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SUMMARY:PeaceTech Hack - Reclaim Connection
DESCRIPTION:The day after ImpactFest in The Hague\, Changemakers Agency\, We Are Changemakers\, and Project Didi are hosting a Quarter-Hackathon at The Hague Humanity Hub. \n​Our mission: to co-create a prototype platform that empowers civic organizations to reconnect directly with citizens\, without relying on META or other commercial platforms. \n​We have space for a maximum of 30 participants at this in-person event in The Hague. \n​The challenge is presented by Collectief Kapitaal The Hague\, a local initiative aiming for deeper engagement with the city’s residents while remaining independent of commercial tech ecosystems. \n​Could we design a trusted digital space where citizens truly own their connections with civic organisations? \nWhat if these organisations could share and collaborate within that network—openly\, respectfully\, and transparently? \nAnd how might this strengthen the social fabric of our cities? \n​ \nThis hackathon marks the beginning of a new PeaceTech agenda at We Are Changemakers\, exploring how technology can foster trust\, inclusion\, and civic empowerment. \n​We’re calling on coders\, designers\, and changemakers of all kinds to join us in this experiment. \n​Sign up to be part of the prototype for a more connected\, citizen-driven future. \n	Sign up here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/peacetech-hack-reclaim-connection/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251103T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251103T190000
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SUMMARY:The Handshake with Jule Schnakenberg @The Hague Humanity Hub
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nJoin us for a special edition of The Handshake\, our interactive event series connecting aspiring changemakers with experienced professionals in the peace & justice and “for good” sectors. This edition is presented in partnership with PLNT\, as part of the programme “Ready to Explore: Green and Just Futures”. A limited number of seats have been opened up for the public – register soon to secure your spot! \n  \nWe are thrilled to welcome Jule Schnakenberg\, Chief Executive Officer at World’s Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ)\, to share her personal and professional journey. \nWhether you’re a student\, a young professional\, or considering a career shift\, this is your opportunity to: \n\nHear Jule’s inspiring story of environmental advocacy\, equitable climate justice\, and WYCJ’s role in the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change\nExplore careers in climate advocacy\, environmental NGOs\, and international legal activism\nAsk your burning questions in an open Q&A\nConnect with like-minded peers and professionals\n\n  \nMeet Jule\nJule Schnakenberg is a young climate lawyer\, advocate for climate justice and the director of World’s Youth for Climate Justice (WYCJ). She is 26 years old and co-built the youth movement for an International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion together with friends from around the world. WYCJ is a global\, youth-led movement of thousands of campaigners in over 50 countries\, working to transform international law into a tool for climate justice. \n  \nJule started her journey in youth empowerment and climate justice with an ecosystem restoration organisation at the age of 11\, which led to her accumulated impatience for radical and systematic change. Originally from Germany\, Jule is mindful of her historical responsibility which informs her work and motivates persistence. She holds an LLB from the University of Aberdeen\, an LLM from Leiden University and almost a MSc from Oxford University in International Human Rights Law. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	\n  \nWhat is The Handshake?\nA career inspiration series spotlighting leading voices in the peace & justice ecosystem. Through honest conversations and personal stories\, The Handshake offers an inside look at real career journeys\, beyond titles and job descriptions. \nParticipants can engage directly\, asking their pressing questions about career journeys\, field developments\, and the key skills needed for future professionals. For those who find the peace and justice sector daunting or do not know where to begin\, these conversations provide practical insights and help set realistic expectations for entering the field. \nRead about previous editions of The Handshake here. \n  \nPlease Note\nPhotography and video recording will take place during the event. By attending\, you consent to being included in marketing materials for The Hague Humanity Hub and its partners. You can withdraw your consent by emailing talent@humanityhub.net and specifying the event in question (as well as by providing details to help us identify you). \nWe look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-handshake-with-jule-schnakenberg-the-hague-humanity-hub/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:The Handshake
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251105T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251105T173000
DTSTAMP:20251028T083144Z
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SUMMARY:WPS Symposium: From Fragility to Resilience
DESCRIPTION:WPS 4D Mini-Symposium – From Fragility to Resilience: Engaging Defence and Security Actors in Water Security\nThe Water\, Peace\, and Security (WPS) Partnership invites you to join a focused dialogue on the role of defence and security actors in tackling water-related security challenges. Around the world\, security actors are increasingly called upon to respond to climate change–induced disasters and stabilise regions where water risks threaten peace. Yet\, integration into broader cross-sectoral efforts remains limited. \nThe Symposium will: \n\nExplore ways to enhance the comprehensive 4D-approach\, synergising defence\, diplomacy\, development\, and disaster relief.\nHighlight field experiences from Iraq\, Ethiopia\, Kenya and Mali\, that can inform more coordinated\, anticipatory\, and integrated global responses.\nShare lessons learned from defence and security engagement in addressing water security risks.\n\n  \nProgramme\n13:00 – 13:30 | Registration and Coffee \n13:30 – 14:00 | Opening Remarks and Fireside Chat \n\nOpening Remarks: Laura Birkman\, Director of the Climate\, Water\, and Food Security Programme at HCSS and Lead WPS engagement in Iraq\nFireside chat between Johanna Sumuvouri (Director of the European CoE for Civilian Crisis Management) and Kees Matthijssen (Lt. Gen\, former Force Commander MINUSMA)\n14:00 – 15:10 | Session 1 – Lessons from the Field: Defence and Security Actors in Fragile Settings\n\nPanel discussion moderated by Abigail Robinson between: \n\nNico Tak (Lt. Gen)\nDr. Esther van ‘t Veen (Assistant Professor Civil Military Relations\, Netherlands Defence Academy)\nSalman Khairalla (Co-Founder Humat Dijlah/Save the Tigris Foundation\, Iraq)\n\n15:10 – 15:30 | Coffee Break \n15:30 – 16:40 | Session 2 – Operationalising the 4D Approach in Fragile Contexts and Beyond \n\nPanel discussion between Tom Middendorp (Gen.)\, Sophie Volmer (Coordinating Policy Officer Integrated Water Resource Management\, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and Esther Marijnen (Associate Professor Sociology of Development and Change\, Wageningen University)\n\n16:40 – 17:20 | Session 3 – Interactive Dialogue: Reflections\, Takeaways & Future Pathways \n17:20 – 17:30 | Closing Remarks & Next Steps \n17:30 | Networking Reception \n  \nWe kindly ask you to save the date and register your attendance via the Eventbrite website. Your voice and expertise are vital to shaping the conversation on how defence and security actors can help address water-related security challenges. We look forward to your active participation in this important dialogue. \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	\nThis symposium is informed by our recent Policy Brief\, Addressing Water-related Security Challenges in Fragile Settings: Opportunities and Limitations for Defence and Security Actors
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/wps-symposium-from-fragility-to-resilience/
LOCATION:The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251105T164500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251105T181500
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SUMMARY:Vital Voices Global Fellowship Public Event
