have emerged from issues with organizational alignment\, preparedness and involvement in the implementation. \nRye’s presentation will be followed by a ‘reflection’ from Delu Lusambya MwenebyakeOpens external  (HSC-ISS) on the challenges of localizing international aid\, drawing on insights from his PhD reserarch into humanitarian accountability. This will be followed by a Q&A.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/localizing-humanitarian-decision-making-msfs-field-recentralisation-initiative/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260326T113000
DTSTAMP:20260319T141042Z
CREATED:20260319T141042Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing barriers to local actors in NGO security coordination
DESCRIPTION:The humanitarian sector is entering a period of profound transition. As the Humanitarian Reset unfolds\, long-standing questions take on renewed urgency: will this moment advance the ambitions of the Grand Bargain and the Charter for Change\, and can the system move toward greater equity without deepening risks for aid workers\, particularly those from crisis-affected countries? \nThis online session is designed as a discussion rather than a series of presentations\, bringing together diverse perspectives on power\, voice\, and participation in humanitarian coordination. It aims to create a thoughtful and candid exchange on how coordination spaces function in practice\, whose expertise is recognised\, and how these mechanisms can become more inclusive and equitable in times of shrinking budgets and institutional restructuring. \nThe conversation will draw on findings from a recent multi-country research initiative examining persistent disparities between international and local/national NGOs (L/NNGOs) in humanitarian security coordination\, particularly in conflict-affected contexts. The research highlights how limited access to key decision-making spaces can constrain L/NNGOs’ ability to shape humanitarian access strategies and safeguard their staff and volunteers\, and it offers practical recommendations for transforming coordination structures into more inclusive and effective systems. Developed through a mixed-methods and collaborative design with L/NNGOs\, INGOs\, and academics\, the study centres the experience and expertise of local actors. \nBuilding on these findings and the lived experience of panelists\, the session will explore pathways toward systemic change\, moving beyond tokenistic participation to operationalise the equal role of local humanitarian responders in shaping access\, security\, and protection outcomes. \nThe session has previously been hosted at the Humanitarian Network and Partnerships Week.\nSpeakers\nDiletta Salviati\, Policy and Research Manager\, INSO\nNadine Saba\, President\, Akkar Network Development\nSudhanshu Shekhar Singh\, CEO\, Humanitarian Aid International\nElsa van Soest\, Local Humanitarian Leadership & Learning Advisor\, Oxfam\nThis session is moderated by Rafael Van den Bergh\, Research Coordinator\, Protect Humanitarians\nRegistration\nPlease register via kuno@kuno-platform.nl \nThe session is organised in collaboration with INSO.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/addressing-barriers-to-local-actors-in-ngo-security-coordination/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260310T135541Z
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SUMMARY:Codename: Sunrise – Unconference
DESCRIPTION:Codename: Sunrise is a two-day unconference bringing together a small group of changemakers\, artists\, and thinkers to connect\, share inspiration\, and explore collaboration toward a just transition to a regenerative society in our bioregion.  \nThe programme is co-created by participants\, creating space for conversations\, workshops\, and spontaneous sessions around themes such as bioregioning\, commons\, social arts\, regeneration\, and post-growth. \nThis event is initiated by We Are Changemakers and hosted by Popdistrict The Hague\, part of an emerging living lab in the heart of the city exploring how culture\, collaboration\, and experimentation can contribute to a fairer\, more sustainable urban future. \n\nMain venue: The Grey Space in the Middle\nMarch 26th and March 27th from 10:00 to 19:00\nPlenty of nearby options for dinner and drinks afterwards. Vegetarian bites\, lunch\, and drinks will be available during the event!\n\nParticipation is by invitation. You can request one by signing up. Tickets follow a Pay What You Want model (excluding food and drinks)\, making the gathering accessible while supporting the initiative. We encourage participants to join both days to build stronger connections\, but attending for a single day is also possible. \nFor those travelling from outside the city\, there are several low-budget places to stay nearby\, including Pink Flamingo Hostel\, Gekke Geit Hostel\, and Will & Tate City Stay. \n	Register now!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/codename-sunrise-unconference/
