On 12 November 2024, the The Hague Court of Appeal delivered a complex judgment in the Milieudefensie v. Shell climate litigation case, setting aside the groundbreaking 2021 District Court ruling. At issue in the appeal was whether Shell must have reduced its CO2 emissions by 45% in 2030 compared to 2019. The court of appeal ruled that Shell […]
Are you working in peacebuilding, stabilization, or security sector reform? Don’t miss the opportunity to join the Local Security Governance and Peacebuilding course, now scheduled for 17–21 February 2025 in The Hague.In this course, you will: Learn what works (and what doesn’t) in Security Sector Reform Engage with strategies for involving local actors in Peacebuilding […]
Partos, the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO), and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DGIS) are delighted to invite you to the kick-off meeting of the Dutch Digital for Development (D4D) mapping on the 18th of February. This study aims to identify Dutch activities and projects implemented by Dutch NGOs and their partners using digitalisation to increase […]
What if your next game-changing connection is just a drink away? Join us for the Community Drinks to wind down around a glass, make new connections, and get inspired from the spotlights of the evening. Hosted at The Hague Humanity Hub, this is the place for you to get away from your busy schedule […]
Join this insightful panel discussion on the recent USAID funding freeze and the criminalization of its personnel. During this event, panellists will explore the broader implications of the freeze, its potential consequences and the questions it raises for international development and humanitarian efforts. They will examine whether this decision represents a necessary course correction or […]
Join us for our next edition of The Handshake on February 19th! This event series invites seasoned professionals from the peace & justice ecosystem to share the insights they have gained from their career journey, give advice using the current context of the field, and answer your questions. It is an opportunity for open discussions […]
We are excited to announce the Just Peace Festival 2025, a vibrant platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action on the pressing global challenges of peace and justice! The Just Peace Festival is a collaborative, multistakeholder initiative organised by The Hague Humanity Hub, Leiden University through the Global Transformations and Governance Challenges Programme, and Spreeek and the Municipality of The […]
Join Just Peace and the Embassy of Ukraine for a special film screening of the award-winning documentary PORCELAIN WAR, dedicated to the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Through the power of cinema, we reflect on resilience, solidarity, and the enduring fight for freedom. This event is more than just a screening – it is a space to come together, […]
On 20 February, the Dutch government introduced a new direction for its development policy, as outlined in the Beleidsbrief Ontwikkelingshulp. With significant budget cuts to areas such as gender equality, education, and climate initiatives, as well as a sharpened focus on trade, security, and migration, this shift will reshape how the Netherlands engages in global development. Join us for […]
On February 25th, The Hague Humanity Hub, together with the Heritage of the Future Foundation, presents a symbolic JUST PEACE concert with the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Under the baton of the world star conductor, Oksana Lyniv, the program features works that reflect the horrors of war while offering hope for […]
In this Hum-Gov webinar, PhD Researcher Hyeonggeun Ji and AOSED Executive Director Shamim Arfeen will discuss humanitarian accountability from the perspective of climate-related displaced communities in rural Bangladesh. They will discuss issues around corruption in emergency aid, the role of village leaders in manipulating aid resources, the problem of corruption reporting in close-knit communities, and […]
The T.M.C. Asser Instituut and the Royal Academy of Art The Hague (KABK) proudly present 'Lens on law: Edges of proximity' – a collective exhibition that explores the intersection of international law and visual arts. Opening on Friday 28 February 2025, the show in West Den Haag features work by three emerging photography artists who have collaborated with […]
Join us on 4 March 2025, from 17:00 to 19:00 at The Humanity Hub, The Hague, for an engaging discussion on the evaluation of Dutch human rights policy and its future direction. Policy Evaluation & Discussion On 11 February 2025, the Directorate for International Research and Policy Evaluation (IOB)—the independent evaluation service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—published its assessment of Dutch human […]
Join us for the next edition of The Handshake featuring John Marks, a highly skilled social entrepreneur, founder of the Nobel Peace Prize nominated NGO Search for Common Ground, and accomplished author. This event takes place at Inholland Den Haag on March 6th, 16.00-18.00. Are you thinking of a career focused on peacebuilding, sustainable development […]
In honour of International Women’s Day, the Asser Institute will host a panel discussion, reflecting on Bertha Von Suttner’s (9 juni 1843 - Wenen, 21 juni 1914) invaluable contributions and examining how her principles continue to influence the work of legal professionals and peacebuilders today. As a pioneering figure in the peace movement and the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, von Suttner’s legacy […]
PeaceTech. Dual use or not. We need more of it. This is the first online meetup in a series of events on PeaceTech for changemakers with an appitite for reconciliation, empathy, love and disarmament. PeaceTech is the niche space of social and impact-driven entrepreneurship with the simple aim to positively influence peace. Expect an open […]
// English Below // Op 8 maart is het internationale vrouwendag en staan we stil bij de nog altijd bestaande genderongelijkheid. Op veel plekken neemt de ongelijkheid zelfs toe en staan de rechten van vrouwen en LHBTIQ+ personen onder druk. Daarom is het belangrijk om ons uit te spreken en in actie te komen. Over […]
Join us for the next edition in the Fireside Peace Chats (FPC) series, titled “The Zainichi Korean Community, the Division, and Peace Movement”. This edition takes place with Kyungmook Kim, a professor of peace studies and activist within Japanese civil society. The Korean Peninsula was under Japanese colonial rule for 36 years, from 1910 to […]
As conflicts and crises become more complex and interconnected, efforts to build peace and strengthen justice systems must be adaptive, inclusive, and locally grounded. This discussion will explore how UNDP and its partners are navigating these challenges - linking governance, rule of law, and conflict prevention with approaches that empower local actors and foster resilience. […]
KUNO invites you all to join our Network drinks on Tuesday afternoon 11 March. Network drinks KUNO would like to invite all of you to join the KUNO Network drinks. It’s an opportunity to meet each other, to reflect on our work – especially in the context of current political developments – or simply to […]
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