DESCRIPTION:Vital Voices Global Partnership invites you to join us at our upcoming event\, “Powered to Empower” on Wednesday. November 5th\, 2025. \n  \nThis event is being held as part of the 2025 Vital Voices Global Fellowship (VVGF) In-Person Convening in The Hague and will feature a panel discussion and interactive dialogue\, bringing together current Vital Voices Engage fellows\, representatives from the Council of Women World Leaders (CWWL)\, public leaders\, and other Vital Voices network members. The session will highlight the historic milestones of the Beijing+30 anniversary while exploring how women leaders shape change globally and use their power to carry others forward. Designed to encourage meaningful conversation\, this event will celebrate progress\, reflect on lessons learned\, and chart pathways for the future of women’s leadership. Please see below for additional details: \n  \nPanelists: \n\nPeter Derrek Hof\, Ambassador for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality\nMartha Beatriz Merino\, Former Prime Minister of Peru\nEka Tkeshelashvili\, Former Vice Prime Minister of Georgia\nSobita Gautam\, Member of Parliament of Nepal\nThokozile Nhlumayo\, Founder of the #NotTooYoungToLead Movement and Secretary General of the International Youth Parliament of South Africa\n\n  \nModerated by: \n\nAlyse Nelson\, CEO and President of Vital Voices\n\n  \nJoin us for this special evening honouring the power of women public leaders to drive global change\, break barriers\, and pave the way for future women’s leadership! \n  \n	Register here! This link opens in a new tab\n	\nPlease register your attendance by Friday\, October 31. \n  \nWe look forward to sharing this evening of inspiration\, solidarity\, and collaboration with you
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/vital-voices-global-fellowship-public-event/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251105T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251105T183000
DTSTAMP:20251027T144646Z
CREATED:20251027T144646Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics Forward: Trust\, Wellbeing\, and the Confidential Adviser
DESCRIPTION:Boost wellbeing & trust! Learn to address misconduct\, prioritise ethics\, and understand the new NL law on Confidential Advisers. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/ethics-forward-trust-wellbeing-and-the-confidential-adviser/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTSTAMP:20251006T081226Z
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SUMMARY:Partos Innovation Impulse 2025
DESCRIPTION:Get your tickets for the Innovation Impulse Festival and give innovation an impulse!\nCelebrate the power of social innovation and its impact on November 6th at the vibrant venue De Doelen in Rotterdam! You are invited to an afternoon filled with creativity\, collaboration\, and learning through workshops\, performances\, arts\, and inspirational talks. It will be a chance to share what we’ve achieved so far with our community and make a stand for the future of global solidarity and collaboration. \n  \nA little sneak-peek of the programme:\n\nModerator Oifik Youssefi is a global-minded professional whose life and work have spanned continents\, from the streets of Nairobi to the dynamic cities of South Korea.\nKeynote speaker Thomas Coombes (“the hope guy”) is on a mission to apply brain science to activism\, so that we make compassion common sense in politics.\nWorkshop sessions\, such as “The Power of Partnerships“\, where we will share powerful stories\, highlighting the impact and added value of the strategic partnerships funded by the ‘Strengthening Civil Society’ policy framework. With panellists Peter-Derrek Hof\, Alexander Kohnstamm\, and Aissa Barry.\nVarious sessions by Wilde Ganzen\, Care Netherlands\, Max Foundation\, Rutgers\, War Child\, Aidsfonds\, N’NINKIE\, Peace Direct and many more!\nAnd of course\, dance\, theatre and spoken word!\n\nThis is your chance to connect\, collaborate\, and explore bold ideas with critical minds and changemakers from across the sector. \n  \n	Register here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/partos-innovation-impulse-2025/
LOCATION:Partos Innovation Hub\, Schouwburgplein 50\, Rotterdam\, Zuid-Holland\, 3012 CL\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251106T170000
DTSTAMP:20251029T103307Z
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SUMMARY:Female Traveler Training
DESCRIPTION:FEMALE TRAVELER TRAINING\nTo gain awareness and confidence as a female traveler is the core objective of our 1-day Safety for Female Travelers training. The majority of security challenges for men and women serving INGOs are the same. Women are not necessarily more vulnerable than men\, but they do face other types of risks that require specific attention. To address these gender-related risks\, we have developed a female traveler training. This training will be facilitated by women who have extensive experience in living and working overseas and as travelers. Encouragement\, solution-finding\, and awareness are the focus of this day. The warm approach taken by our trainers allows for women to share their concerns\, experiences and questions in a safe and understanding environment. \n  \nDURATION\n1 day \n  \nTOPICS COVERED\n\nSituational awareness\nPreparing for travel as a woman\nCultures and boundaries\nRevealing the patterns of a sex-offender\nHandling sexual assaults\nRecovering from incidents\nAdequate reactions in several scenarios/boundaries\nPhysical response and resilience\n\n  \nPRICE\n€495\,-\, including lunch \n  \nCUSTOMISATION\nAs every organisation and mission is unique\, the risks and required skills for staff vary. Next to our fixed trainings\, we support organizations in specific questions that are not covered in regular security courses\, or require such confidentiality that sharing the courses with other organizations is not an option. Tell us what you require. We are confident that we can be of full service to your specific needs. \nPrice\, duration\, and location upon request. \n  \nSPECIFICS\n\nEducation level: MBO+ (secondary vocational education)\nPre-training: not required\nStudy load: 8 hours\nTeaching materials included in course costs\n\n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/female-traveler-training/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251106T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251106T173000
DTSTAMP:20251029T091639Z
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SUMMARY:Solving the Justice Gap for SMEs: Protecting People and Their Livelihoods in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:How can artificial intelligence help small businesses solve their justice problems? \nBehind every SME is a person striving to build something of their own. Together\, small and medium enterprises make up around 90% of all businesses worldwide and sustain most private-sector jobs. Yet when contracts are broken or authorities overstep\, justice rarely shows up for them. \n  \nThis webinar will explore how people-centred\, AI-enabled justice can help SMEs resolve everyday legal problems more quickly\, fairly\, and affordably. It will also examine how AI can transform access to justice for SMEs\, while ensuring fairness\, inclusion\, and accountability remain at the core. \n  \nDiscussion Focus\n\nThe global justice gap for SMEs and its economic impact.\nAI-powered innovations such as Justice Guides\, RegNav tools\, and Online Dispute Resolution.\nEthical\, regulatory\, and financing frameworks for scaling justice tech responsibly.\nBuilding partnerships between governments\, innovators\, and investors to make justice a driver of opportunity.\n\n  \nSpeakers\n\nMargaret Satterthwaite – UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers\nAngelo Kweli – Managing Director of E-Arbitrator\nMichael Stych – Co-Founder and CEO of Contend Legal\nNorchen Mezni – Founder & Ceo at E-Tafakna\nMaya Markovich – Vice President at AAA-ICDR Institute\, Executive Director at Justice Tech Association\nVarun Hemachandran – Lead/ Senior Curator at OpenNyAI and Agami\nBishop / Victor Famubode – Head of Business Services and Operations at Itana.\nModerator: Ronald Lenz – Director of Innovation and Programme Director MENA\, HiiL\n\n  \nDate & Time\nThursday\, 6 November 2025\n16:00–17:30 CET \n  \nOpen to all. Registration required.\n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/solving-the-justice-gap-for-smes-protecting-people-and-their-livelihoods-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251106T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251106T180000
DTSTAMP:20251029T082859Z
CREATED:20251029T082804Z
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SUMMARY:State’s obligations on Climate Change. A Latin American Perspective
