Events

The Centre of Expertise Global Governance is organising a research lunch on Monday 25 April from 12.00 to 13.30. We cordially invite you to attend. You can attend the research lunch physically or online. How do governance networks attract International Organisations? What can cities as The Hague do to be more attractive for international talent […]

The French EU Presidency cordially invites you to a series of three Policy Labs organized together with the EUKN and in cooperation with ICLEI Europe, URBACT, and the OECD. The Policy Labs will explore how to create just cities in a green, productive, and digital manner, emphasizing the relevance of integrated approaches towards sustainable urban […]

In conjunction with our exhibition ‘Art after Auschwitz’, featuring the work of Boris Lurie and Wolf Vostell, and the launch of the accompanying publication ‘Boris Lurie and Wolf Vostell | Art after the Shoah’ Kunstmuseum Den Haag is to host a symposium on ‘War, Trauma and Art’ on Tuesday 26 April. The keynote speakers will be art […]

In this series of facilitated fortnightly meetings, the Humanity Hub aims to bring together those in the city of the Hague's ecosystem working on or thinking about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, to: Discuss what’s occurring with the ongoing situationWhere more support can be provided for UkraineDeep dive on specific topics as things develop Want […]

As an exclusive opportunity for members of The Hague Humanity Hub, Hans van den Berg, director of The Young Diplomat, is offering a series of three workshops with different themes connected to negotiation: May 6: The basics of negotiationMay 13: The impact of culture and trust in negotiationsMay 27: Strategy and multi-party negotiations Each session […]

We want to help Ukrainian people displaced to the greater Rotterdam – The Hague area enter the Dutch job market. Some of the people that have recently arrived are highly skilled professionals and speak English. We could be of assistance to them in getting into the international sectors in the region. To help this aim, […]

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 […]

The seventh Annual T.M.C. Asser Lecture will be held by  Emerita Professor Brigid Laffan, an internationally recognised expert on the European Union. The title of her lecture is: ‘Europe in the world: The emergence of Collective Power Europe?’. During the 7th Annual T.M.C. Asser Lecture, Brigid Laffan will analyse the challenges facing Europe in a world of geopolitical […]

Dear Humanity Hub community, What are your ideas for a more peaceful and just world? How do you find The Hague? What are you currently working on? What are your hobbies? You are warmly invited to connect and network with new and current members in a fun way - join us in person at this […]

A healthy environment is inherently linked to the safety, security and well-being of refugees, internally displaced persons, host communities and societies. In the last decade, UN agencies, INGOs and NGOs have started to mainstream environmental sustainability into their strategies, projects and programs, and operations; all in line with the environment-related commitments of the Sustainable Development […]

The wars of today are often seen as different to those half a century ago. Large battles have given to insurgiences, and technology has allowed operations to be executed at the push of a button. For civilians, however, much remains the same. Caught in the middle, it is often these innocents who suffer the most. […]

On March 31, 2022, in an unprecedented address to the Dutch parliament Ukrainian president Zelensky thanked the Dutch for leading the effort in support of Ukraine. And yet in the parliamentary debate that followed, it became apparent that one of the main instruments at our disposal to help the Ukrainians and stop Putin – sanctions […]

As an exclusive opportunity for members of The Hague Humanity Hub, Hans van den Berg, director of The Young Diplomat, is offering a series of three workshops with different themes connected to negotiation: May 6: The basics of negotiationMay 13: The impact of culture and trust in negotiationsMay 27: Strategy and multi-party negotiations Each session […]

The French EU Presidency cordially invites you to a series of three Policy Labs organized together with the EUKN and in cooperation with ICLEI Europe, URBACT, and the OECD. The Policy Labs will explore how to create just cities in a green, productive, and digital manner, emphasizing the relevance of integrated approaches towards sustainable urban […]

This is a panel discussion about the EU integration strategy in light of the political developments in Europe in 2022, such as the rise of polarization and the far right, as well as the war in Ukraine. A brief rationale of the strategy will be outlined, followed by an in-depth discussion of the impact of […]

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. — This month's group will be facilitated by Kelly Buis and Matt Barnaby, from ImpactBasis, looking […]

