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SUMMARY:Cyber Builders Chapter Meet up in the Hague
DESCRIPTION:Join this special event to meet the people who support the nonprofits cyber ecosystems in the Hague and beyond.\nCyber Builders Chapter Meetup – The Hague \nIn parternship with Women4Cyber Netherlands & The Hague Humanity Hub\, join Protect.ngo Foundation for an afternoon of networking\, collaboration\, and conversations on strengthening cybersecurity for nonprofits. \nWhether you’re a cybersecurity professional\, nonprofit representative\, student\, or simply passionate about protecting civil society\, this meetup is an opportunity to connect with members of the growing Cyber Builders community in The Hague and beyond. \nThrough the Cyber Builders Program\, Protect.ngo connects more than 700 nonprofit organizations with a global community of 1\,800+ volunteer cybersecurity professionals\, helping nonprofits access cybersecurity support at no cost. \nDuring this meetup\, you’ll:\nMeet fellow cybersecurity professionals and nonprofit leaders.\nLearn how the Cyber Builders Program supports organizations worldwide.\nDiscover ways to volunteer your cybersecurity expertise to make a meaningful impact.\nExchange ideas on strengthening the resilience of the nonprofit sector.\nEnjoy complimentary refreshments while expanding your professional network.\nDate: 17 September 2026\nTime: 15:00 – 17:00 CET\nLocation: The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, 2511 CJ The Hague\, Netherlands \nWhether you’re already part of the Cyber Builders community or looking to get involved for the first time\, we’d be delighted to welcome you. \nRegistration is free\, but spaces are limited. \nContact:\nFenna Milbauer (fmilbauer@protect.ngo) \n	Register now
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/cyber-builders-chapter-meet-up-in-the-hague/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Summer School Energy Security and the Geopolitics of Critical Raw Materials in Global Energy Corridors
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce the hybrid Summer School Energy Security and the Geopolitics of Critical Raw Materials in Global Energy Corridors. Our main focus for the event will be: From the Russia–Ukraine War to the Gulf Crisis: Europe\, Central Asia\, and the New Strategic Connectivity \nWhen: 24-26 August\, 2026 \nDeadline: Early Bird (a discount price)  25 May & Regular deadline 7 July \nWhere: The Hague\, Netherlands and Online \nParticipants: BA\, MA and PhD students\, Researchers\, Policy Makers and anyone interested in energy policy \nFee: 600 EUR (in person)\, 300 EUR (online) \nLanguage: English \nTo apply\, kindly fill out the application form (Word document). \nPlease mention in your application whether you prefer online or in person. \nPlease note that you will be asked to send the following threedocuments to info@hagueresearch.org: \n1) Application Document \n2) Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages) \n3) Motivation letter\, clearly stating why you want to join this summer school\, what you will bring to the school and what you hope to learn (max. 1 page) \n	Apply now
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/summer-school-energy-security-and-the-geopolitics-of-critical-raw-materials-in-global-energy-corridors/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
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SUMMARY:Local Response to Migration and Refugees Course
DESCRIPTION:Key information \n\nCourse Date: (Face-to-face)26 October – 30 October 2026\nLocation:The Hague\, The Netherlands\nFee:€2\,950\n\nIntroduction\nWorldwide more than 120 million people have been forced to leave their homes due to conflicts\, violence\, fear of persecution and human rights violations. There has been a remarkable increase in the number of people that have been displaced since 2012 with no sign of this trend reversing.  Among them\, there are 68 million people internally displaced\, 31 million refugees and almost 7 million asylum seekers. Local governments often find themselves at the forefront of the global response to human displacement and need to take measures before national governments develop and adopt response strategies and policies. \nBy discussing examples from different parts of the world\, this course explores innovative solutions to the complex challenges of displaced populations. We will discuss how different levels of government interact and share responsibilities with each other and with international organisations\, and will zoom in on the role local governments and local actors can play in dealing with forced migration. We will discuss international concepts and frameworks\, such as the Global Compact of Refugees for a more comprehensive and predictable response to large-scale movements of refugees. Cases will be presented of how local governments can provide housing\, health care\, and education for migrants and refugees while maintaining the level of services for the host community. Furthermore\, we will discuss integration and how refugees and migrants can be supported in improving livelihoods and getting access to employment. We will  also focus on social cohesion between migrants and host communities\, especially in communities with a significant presence of migrants. \n Key Information\nThe course is aimed at professionals working on local policies for refugees and migrants. Participants work for national\, regional and local government\, NGOs\, donor and development organisations\, and research institutes. \n	Apply now
