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SUMMARY:Just Peace Open Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:What is the Just Peace Open Day?\nThe Hague is known worldwide as the “International City of Peace & Justice\,” and almost every monumental building in the city plays a role in building a more just and peaceful world. \nFrom the Peace Palace to the International Criminal Court\, to the Oranjehotel National Monument\, the streets of The Hague breathe history! But what actually happens behind those grand doors every day? And how do people working in The Hague help make the world a better and fairer place? That’s why the Just Peace Open Day is here to find out! \nFor one special Sunday in September\, around the International Day of Peace\, Just Peace The Hague and more than 20 partners will open their doors to you for a look behind the scenes and to hear the stories of the people and history behind each institution. \n	Register Now! This link opens in a new tab\n	\nNationaal Monument Oranjehotel\nCome to a special classical concert by the Residentie Orkest at the Nationaal Monument Oranjehotel\, where music\, history\, and art come together. As part of the Just Peace Open Day\, visitors are invited to combine an inspiring musical experience with a meaningful visit to the museum. The programme also features the ongoing art project\, Kites of Transformation\, by artist Rienke Enghardt\, symbolising freedom\, hope\, and collective solidarity.\nReserve your (free) spot for the Nationaal Monument Oranjehotel here!  \nOrganisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)\nDuring the Just Peace Open Day 2026\, visitors will learn about the regulation of chemical weapons from ancient times until today\, including how the international community is working together to completely eliminate chemical weapons\, and why OPCW’s work helps to make everyone safer.\nVisitors are also invited to view a demonstration of OPCW inspection techniques\, learn about internship and career opportunities\, visit OPCW’s Memorial Garden\, and take photos in the OPCW lobby\, featuring the 193 flags of OPCW’s Member States.\nReserve your (free) spot for the OPCW here!  \nAsser Institute\nThe Asser Institute is pulling back the curtain on how lawyers\, communities\, and NGOs use the courtroom as a tool for social change. Visitors are invited to join a panel discussion with speakers from the Asser Institute and NGOs who have taken real cases to court on issues such as gender equality and the legality of arms exports. You will hear directly from the people building these cases: why they chose litigation\, what it took to win (or lose)\, and what changed afterward for the communities involved.\nReserve your (free) spot for the Asser Institute here!  \nPeace Palace\nVisit the iconic Peace Palace and discover the international institutions based there\, including the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Established in 1899\, the PCA was the first permanent intergovernmental organization for the peaceful settlement of disputes. The ICJ\, established in 1945\, is the principal judicial organ of the UN; it settles legal disputes between states and provides advisory opinions on legal questions. During a 75-minute program\, the PCA\, the ICJ\, the Peace Palace Library\, and the Carnegie Foundation will introduce visitors to their work and the history of this remarkable building; a rare opportunity to see inside the Peace Palace and to learn more about the international institutions housed within it.\nReserve your (free) spot for the Peace Palace here!  \nInternational Esperanto-Institute\nFor the last 95 years\, the International Esperanto-Institute has been part of the international peace movement. With its focus on peace and understanding through a common second language\, a visit to the institute gives new insight in the auxiliary language Esperanto\, and a new perspective on the meaning of equality within the context of international communication. On the Just Peace Open Day\, the institute welcomes you to drop by its library during the day\, between 11:00 and 14:00. You are also welcome to join one of the 45-minute introductory Esperanto lessons. \nRijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort\nFor centuries\, the Prison Gate functioned as both the prison and courthouse of the mighty Court of Holland. The museum offers guided tours in which visitors discover how criminals were imprisoned\, tried\, and punished throughout the centuries. During the tour\, they gain insight into the history of criminal law\, the layout of the prison\, interrogation methods\, and the evolution of the modern criminal justice system. The museum experience offers a unique glimpse into the lives and fates of prisoners in medieval times and later.\nReserve your (free) spot for the Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort here!  \nJustice & Peace\nJustice & Peace Netherlands is a non-profit organization dedicated to defending and promoting respect for human rights and social justice. Discover how Justice & Peace brings human rights into everyday life through its programmes and partnerships\, with a special focus on Shelter City\, which supports human rights defenders at risk around the world. Hear directly from human rights defenders currently in the Netherlands as they share their experiences\, challenges\, and the importance of international solidarity. Through an interactive session\, visitors are also invited to reflect on how individuals\, communities\, and organisations can help make human rights more visible in everyday life.\nReserve your (free) spot for Justice & Peace here!  \nNGO DEI\nNGO DEI is a cultural and human rights organization based in The Hague that uses art\, exhibitions\, and public dialogue to promote freedom\, democracy\, inclusion\, and international solidarity. On 12 September\, Colors for Peace and NGO DEI hosted an outdoor drawing workshop in front of the Peace Palace\, where children expressed their visions of peace\, unity\, and coexistence through art. During the Just Peace Open Day\, visitors can join one of two guided tours of an exhibition at the NGO DEI Gallery featuring selected artworks from the workshop\, curated by young artist Victor Gram. The exhibition highlights the diversity of children’s perspectives and serves as a visual dialogue on peace across cultures.\nReserve your (free) spot for NGO DEI here!  \nThe International Criminal Court (ICC)  \nStep inside the International Criminal Court (ICC) during the Just Peace Open Day and discover how international justice works in practice. Visit the Public Gallery overlooking the Courtroom\, join an interactive presentation and Q&A with an ICC representative\, and learn how the Court works to bring justice to victims of some of the world’s most serious crimes. You can also explore information booths about the Trust Fund for Victims and career and internship opportunities at the ICC. Allow approximately 45–60 minutes for your visit.\nReserve your (free) spot for the ICC here!  \nInternational Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) \nThe International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) is an intergovernmental organization tasked exclusively to work on the issue of missing persons\, working with governments\, civil society organizations\, justice institutions\, international organizations and families throughout the world to address the issue. On the Just Peace Open Day\, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm\, ICMP will open its doors to the public. The program includes a presentation from 10:30 to 11:15 am\, providing an overview of ICMP’s mission and activities\, followed by a Q&A session. Visitors are also welcome to visit the ICMP’s Human Resources and Communications & Publications tables and test their knowledge on the fortune wheel quiz.\nReserve your (free) spot for the ICMP here!  \nThe Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) \nSince 1893\, the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) brings States together to work towards the progressive unification of the rules of private international law through international treaties (the HCCH Conventions) and other legal instruments. In cross-border situations\, the HCCH Conventions provide legal certainty and predictability by determining which authority has jurisdiction\, which law is applicable\, and whether judgments will be recognised and enforced across borders. Visit the HCCH during Just Peace Open Day to learn more about their organisation\, the HCCH Conventions\, and private international law more broadly through a one-hour presentation beginning at 11:00 a.m.\nReserve your (free) spot for the HCCH here!  \nHuman Security Collective (HSC)  \nMove 4 Human Rights (M4HR) is an MDT program co-convened by the Human Security Collective (HSC) that brings together young people aged 18–30 to explore human rights\, develop their own perspectives and take action on the issues they care about. During the Open Day\, you will be invited to explore an exhibition showcasing the work created by young people throughout the M4HR program\, meet the participants behind the projects\, and hear directly from them about the human rights issues they care about and how they have transformed their ideas into creative projects and actions.\nReserve your (free) spot for the Human Security Collective here!  \nThe Hague Humanity Hub\nAre you passionate about peace and justice? Looking to explore The Hague’s vibrant community of professionals working towards a more peaceful and just world? Whether you’re a seasoned professional in the peace and justice sector\, a student eager to connect and learn\, or simply a curious member of the public\, Just Peace Open Day at The Hague Humanity Hub is the event for you! Engage directly with representatives from leading peace and justice organizations. The Hub Café will feature stands from 13 different member-organisations: Eurojust\, Windle International NL\, First Draft Media\, Anna Lindh Foundation\, International Development Law Organization (IDLO)\, ImpactID\, International NGO Safety Foundation\, Wavemakers United Foundation\, Foro Penal\, Mediators Beyond Borders Europe\, Amnesty International Student Group The Hague\, The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL)\, and Art of Living.