Attend our joint in person conference with the T.M.C. Asser Instituut and Amnesty International's Corporate Crimes Project. Check the the full programm and available sessions: http://ow.ly/EOG050IiBJn Engange with distinguished speakers and pannelists critically reflecting on the evolution of individual and corporate criminal accountability for international crimes since Nuremberg. Recent developments and questions in the field of criminal liability […]

In The Hague there is a large group of highly educated and motivated  professionals who are eager to get started. Whether online or in the office; international volunteers are flexible and adapt easily to new situations. Is your organization open to highly educated and experienced volunteers who may not speak Dutch, but who do want to contribute to Dutch […]

On May 19, 2022, the Asser Institute welcomes Martti Koskenniemi, professor of international law (University of Helsinki), and Director of the Erik Castrén Institute of International Law and Human Rights, for a discussion of his latest book, 'To the uttermost parts of the earth': Legal imagination and international power 1300-1870 (Cambridge University Press, 2021). He will be […]

Chair: Triestino Mariniello (Legal Team for Gaza Victims)  Confirmed speakers: Raji Sourani (Director - PCHR)Roger Waters (Musician and Co-Founder of Pink Floyd)Susan Akram (Professor – Boston University)Shawan Jabareen (General Director - Al-Haq)Delphine Carlens (Head International Justice Desk – FIDH)Issam Younis (Director of Al Mezan Center for Human Rights) After many years of endeavours to get […]

Humanitarian and development organizations feel an urgent need to better understand the potential impacts of the war in Ukraine on food security, particularly in fragile and low-income countries. Preparing for possible scenarios Wageningen University & Research, in cooperation with KUNO, the Netherlands Food Partnership and eight international NGOs, has developed four possible scenarios that describe […]

In his new book 'Solferino 21: Warfare, Civilians and Humanitarians in the Twenty-First Century', Hugo Slim looks at warfare and humanitarian aid as it is today and as it is likely to evolve in the next ten years. Slim argues that humanitarian aid has become increasingly ambitious, complicated, expensive and utopian, and that humanitarians must […]

Spring Meeting Of The Royal Netherlands Society Of International Law Already before the Russian aggression against Ukraine the stalemate in the UN SecurityCouncil increasingly led to a wave of unilateral sanctions. Economic sanctions may seem tohave become the instrument of choice to deal with international crises, but the role of the UNSecurity Council has diminished.Prof. […]

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 […]

As an exclusive opportunity for members of The Hague Humanity Hub, Hans van den Berg, director of The Young Diplomat, is offering a series of three workshops with different themes connected to negotiation: May 6: The basics of negotiationMay 13: The impact of culture and trust in negotiationsMay 27: Strategy and multi-party negotiations Each session […]

On the 20th anniversary of the International Criminal Court (ICC) it is time to reflect on the challenges journalists encounter in their daily work, especially when they report on justice-related subjects. Journalists from Kenya, Afghanistan and Ukraine will share their personal stories and talk about how they cope with the various pressures surrounding justice subjects. […]

The Hague Humanity Hub is a large and still growing ecosystem of people from various organizations and sectors working on a variety of topics. The Town Hall is an hour-long event and the place where the ecosystem comes together as a community to welcome new members, share relevant developments, ask questions and share concerns and […]

Startup Tuesday is a weekly event to inspire and connect like-minded entrepreneurs This series of events is a collaboration among innovative hubs that aim to strengthen connections and support impact-driven entrepreneurship in The Hague. It’s the ideal occasion to network, learn from experienced founders, and explore solutions to shared challenges. Startup Tuesday is the perfect […]

The Hague Humanity Hub invites all its members to join our board game night on Tuesday, 31 May – a chance to unwind after work and meet others from the community! Whilst some board games will be provided, why not bring some of your own? Please note that this is an exclusive opportunity for members […]

Women and girls are at the forefront of transformative action for justice, building a world that works better for everyone. Societies with higher levels of gender equality are also characterised by less deforestation and air pollution, lower levels of conflict, and improved health of communities. Despite this, women remain underrepresented in decision-making, and are often […]