• From TAFF (Santa Marta, 2026) to Just Transition (COP 31) and beyond

    The Hague Humanity Hub Fluwelen Burgwal 58, Den Haag, ZH, Netherlands

    Come together to reflect on the outcomes and next steps of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels What can you expect? The international conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Conference (TAFF) hosted by the Governments of the Netherlands and Colombia in April 2026, marked a significant moment in global climate diplomacy. […]

  • [Panel discussion] Russia’s weaponisation of sexual violence against men in Ukraine

    Asser Institute R.J. Schimmelpennincklaan 20-22, The Hague, Netherlands

    Sexual violence in conflict is systematically underreported — especially when the victims are men. This panel discussion brings to light one of the least visible dimensions of Russia's war against Ukraine: the deliberate use of sexual violence against male detainees as a weapon of war. Based on testimonies from 212 Ukrainian men held across five […]

  • [Panel discussion] Diplomacy and the practice of international law in Roman Antiquity

    Asser Institute R.J. Schimmelpennincklaan 20-22, The Hague, Netherlands

    Join us for a panel discussion that explores how international law and diplomacy actually functioned in Roman Antiquity (500 BCE - 476 CE). This period is often presented in modern handbooks of the history of international law either as a ‘primitive stage’ or a ‘pre-history’, when it is not left out of the handbook narrative […]

  • [Festival] Legal sightseeing and international law

    Asser Institute R.J. Schimmelpennincklaan 20-22, The Hague, Netherlands

    This festival celebrates a decade of Legal Sightseeing as a collaborative research platform,  founded by Renske Vos (Vrij Universiteit Amsterdam) and Sofia Stolk (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam/Asser Institute). It presents the newly published book Legal Sightseeing and International Law (Routledge) and highlights the practice of legal sightseeing, including creative activities, guided ‘tours’, an exhibition, and a festive reception. […]