Events

About this event What if your next game-changing connection is just a drink away? Join us for the Community Drinks to wind down around a glass, make new connections, and get inspired from the spotlights of the evening. Hosted at The Hague Humanity Hub, this is the place for you to get away from your […]

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Mariam, founder of She Forward, a foundation dedicated to supporting Afghan girls and women in accessing education. In dialogue with facilitator Chizu Matsushita, Mariam will share her story, her passion, and the vision behind She Forward.   Participants will not only hear Mariam’s journey but also be invited […]

On Thursday 2 October, Cultural Emergency Response and the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative invite you to an evening of storytelling from 16:30 – 18:30 at Diligentia in The Hague (Lange Voorhout 5, The Hague). Hosted by Başak Layiç, Storyteller and Artistic Director of Rederij Lampeduza, six cultural heritage practitioners will share powerful personal stories that show how heritage is about people, how it brings communities […]

On Thursday, October 2, 2025, Voices of Gen Z: Shaping Transitions in the City of Peace and Justice will be presented at Leiden University’s Wijnhaven location in The Hague. Written by Dr. Rosa Groen and Dr. Tahir Abbas, this new publication brings together research on how young people in The Hague engage with social justice, policymaking, and […]

On 18 September 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/ES-10/24. The resolution, introduced by the State of Palestine, welcomed the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion from 19 July 2024 on the Legal consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. It […]

Description This 2.5-hour online session combines a theoretical overview with practical demonstrations to explore how artificial intelligence can be utilised to support open-source intelligence today. This session is designed for individuals interested in how AI is reshaping information monitoring, gathering, and analysis, not just for OSINT investigators, but also for journalists, researchers, policy makers, and […]

About this event How do you navigate an increasingly tense political climate? What tools do we have to strengthen political engagement? With the Dutch parliamentary elections approaching at the end of October, the question of how to strengthen democratic participation is more relevant than ever. Join us at the October edition of #DemocracyDrinks The Hague, […]

THE LEADING EXPAT FAIR IN THE NETHERLANDS Expats are citizens of the world, but they still have local needs. Whether you’re a new arrival or long-term resident, there’s a lot to learn about life in the Netherlands: from finding a house, a job, or a school for your kids, to choosing an accountant, legal advisor […]

Are you an international living in the Netherlands and preparing to vote for the first time? Join us on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, at 18:30 in The Hague for a one-off educational event designed to help internationals better understand the Dutch voting process. For many newcomers, reliable, accessible information about voting in the Netherlands can be hard […]

Professor Dirk-Jan Koch will give his inaugural lecture investigating the changes to Dutch development cooperation during the 73rd anniversary celebration of the International Institute of Social Studies.   The title of the inaugural lecture is 'The Rise & Fall of Dutch Commitment of Development. What next?' More information will follow soon.   Register here

​You’ve been thinking about building your website, reaching out to potential collaborators, or researching how to start a business, but somehow, it always gets pushed to “tomorrow.” Now’s your chance to stop overthinking and start doing! ​​Join a group of students and young entrepreneurs for a focused, structured session designed to help you make real […]

Is private international law up to the challenge? This one-day conference will explore how private international law is adapting to a world marked by rapid change, digital disruption, and increasing legal complexity. Private international law deals with cross-border legal disputes. It answers questions like: which country’s court should hear a case? And which country’s laws […]

The lecture, which will be held on 26 November 2025 at 2pm (CET), will be delivered by Dr. Helen Durham AO, Chief Executive Officer at RedR Australia, and will focus on:   “IHL under pressure? Looking backwards to move forwards”   The event will be introduced by Lt. General (retd) Giorgio Battisti, President of the Institute, […]

📆 28 October, 2025 🕚 11 AM – 12:30 PM UTC / 12 – 1:30 PM CET 📍 Online, join here: https://bit.ly/COP30ICJAO On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its long-awaited advisory opinion on climate change. The opinion clarifies States’ international obligations in respect of climate change and touches upon many […]

This 10th-anniversary conference is a timely occasion to reflect on the past, present and future in the governance of migration and diversity. The conference focuses on academic and societal debates on the governance of migration and diversity in general, including but not limited to the role of the LDE centre itself. Especially in these times […]

Europe offers strong fundraising potential for international NGOs—if you know how to navigate it. This one-hour session explores key success factors for attracting European funding, including EC grants, major foundations, and Dutch government frameworks. We’ll touch on available opportunities, but focus on what it takes to become structurally successful. Each participating NGO is also invited […]