\nReserve your (free) spot for The Hague Humanity Hub here!  \nAdditionally\, Partos and HALO Trust will welcome you in their office at THHH. Learn about their impactful work and find opportunities to get involved. \nLooking for a kids’ activity? Colors for Peace will host a workshop where children can express what peace means to them through drawing and painting. All materials (pencils\, pens\, and paints) will be provided! \nNeed a moment to catch your breath? Join an interactive workshop by Art of Living\, where you’ll experience the powerful connection between your breath and your mental well-being. You’ll leave with practical breathing techniques and insights you can apply immediately! \nLet’s bring Peace and Justice to life! \nThe Just Peace program is a collaboration between the municipality of The Hague and The Hague Humanity Hub and was set up in collaboration with numerous organizations in The Hague working towards a peaceful and just world. \n	Register Now! This link opens in a new tab
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SUMMARY:Fireside Peace Chats: Who makes peace? with Ilya Shcharbitski
DESCRIPTION:On the International Day of Peace\, Hope Box\, The Hague Humanity Hub\, Leiden University College and Amare come together for an evening of art and dialogue as part of Hope Box – Piece for World Peace This link opens in a new tab. \nThe programme opens with the hanging of a Hope Box Kite for World Peace\, followed by a Fireside Peace Chat exploring the many ways peace is created\, through international institutions\, communities\, artists\, activists and individuals. \nIn this special edition of the Fireside Peace Chats This link opens in a new tab series\, we welcome Ilya “Admiral” Shcharbitski\, a Belarusian community organiser based in The Hague. He believes peace is not something that arrives; it is something people make. \nDrawing on personal experiences from conflict-affected environments\, the conversation asks us to look beyond diplomacy and politics and consider the role each of us can play in building peace\, solidarity and understanding. \nJoin us to listen\, reflect and ask: Who makes peace and what can I do to contribute? \n  \nPractical information:\nLocation: Tribunetrap\, Amare\, The Hague\nDate: 21 September\nProgramme: Hope Box: Piece for Peace art event and dialogue\n17:00 – Hanging of the additional Hope Box Kite for World Peace\n17:30–18:30 – Fireside Peace Chat at the Tribunetrap\nThe hanging of the kite provides a visual and symbolic opening to the programme\, followed by a one-hour public conversation. \n  \nWhat are the Fireside Peace Chats?\nThe Fireside Peace Chats aim to create a space where practice\, research\, and policy in the field of peacebuilding come together in an informal way through the experiences of people on the ground. By sharing personal stories from peacebuilders and other figures with extensive experience in conflict areas\, we want to contribute to a locally informed paradigm shift in liberal peacebuilding.\nThe Fireside Peace Chats originally emerged as a joint initiative of Leiden University College (LUC) This link opens in a new tab\, the Knowledge Platform Security and Rule of Law (KPSRL) This link opens in a new tab\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH) This link opens in a new tab. Read more about previous editions here This link opens in a new tab. \n  \n	Register now! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fireside-peace-chats-who-makes-peace-with-ilya-shcharbitski/
LOCATION:Amare\, Spuiplein 150\, Den Haag\, Zuid-Holland\, 2511\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:The Governance Dilemma: Why Good Intentions Don't Lead to Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder why organizations struggle to act even when they know exactly what’s right? Let’s figure it out together.