DESCRIPTION:States have an obligation to address climate change that derives from independent and cumulative legal sources\, including the 2015 Paris Agreement. More recently\, on 23 July 2025\, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) released its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. This case represents the highest example of climate litigation to date\, indicating that climate change treaties set binding obligations for states. But what happens on the ground? What are the possibilities of international law to hold States to account? What are the main impediments for States to follow up on climate change treaties? And what is the role of non-State actors? What are the steps forward? \nThe Panel will situate the discussion in the context of Latin America to address these questions\, bringing together broad expertise and experience on the topic. \nThis event is organized by the Department of Latin American Studies and the Institute for History at Leiden University\, in collaboration with the Bolivian Embassy. \nPanelists\n\nH.E. Roberto Calzadilla – Ambassador of the Plurinational State of Bolivia to the Kingdom of the Netherlands\nAdv. LL.M.\, Msc Edgardo Sobenes – International lawyer with extensive experience at the ICJ and climate change law.\nDr. Natalia Donner (Leiden University) – Member of Knowledges in Terra\nLLM Liam Siry (Maastricht University) – Researcher on International Climate Change Law\nModerator: Dr. Soledad Valdivia (Latin American Studies/Institute for History\, Leiden University)\n\nPanelists will first discuss the questions\, each providing a contribution to the discussion from their experience and expertise. After this\, the floor will be open to the public to ask questions to the panelist and participate of the discussion. \nRegistration\nThe event is open to the public but registration is necessary.  \nFor questions\, please email dr. Soledad Valdivia at s.valdivia.rivera@hum.leidenuniv.nl. \nLocation: Wijnhaven (Turfmarkt 99\, 2511 DP Den Haag)\nZaal: 3.60 \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/states-obligations-on-climate-change-a-latin-american-perspective/
LOCATION:Wijnhaven\, Turfmarkt 99\, The Hague\, Zuid-Holland\, 2511 DP\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTSTAMP:20250916T075255Z
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SUMMARY:Klimaat Week
DESCRIPTION:Veel Nederlanders zijn al goed bezig voor het klimaat. Overheden\, bedrijven en huishoudens helpen al mee. We leven\, wonen en werken steeds duurzamer. Door op lokaal niveau samen te werken bereiken we meer. Om nóg meer bewoners en organisaties te inspireren zich in te zetten voor een beter klimaat organiseren we van 10 tot en met 16 november 2025 de vijfde editie van de Klimaatweek. Tijdens deze week worden allerlei lokale initiatieven in het zonnetje gezet en is er van alles te beleven. \nWil je je aanmelden? \nDat kan! Je kan deelnemen als bewoner\, vanuit je organisatie of stichting\, of als gemeente. Hieronder vind je meer informatie per doelgroep. \n	Klimaat burgemeester This link opens in a new tab\n	\n	Klimaat supporter This link opens in a new tab\n	\n	Kilmaat gementen This link opens in a new tab\n	\n  \nHet hele jaar door worden duurzame activiteiten georganiseerd. Selecteer een datum of zoek naar jouw provincie om te kijken of er wat voor je bij zit. Per activiteit is aangegeven waar je meer informatie kunt vinden of waar je je kunt aanmelden. \nWat doe jij voor een beter klimaat? Laat het ons weten! Meld hier je activiteit aan\, dan komt deze ook in de agenda te staan. \n  \n	Event aanmelden This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/klimaat-week/
LOCATION:Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20250709T093444Z
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SUMMARY:Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance
DESCRIPTION:  \nPhoto by USGS on Unsplash \nIntroduction\nHow a country organises its finances shapes how local authorities govern their cities\, towns\, and villages. Fiscal decentralisation gives local governments greater authority to decide how and where to allocate resources\, enabling them to better respond to citizens’ needs. \nFor decentralisation to succeed\, national governments must establish clear fiscal arrangements to support local service delivery\, while local authorities must strengthen their financial capacities and optimise resource use. \nThis course explores key aspects of fiscal decentralisation\, including expenditure responsibilities\, intergovernmental transfers\, and local revenue sources. Embedded in the broader context of decentralisation\, the training also highlights the importance of political decentralisation. \nThe programme combines theoretical insights with global best practices\, facilitating group discussions and learning from study visits to the Ministry of Interior\, Provincial Government\, and The Hague municipality. Tailored to participants’ needs\, sessions cover topics such as corruption\, participatory budgeting\, local taxation\, and financial accountability principles. \n  \nKey Information\nThis course is designed for professionals working on (fiscal) decentralisation processes\, public sector reform programmes\, public service delivery or public financial management. Participants come from national\, regional and local governments as well as from donor and development organisations. \nThe course fee is € 3\,895*. This includes all training related costs as well as drinks and warm lunches during the training days. Group discounts are available if you participate with three or more colleagues. \nAfter this course\, you 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\nThe Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance course will help you: \n\nExplain the fundamental pillars of fiscal decentralisation (expenditure assignment\, revenue assignment\, sub-national borrowing and intergovernmental fiscal transfers);\nAssess decentralisation and its potential in their own country with the help of the MOOD-framework (Multilevel governance as an Obstacle or Opportunity for Development) ;\nIdentify sources to increase local revenue\, such as taxes\, user fees\, intergovernmental fiscal transfers and public-private partnerships;\nDesign and lead inclusive\, participatory\, and gender-responsive budgeting processes;\nUnderstand different mechanisms for transparency and accountability in local government budgeting and spending.\n\n  \nExperience\nThe course includes visits to a municipality\, a provincial government\, and the Ministry of Interior in the Netherlands. These visits offer valuable insights into how fiscal decentralisation is organised and the financial relationships between different levels of government. You will draw lessons from these experiences that are relevant to your own context. The programme also features group work to explore best practices from other countries and address challenges in fiscal decentralisation. Additionally\, discussions will include recent experiences with local property tax reforms in Ghana\, providing practical examples to inform the design of local property tax strategies. \n	Register Here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fiscal-decentralisation-and-local-finance/
LOCATION:The Hague
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251111T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260629T134407Z
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SUMMARY:Community Drinks: Climate Justice in Action
