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SUMMARY:Sustainable Peacebuilding Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:What if sustainable peace truly begins within the human heart and mind? \nThis Sustainable Peacebuilding Book launch by Dr. Katrien Hertog draws on 25+ years of global field experience\, scientific research\, case studies\, and practical exercises. Dr. Katrien Hertog offers both a robust conceptual framework and practical tools in her book. It presents the integrated\, evidence-based model of the International Association for Human Values and the Art of Living\, successfully applied across diverse contexts worldwide. \nThis event is moderated by Esseline van de Sande \n“A landmark achievement—an evidence-based\, field-tested guide that redefines how we understand and engage the human foundations of peace… a key reference for anyone serious about making peace real\, resilient\, and lasting.”— Kai Brand-Jacobsen\, Peace Practitioner \nA timely and insightful read for practitioners\, scholars\, leaders\, and all those interested in peace and social transformation. \n	Register now
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/sustainable-peacebuilding-book-launch/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Pause & Shift: a reflective space for changemakers
DESCRIPTION:A 90-minute space for changemakers to pause\, reflect\, and reconnect with what sustains their work.\nPause & Shift is a calm\, facilitated gathering at The Hague Humanity Hub for social entrepreneurs\, NGO professionals\, purpose-driven founders\, and other changemakers working toward positive change. \nInspired by Climate Café principles\, this is not a workshop\, debate\, coaching session\, or therapy space. There is no fixing\, problem-solving\, or pressure to contribute. Instead\, we gather to listen\, reflect\, and share — only if we wish — what is alive for us as changemakers navigating complex times. \nThis edition is facilitated by Tina Fischbach and Gregg Hone. \nCome as you are.\nPause. Shift. Enter the rest of the day – and the weekend – more resourced. \n  \nThis is\nA facilitated listening space inspired by Climate Café principles\nA place for honest reflection and shared humanity\nA low-threshold invitation to slow down and reconnect\nPart of a broader culture of regeneration and care within the changemaker ecosystem \nThis is not\nTherapy or group counselling\nA coaching\, training\, or skill-building session\nA problem-solving\, debating\, or action-planning space\nA commitment-based group — attendance is entirely flexible \n	Register now\n	\n  \nPart of Changemakers’ Friday\nThis edition of Pause & Shift takes place as part of Changemakers’ Friday\, the monthly gathering hosted at The Hague Humanity Hub together with We Are Changemakers. \nYou are welcome to join only the Pause & Shift session\, or also register (separately) to stay for the wider Changemakers’ Friday programme\, which includes coworking\, peer exchange\, open desks with experts\, and informal drinks. \nTo join the full Changemakers’ Friday programme\, please register separately here.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/pause-shift-a-reflective-space-for-changemakers/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Changemakers’ Friday
DESCRIPTION:Changemakers’ Friday  \nJoin our monthly gathering for social entrepreneurs\, impact-driven founders\, and other changemakers building 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. \nThis edition includes coffee and introductions\, a Pause & Shift session\, coworking time\, open desks with trainers and experts\, and informal drinks to close the day. \nCome for the coworking\, stay for the community\, and leave inspired for the weekend ahead.\nWe start at 9:00 with coffee and first introductions. \n	Register now\n	\n​Programme \n\n​9:00 – Walk in\n​9:30 – Coffee and introductions\n​10:30 – 12:00 Pause & Shift (separate registration)\n​12:00 – 13:00 Lunch\n​15:00 – 16:00 Open desks by trainers & experts\n​17:00 – Drinks\, networking\, and a moment of reflection for those who still have some energy left\n\nPause & Shift  \nAs part of this edition\, we will host Pause & Shift\, a 90-minute session for changemakers who want to pause\, reflect\, and reconnect with themselves and their work. This is not a workshop or working session\, but a reflective space designed to support wellbeing\, perspective\, and regeneration for changemakers. \nParticipation in Pause & Shift is open to Changemakers’ Friday participants and Hub members. Please note that capacity is limited\, and separate registration is required. \n	Register for Pause & Shift\n	\nExperts available \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. \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— \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/17875/
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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks: Far-Right Networks: Diffusion and Democratic Impact