LOCATION:Grey Space in the Middle\, Paviljoensgracht 20-24\, The Hague\, Zuid-Holland\, 2512 BP
CATEGORIES:Climate
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260326T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260320T153645Z
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SUMMARY:Adapting and Resisting in a Changing context for Security & Rule of Law
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 26 March 2026 for learning event: Adapting and Resisting in a Changing Context for Security & Rule of Law\n\n📅 26 March 2026\, 3-5pm CET (followed by networking time);\n📍The Hague Humanity Hub & Online;\n\nAcross the security and rule of law field\, and more broadly within the peace\, justice and humanitarian ecosystem\, organisations are operating in an environment of growing uncertainty and constraint. Spaces for exchange\, reflection\, and collective learning are shrinking\, while increasing pressure is placed on stability and delivery. \nThe event therefore has two objectives: \n\nTo hold a space for learning\, knowledge-sharing\, and inspiration\, by amplifying experiences of adaptation\, resistance\, and resilience in the security and rule of law sector and beyond;\nTo foster human connection\, solidarity\, and hope\, strengthening relationships across civil society\, academia\, and practice communities.\n\nJoin us if you are: \n\nA professional navigating change within the peace and justice ecosystem;\nEngaged in policy\, practice\, research\, advocacy\, funding or innovation;\nInterested in connecting across sectors to exchange strategies and strengthen collective resilience.\n\nThe Hague Humanity Hub is supporting key ecosystem members in bringing together important conversations to the forefront. \nThe community invites inspiring speakers from across practice\, policy and research\, reflecting on adaptations and resistance in today’s changing context to spark exchange and learning among participants. \nMeet the Speakers \n\nMarja Esveld\, Head of Security & Rule of Law\, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs\nPaul van den Berg\, Senior Political Advisor\, Cordaid\nVelimir Milosev\, President\, National Youth Council of Serbia\n\n	Register now!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/adapting-and-resisting-in-a-changing-context-for-security-rule-of-law/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260330T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260316T085448Z
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SUMMARY:Reclaiming Democracy: Lessons from around the globe
DESCRIPTION:On 30 March 2026\, the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) will be hosting this seminar examining how lived experiences and lessons from the global South can help strengthen democracy in the global North\, and how European countries can collaborate to strengthen democracy around the world. \nWith democracy in crisis around the world\, there is an urgent need to look for ways to strengthen democratic practices. ISS and IDS will jointly host this event\, discussing the global trend of democratic backsliding\, examining how lived experiences and lessons from the global South can help strengthen democracy in the global North\, and how European countries can collaborate to strengthen democracy around the world. \nThe event will also see the launch of a new IDS report\, Where’s the Demos in Democracy: Building Democratic Futures and Resisting Autocracy. \nGuest speakers include:  \nMpanzu Bamenga\, Member of the Dutch House of Representatives\nFarah Karimi\, Member of the First Chamber of the Netherlands\nJoeri Buhrer Tavenier\, Executive Director of the Netherlands Helsinki Committee\nTijmen Rooseboom\, Executive Director\, Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy\nÁngela Rodríguez\, Country Director\, Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy in Colombia\nMarianna Belalba\, European Centre for Not-for-Profit Law\nRukia Cornelius\, Project Lead\, Oxfam Novib\nDavid Kode\, Global Programme Manager\, EU SEE \n	Register now This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/reclaiming-democracy-lessons-from-around-the-globe/
LOCATION:International Institute of Social Sciences\, Kortenaerkade 12\, Den Haag\, Zuid-Holland\, 2518 AX\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:From Risk to Resilience: Women Shaping Security Responses