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. \n  \nThe need for a space for conversation and community-led solutions with climate justice is clearer than ever. Join us to explore how communities most affected by climate challenges can be supported and empowered\, and how cross-sector collaboration can turn ideas into concrete action. Connect with initiatives driving change\, share experiences\, and discover ways collective efforts can create lasting impact. \n  \nWhat can you expect?\nCome to the Hub on Tuesday\, November 11th\, between 17:00 and 19:00\, for a drink (or two) and meet professionals working at the intersection of climate\, peace\, and justice. \n  \nDuring the evening\, you’ll hear from Hub community members who are advancing climate justice in diverse and impactful ways. From local movements to global policy work\, these spotlights will highlight how climate action\, peace\, and social justice go hand in hand. \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  \nWho are the spotlight speakers?\nInternational Alert – Svenja Wolter\nInternational Alert works at the intersection of climate change\, natural resource management and peacebuilding\, recognising that climate stress often exacerbates conflict\, especially over water\, land\, and livelihoods. \nSvenja will share how International Alert integrates peacebuilding into climate action; from advocacy to on-the-ground programming. Learn how their projects in Nigeria and Kenya inform their efforts to operationalize conflict sensitivity and peace integration within the climate action agenda\, and how they’re influencing climate finance and adaptation policy through networks like Peace@COP and the European Climate Change Platform (ECCP). \n  \nPAX for Peace – Christina Parandii\nPAX for Peace is the largest peace organisation based in the Netherlands. It works globally in conflict zones alongside local partners\, as well as in the Netherlands\, aiming to protect civilians\, end armed conflict\, and build inclusive\, just and peaceful societies.\nChristina will speak about the crucial interlinkages between climate\, environment\, peace\, and security. She’ll highlight why conflict-sensitive climate and environmental policies are essential for achieving just and lasting outcomes in fragile contexts. \n  \nWorld’s Youth for Climate Justice – Mert Kumru\nWY4CJ is s a global campaign taking climate change and human rights to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to get an advisory opinion (AO) to clarify the obligations of states to protect the rights of current and future generations from the adverse effects of climate change. Mert Kumru is the former UN Youth Representative on Human Rights and Security for the Netherlands. He combines his Human Rights background with a variety of climate related themes. In his work and activism he focusses especially on Human Rights violations that take place due to the climate crisis. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	\n  \n\nPrivacy Policy\nThe Humanity Hub collects your name\, email\, and organization (if you have one) when you sign up for events\, so they can manage the event and tell you about future ones. If you want to receive the Hub newsletter\, or if you have food allergies (for events with food)\, the Hub will collect that too. The Hub wil not share your info with other companies without telling you first. The Hub might take photos or videos at events\, but you can inform the organisers if you don’t want to be in them. Your data is stored safely\, and you can ask to see it\, change it\, or have it deleted. The Hub will keep your info for 5 years to understand what events you like\, and you can always unsubscribe from emails or opt out of surveys.\nFor data deletion or inquiries\, contact engage@humanityhub.net \nFor more information about our Events Privacy Policy – The Hague Humanity Hub
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/community-drinks-climate-justice-in-action/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Community Drinks
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SUMMARY:Decide Together
DESCRIPTION:What is your small step toward more collaborative decisions?\n  \nMany of us want decisions to be made differently – at home\, at work\, in our neighbourhood\, or in our government. \nMaybe you want a way to include more voices without getting stuck. \nMaybe you don’t like how you make decisions with (or for) your children\, family\, or friends. \nMaybe you are tired of compromise or people with more power getting the most say. \nMaybe you just want some hope that we can do better than voting\, where as many as 49% of the people end up not getting what they need. \nFrom small conversations at home to transforming your whole community or organisation\, change is easier together. At Decide Together events\, we invite\, inspire\, and support each other in making decisions that care for everyone’s needs. \n  \nJoin us to experience and support the change you want to create! \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	\nTHIS IS A TWO-DAY EVENT: 13-14th November from 10-5PM
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/decide-together/
LOCATION:Desering\, Rhôneweg 6\, Amsterdam\, Noord-Holland\, 1043 AH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251113T170000
DTSTAMP:20251002T114839Z
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SUMMARY:Anticipating and responding to disasters
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a masterclass on Anticipatory Action\, organised by KUNO\, the University of Twente (UT)/ITC\, the Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre-ISS\, the Netherlands Red Cross\, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. \n  \nAbout the masterclass\nThis masterclass aims to raise awareness and build knowledge on the motivations for\, as well as on the how of anticipatory action (in more detail). It also seeks to facilitate critical reflection and explore its limitations. Through interactive sessions\, participants will acquire a deeper\, hands-on understanding of the practice of anticipatory action. The masterclass is designed for humanitarian practitioners\, policy makers\, academics and students. \n  \nAnticipatory action\nAnticipatory action refers to actions taken to reduce the humanitarian impacts of a forecast hazard before it occurs\, or before its most acute impacts are felt. The decision to act is based on a forecast\, or collective risk analysis\, of when\, where and how the event will unfold (IFRC 2020). It is a type of preemptive intervention informed by early warnings; for example\, distributing cash transfers to farmers ahead of a predicted drought. It has been used to reduce the impacts of crises by triggering early actions before disasters unfold. It is used as an extension of humanitarian aid. \nAnticipatory action is gaining increasing attention\, also within the humanitarian field\, and sees a rise in funding\, for example\, in the Netherlands and Germany. Anticipatory action started with small pilots in 2016. Since then\, over 154 active frameworks have been developed in 48 countries\, with at least 285 UN/Red Cross and NGOs involved and several donors. \n  \nPreliminary programme & speakers\nTime: 13:00-13:45.\nPlenary\nWelcome and opening by Carla Jonkers\, Manager Disaster Preparedness & Response Unit\, Netherlands Red Cross.\nPresentation on anticipatory action\, and on the work the Red Cross does in that context by Marc van Homberg\, Professor Data4Disaster Resilience (UT/ITC) and Scientific Lead at 510 Global of the Red Cross & Eefje Hendriks\, Assistant Professor of Disaster Resilience and Humanitarian Assistance (UT). \n13:45-14:30\nPlenary\nRound table discussion with 3 humanitarian organisations (tbc) on their anticipatory action work\, a case study and challenges on the ground. \n  \n14:30 – 15:00\nBreak \n  \n15:00 – 16:15\nBreakout groups\nBreak up into smaller groups for group activities guided by experts\, to work towards resolving certain challenges in AA response. These are divided by different themes: \n1. Ethics: Who has the power to decide on the trigger mechanisms? \n\nRodrigo Mena\, Assistant Professor of Disasters and Humanitarian Governance (ISS) & Deputy Director of the HSC.\nTanja Hendriks\, a postdoctoral research fellow (Department of Social & Cultural Anthropology\, KU Leuven)\n\n2. Localisation: How can trigger mechanisms be locally defined? \n\nMarc van den Homberg\, Professor Data4Disaster Resilience (UT/ITC) and Scientific Lead at 510 Global of the Red Cross\n\n3. Tech vs. Social: How do you balance the technical opportunities to define trigger mechanisms with the need for local participation? \n\nSahara Sedhain\, PhD candidate with a research focus on Anticipatory Action (UT/ITC)\nKees Boersma\, Professor of Innovations in Crisis Management and Societal Resilience (VU)\n\n4. Silos: How do you work across silos on anticipatory action? \n\nSheila Chemjor\, Preparedness and Anticipatory Action Coordinator (Red Cross NL)\n\n5. Technical: How can trigger mechanisms be technically optimised? \n\nNorman Kerle\, Full Professor of Geoinformatics for Disaster Risk Management (UT)\n\n  \n16:15-17:00 \nPlenary\nPanel conversation with tbc speakers on working across silos/the disaster management phases (preparedness\, AA and response) to reflect the reality on the ground. \n17:00-18:00\nDrinks and Networking  \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/anticipating-and-responding-to-disasters/
LOCATION:The Red Cross NL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251113T173000
DTSTAMP:20251110T100809Z
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SUMMARY:Equal Trade Chocolate Tastes Better\, toch?