DESCRIPTION:A closer look at far-right networks\, focusing on the case study of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in India.\nHow do far-right networks embed themselves in cultural\, educational\, and political institutions? How do they translate grassroots presence into electoral power and ideological influence? And what explains their resilience across very different political contexts? \nThis event will examine the organizational strategies that enable far-right movements to build legitimacy\, extend their reach across society\, and sustain long-term mobilization. \nTo explore these questions\, the event will showcase the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in India as a central case study. As one of the world’s largest and most enduring far-right organizations\, the RSS offers a particularly revealing lens onto the mechanics of far-right mobilization: \n\nIts century-long historical development\nIts layered ecosystem of affiliated organizations\nIts decisive influence on contemporary Indian politics.\n\nYet the RSS is not an outlier. Its strategies resonate with\, and in some cases prefigure\, patterns visible in far-right movements across Europe\, the Americas\, and beyond\, from the cultivation of civil society fronts to the fusion of nationalism\, majoritarian identity\, and disinformation. \nMeet the speaker! \nSruti Bala is an Associate Professor in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Amsterdam. Her research interests revolve around the intersections of culture\, performance\, and politics. Dr.Bala published studies on a wide range of topics including nonviolent protest\, artistic activism\, feminist and postcolonial/decolonial theories. She is a member of the collective International Solidarity for Academic Freedom in India (InSAF India)\, which advocates for collective academic freedoms and building global solidarities with Indian and international peoples’ movements for radical social\, economic and ecological justice. \nTogether we will reflect on what these networks mean for democracy\, pluralism\, and civil society today\, and how their growing visibility is reshaping political landscapes worldwide. \n	Register now
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-far-right-networks-diffusion-and-democratic-impact/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Just Peace Movie Night x KUNO: Lost Land
DESCRIPTION:Just Peace Movie Night x KUNO: Lost Land \nJoin us for a powerful evening organised by KUNO and The Hague Humanity Hub\, part of the Just Peace Movie Nights series. \nOn 26 May\, we will screen Lost Land (Harà Watan)\, a gripping fictional feature by Japanese director Akio Fujimoto. The film exposes the trauma of displacement and decades of persecution faced by the Rohingya people in Myanmar. Told through the eyes of children\, it sheds light on the lived experiences of refugees by blending harsh reality with elements of fantasy\, drawing attention to a humanitarian crisis that is too often overlooked. \nAbout the film – Lost Land \nIn the hope of reuniting with their scattered family\, four-year-old Shafi and his nine-year-old sister Somira leave a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh and embark on a perilous journey to Malaysia. Along the way\, the children encounter natural forces\, exploitation through cross-border trafficking\, and constant challenges that test their resilience. \nLost Land is the first feature made entirely in the Rohingya language and is shot at the eye-level of its young protagonists. Featuring more than two hundred Rohingya participants\, the film offers a powerful and immersive portrayal of their collective experience. \nLost Land was nominated for the Grand Jury Fiction Award at the Movies that Matter Festival 2026. \nThe movie screening will be followed by a moderated panel discussion in collaboration with KUNO. We will announce the speakers soon! \nProgramme \n\n18:15 – 18:45 – Walk-in & drinks\n18:45 – 20:45 – Introduction and film screening: Lost Land\n20:45 – 21:30 – Moderated discussion and Q&A\n\nThis evening invites you to watch\, reflect\, and engage in dialogue on border violence\, human rights and belonging. \n\nTickets: €5\,50 – The ticket price includes a free drink.\nLocation: The Hague Humanity Hub\nDate & Time: 26 May 2026 | 18:15 – 21:30\n\nAbout Just Peace Movie Nights \nJust Peace Movie Nights is an event series organised by The Hague Humanity Hub in collaboration with partner organisations from The Hague’s peace and justice ecosystem. It brings themes of peace and justice to life for a broad audience\, creating space to reflect on important issues together through storytelling and cinema. \nAbout the organisers \nKUNO is the Platform for Humanitarian Knowledge Exchange\, headquartered in the Netherlands. It operates as a dynamic and inclusive collaborative network that connects humanitarian practitioners\, academics\, policymakers\, civil society actors\, and other relevant stakeholders. \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. \n	Register now
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/just-peace-movie-night-x-kuno-lost-land/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260521T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260521T190000
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SUMMARY:Community Drinks: Where International Law Meets Community