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/local-response-to-migration-and-refugees-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260826T130000
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SUMMARY:Werksessie Toekomstvisie internationale samenwerking
DESCRIPTION:This event will be in Dutch \nThe world is in transition: geopolitical power shifts\, climate change\, shifting global relations. That requires more than re-ening existing policies. In this session we try to break away from the existing frameworks — from the current donor-recipient relationship\, from common financing models\, perhaps even from the concept of “development cooperation” as we know it now. \nIn this session\, in collaboration with the Dutch Research Institute for Transitions (DRIFT)\, we will jointly answer the question: what will a just\, global cooperation look like in fifteen years\, and what does that mean for our role in this? \nThat requires something different from all of us than the previous round: not only to react from our own position\, theme and practice\, but also to be challenged to question that practice. Exactly the kind of inconvenience it takes to really look ahead. \nWe invite a diverse representation of the Partos members to participate. Through an interactive working session — with both breakout sessions and plenary sections — we work towards concrete recommendations and a future vision for the sector that looks beyond the delusion of the day. \n	Register now!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/werksessie-toekomstvisie-internationale-samenwerking/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
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SUMMARY:UNPO’s Symbolic Return to The Hague\, Thirty-Five Years on: Register Now for the 2026 Conference on Self-Determination
DESCRIPTION:As UNPO marks its 35th anniversary\, the organisation is returning to The Hague\, where it was founded at the Peace Palace in 1991\, to host the second edition of its international conference on “Re-imagining Self-Determination” from 27-28 August 2026. \nBuilding directly on UNPO’s 2025 gathering in Madeira and its outcome report\, Reimagining Self-Determination for a Changing World\, this year’s gathering explores the question of what genuine representation and inclusion of unrepresented nations and peoples requires\, and what it demands of movements\, institutions\, and international frameworks when existing systems continue to fail. \nThe conference is structured around three interconnected themes: representation\, narratives and solidarity. It examines how power and influence operate not only through formal institutions but also through media\, digital platforms and the broader realm of political discourse\, and how communities can assert agency over their own narratives\, counter disinformation\, and reshape the terms of recognition in ways that advance their right to self-determination. \nConfirmed speakers include Professor Nicolas Levrat\, UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues\, and Professor Surya Deva\, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development\, alongside community representatives\, legal practitioners\, journalists\, and experts in storytelling\, documentation\, and archiving from across the world. \nParticipants will include UNPO member delegations\, UN Special Rapporteurs\, civil society actors\, legal practitioners\, journalists\, academics\, policymakers\, and grassroots movements from across the world. A welcome reception will take place on the evening of 26 August. \n	Register now\n	\n	Preliminary programme
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/unpos-symbolic-return-to-the-hague-thirty-five-years-on-register-now-for-the-2026-conference-on-self-determination/
LOCATION:The Hague Tech\, Waldorpstraat 5\, Den Haag\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Grand Challenge Accepted 2026
DESCRIPTION:Location: Vierde verdieping\, Universiteitscampus Spui \nSpecial edition of The Handshake by The Hague Humanity Hub and thesis conference from MSc Engineering and Policy Analysis \nGrand Challenge Accepted will be hosted at TU Delft | Campus The Hague. This is the ninth thesis conference and graduation celebration from the TU Delft Engineering and Policy Analysis (EPA) programme. Throughout the day\, you will have the opportunity to connect with the EPA community\, attend a keynote speech by Juliane Schillinger (Red Cross Crescent Climate Centre) on anticipatory action in armed conflict areas\, listen to presentations by EPA graduates\, and participate in a discussion with Lars Peter Nissen. The day will conclude with a sunny beach party at Scheveningen\, with food included. \nThe final stage of the TU Delft Engineering and Policy Analysis Master’s programme is a half-year thesis research project. At this ninth EPA Thesis Conference\, EPA graduates will present the results of their individual research projects to external relations\, alumni\, potential commissioners\, employers\, current and future EPA students\, family\, and friends. \nMoreover\, join us for a special edition of The Handshake\, an interactive event series connecting aspiring changemakers with experienced professionals in the peace & justice and “for good” sectors organised together with The Hague Humanity Hub. For this edition\, a discussion will be held with Lars Peter Nissen\, CEO of ACAPS\, a non-profit\, non-governmental project that provides analytics for humanitarian policies and workers. \nRegistration for the conference is free of charge* \nProgram: \n12:30: Welcome and coffee\n13:00: Keynote by Juliane Schillinger (Red Cross Crescent Climate Centre) on anticipatory action in armed conflict areas.