DESCRIPTION:The Equal Trade Alliance invites the public and the media to the event Connect for Global Change – Equal Trade Chocolate Tastes Better\, which will take place on Thursday 13 November at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. \n  \nThis interactive event marks the conclusion of a year-long campaign that has brought together voices from all over the world – from cocoa farmers in Ghana to students and changemakers in Europe – with one clear message: the chocolate we love so much can and must be produced under transparent and fair trading conditions. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event\nOver the past year\, the Equal Trade Alliance team in Ghana has collected stories of cocoa farmers exposing the hidden injustices within the chocolate industry – from low incomes and lack of social mobility to harmful environmental impacts and personal sacrifices. These stories are central to the event through an exhibition about the chain from cocoa to chocolate and a panel discussion with voices from both Ghana and the Netherlands. \n  \nPanelists include:\n\nSamson Nubi\, chairman of the Ghana Union of the Netherlands\nKido Koenig\, director of the Max van der Stoel Foundation\, think tank of GL-PvdA\nTea Fierens\, SDG-Café\, former member of the House of Representatives\, UN diplomat\nBen Flikweer CEO of Tuka Coffee Roasters\nDennis Kyalo\, student International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics at Erasmus University and chairman of ASAH\n\n  \nThe afternoon will conclude with an interactive discussion\, networking session\, food and drink. The event is open to all students\, professionals and anyone who is committed to fair and sustainable trade. \n	More information here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/equal-trade-chocolate-tastes-better-toch/
LOCATION:The Hague University of Applied Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251113T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260629T134340Z
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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks | Defending Democracy in Georgia: Where to from here?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this year’s last #DemocracyDrinks\, on November 13\, to reflect on Georgia’s fight for democracy and avenues for moving forward.\nIt has already been a year since the Georgian people began courageously protesting the results of an unfair election and the ruling party’s decision to halt the country’s path toward the European Union. In response\, the government has cracked down on protesters\, filled prisons with political opponents\, and sought to silence civil society and independent media – and is now moving to ban opposition parties. \n  \nThe EU – including the Netherlands – has condemned these actions\, freezing parts of Georgia’s EU accession process and reconsidering its cooperation programmes. Yet many argue that more decisive action is needed to support Georgia’s pro-democracy movement. \n  \nJoin us for the next edition of #DemocracyDrinks on 13 November\, where we will reflect on what has happened so far\, and ask experts from and on Georgia what can be done to support the pro-democracy movement moving forward. The panel will be moderated by Amy Eaglestone (Leiden University)\, and we will hear insights from Dinara Gagoshidze (Netherlands Helsinki Committee) and Simona Ognenovska (European Centre for Not-for-Profit Law). \n  \n	Register here! This link opens in a new tab\n	\n  \nWhat are the Democracy Drinks?\n#DemocracyDrinks The Hague brings together democracy advocates\, thinkers and enthusiasts at our monthly informal networking events. It is a great way of making new contacts and catching up with people you know; for testing ideas and planning actions; for moral support and inspiration. Feel free to invite friends and colleagues that work on or are interested in defending values like democracy\, rule of law\, human rights… Come along and you will be made welcome! \n  \nThis event series is a collaboration between the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC) and the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH). \n  \n#DemocracyDrinks were launched in 2018 by Defend Democracy Executive Director Alice Stollmeyer. Over time\, #DemocracyDrinks have expanded their reach and have been organized in Aarhus\, Berlin\, Brussels\, Budapest\, Copenhagen\, Kathmandu\, Montreal\, The Hague and Washington DC\, and soon also in other cities. The events attract a lively mixture of people from NGOs\, international institutions\, think tanks\, national governments and representations\, academia\, public affairs consultancies\, social businesses and other active citizens. \n  \n\nPhotos – yes or no? \nPlease note that during Democracy Drinks a photographer and/or videographer will be present to take pictures\, for use by the #DemocracyDrinks partners in future marketing efforts. These can include social media usage\, blog posts\, as general marketing material\, and to market future events and initiatives. \nBy attending #DemocracyDrinks you give permission for your image to be used to promote The Hague Humanity Hub\, Netherlands Helsinki Committee\, and Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy in the future. You can withdraw your consent by emailing democracydrinksthehague@gmail.com and specifying the event in question (as well as by providing details to help us identify you). Thank you for your cooperation!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-defending-democracy-in-georgia-where-to-from-here/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Democracy Drinks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251113T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251113T200000
DTSTAMP:20251022T080600Z
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SUMMARY:Feel at Home event
DESCRIPTION:Settling into a new city can be quite the challenge. Join our Feel at Home event at The Social Hub\, for an informative and engaging evening! Meet a panel of experts who will provide you with everything you need to know on a wide range of topics such as housing\, childcare\, taxes\, healthcare\, social clubs and more. \n  \nWhether you are a newcomer or a long time citizen of Den Haag\, our Feel at Home event is a great way to mingle and meet a diverse group of internationals! Join us at the cosy Social Hub. Situated just a short walk from the city centre\, The Social Hub The Hague is the place for any curious mind. The Social Hub consist of a hotel but also work and meeting spaces where  a diverse group of (international) people shape their own adventures in boundary-blurring spaces. \n  \nJoin us there for an informative fair where you can explore various stands\, enjoy live music\, ask questions\, and meet fellow internationals during an interactive social game! \n  \nThis evening will also be the opportunity to ask us any questions you may have about life in The Netherlands and in our beautiful city. Participation is free for everyone and includes a drink and snacks. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. \n	Register here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/feel-at-home-event-2/
LOCATION:The Social Hub The Hague\, Hoefkade 9\, The Hague\, Zuid-Holland\, 2526\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251114T120000
DTSTAMP:20250918T125627Z
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SUMMARY:[Roundtable] Implications of the 2024 ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s occupation of Palestine: The Dutch context
DESCRIPTION:It has now been over a year since the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rendered its much-awaited Advisory Opinion (AO) on Israel’s occupation of Palestine. Therein\, the Court made it abundantly clear that Israel’s continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) is unlawful and that it must end and that Israel’s practices and policies in the OPT violate fundamental rules and principles of international law\, including the right to self-determination\, rules on the use of force\, human rights law and international humanitarian law. \n  \nAt the same time\, the Court also addressed the international law obligations of third States in relation to Israel’s unlawful acts in the OPT. It found that third States and other international actors must not recognize as legal the situation arising from the unlawful presence of Israel in the OPT\, they must not render aid or assistance in maintaining it and they must co-operate to bring the illegal situation to an end. What do these duties entail for the EU’s (and its MS’) relations with Israel – particularly in light of the Union’s constitutional commitment to ‘the strict observance of international law’ (Art. 3(5) TEU)? \n  \nIn a recent Expert Legal Opinion on the Implications for the EU of the 2024 ICJ AO commissioned by several MEPs\, the authors stress that EU’s ongoing review of Israel’s compliance with Art. 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement must take into account the findings of serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in the ICJ AO. \n  \nIn this light\, the present roundtable aims to bring together a number of international and EU law experts and practitioners as well as national and EU officials with a view to providing legal and practical insights on this important and timely topic that lies in the interface of international\, EU and national law. \n  \nSpeakers:\n\nProf. Gleider Hernadez (KU Leuven)\nProf. Ramses Wessel (University of Groningen)\nProf. Janne Nijman (UvA\, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies\, Geneva)\n\nThe event will be chaired by Eva Kassoti – researcher at the Asser Insitute \n  \n	Register now This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/roundtable-implications-of-the-2024-icjs-advisory-opinion-on-israels-occupation-of-palestine-the-dutch-context/