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, share & learn about what different organisations are doing to make the world more peaceful and sustainable at the Community Drinks \nJoin us for Community Drinks to wind down around a glass\, make new connections\, and get inspired by the spotlights of the evening. Hosted at The Hague Humanity Hub\, this is the place for you to get away from your busy schedule and enjoy after-hours with purposeful conversations. \nWhat can you expect?\nJoin the Community Drinks on Thrusday\, May 21st\, between 17:30 and 19:00\, for a meaningful exchange that may spark collaborations\, inspire new perspectives\, or simply deepen our understanding of what it means to be part of a global justice community. \nFrom organizations such as the International Court of Justice\, the International Criminal Court\, and the Permanent Court of Arbitration to the many NGOs\, innovators\, and researchers working alongside them\, The Hague offers a unique space where international law is discussed and lived. \nThis edition of Community Drinks brings together different perspectives from across this ecosystem\, creating an informal space where ideas\, experiences\, and questions can be shared openly. International justice does not exist in isolation. It is shaped by the intersection of law\, politics\, ethics\, and lived realities—and by the people who navigate these spaces every day. \nWe will explore questions such as: \n\nWhat can field-based experiences teach us about the limits and possibilities of international law?\nWhat role do informal communities and networks play in shaping careers\, collaborations\, and ideas in this space?\nWhat do you think the state of international law in 2026 tells us about where it’s heading next?\n\nWho are the speakers? \n\nThe Foundation Diaspora in Action for Human Rights and Democracy (DAHRD)\, aims to investigate\, advocate\, and engage on issues of Human Rights abuse and humanitarian crisis. The Foundation is a diaspora-led civil society organization\, advocating justice\, peace and collective action against grave human rights violations.\nThe Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL)\, is an organisation dedicated to ensuring that justice is accessible\, affordable\, and easy to understand. By collaborating with justice providers\, including ministries of justice and judiciaries\, they develop solutions that enable more individuals to prevent or resolve their justice challenges.\nThe International Development Law Organization (IDLO)\, is the only global intergovernmental organization exclusively devoted to promoting the rule of law to advance peace and sustainable development.\nThe International Court of Justice (ICJ)\, is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It settles legal disputes submitted to it by states and provides advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by other UN organs and specialized agencies.\nUpRights\, works in collaboration with civil society and international organisations to use international law to promote accountability and support human rights.\n\nWho is it for?\nIf you are interested in connecting with people and their work towards a more peaceful\, just and sustainable world\, this event is for you. Whatever your role or sector\, join Community Drinks to relax\, exchange perspectives\, and connect with this vibrant community committed to making the world more peaceful\, just and sustainable\, one conversation at a time. \n	Register now
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/community-drinks-where-international-law-meets-community/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260518T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260518T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
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SUMMARY:The Handshake with Max Koffi @ The Hague Humanity Hub
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin our Special Edition Handshake\, organised as part of the programme “Ready 2 Engage: pathways to Climate Justice”. \nJoin us for a special edition of The Handshake\, our interactive event series connecting aspiring changemakers with experienced professionals in the peace & justice and “for good” sectors. This edition is presented as part of the programme “Ready 2 Engage: Pathways to Climate Justice”. A limited number of seats have been opened up for the public—register soon to secure your spot! \nWe are thrilled to welcome Max Koffi\, the founder of Equal Trade Alliance\, to share his personal and professional journey. \nWhether you’re a student\, a young professional\, or considering a career shift\, this is your opportunity to: \n\nHear Max’s inspiring story of transforming global trade through justice\, equality\, and shared prosperity.\nExplore how to start a project in advancing global equity\, sustainable trade\, and economic justice by empowering African communities through fair compensation\, advocacy\, and innovative trade solutions.