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 […]

Compared to just two countries in 1998, nearly 50 countries in all regions now have whistleblower protection laws in place. This number will continue to grow in the near future. Right now, all 27 EU countries are developing and implementing comprehensive whistleblower rights to comply with new EU rules. At the same time, the number […]

This event is organised in the framework of Africa 2020 (previously postponed due to Covid-19). Interest in the history of labour in Africa has experienced a rebirth after a long parenthesis of neglect.  African labour history research enlarged its scope, characterized by a trend to analyse work beyond wage labour and to focus increasingly on […]

“Inner courtyard or backyard, neighbours, or friends? The future of Serbia’s foreign policy and European Integration” Serbia is a mere 1922km from the Hague. It feels like the West and East joining. But how close are they politically? It is no secret that change is necessary for the country to be admitted to the European […]

A webinar for lawyers organised by the European Lawyers Foundation (ELF) and the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE), which will examine the EU sanctions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the role of lawyers. Programme 09:00 - 09:05 WelcomeJames MacGuill, President of the Council of Bars and Law Societies 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 […]

Dear Humanity Hub community, What are your colleague’s hobbies? How do you find The Hague? 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 us in person at […]

On behalf of the Municipality of The Hague, we kindly ask you to save the date for a dedicated 'cybersecurity for NGOs' workshop on Tuesday 21 June 2022, from 15:00-17:00 at the Hague Humanity Hub. We're very excited that the CyberPeace Institute (Switzerland) and the Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure (Netherlands) will present their work in […]

Join us for the presentation of the findings of the “Bridging the gap between formal processes and informal practices that shape judicial culture in the Western Balkans” MATRA Project. At this event we discuss the findings of research that combine an academic and practical approach to identifying the main shortcomings of judicial culture in three target […]

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 […]

In this lecture-discussion you will get a general introduction to transitional justice and will learn what this entails in practice through case studies of Iraq and Angola. After the presentations there will be room for questions and discussion. We will finish with drinks and networking. General introduction about transitional justice Dr. Joris van Wijk, expert […]

Join us on June 23 as we turn our focus to democracy: where it stands, where it’s going, and what can be done to preserve it. Democracy sits at a critical juncture. Independent monitors have noted that less than 20 percent of the world’s population now live in a ‘free’ country – the lowest level since 1995. […]

In the coming decades, supporting refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and other migrants will likely demand a growing effort from humanitarian organizations. At the same time, the topic of migration is increasingly being politicized, placing humanitarian organizations in the middle of a political battle. This is why KUNO is organizing a series of events discussing […]

Through a collaborative research project, The Hague University of Applied Science and Leiden University work on improving our understanding of the challenges involved in civic leadership and good (board) governance. The central question is: ‘What does it take to successfully lead civil society organizations and thereby contribute to democratic decision-making in the Netherlands and the […]

The OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data is hosting an event to explore how climate science can be used to monitor and forecast hazards (drought, floods, extreme heat, and storms) and their expected humanitarian impacts. The event will feature opening remarks by the Deputy Mayor of The Hague followed by a conversation with experts from OCHA field offices, the UN Central Emergency Response […]

The ILO Convention 169 and the UNDRIP provide a specific international legal framework to safeguard the survival, dignity and well-being of the indigenous peoples of the world. In addition to these instruments, indigenous peoples are today able to voice their concerns and complain against violations of their rights through mechanisms such as the Permanent Forum […]

Regional human rights systems have often been at the forefront of relevant developments in the rights of indigenous peoples. These systems usually enjoy less institutional constraints than international criminal tribunals and are able to address violations from broader perspectives. This panel will consider how regional human rights mechanisms have approached claims of violations against Indigenous […]

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is pleased to announce the conference “International Criminal Court at 20: Reflections on the Past, Present and the Future”, taking place on Friday, 1 July 2022, from 9:30 to 18:00, Central European Time. The conference will be webcast live in English, French and Spanish on the ICC’s Youtube channel. While in-person participation […]