Events

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, The Hague Humanity Hub is hosting an open discussion on the growing crisis and the potential responses that our community can offer. Participants will share their questions, ideas, concerns, and insights. Our aim is to create a safe place for discussion and connections. This event is targeted specifically at professionals engaged in The […]

Agenda Flood forecasts can provide critical information to help people get ahead of rising water levels before a crisis unfolds. This webinar, hosted by the OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data, brings together experts and practitioners from Google, the University of Reading and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre. The speakers will explore examples of […]

Welcome to new members! Every month, the Hub Team hosts a member onboarding session to welcome new members and facilitate a soft landing within the community. New members will learn more about what The Hub does, what the Hub Team looks like, how we can support them in their outreach and visibility, and all the […]

We miss you! Is there any humanitarian issue that makes you sad or mad? A technical problem that needs a solution and keeps you awake at night? Or do you have the perfect solution for world peace? Share it at KUNOs coffee moment! The first moment will be on Thursday 20th of January, from 4:00-4:20 […]

Day 1, Panel 1: Modernizing the International Criminal Court: Crimes against the Environment, Human Trafficking, Hybrid Justice, and Corporate Accountability This panel will address a myriad of topics, such as hybrid justice, ecocide, human trafficking, and corporate accountability. Panelists: Ms. Shirleen Chin, Green TransparencyDr. David Donat Cattin, Parliamentarians for Global ActionMs. Frederika Schweighoferova, Parliamentarians for Global […]

Sunday, March 6, 15:00 Amare & Friends are organizing a benefit concert for Ukraine in the Concert Hall of Amare. All proceeds will go to Giro555, Together in action for Ukraine. The concert is part of the national campaign rt for Ukraine | Culture Supports Ukraine of the cultural organizations in our country. Amare, Residentie […]

Organised by the T.M.C. Asser Instituut in The Hague, partnered with The Hague Humanity Hub and supported by the Municipality of The Hague. On Tuesday 8 March, the international law research centre T.M.C. Asser Instituut will organise an in-person discussion on the international legal implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Top experts in international law […]

Join us on International Women’s Day 2022: War Heroines of Ukraine Dedicated to the Bravery, Resilience and Strength of the Women in Ukraine Context: This year’s IWD activities are marked with the war outbreak in Ukraine-Europe, and its wider impact on the global defense, development, and security issues. While the male-dominated political decision-making has failed […]

After a brief introduction by Robert Serry (ex-ambassador to Ukraine) to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Filmhuis will screen the film Donbass, directed by Sergei Loznitsa. Film synopsis | As the effects of propaganda and manipulation begin to surface, society begins to degrade in the turbulent times in eastern Ukraine.

Dear Humanity Hub community, What are your colleague's hobbies? How did you fare on your new year's resolutions? What are your ideas for a more peaceful world? Now's your chance to connect and network with new and current members, and learn the answers to all these questions and more. You are warmly invited to join […]

On behalf of Marieke van Schaik, CEO of The Netherlands Red Cross, and Laurette Steenssens, President of Belgian Red Cross-Flanders, we hereby warmly invite you to the moot court finals of the 15th edition of the Frits Kalshoven Competition in the Peace Palace.The Frits Kalshoven International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Competition aims to encourage students from […]

The Russian invasion into Ukraine has brought a fundamental change. We believe that we must address this act of brutality and open our platform for discussion. Border Sessions exists to give stage to innovators who create positive change. It is the right moment to invite you to our next online meetup on the 15th of March to […]

About SPREEEK: The Humanity Hub is a proud to partner with 9 other organizations on the SPREEEK platform, to encourage dialogue and debate here in the city of The Hague. Find out more. On Saturday 19 March 2022, The Hague will celebrate diversity during the World Tour through its own city. There are different activities. […]

“Music connects and gives strength and hope for peace”, says harpist Lavinia Meijer. Together with Perry Hoogendijk, the Mondriaan Quartet and Maarten Koningsberger, she will perform selflessly on Saturday evening 19 March at 7 p.m. in the Maarten Maartenshuis located on Landgoed Zonheuvel . Due to the enormous interest in this concert, the musicians and the organization have decided to organize an […]

The Sphere Handbook is the oldest initiative in the field of humanitarian standards and has recently been updated. The Sphere Standards have been field-tested over twenty years, updates ensure it remains fit for purpose in a changing world. KUNO, the Platform for Humanitarian Knowledge Exchange in The Netherlands, invites you to an online working session […]

The Community Programming Board advises the Hub on developing the community and ensuring that Hub programming is of value to the community and the Hague peace, justice and humanitarian ecosystem. The CPB helps to identify and create opportunities to connect and collaborate. New applicants are welcome from Hub members who can make a commitment to […]

Critical success factors for  justice innovation In 15 years of advancing user-friendly justice, HiiL has identified categories of game-changing services that reimagine the way justice is delivered. These justice Gamechangers prioritise people’s needs and experiences and provide justice that is affordable, accessible, and easy to understand. However, what factors and characteristics contribute to justice innovation? […]

About SPREEEK: The Humanity Hub is a proud to partner with 9 other organizations on the SPREEEK platform, to encourage dialogue and debate here in the city of The Hague. Find out more. On March 26, 2022, a unique auction of Free Press Unlimited will take place, in which 14 photos taken by well-known press photographers will […]

Oxfam, Plan International, and KUNO invite you to join this online learning event based on a tested model of anticipatory and community-based humanitarian action!About B-ReadyThe Building Resilient, Adaptive and Disaster-Ready Communities (B-READY) is a novel humanitarian-development nexus disaster risk reduction model funded by the DRA Innovation Fund (DIF) that strategically invests in disaster preparedness and anticipatory […]

The Humanity Hub is pleased to bring together its members in regular peer-to-peer (P2P) groups, centered around the theme of facilitation. These are informal opportunities to find one other, foster collaboration, and share knowledge and ideas among those working on common goals. — Coming up soon, Job van der Poel from The Hague Academy of Local […]

The European Union (EU) is based on the rule of law, and all new countries joining the EU must respect the rule of law and be committed to its promotion. So, what are the rule of law challenges faced and the gains booked so far by the countries that have officially been given the ‘candidate’ […]

On March 31, 2022, the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism will host an online Live Briefing about the myths and realities of foreign fighters in Ukraine.  This Live Briefing will feature a roundtable discussion by leading experts on the ongoing response of foreign fighters, volunteers, and legions to the invasion of Ukraine. The speakers will situate […]

At the end of 2022, the Communist Party of China (CCP) will hold its 20th Party Congress in Beijing. This provides ample reason for President Xi Jinping to extend his "zero-COVID policy" and keep China closed to foreigners for another year. "Self-reliance" and "growth driven by domestic consumption" are increasingly becoming the mantras of China’s […]

Shifting the course in a changing world: Judith Sargentini on charity, solidarity and activism within MSF We all miss the spontaneous coffee moments, even though the Covid rules are becoming more and more relaxed. There is a need to bring professionals from several organizations and backgrounds together to talk about different topics. In this coffee […]