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 30 March 2026 for From Risk to Resilience: Women Shaping Security Responses \n📅 Monday\, 30 March 2026\, 16:30–18:00 (followed by networking drinks)\n📍 Spui Campus\, The Hague \nAcross the security landscape\, there is growing recognition that integrating gender perspectives leads to more effective and inclusive outcomes. Yet\, the practical application of these perspectives—particularly in the context of risk\, resilience\, preparedness\, and response—remains an ongoing challenge. \nFrom Risk to Resilience: Women Shaping Security Responses brings together experts from policy\, practice\, and academia to explore how gender-informed approaches can strengthen security strategies and responses in real-world settings. \nThe event has two main objectives: \n\nTo explore how gender perspectives can be meaningfully integrated into risk and resilience frameworks\, both in preparedness and response;\nTo create space for dialogue\, knowledge-sharing\, and connection between professionals working across the security and resilience ecosystem.\n\nJoin us if you are: \n\nA professional or student interested in security\, defence\, or resilience;\nEngaged in policy\, research\, or practice related to safety and security;\nInterested in gender perspectives and their role in shaping more effective responses.\n\nThe programme features a panel discussion with a diverse group of experts\, followed by networking drinks to continue the conversation and build connections. \nMeet the Speakers \n\nSaskia P.\, TU Delft / WIIS Netherlands — Moderator\nSuzanne van Opstal\, Ministry of Defence — Speaker\nKees van den Broek\, CARE Nederland — Speaker\nElisa Ragno\, Delft University of Technology — Speaker\n\nThis event is co-organised in collaboration with WIIS Netherlands\, TU Delft Safety & Security Institute\, CARE Nederland\, and the Ministry of Defence. \n	Register now!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/from-risk-to-resilience-women-shaping-security-responses/
LOCATION:Spui 5\, TU Delft The Hague
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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks: Solidarity with Belarus & Lessons in Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This edition will feature Ales Bialiatski\, Nobel Peace Prize laureate & Belarusian democracy and human rights defender.\nHow can civil society continue defending human rights when repression becomes the norm? And what role can international partners play in ensuring that struggles for freedom are not forgotten? \nFor decades\, Belarusian civil society organisations have worked under severe political pressure\, documenting abuses\, defending political prisoners\, and supporting victims of repression. Since the 2020 crackdown\, many organisations have been forced into exile\, yet their work continues across borders. \nThis #DemocracyDrinks edition is organised in collaboration with Article 19 and will bring together Belarusian and Dutch civil society actors to reflect on how international solidarity can sustain human rights work under repression. It will also explore how partnerships with organisations in the Netherlands and across Europe help ensure that the situation in Belarus remains visible and that those defending rights are not left isolated. \nJoin us on March 30th (17:00-19:00) for the #DemocracyDrinks The Hague\, where we will be joined by: \nSpeakers \n\nAles Bialiatski\, Human Rights Centre Viasna\nTBC\, Dutch Civil Society Representative\n\nModerator \n\nJoanna Szymańska\, Head of Programmes and Strategy\, ARTICLE 19 Europe\n\n  \nAbout Ales Bialiatski \nAles Bialiatski founded the organisation Viasna (Spring) to provide support for the incarcerated demonstrators and their families that then evolved into a human rights organisation focused on documenting the authorities’ abuses and torture of political prisoners. As a result of his work\, the government authorities sentenced him to several years’ imprisonment for alleged tax evasion. In June 2021\, in the wake of the massive demonstrations against President Lukashenko’s dictatorship\, he was again jailed without trial or conviction. He was still in prison when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022. \n  \nWhat are the #DemocracyDrinks? \n#DemocracyDrinks is an informal\, recurring conversation and networking series bringing together people working on democracy\, peace\, justice\, and democratic participation. \nThe format is intentionally simple: open\, dialogue-led conversations in a relaxed setting. #DemocracyDrinks The Hague provides space to connect across sectors\, test ideas\, explore emerging questions\, and reflect collectively on democratic challenges beyond formal panels or presentations. \nLaunched by Defend Democracy in Brussels in 2018\, #DemocracyDrinks now takes place in cities around the world. Editions in The Hague have brought together a diverse mix of practitioners from NGOs\, international institutions\, think tanks\, government\, and civil society. The Hague series is co-organised by the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC)\, the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH). \n  \nPhotos – disclaimer. \nPlease note that a photographer and/or videographer may be present during #DemocracyDrinks. Images may be used by partner organisations for communication and promotional purposes\, including social media and future event promotion. By attending\, you consent to this use. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting democracydrinksthehague@gmail.com and specifying the event. Thank you for your cooperation! \n  \n	Register here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-solidarity-with-belarus-lessons-in-resilience/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Democracy Drinks
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SUMMARY:EXPERT MEETING: The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and Iran
DESCRIPTION:A Deepening Crisis in Lebanon and Iran: What You Need to Know Now \nAs violence escalates and humanitarian needs surge\, the situation in Lebanon and Iran is reaching a critical tipping point. Join this expert meeting for timely insights into one of the most urgent crises unfolding today. \nEvent Details \n\nDate: 31 March 2026\nTime: 13:00 – 14:30\nLocation: The Hague & Online (Zoom)\n\nStichting Vluchteling Laan van Nieuw Oost-Indië 131-M\, The Hague\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nSince late February 2026\, escalating air strikes in Iran and Lebanon have led to a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis. This KUNO expert meeting will provide a timely update on political developments and humanitarian conditions\, with a primary focus on Lebanon. \nFollowing intensified attacks from 2 March\, Lebanon is facing its most severe deterioration in security since the 2024 ceasefire. Over 1.2 million people are displaced\, healthcare access is disrupted\, and casualties continue to rise. Developments in Iran—where widespread damage and high casualty figures have also been reported—remain closely linked\, though information is limited. \nThis session aims to strengthen understanding of the current situation\, highlight urgent humanitarian needs\, and explore how response efforts can be better coordinated at this critical moment. \nSpeakers \n\nErwin van Veen — Senior Research Fellow\, Clingendael’s Conflict Research Unit\nBenoit de Gryse — Director\, Stichting Vluchteling\nZeina Dimassi — Humanitarian Ecosystem Mapping & Capacity Facilitator\nModerator: Nora Stel — Assistant Professor\, Centre for International Conflict Analysis & Management\, Radboud University\n\n	Register here!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/expert-meeting-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-lebanon-and-iran/
LOCATION:Stichting Vluchteling\, Stichting Vluchteling\, Laan van Nieuw Oost-Indië 131-M\,\, The Hague\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:AI across security domains Conference: Law\, power\, and governance in a fragmented landscape
DESCRIPTION:What happens when artificial intelligence becomes embedded across the entire security landscape? \nJoin us on 1 April 2026 for a one-day conference hosted by the T.M.C. Asser Instituut in The Hague exploring how AI is transforming global security—and how law and governance must respond. Bringing together experts from academia\, policy\, defence\, industry\, and civil society\, the event will examine how different security sectors are grappling with similar legal\, ethical\, and governance challenges. \nAI technologies are rapidly reshaping military operations\, cyber activities\, law enforcement\, border management\, and counter-terrorism. Yet efforts to govern these technologies remain fragmented. Discussions on military AI unfold in fora such as the United Nations General Assembly and the Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems\, while regulatory initiatives such as the EU AI Act focus primarily on civilian and dual-use applications. At the same time\, private sector actors play an increasingly influential role in shaping both technological development and the norms surrounding its use. \nThis conference looks beyond these silos to explore shared challenges across domains. Questions of algorithmic targeting\, discrimination and bias\, accountability for cyber operations\, predictive policing\, biometric surveillance\, and AI-enabled decision support increasingly arise across different security contexts. Addressing them requires understanding how international humanitarian law\, international human rights law\, criminal law\, and disarmament regimes interact with