\nAsk your burning questions in an open Q&A\nConnect with like-minded peers and professionals\n\n  \nMeet Max\nMax Koffi is the founder of the Equal Trade Alliance and Director of Africa In Motion\, where he works on developing new economic models aimed at creating more equitable global value chains between Africa and Europe. \nHis work focuses on revenue-sharing\, co-ownership\, diaspora entrepreneurship\, and sustainable value creation through initiatives such as Producer–Diaspora-Owned Ventures. With a background in intercultural communication and international collaboration\, Max connects students\, entrepreneurs\, policymakers\, and producers to explore practical alternatives to extractive trade systems. \nHe regularly gives lectures and workshops at universities and international platforms on topics including global trade reform\, entrepreneurship\, intercultural cooperation\, and economic justice. \nPractical information:\n\nWhen: Monday\, May 18th | 17:15-18:00\, walk-in at 17:00\nWhere: The Hague Humanity Hub\nCosts: Free of charge\n\nWhat is The Handshake?\nA series of inspirational sessions about careers that shine a spotlight on leading voices in the peace and justice ecosystem. Through honest conversations and personal stories\, The Handshake offers a glimpse behind the scenes of real careers\, beyond titles and job descriptions. \nParticipants can join in directly and ask their pressing questions about careers\, developments in the field\, and the key skills future professionals will need. For those who find the peace and justice sector daunting or don’t know where to start\, these conversations offer practical insights and help set realistic expectations for the future. \n	Register here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/the-handshake-with-max-koffi-the-hague-humanity-hub/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260513T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260513T180000
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SUMMARY:ImpactUp x Den Haag
DESCRIPTION:Join our local gathering of nonprofit leaders + changemakers connected to a global movement. \n​Hosted by We Are For Good + Givebutter \n​Story isn’t a tactic. It’s not content. It’s not a campaign. It’s the heartbeat of every movement ever built. And right now\, the organizations that learn to tell their story with clarity\, dignity\, and humanity are the ones breaking through. Building belonging. Sustaining generosity for the long haul. \n​What to Expect \n\n​Thoughtful convos + new friendships\n​Local voices connected to a global movement for good\n​Discussion centered on trust\, leadership\, and community\n​Meet + connect with people doing good work in Den Haag\n\n​Who is This For: \n\n​Nonprofit and social impact leaders\, fundraisers\, marketers\, community builders and everyday changemakers — whether you’re new to the work or deeply rooted in it.\n​ImpactUp x Den Haag is organized locally as part of a global network of changemakers connected by We Are For Good. Since launching in 2024\, more than 150 ImpactUp meetups across 80 cities have brought people together to connect\, learn\, and move their work forward — one conversation at a time.\n\n​Agenda: \n\n​Personal introductions\n​Introduction to ImpactUp\n​Mapping the concept of story\n​Zine creation\n​Storytelling Show-and-Tell\n​It’s ok if you can’t attend the whole event. Drop in when you can for as long as you can.\n\n​To participate\, you are encouraged to bring a story about storytelling to share with the group. Bring something you can’t stop thinking about\, something you’re excited to try\, something that made you think or feel. Feel free to bring a prop\, prep a presentation\, play music…whatever you need to tell the story. Host Christina La Fleur be talking about the Liberation Ventures Belief Arc and how this communication research tool changed her mind about reparations. \n	Register now
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/impactup-x-den-haag/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Event: Media Freedom
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn light of World Press Freedom Day\, Volt There is hosting a dynamic roundtable event on one of the most pressing challenges facing modern democracies: media freedom in an age of disinformation and foreign influence. \nTitled “Protecting Democracy: Press Freedom\, Disinformation\, and the Fight for Truth\,” this event brings together journalists\, experts\, and policymakers from across Europe to explore what it takes to safeguard independent journalism and ensure citizens remain well-informed. \nThrough three interactive rounds\, participants will: \n\nHear firsthand insights from journalists and experts working on the frontlines in Moldova and Ukraine\nExamine how disinformation and foreign interference operate in practice\nDiscuss how governments\, organisations\, and citizens can strengthen resilience against these threats\nExplore the role of initiatives such as the ECHO programme and MATRA programme in supporting media freedom\nThe session will include a panel discussion and an interactive Q&A\, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with speakers and contribute to the conversation.\n\nThis event is organised in collaboration with the Eduardo Frei Foundation and the International Foundation GroenLinks. \nIf you care about democracy\, truth\, and a free press\, this is a conversation not to miss. \n	Register here!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/roundtable-event-media-freedom/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260506T103000