\n14:00: EPA Thesis Talks: graduates of the TU Delft Msc Degree Engineering and Policy Analysis present and discuss their work.\n15:15: The Handshake: interview and discussion with Lars Peter Nissen (CEO at ACAPS)\, organised together with The Hague Humanity Hub. Moderator: Marya el Malki (TNO consultant Climate Change; EPA alumnus).\n16:30: Drinks\n17:00: Closing Ceremony \n*There is an optional program for students after the closing ceremony at the beach\, which includes a fee\, as it includes dinner and a few drinks. More information at the registration link. \nLocation:\nTU Delft | Campus The Hague\nFourth floor of Spui Campus\nSpui 5\, 2511 BL\, The Hague \n	Want to join? Please sign up here!  This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/grand-challenge-accepted-2026-2/
LOCATION:Spui 5\, TU Delft The Hague
CATEGORIES:The Handshake
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260828T090000
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SUMMARY:Changemakers’ Friday
DESCRIPTION:Changemakers’ Friday  \nJoin our monthly gathering for anyone working on initiatives for a better world. \nHosted at The Hague Humanity Hub together with We Are Changemakers\, the day offers a relaxed mix of coworking\, peer exchange\, practical learning\, expert support\, and community connection. It is designed for people working on ideas or organisations with social impact who want to connect with others\, make progress\, and feel part of a supportive ecosystem. \nThe programme consists of 3 parts: \n​#1 Fresh start – 9:00 AM \n​Networking and first introductions. \n​#2 Free workshop – 10:30 AM \n​A free 90-minute workshop followed by lunch to reflect. The topic will be announced soon! \n​#3 Coworking & experts – 13:00 PM \n​Continue the day with co-working and a series of open desks by experts. \n​We share lunch from 12:00 to 13:00 – Bring Your Own or buy a delicious lunch at the Hub Cafe. \n​Come for the co-working\, stay for the community and leave inspired for the weekend ahead. Please let us know which parts you will join with a quick message after registration. \nRegister here: https://luma.com/kscp2s8v \n  \n​About our open desk experts: \nAugaly Kiedi \nAugaly is a senior expert in fundraising and a member of both We Are Changemakers and The Hague Humanity Hub. She will run an Open Desk on funding for early-stage companies and initiatives. Check out her story here. \nSina Tahoori \nSina\, Technical Advisor from Xanboor\, offers simple\, practical\, and founder-friendly technical support to impact-driven startups. Founders can drop by for guidance on software architecture\, technology choices\, web and mobile app development\, scalability\, accessibility\, and other technical challenges. \nLaura de Franchis\nLaura\, senior expert from The Alternatives Factory\, supports purpose-driven people and organisations with results\, impact\, and theories of change. She will run an Open Desk to help founders define what success looks like\, map how to get there\, and think through how to track meaningful change. \n— \n  \nStay connected  \nWant to stay connected beyond Changemakers’ Friday? The Hub offers a special starter package for founders and early-stage initiatives looking for a base in The Hague\, combining membership\, coworking access\, community connection\, visibility\, and opportunities to engage with relevant events\, experts\, and office hours. \nContact memberships@humanityhub.org to find out more.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/changemakers-friday/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Conference:  'The essence of childhood has been destroyed'
DESCRIPTION:UN report on Israel’s deliberate targeting of Palestinian children in the Occupied Palestinian Territory since 7 October 2023\n  \nBackground  \nThe Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory\, including East Jerusalem\, and Israel (Commission of Inquiry) has published a new report on violations against Palestinian children since 7 October 2023. The report presents grave findings concerning genocide\, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza\, and war crimes in the occupied West Bank\, including East Jerusalem. It underlines the urgent need for accountability\, protection\, access to justice and effective remedies for children and their families. \nFor those working in the field of children’s rights\, international law and accountability\, the report raises profound legal\, institutional and ethical questions. Children affected by armed conflict are not only victims of violations. They are rights holders under international law\, entitled to protection\, care\, participation\, justice\, rehabilitation and reparation. \nThis event will provide space for legal and academic reflection on the report and its implications. We are honoured that the Chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry\, Commissioner Srinivasan Muralidhar\, will join us to