LOCATION:Asser Institute\, R.J. Schimmelpennincklaan 20-22\, The Hague\, 2517\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Climate
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251118T153000
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SUMMARY:Ready for the future – Introduction to EU Delegated Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, we welcome the Office of International Cooperation at the MFA. In their role as an expert on EU Delegated Cooperation and its contracts. The advantages and the challenges of pursuing funding through this structure. \n  \nIn this session\, you will receive a broad introduction from the MFA and a reflection by professionals from our sector with experience in EUDC. What themes and countries can be relevant? What is the crucial role of pillar-assessed organisations in this structure? What are the opportunities for implementing partners? \n  \nIn addition to this introductory presentation\, there will be plenty of time for the participants to pose their questions. General questions are welcome. Additionally\, we urge you to gather your specific questions about the projects or countries where your organisation is active. \n  \nThis interactive section will provide you with the knowledge and tools to advance your quest for European funding. This session will be a hybrid session; we love to welcome you at the Hub\, but if travel is not possible\, you can join the session online. \n  \nProgramme\n14:00 – 14:15 Walk in\n14:15 – 15:00 Presentations by our speakers\n15:00 – 15:30 Space for questions\, over a cup of coffee \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/ready-for-the-future-introduction-to-eu-delegated-cooperation/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251121T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251121T133000
DTSTAMP:20250925T082830Z
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SUMMARY:From Dayton to Brussels: 30 Years of Peace\, deadlock\, and an EU path for Bosnia and Herzegovina
DESCRIPTION:The conference at location is only on invitation. The livestream is public for all. \nAs we mark the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement\, this conference reflects on its legacy\, its impact on Bosnia and Herzegovina\, and the challenges that remain. While Dayton ended a devastating war\, it also entrenched political divisions that continue to hinder democratic progress. Today\, Bosnia and Herzegovina stands at a crossroads – pulled between the promise of EU integration and the risks posed by persistent ethnic fault lines and contested governance. \n  \nThis conference will explore the complex dynamics of peacebuilding\, governance reform\, and citizen engagement\, examining the role of international actors\, domestic elites\, and civil society in shaping the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina. \n  \nWe are pleased to announce an excellent line-up\, featuring  Dr. Jasmin Mujanović (New Lines Institute)\, Srđan Blagovčanin (Transparency International BiH)\, Marjolein Koster (independent journalist)\, Azra Berbić (ACT BiH)\, Dr. Maja Sahadžić (University of Utrecht)\, Dr. Tineke Strik (Dutch Member of European Parliament of Groenlinks)\, Ambassador of BiH to the Netherlands Almir Šahović\, and Dutch Ambassador to BiH Henk van den Dool. \n  \nPreliminary Programme\n09:00 | Doors open \nLivestream starts! \n09:30 | Opening & welcome \n10:00 | Panel 1: 30 years of peace\, 30 years of deadlock? What has Dayton delivered\, and what comes next? \n11:15 | Break \n11:45 | Panel 2: Democracy in Action: EU integration\, the rule of law and civic empowerment \n13:00 | Concluding keynote \nLivestream ends! \n13:15 | Lunch reception \n14:30 | End of Conference \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	\nRegister via this link to receive an email alert for the livestream. \n  \nCo-organised with The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies and The BiH-NL Thinktank.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/from-dayton-to-brussels-30-years-of-peace-deadlock-and-an-eu-path-for-bosnia-and-herzegovina/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251121T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251121T180000
DTSTAMP:20251110T150110Z
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SUMMARY:Growing beyond this moment: The closing of the Partos DEI and anti-racism trajectories
DESCRIPTION:Closing a chapter\nOver the past three years Partos has facilitated the DEI trajectory\, a series of powerful sessions centring on reflection\, dialogue\, and action around DEI and anti-racism. Together\, we have explored how exclusion and racism manifest within our organisations\, and how we can take intentional\, collective steps to dismantle them. \n  \nYears after the global outcry for justice and equity (#BLM\, #metoo)\, society shows us that these values are easily broken and under pressure. The DEI trajectory proofs that DEI\, when justice-led and part of a broader strategy\, is still a way to practice commitment to equity in a world where racism\, sexism\, ableism\, discrimination\, xenophobia and trans & homophobia is still imminent. \n  \nClosing Community Event\nAs this shared journey comes to a close\, we’re excited to present the final report\, capturing key learnings\, experiences\, and insights gathered along the way. During the closing event\, we’ll share these outcomes and invite you to look ahead with us\, identifying how we can sustain and deepen this work in the years to come: \n\nMaking sense of the state of DEI beyond 2025\nInteractive workshop that will spark your DEI (resistance) stamina by Elodie Kona\, DEI Expert and co-author of Uncomfortable Conversations & co-editor of the “Inclusion Marathon” and our very own “Partos DEI Handbook”\nLaunch and presentation of the Partos DEI handbook\, a publication capturing all lessons learned\, tips and tools of the DEI Trajectory\, which has been made possible because of all of you!\nPlenty of space for conversation\, inspiration and connection.\nDrinks & food\n\nPlease note\, that we only have 35 places available of which 7 will be for people outside of the trajectory. If two people from the same organisation\, please let us know so we can check for availability. \nWe look forward to seeing you there\, to celebrate what we’ve built together\, and to grow beyond this moment!\n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/growing-beyond-this-moment-the-closing-of-the-partos-dei-and-anti-racism-trajectories/
LOCATION:The Hague
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251122T170000
DTSTAMP:20251110T102242Z
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SUMMARY:NedMIxTalk 13.0: Together in the energy transition
DESCRIPTION:The energy transition is in full swing — but how do we ensure that everyone can participate? On 22 November 2025\, Stichting Nederland Maakt Impact (Netherlands Makes Impact Foundation) and WECF International (Women Engage for a Common Future) are organising an inspiring day full of knowledge\, dialogue and interaction around the theme ‘Together in the Energy Transition’. \n  \nDuring this day\, we will bring together young future leaders\, impact makers\, social organisations and companies to explore how we can make the transition to sustainable energy fair\, inclusive and equitable. Because a green future is only truly sustainable if no one is left behind. \n  \n  \n  \nWhat can you expect?\n\nInspiring speeches by experts in the energy transition\nInteractive workshops on climate justice\, energy poverty and citizen initiatives\nPanels with experts\, experienced professionals and young leaders\nOpportunities for meeting\, networking and collaboration\n\n  \nWhy this theme?\nThe energy transition affects us all — but not everyone in the same way. Women\, young people and people on lower incomes are still too often overlooked in decision-making. That is why we are committed to inclusive change: a transition that is not only technologically sustainable\, but also socially sustainable. \n  \nJoin us!\nWhether you work on energy policy\, are active in your neighbourhood\, or simply want to learn more about fair climate solutions — you are welcome to participate in this day full of inspiration\, connection and impact. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	\n 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/nedmixtalk-13-0-together-in-the-energy-transition/
LOCATION:The Social Hub The Hague\, Hoefkade 9\, The Hague\, Zuid-Holland\, 2526\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251122T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251122T163000
DTSTAMP:20251105T130448Z
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SUMMARY:Building a New Life in The Hague: Support\, work\, and community for internationals
DESCRIPTION:Thrive Platform is excited to welcome Sarah Feid\, Account Manager at The Hague International Centre\, the official arm of the Municipality of The Hague (Gemeente Den Haag) that helps internationals feel at home and navigate their journey in Den Haag. \n  \nSarah will be facilitating a special training titled: “Building a New Life in The Hague: Support\, Work\, and Community for Internationals.” \n  \nIt’s going to be an eye-opening and empowering session designed to help you explore opportunities and thrive in your host city. \n	Register here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/building-a-new-life-in-the-hague-support-work-and-community-for-internationals/
LOCATION:The Hague
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20251105T123959Z
CREATED:20250916T132627Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Transformation in the Public Sector
