The Activist Academy trains change makers in each series, with each round focusing on a different theme or area of interest. Despite the varying focuses, the entire program remains dedicated to educating all-round changemakers. In this round, due to its urgency, we’re focusing on empowering the voice and opportunities of students in higher education. Our goal is to […]
Join us for the next edition of the Hague Talks. The event promises interesting stories from around the world. More than 5% of global GDP is lost to corruption every year and now over 50 former heads of state and government, over 30 Nobel laureates, nearly 350 notable individuals (including former high court judges, cabinet […]
Join us for an engaging evening as we unpack the who, where, what, and whys of climate-related violence. How is climate change contributing to violence? In a rapidly warming world, what can be done to stifle the threat of worse hostilities down the line and limit the impact on communities? And, amid cascading risks, how is […]
On 5 November 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the Civil Society Institute, the Coalition for the ICC (CICC), Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), the Europe in Law Association and the Democracy Development Foundation (DDF) are organizing a roundtable entitled "Armenia and the ICC: What’s Next After Ratifying the Rome Statute?". The aims […]
On 5 November, the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) will be hosting this panel discussion addressing climate change in Latin America and beyond. Jointly organized by ISS, the Group of Latin America and the Caribbean (GRULAC) and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this panel discussion will highlight the vital role of international cooperation […]
Join us for the next edition in the Fireside Peace Chats series, titled “Children's Rights, Crimes Against Humanity and Access to Justice: Research, Practice and Experience”. This edition takes place with a children’s rights defender and current Shelter City guest. This speaker has a decade of working with children in vulnerable situations and contributes to […]
Navigating your career in the world of peace & justice can be tough; with so many potential causes, career paths and types of organisations. Sometimes it can even be difficult to imagine what a potential career path can look like, or to know where to begin. That's why we invite you to join 'The Handshake': […]
Each fall, ImpactCity calls upon startups, scale-ups, investors, knowledge institutes, corporates, policymakers, and passionate individuals worldwide to unite and unleash the power of collaboration. Previous editions have already established many successful and meaningful connections. So, grab your agenda and block the entire day for another inspiring program filled with interactive sessions, intimate discussions, panel conversations, and […]
Part of The Hague Climate Week During The Hague Climate Week, in collaboration with Filmhuis and Movies that Matter, we present the critically acclaimed and Oscar-nominated film All That Breathes. This event is part of the Just Peace Movie Nights series, a program that brings important issues around peace and justice to the attention of a […]
- on invitation only - About the event As the violence in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon persists without any sign of a ceasefire, civilians across the Middle East continue to endure extreme suffering. The conflict has escalated dramatically, with significant casualties and widespread damage. In Lebanon alone, Israeli attacks have caused more than 2200 […]
On 14 November 2024, Dr Rupert Barrett-Taylor will deliver a DILEMA lecture on the topic of artificial intelligence and automation and how these technological developments on the battlefields are making the state and war incidental to warfare. After the lecture, there will be a Q&A session moderated by Klaudia Klonowska (DILEMA project), followed by a […]
How are different actors shaping the pathways of ‘pro-poor’ policymaking across diverse African contexts? Join ISS for an engaging showcase where early career researchers will present a three-minute pitch on cutting-edge research on the political and institutional dynamics behind development policy implementation in Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia and beyond.