\n \nThe Governance Dilemma: Why Good Intentions Don’t Lead to Decisions\nEvery organisation has experienced it. The meetings happen. The reports are written. The intentions are genuine. And still\, the decision does not land. \nThe Governance Dilemma is not a crisis. It is a quiet\, persistent pattern that appears across sectors: municipalities navigating policy reform\, NGOs coordinating multi-partner programmes\, international organisations managing complex stakeholder interests\, and organisations of all kinds trying to move from agreement to action. \nCapable people. Good intentions. Endless discussion. \nAnd still\, progress stalls. \nThis practitioner panel brings together senior professionals from governance\, justice innovation\, legal\, and organisational development backgrounds to explore a deceptively simple question: \nWhy do organisations that know what needs to happen still struggle to make it happen? \nRather than offering abstract theories\, each panelist will share their lived experience of navigating these challenges: what the governance dilemma looks like in practice\, why it emerges\, and what approaches have helped move conversations toward meaningful decisions. \nThis is not a lecture and there are no prepared speeches. The discussion is designed to surface honest practitioner perspectives and explore where different viewpoints converge\, and where they diverge. Often\, the most valuable insights emerge from the tension between experiences. \nWhat to Expect \nJoin an intimate evening conversation with fellow practitioners who have encountered the same frustrations and challenges in their work. \nThe session will include: \n\nA facilitated panel discussion with experienced practitioners\nHonest reflections from different sectors and professional contexts\nAn interactive audience discussion where participants can bring their own governance challenges into the room\nInformal networking drinks following the session\n\nWhy Join? \nBecause the governance dilemma is rarely discussed openly. \nMany professionals experience stalled decision-making as a personal leadership challenge or organisational weakness\, without realising it is often a shared structural pattern that cuts across sectors. \nThis session creates space to name the challenge\, explore it from multiple perspectives\, and engage in a candid conversation about what actually helps organisations move forward. \nWho Is It For? \nThis conversation is designed for senior professionals and experienced practitioners from: \n\nPublic sector institutions\nInternational organisations\nNGOs and civil society organisations\nDiplomatic missions\nOrganisational development and leadership roles\nGovernance and justice sector professionals\n\nThe discussion assumes some familiarity with governance and organisational decision-making. It is intended for people who have experienced these challenges firsthand and are interested in exploring them with peers. \nMeet the Speakers: \n\nHera Butt\, City Councillor\, The Hague;\nRodrigo Núñez\, Senior Justice Sector Advisor\, HiiL:\nClaudia Hopman\, Leadership and Organisational Development Advisor\nFacilitator: Ambreen Fatima\, Founder\, Legitmov\n\nThe Hague Humanity Hub is a platform in bringing together important conversations to the forefront. The content and session design of this upcoming conversation are fully owned by the Legitmov. \nPrivacy Policy \nThe Humanity Hub collects your name\, email\, and organization (if you have one) when you sign up for events\, so they can manage the event and tell you about future ones. If you want to receive the Hub newsletter\, or if you have food allergies (for events with food)\, the Hub will collect that too. The Hub wil not share your info with other companies without telling you first. The Hub might take photos or videos at events\, but you can inform the organisers if you don’t want to be in them. Your data is stored safely\, and you can ask to see it\, change it\, or have it deleted. The Hub will keep your info for 5 years to understand what events you like\, and you can always unsubscribe from emails or opt out of surveys. \nFor data deletion or inquiries\, contact engage@humanityhub.org \nTo register for this event\, please contact engage@humanityhub.org and share more about your motivation to attend. \n 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-governance-dilemma-why-good-intentions-dont-lead-to-decisions/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Just Peace Movie Night: The Sharp Edge of Peace
DESCRIPTION:This special screening of The Sharp Edge of Peace\, directed by Roya Sadat\, is organised as part of the Gender Justice in International Law Conference\, taking place in The Hague on 6–7 October 2026. The event is organised by The Hague Humanity Hub and Art Works Projects\, with the support the Gender Justice in International Law Conference. \nThe screening will include a viewing of the exhibition ‘Women Between Peace and War: Afghanistan’and will be followed by a conversation bringing together Afghan\, legal\, humanitarian and advocacy perspectives to reflect on the situation of women in Afghanistan today and explore the role of international law\, diplomacy\, civil society and storytelling in keeping their rights and voices on the international agenda. \nAbout the event\nIn 2021\, four Afghan women — Fatima Gailani\, Fawzia Koofi\, Habiba Sarabi and Sharifa Zurmati — sat across the negotiating table from the Taliban as members of the Afghan government negotiating team. They entered the talks as political actors and representatives of their country\, seeking a path towards peace while defending rights that Afghan women had fought for