domestic regulation\, soft-law instruments\, and emerging ethical governance frameworks. \nThrough five thematic panels—AI-enabled targeting\, AI and cyber operations\, AI in law enforcement and criminal justice\, the role of the private sector\, and governance and regulation—the conference aims to foster dialogue across communities that do not often meet but face related challenges. \nA keynote by Lorna McGregor will reflect on recent AI developments and the importance of meaningful engagement with stakeholders throughout the AI lifecycle. \nWhat can you expect? \nTogether\, we will explore questions such as: \n\nHow can governance frameworks address the cross-cutting risks posed by AI across different security domains?\nWhat legal and ethical challenges arise when AI is used in targeting decisions\, cyber operations\, or policing?\nHow should accountability be ensured when AI systems shape or influence security decisions?\nWhat responsibilities do private sector actors hold in the development and deployment of AI for security purposes?\nHow can international law and domestic regulation work together to ensure responsible AI use?\n\nWho are the speakers? \n\nLorna McGregor – Professor of International Human Rights Law\, University of Essex (Keynote)\nDaragh Murray – Reader in International Law\, Queen Mary University of London\nTasniem Anwar – Assistant Professor\, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam\nNick Wobma – Deputy Head\, Law Branch\, NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence\nPeter Pijpers – Colonel / Associate Professor\, University of Amsterdam\nMathew Cross – Counsel\, Office of the Prosecutor\, International Criminal Court\nLodovica Raparelli – Head of Research and Projects\, Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice\nIulia Motoc – Judge\, International Criminal Court\nBart Custers – Professor of Law and Data Science\, Leiden University\nIlia Siatitsa – Programme Director and Senior Legal Officer\, Privacy International\nMarijn Hoijtink – Associate Professor of International Relations\, University of Antwerp\nDawn Liu – Programme Manager (Research and Training)\, Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance\n\nWho is it for?\nThis event is designed for researchers\, policymakers\, legal practitioners\, technologists\, and civil society actorsinterested in the governance of artificial intelligence in security contexts. \nWhether you work on international law\, technology policy\, defence\, human rights\, or digital governance\, this conference offers an opportunity to exchange perspectives and connect with others working to ensure that AI is developed and used responsibly across security domains. \n	Register now!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/ai-across-security-domains-conference-law-power-and-governance-in-a-fragmented-landscape/
LOCATION:Asser Institute\, R.J. Schimmelpennincklaan 20-22\, The Hague\, 2517\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:The Humanitarian Fallout of the Iran War By The New Humanitarian
DESCRIPTION:The Humanitarian Fallout of the Iran War – Online\, 8 April 2026\nTime: 16:00\nLocation: Online \nMuch of the global conversation around the escalating conflict in the Middle East has focused on oil prices\, shipping routes\, and international politics — often overshadowing the human cost. The Humanitarian Fallout of the Iran Warexplores how the war is affecting civilians across Iran\, Lebanon\, Pakistan\, Afghanistan\, and beyond\, where displacement\, infrastructure destruction\, and energy and food shortages are creating a crisis for hundreds of millions of people. \nThis online discussion\, hosted by The New Humanitarian\, brings together humanitarian responders and experts to examine: \n\nThe human costs of the Iran war and risks of further escalation\nChallenges of delivering aid amid limited visibility\, funding\, and political constraints\nHow global attention and media coverage often overlook the on-the-ground consequences\n\nSpeakers: \n\nAli Latifi – Asia Editor\, The New Humanitarian\nArshad Malik – Regional Director Asia\, Save the Children International\nImane Assaf – Founder\, Ahla Fawsa Lebanon\nModerator: Annie Slemrod – Middle East Editor\, The New Humanitarian\n\n⚠️ Due to extremely limited internet access inside Iran\, Iranian speakers may appear last minute or via pre-recorded remarks. Other panelists will speak live. \nJoin this critical conversation to understand what is being left unsaid in mainstream media and what it really means to live and work in countries bearing the brunt of the humanitarian toll of the Iran war. \n	Register here!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/17233/
LOCATION:Online
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