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SUMMARY:People Centred Justice as a Early Warning and Prevention Tool
DESCRIPTION:How can justice kickstart real prevention and make a difference together? Join us for this interactive conversation on 6th May!\nAcross the world\, tensions and conflicts often begin with everyday problems that go unanswered—issues like disputes over land\, housing\, family matters\, access to services\, or discrimination. When these problems accumulate\, they can erode trust and deepen social divides long before any violence becomes visible. \nThis interactive session explores how people‑centred justice—justice that is accessible\, fair\, and grounded in people’s daily realities—can help identify and address these early warning signs. By resolving everyday grievances early\, justice systems can help prevent tensions from escalating and strengthen community resilience. \nAlthough the examples will draw from conflict‑affected places such as the DRC\, Ethiopia\, and Nigeria\, the discussion will also highlight why these lessons matter in more stable societies\, including the Netherlands\, where signs of mistrust\, inequality\, and polarisation are increasingly visible. \n📅 Date: 6 May 2026\n🕘 Time: 09:00–10:30\n📍 Venue: The Hague Humanity Hub\n🧃 Doors open at 08:30 for welcome breakfast \nWhy Attend?\nJoin practitioners\, policymakers\, students\, and the wider public for a conversation that asks: \n\nWhat everyday justice problems signal rising tensions?\nWhat kinds of justice responses actually help prevent escalation?\nHow can community-level and formal justice actors work together more effectively?\nWhat can the Netherlands learn from fragile contexts—and what can it offer in return?\n\nMeet the Speakers \n\nClaudine Tsongo – Dynamique des femmes juristes (DRC)\n\nHow unresolved everyday grievances in eastern DRC contribute to wider conflict—and what community‑level justice can do to prevent escalation.\n\n\nMoncef Kartas – Head of UNDP’s Peace Support Facility (Ethiopia)\n\nHow patterns in everyday disputes can serve as early warning signals in places where formal justice systems have collapsed\, and what effective prevention efforts look like in practice.\n\n\n\nMore information about the speakers to be shared soon. \nWho Should Join?\nThis session is open to all: \n\nJustice\, development\, and peacebuilding practitioners\nPolicymakers and diplomats\nStudents and researchers\nAnyone interested in justice\, prevention\, or social cohesion\n\nThis event is a partnership between The Hague Humanity Hub\, UNDP\, Cordaid and the Civil Society Platform for Peacebuilding and Statebuilding (CSPPS) and is one of the official side events of the Justice Matters Conference by the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (Hiil) taking place from the 6th – 8th May 2026. \n	Register here for in-person attendance\n	\n	Register here to attend online
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/people-centred-justice-as-a-early-warning-and-prevention-tool/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260430T170000
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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks: Elections\, Legitimacy\, and Protests in Serbia
DESCRIPTION:Can Change Happen Within Distrusted Systems? \nIn many contemporary democracies\, formal institutions continue to function while public trust in them steadily declines. This creates a fundamental tension: if citizens no longer believe in the fairness or effectiveness of elections\, can those same elections still serve as a meaningful mechanism for change? \nThe situation in Serbia illustrates this dilemma vividly\, as waves of student-led protests and broader civic mobilization following the tragedy in Novi Sad raise questions not only about political outcomes\, but about the legitimacy of the processes themselves. \nAt the same time\, this issue resonates beyond national borders\, shaping debates within the European Union\, and in countries like the Netherlands\, about how to support democracy and rule of law in contexts where its core mechanisms are formally present but substantively contested. \nThis #DemocracyDrinks edition is organised in collaboration with The Serbian Diaspora in The Netherlands\, where you will have the opportunity to engage in conversation with serbian students\, the diaspora\, and see a small exhibition from the protests. \nJoin us on April 30th (17:00-19:00) for the #DemocracyDrinks The Hague and engage with \n\nOlga Pantić: She is coordinator of the Marketing Centre at Novi Sad University working on political articulation\, creation of political narrative and campaigns.\nMiloš Janjić: He is a freelance multimedia artist\, dancer and cultural worker from Belgrade. Since 2019 he has been actively engaged in the functioning of the self-organised alternative cultural center Magacin.\nRužica Jaćimović: She participated in democratic processes in the 1990s and later worked for the first democratic government. She brings both lived and professional perspective to the discussion\, shaped by her long-standing engagement with democratic change.