present the report’s key findings and contribute to the discussion. The event will bring together the Commission of Inquiry\, legal experts\, institutional actors\, civil society representatives and child rights advocates to consider what accountability requires in the face of ongoing violations affecting children. \nThe discussion will ask how international law\, including international children’s rights law\, international humanitarian law and international criminal law\, can contribute not only to documenting violations after the fact\, but also to preventing and stopping ongoing violations\, recognising the harms suffered by children\, ensuring access to justice\, and securing meaningful remedies and guarantees of non-repetition. At the same time\, the event will look beyond legal accountability alone. It will also reflect on the moral\, political and collective dimensions of accountability\, including the role and responsibilities of states\, institutions\, civil society\, academia and all of us as part of the international community in responding to serious violations affecting children. \nDraft programme\n13.30–14.00 | Arrival and registration \n14.00–14.30 | Welcome and opening remarks\nWelcome by Leiden University\nOpening remarks by Prof. Ton Liefaard\, UNICEF Chair in Children’s Rights\, Leiden Law School \n14.30–15.00 | Opening presentation: Key findings of the Commission of Inquiry’s report.\nPresentation by Commissioner Srinivasan Muralidhar\, Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory\, including East Jerusalem\, and Israel. \n15.00–15.15 | Q&A \n15.15–16.00 | Panel I: International legal obligations\, institutional responsibility and accountability \nThis panel will reflect on the report from the perspective of international law\, state obligations\, international institutions and the role of third states. It will consider the implications of the Commission’s findings for legal and political accountability\, the obligations of the international community\, and the role of courts\, parliaments and multilateral institutions. \nModerated by: Prof. Ann Skelton\, Leiden Law School \nSpeakers:  \nHis Excellency Mr. Vusi Madonsela\, the Embassy of South Africa for the Kingdom of the Netherlands\nBenoit van Keirsbilck\, UN Committee on the Rights of the Child\nProf. Larissa van den Herik\, Leiden Law School\nRepresentative from Media (TBC)\n16.00–16.15 | Intermezzo \n16.15 –17.00 | Panel II: Children’s rights\, protection\, access to justice and effective remedies: What must happen next? \nThis panel will take a forward-looking approach to the protection of Palestinian children and the pursuit of accountability\, justice and recovery. Building on the findings of the Commission of Inquiry\, it will consider what immediate and longer-term action is required to protect children\, prevent further violations\, support children and families\, and secure access to justice and effective remedies. \nThe panel will bring together civil society representatives\, child rights advocates and practitioners. It will address the role of different actors in documentation\, protection\, psychosocial support\, rehabilitation\, reparations and guarantees of non-repetition. Particular attention will be given to how Palestinian children and young people can be meaningfully and safely included in processes that concern their rights\, lives and futures. \nModerated by: Prof. Ton Liefaard\, Leiden Law School \nSpeakers:  \nMr. Pim Kraan\, Save the Children\, The Netherlands\nProf. Helen Duffy\, Leiden Law School/Leiden University\nRepresentative from Palestine Red Crescent Society (TBC)\n17.15–17.30 | Closing remarks\nProf. Ton Liefaard and Prof. Ann Skelton\, Leiden Law School \n17.30–18.00 | Reception offered together with Save the Children\, the Netherlands. \n  \nThe doors open at 13:30\, and entry is only possible with prior registration. Please click on the link for the updated programme and to register:  “The essence of childhood has been destroyed” – Leiden University \n	Register now
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/conference-the-essence-of-childhood-has-been-destroyed/
LOCATION:Wijnhaven\, Turfmarkt 99\, The Hague\, Zuid-Holland\, 2511 DP\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Opening of the Academic Year of Leiden University!
DESCRIPTION:A historic moment for Leiden University \nThis year we are making history. For the first time in over 451 years of Leiden University’s existence\, we will open the academic year in The Hague: for 25 years now our second university city\, where a quarter of our students study and more than five hundred colleagues work. Together we celebrate that Leiden University is one university\, connected across two cities. \nAI and the future of education \nDuring an inspiring programme\, we will explore the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on today’s and tomorrow’s education. What opportunities does AI offer? What questions does it raise? And how do we educate the next generation of students in a rapidly changing world? \nAt the end of July\, you will receive the official invitation\, where we will announce the full programme and speakers.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/opening-of-the-academic-year-of-leiden-university/
LOCATION:Amare\, Spuiplein 150\, Den Haag\, Zuid-Holland\, 2511\, Netherlands
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