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nGovernments across the globe are increasingly recognising the potential of digitalisation for the improvement of public services\, government transparency and communication with citizens. Yet digital transformation is not only about installing new technologies. It requires institutional readiness\, informed policy choices and a culture of innovation. At the heart of this process lies the need for strategic leadership\, inclusive thinking and cross-sector collaboration. \nThis course responds to these challenges by supporting professionals from government institutions and development organisations to better understand and shape digital transformation in the public sector. Through hands-on sessions\, expert facilitation\, peer exchange and visits to pioneering Dutch institutions\, participants will explore how digitalisation can drive good governance\, citizen participation and more adaptive institutions. \nThe course highlights key themes such as organisational change management\, responsible integration of artificial intelligence\, data driven working and public data ethics\, as well as cyber security resilience. Participants will discuss digital reforms from a policy perspective\, with a strong focus on governance models\, institutional culture and citizen engagement. Practical tools\, real-world examples and action planning will help participants apply what they learn in their own institutional contexts. \nGain practical insights about digital transformation in the public sector from global examples and case studies. The course will cover both the opportunities for more effective city management and citizen engagement. Together with experts\, we explore the challenges for digital transformation related to interoperability\, usage of AI\, privacy\, and security. \n \nKey Information\nThis course is intended for policy and decision makers at national\, regional\, and local levels\, as well as project managers and development professionals. \nParticularly relevant for professionals working in e-government and innovation units\, ICT departments in local or central government\, smart city and digital inclusion initiatives\, public service design or citizen engagement teams. \nThe course fee is € 3\,895 *. This includes all training related costs as well as drinks and warm lunches during the training days. Group discounts are available if you participate with three or more colleagues. This training takes place in The Hague\, Netherlands. After 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\nAfter this course\, participants will receive a professional certificate of completion from The Hague Academy for Local Governance. \n\nThe course helps participants to:\nConduct a digital maturity assessment of their organisation and identify priority areas for needed development and improvement\nIntegrate important policy aspects for designing digital public services that are inclusive\, accessible and responsive to diverse community needs\nApply change management approaches to lead digital reform within public institutions or development initiatives\nIntegrate data-driven decision-making practices into policy development and service delivery\nStrengthen cybersecurity frameworks and ensure data privacy compliance\, including practical responses to emerging digital threats\nAnalyse ethical and legal aspects of Artificial Intelligence and identify success factors for effective and responsible AI integration in the public sector\nPromote open government practices by adopting open data tools that support transparency\, accountability and citizen engagement.\nDevelop a practical action plan that applies the course learnings in their home countries or organisations through a structured change management\n\n  \n	Find out more about the experts\, agenda & scholarships here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/digital-transformation-in-the-public-sector-2/
LOCATION:The Hague
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251124T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251124T190000
DTSTAMP:20260702T141120Z
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SUMMARY:The Handshake with Alexander Gunkel @The Hague Humanity Hub
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nJoin us for a special edition of The Handshake\, our interactive event series connecting aspiring changemakers with experienced professionals in the peace & justice and “for good” sectors. This edition is presented in partnership with PLNT\, as part of the programme “Ready to Explore: Green and Just Futures”. A limited number of seats have been opened up for the public—register soon to secure your spot! \n  \nWe are thrilled to welcome Alexander Gunkel\, the founder and Managing Director of Space4Good\, to share his personal and professional journey. \nWhether you’re a student\, a young professional\, or considering a career shift\, this is your opportunity to: \n\nHear Alexander’s inspiring story of leveraging an engineering and business background to contribute to sustainability\, natural ecosystem protection\, and human rights using space technology\nExplore careers in social and environmental entrepreneurship\, environmental NGOs\, and how to use cross-sectoral skills for good\nAsk your burning questions in an open Q&A\nConnect with like-minded peers and professionals\n\n  \nMeet Alexander\nAlexander Gunkel is a serial entrepreneur dedicated to harnessing space technology for social and environmental impact. Since 2013\, he has co-founded three spacetech ventures\, and he now leads Space4Good as its Managing Director. With academic foundations in mechanical engineering and business administration\, he previously served as a project manager at the European Space Agency. Alex’s passions extend beyond technology and environmental stewardship to include entrepreneurial education\, as he often mentors early-stage impact startups\, fostering the next generation of mission-driven leaders. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	\n  \nWhat is The Handshake?\nA career inspiration series spotlighting leading voices in the peace & justice ecosystem. Through honest conversations and personal stories\, The Handshake offers an inside look at real career journeys\, beyond titles and job descriptions. \nParticipants can engage directly\, asking their pressing questions about career journeys\, field developments\, and the key skills needed for future professionals. For those who find the peace & justice sector daunting or do not know where to begin\, these conversations provide practical insights and help set realistic expectations for entering the field. \nRead about previous editions of The Handshake here. \n  \nPlease Note\nPhotography and video recording will take place during the event. By attending\, you consent to being included in marketing materials for The Hague Humanity Hub and its partners.You can withdraw your consent by emailing talent@humanityhub.net and specifying the event in question (as well as by providing details to help us identify you). \nWe look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-handshake-with-alexander-gunkel-the-hague-humanity-hub/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:The Handshake
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251125T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251125T170000
DTSTAMP:20251119T082417Z
CREATED:20251119T082417Z
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SUMMARY:Harvesting Insights\, Planting New Seeds: the closing of the Climate Justice CoP
DESCRIPTION:Over the last 3 years\, the Partos Climate Justice Community of Practice has provided a platform that brings together professionals from a wide range of organisations\, working on programmes that promote climate justice in different ways. We have had inspiring learning sessions on a wide range of topics\, such as climate finance\, nature-based solutions and locally led adaptation. \nThis year\, the Climate Justice CoP will come to an end. Therefore\, we are organising a closing session to look back at what we have learned and plant seeds for future collaboration. Together with the The Hague Humanity Hub\, we are hosting this session as an opportunity to (re)connect with each other\, share challenges and explore possibilities to work together in the future. \nThe session also provides a chance to situate the CoP’s work within the broader community of changemakers connected to The Hague Humanity Hub. At the Hub\, the Climate Justice community is a network of actors working at the intersection of climate\, peace\, and justice. By bringing together diverse voices\, the Hub aims to foster dialogue\, spark collaboration\, and support collective action toward a more just and resilient future. In this context\, the Hub’s Climate Justice community hopes to explore ways in which some of the initiatives developed under the Partos Community of Practice (CoP) can continue to grow and inspire further collaboration. \n  \nWhat to expect\nDuring the session we will look back on the past years and look forward to identify concrete opportunities for collaboration beyond this community in the future. Together we will explore: How can we keep collaborating to put climate justice principles into practice \n  \nThe programme includes:\n\nPresentation of the Climate Justice learning document with the main insights and learning from the past years.\nOpen Space session\, exploring: How can we keep collaborating to put climate justice principles into practice? Through this methodology you will help shape the agenda by bringing forward the topics and ideas that matter most right now. Together\, we’ll explore what issues and challenges still need attention\, and how we can continue to support each other and work together in the future.\nExposition: A glimpse into the future. What does a fair\, just and inclusive climate transition look like—both in the Netherlands and across the globe? And what are the consequences if we fail to make this a priority? Explore our interactive dioramas and discover what lies ahead.\n\n  \nJoin us for this in-person session and bring your best ideas\, questions and challenges! \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/harvesting-insights-planting-new-seeds-the-closing-of-the-climate-justice-cop/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251125T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T134310Z