over decades. \nThe Sharp Edge of Peace\, directed by groundbreaking Afghan filmmaker Roya Sadat\, takes audiences behind the scenes of these negotiations and follows the women as they navigate political pressure\, personal risk and profound uncertainty about Afghanistan’s future. Five years after the Taliban returned to power\, the film provides a starting point for a wider conversation: where do the struggle for Afghan women’s rights and international efforts towards justice and accountability stand today — and what role can the international community still play? \nFollowing the screening\, we will bring together perspectives from international law\, humanitarian and development organisations\, Afghan women’s rights and peacebuilding\, and documentary storytelling. The conversation will explore the legal and diplomatic avenues being pursued to address violations of women’s rights; current debates around the concept of gender apartheid; the challenges of supporting Afghan women without reinforcing or legitimising Taliban rule; and the initiatives that continue to protect women’s education\, leadership and civic participation. \nWe will also ask a broader question particularly relevant to The Hague: how can international institutions\, governments\, civil society\, practitioners and citizens contribute to sustaining attention\, accountability and meaningful support when a crisis risks disappearing from international focus? \nThe panel speakers will be announced soon. \nAbout the film\nThe Sharp Edge of PeaceDirected by Roya SadatProduced by MIRA Studios and Roya Film HouseDocumentary | 2024 | 60 minutes \nProgramme \n18:00 Doors open\, drinks and snacks & exhibition viewing \n18:30 Welcome and introduction \n18:40 Screening of The Sharp Edge of Peace \n19:40 Panel conversation and audience Q&A \n20:30 Networking drinks \n21:30 End of event \nPart of the Gender Justice in International Law Conference\nThis special Just Peace Movie Night forms part of the wider programme around the Gender Justice in International Law Conference\, taking place in The Hague on 6–7 October 2026. \nThe conference brings together practitioners\, scholars\, activists\, survivors and policymakers working on gender justice\, international law and accountability. By opening the conversation to a wider public audience\, this Movie Night creates a bridge between specialist discussions taking place during the conference and the people\, experiences and realities at the heart of them. \nWho is this event for?\nThe event is open to everyone. We particularly welcome conference participants\, legal professionals\, civil society organisations\, humanitarian and development practitioners\, peacebuilders\, researchers\, students and anyone interested in Afghanistan\, women’s rights\, gender justice\, peacebuilding and international accountability. \nAdmission is free\, but registration is required. \nOrganised by Art Works Projects and The Hague Humanity Hub\, with the support of Cordaid\, the Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice and the German Embassy to the Netherlands. \nAbout Just Peace Movie Nights\nJust Peace Movie Nights is a public engagement initiative of The Hague Humanity Hub using film as a starting point for dialogue on pressing peace and justice issues. Combining documentary storytelling with conversations involving practitioners\, researchers\, advocates and people with lived experience\, the series creates an accessible space for audiences in The Hague to engage with complex global issues\, encounter different perspectives and connect with people working towards change. \nAbout the organisers \nThe Hague Humanity Hub is a not for profit foundation based in The Hague\, the international city of peace and justice and home to hundreds of organisations working towards a better word. We offer an open and inclusive platform for changemakers to connect both locally and internationally\, building bridges across themes\, sectors\, and disciplines. \nArt Works Projects (AWP)\, a Chicago and The Hague-based nonprofit\, confronts human rights abuses\, challenges injustice\, and mobilizes audiences beyond awareness to action through visual storytelling\, new media\, and public engagement.\nBy attending this event\, you acknowledge that photographs and/or video may be taken for documentation and promotional purposes by The Hague Humanity Hub. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded\, please inform the organisers upon arrival. \nYour data is stored securely. You have the right to access\, correct\, or delete your information at any time. We retain event registration data for up to five years to help us understand participation trends and improve our programming. 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URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/just-peace-movie-night-the-sharp-edge-of-peace/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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