During this event, The London Story introduces its recent report which explores the phenomenon of cow vigilantism gone viral. What used to be an isolated phenomenon, lynching and other violent attacks committed against religious minorities accused of consuming cows or transporting them for consumption, has now exploded across the online space. Facilitated by social media […]
The T.M.C. Asser Instituut’s Centre for the Law of EU External Relations (CLEER) and Leiden University are organising a two-day PhD workshop on the legal implications of the EU’s 'geopolitical awakening'. The event is a follow-up to the successful PhD workshop that took place on 6-7 May 2024 and is organised with the generous financial […]
Impunity Watch is excited to be at this year’s edition of Africa Day (Afrikadag) to amplify the voices of victims and survivors in fighting impunity!For over 25 years, Africa Day has been the largest public event on international cooperation with African countries in the Netherlands – providing a space to celebrate those fighting for justice. […]
On November 16th, in partnership with World's Youth for Climate Justice and Interactive Media Foundation, we present YUMI - The Whole World, a documentary about the crucial work of World's Youth for Climate Justice and the Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change. These young leaders are leading the case for the ICJ Advisory Opinion, a groundbreaking […]
The course focuses on the intersection of peacebuilding and local governance in countries affected by violent conflict. It addresses critical questions such as: How can local authorities, security actors, and civil society contribute to human security and peacebuilding? And how can peacebuilding programmes be consistently conflict-sensitive and avoid causing harm? The course is designed for […]
Over the past four years, the focus of the T.M.C. Asser Institute and Global Rights Compliance’s partnered MATRA-Ukraine project funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been developing tools for and supporting Ukrainian criminal justice actors and other societal actors in their pursuit of domestic accountability amid the ongoing armed conflict. Bringing Ukrainian […]
On November 19, the European Peace Liaison Office, Mercy Corps, PAX and The Hague Humanity Hub are hosting a panel discussion and networking reception. The panel discussion will address the question about what it means to foster "a culture of peace" in the context of a changing landscape of EU external action and to discuss the Dutch engagement […]
On behalf of the Municipality of The Hague, the Brookings Institution invites you to a special lecture by Dr. Valerie Wirtschafter, to be held on Tuesday 19 November at Leiden University’s The Hague Campus (Turfmarkt 99). Dr. Wirtschafter (Foreign Policy Fellow at the Brookings Institution’s Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Initiative) will speak about The Information Space as an Asymmetric […]
This training will provide the foundational knowledge required to write successful funding proposals. You will learn how to initiate the proposal writing process, from the conceptualization of the project, incorporating the participation of essential staff within the organization, gather necessary information, and plan the development of proposals. Whether for small grants or large-scale multilateral funding, […]
In the year 2024, the Youth Peace Initiative (YPI) has been celebrating its 10 years of existence as a youth-led NGO. As the year is slowly coming to an end, YPI would like to re-connect with you and warmly invite all of its former members, partners, and collaborators based in The Hague, to join the organisation for an informal afterwork on the 22nd of […]
Welcome to the Meeting of the Dutch Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation! We are delighted to invite you to a day dedicated to networking, collaboration, and meaningful discussions on advancing intercultural dialogue and peacebuilding. Event Details: • Arrival: 13:00 (program starts at 14:00) • Conclusion: Approximately 17:00 Post-Event Networking Dinner: Following the event, we […]
To drive the development of the thematic of ‘Negotiations and Communities’, the Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN) is set to organise a ‘Speaker Series’ of three online events between September and November 2024, which will be open both to the Centre’s Community of Practice (CoP) as well as the broader public. The aim of this series is to […]
Come join the Arab-West Foundation at the Humanity Hub for an evening of connection and collaboration. This event is all about bringing together like-minded individuals who are passionate about promoting peace in our communities and beyond. Speakers: Dr. Yossi Beilin, initiator of the Oslo Accords in 1993, Dr. Hiba Husseini, former legal advisor to the Palestinian delegation […]
The webinar will feature the work of HUM-GOV PhD researcher Delu Lusambya Mwenebyake and his work on reporting mechanisms and experiences of affected populations in North and South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The paper ‘Sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA): Implication of humanitarian workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’ analyses patterns of […]
The world is grappling with complex, interrelated crises – including conflict, climate change, declining trust in institutions, and a widening justice gap – that threaten to reverse decades of development gains, undermine the multilateral system, and destabilize societies. With growing polarization and heightened risks, the next few years are likely to be an extreme resilience […]
Are you thinking of a career with a positive impact with a with a background in international development, finance or economics? Sometimes it can even be difficult to imagine what such a potential career path can look like, or to know where to begin. Perhaps you are interested in sustainability, labour conditions, migration or asymetrical […]
Join us for the official launch of the Cyber Resilience for NGOs report, the culmination of the consortium work and a detailed and insightful look into the cyber security landscape for NGOs in the Netherlands! The Cyber Resilience for NGOs (CR4NGOs) project is dedicated to enhancing the cybersecurity of non-profits in the Netherlands, a sector […]
Current North-South strategic partnerships often struggle to be fully equitable. Co-designing problems and solutions within the partnership chain can provide valuable insights. Plan International, in collaboration with KPSRL, is hosting a learning event. The aim is to share, reflect and discuss the strategic partnership chain, in its current and preferred shape. The presented findings, are the results […]
#DemocracyDrinks: The Rule of Law and Resilience Against Hybrid Threats Join us on 28 November 2024 from 1730-1900 at the Humanity Hub in The Hague for a conversation on the critical role of the rule of law in building resilience against hybrid threats originating in particular from Russia. The Netherlands Helsinki Committee’s Programme Manager Integrity & Accountability, Mladen Mladenov, will be joined […]
Mix & mingle with fellow expats from The Hague region, as well as representatives from local NGOs and service organizations eager to work with internationals!
Mark the beginning of a historic moment in the fight for climate justice with the Opening Ceremony for the ICJAO. This event will bring together global voices, cultural traditions, and collective action to set the stage for weeks of impactful advocacy. Keep an eye out on this page! We will upload the program here shortly. […]
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