CREATED:20251113T122709Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Peace Chats: Peace at Home
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis event will be held in Dutch. \nHow can we achieve peace in our own city? What scope is there for dialogue as an instrument for peace\, amid increasing tensions in Dutch society? Come to the upcoming edition of Fireside Peace Chats\, where we will talk to Jakob de Jonge\, chair of The Hague Peace Projects\, about ‘Peace at Home’. Against the backdrop of global geopolitical instability\, this evening offers an opportunity to reflect on how peace can be achieved at the local level\, the balance between security and solidarity\, and what vigilance means in an increasingly militarised world. \n  \nThis informal conversation is intended to bring together peacebuilders\, enthusiasts and citizens 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 of peacebuilders and other figures with extensive experience in conflict areas\, we want to contribute to a locally informed paradigm shift in liberal peacebuilding. The Fireside Peace Chats were originally created 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\n	\n  \n\nDisclaimer Photo and Video Recordings  \nBy attending this event\, you agree that photos and/or video recordings may be made for documentation and promotional purposes by The Hague Humanity Hub. If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed\, you can withdraw your consent by sending an email to communication@humanityhub.net\, stating the event in question (and providing additional information that allows us to identify you). Once consent has been withdrawn\, The Hague Humanity Hub will remove any images of you as soon as possible. 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fireside-peace-chats-peace-at-home/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Fireside Peace Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251126T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251126T170000
DTSTAMP:20251104T095926Z
CREATED:20250902T082511Z
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SUMMARY:Annual T.M.C. Asser Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Asser Institute is very pleased to announce that Professor Joyeeta Gupta\, winner of the prestigious Spinoza Prize and a leading global voice on climate and environmental governance\, will deliver the 10th T.M.C. Asser Annual Lecture. The lecture\, which will address the need for abandoning fossil fuel and the role of social movements and independent courts providing access to climate justice\, will take place on Wednesday 26 November 2025 in The Hague (in-person). \n  \nAbstract \n“Protecting the public interest in times of climate change: from abandoning fossil fuel to sharing our Earth” By Joyeeta Gupta Fossil fuels are the biggest contributor to climate change\, which\, in turn\, is the key driver of all other environmental problems\, such as changing hydrological patterns\, biodiversity loss\, as well as air\, water and soil pollution. All of this is detrimental to human health and wellbeing. Scholars argue that a global temperature increase of 1℃ is the just objective and that the global system must accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels to prevent significant harm to people and irreversible harm to Earth’s life-supporting systems. This lecture will discuss the need for abandoning fossil fuel\, why it’s not happening\, and how this can be countered by social movements and independent courts providing access to climate justice. It then discusses the bigger picture of crossed planetary boundaries. Research into ‘just boundaries’ shows we must accelerate multilateralism\, not retreat into nationalist rights to pollute. When resources are scarce\, three rational actor responses often emerge: neo-liberal capitalist\, hegemonic state-centered\, and polycentric approaches. However\, only a social practice model building on multilateral goals and principles\, institutionalised in a possible global Constitution\, could help us address our dire situation. Though seemingly impossible today\, in five years\, the world may call for such a dream. \n  \nAbout Joyeeta Gupta \nJoyeeta Gupta is the 2023 winner of the Spinoza Prize\, the highest academic award in the Netherlands. She is full professor of Environment and Development in the Global South at the University of Amsterdam and IHE Delft Institute for Water Education\, and Faculty Professor on Sustainability (2019–2024). A leading global voice on climate and environmental governance\, she co-chaired UNEP’s Global Environment Outlook-6\, presented at the UN Environment Assembly and was awarded the PROSE Award for environmental science. She was co-chair of the Earth Commission and a member of the Global Commission on the Economics of Water\, contributing to the UN 2023 Water Conference. In 2022\, Gupta received the Piers Sellers Prize for solution-focused climate research. She was a lead author in the IPCC panel that won the Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore in 2007\, and of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (Zaved Second Prize). Gupta has published over 120 journal articles\, with 17\,000+ citations and an h-index of 64\, and has supervised nearly fifty PhD students. In the Netherlands\, she has served on high-level advisory bodies including the Commission on Development Cooperation and the Advisory Council on International Affairs (2011–2019). In 2019\, Joyeeta Gupta received an ERC Advanced Grant for her work on climate and fossil fuels.   \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	\n  \nFurther details on registration and attendance will be announced soon. If you have any questions about the event\, please contact tmcasserlecture@asser.nl For media inquiries\, please contact p.messer@asser.nl
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/annual-t-m-c-asser-lecture/
LOCATION:Korte Voorhout 8\, 2511 EK Den Haag\, The Hague\, Korte Voorhout 8\, Den Haag\, 2511 EK\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251127T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251127T143000
DTSTAMP:20260629T134301Z
CREATED:20251124T093635Z
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SUMMARY:The Hague Roundtable on Climate & Security – 18th meeting
DESCRIPTION:How can Germany\, the Netherlands\, and the International Community work together better on energy security initiatives while maintaining sight of climate targets?\n  \nJoin Discussion Leaders and participants from the EU\, ministries\, NGOs\, universities\, embassies\, government agencies\, and the private sector\, with 20+ countries represented in an interactive dialogue on challenges and paths forward. Topics including international collaboration on wind energy\, innovation in renewables\, carbon storage\, hydrogen\, energy infrastructure\, energy costs\, and green financing for energy. \n  \nExpert Discussion Leaders include\n\nH.E. Amb. Anthony Agotha\, EU Special Envoy for Climate and Environment\, European External Action Service (EEAS)\nLijs Groenendaal\, Director EVP Hydrogen at RWE Netherlands\nChantal Schrijver\, Head of the European Investment Bank Group Office in the Netherlands\nJarid van de Steeg\, Head of Corporate Affairs at Essent\nAramis Zinke\, Strategic Communications Officer at WindEurope\n\n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	 \n  \n\nAbout: The Hague Roundtable on Climate & Security\, founded in 2015\, is an independent forum to promote international cooperation in adapting to climate risks to human well-being\, sustainable development\, and peace. This climate adaptation-based initiative focuses on water resources\, natural disasters\, sea level rise\, migration\, energy/agriculture\, conflict risk reduction and stability of fragile states. Roundtable participants highlight strategies\, along with what they offer and what they need in facing common challenges.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-hague-roundtable-on-climate-security-18th-meeting/
LOCATION:Museum Sophiahof
CATEGORIES:Climate
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251127T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251127T193000
DTSTAMP:20251111T143042Z
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SUMMARY:EviSafe Anniversary: ​​Together for justice and safety
DESCRIPTION: \nEviSafe is celebrating its anniversary\, a special moment to celebrate together and reflect on how we can stop violence against women and girls.\nWe warmly invite you to join us as we reflect on two years of EviSafe: the development\, impact\, and growth we’ve achieved together. We also invite you to look ahead and consider the steps still needed to strengthen the safety of women and girls. \nOur anniversary coincides with the international campaign #OrangeTheWorld \, which calls for an end to violence against women and girls. It’s a fitting moment to reflect on what we\, as a society\, professionals\, and organisations\, can do more to accelerate change. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	 \n 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/evisafe-anniversary-together-for-justice-and-safety/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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