\n\nWhat are the #DemocracyDrinks? \n#DemocracyDrinks is an informal\, recurring conversation and networking series bringing together people working on democracy\, peace\, justice\, and democratic participation. \nThe format is intentionally simple: open\, dialogue-led conversations in a relaxed setting. #DemocracyDrinks The Hague provides space to connect across sectors\, test ideas\, explore emerging questions\, and reflect collectively on democratic challenges beyond formal panels or presentations. \nLaunched by Defend Democracy in Brussels in 2018\, #DemocracyDrinks now takes place in cities around the world. Editions in The Hague have brought together a diverse mix of practitioners from NGOs\, international institutions\, think tanks\, government\, and civil society. The Hague series is co-organised by the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC)\, the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH). \n	Register now! This link opens in a new tab\n	\n  \nInterested in hosting your own edition? Apply here. \n  \nPhotos – disclaimer. \nPlease note that a photographer and/or videographer may be present during #DemocracyDrinks. Images may be used by partner organisations for communication and promotional purposes\, including social media and future event promotion. By attending\, you consent to this use. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting democracydrinksthehague@gmail.com and specifying the event. Thank you for your cooperation!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-elections-legitimacy-and-protests-in-serbia/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:event|Hub Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260424T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
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SUMMARY:Founders Friday in The Hague
DESCRIPTION:Calling all founders of social and impact-driven companies! \nJoin us for Founders Friday\, a full day designed to help you step out of the daily grind and into a space of meaningful connection\, focused work\, and practical learning. Held in The Hague on the last Friday of every month\, this gathering brings together purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are building ventures that create real change. \nWhether you’re looking to exchange ideas\, get expert input\, or simply make progress on your priorities alongside like-minded founders\, this day is structured to support both your business and your energy. \nProgram highlights \n\n9:00 – Walk in\nArrive\, settle in\, and ease into the day with a good coffee.\n9:30 – Coffee and introductions\nGet to know the other founders in the room\, share what you’re working on\, and set your intention for the day.\n10:30 – 11:30 Workshop\nA focused session designed to bring fresh insights\, tools\, or strategies you can apply directly to your venture.\n14:30 – 15:30 How to Secure Funds: open desk with fellow changemaker Augaly (Avenue Consultancy)\nAn interactive session where you can ask questions\, get feedback\, and explore practical approaches to fundraising—from refining your story to understanding what funders are really looking for.\n16:00 – Getting Things Done\nDedicated time to focus\, wrap up loose ends\, and make tangible progress—so you can head into the weekend with clarity and momentum.\n17:00 – Drinks\, networking\, and a moment of reflection\nClose the day by connecting more deeply\, sharing insights\, and reflecting on what you’re taking away.\nCome for the co-working\, stay for the community—and leave inspired\, recharged\, and ready for the weekend ahead.\n\nAbout our trainers and experts \nAugaly Kiedi is a senior expert in fundraising with extensive experience supporting impact-driven organizations in securing funding. As a member of both We Are Changemakers and The Hague Humanity Hub\, she brings not only deep expertise but also a strong connection to the local ecosystem—making her guidance both practical and highly relevant for founders in this space \n	Check out Augaly’s story here!\n	\n	Register
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/founders-friday-in-the-hague/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260416T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
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SUMMARY:Community Drinks: Biodiversity in the City of Peace & Justice
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, share & learn about what different organisations are doing to make the world more peaceful and sustainable at the Community Drinks\n\nWhat if your next game-changing connection is just a drink away? \nJoin us for Community Drinks to wind down around a glass\, make new connections\, and get inspired by the spotlights of the evening. Hosted at The Hague Humanity Hub\, this is the place for you to get away from your busy schedule and enjoy after-hours with purposeful conversations. \nWhat can you expect?\nCome to the Hub on Thrusday\, April 16th\, between 17:00 and 19:00\, for a drink (or two) and meet professionals that think about the interconnectedness of ecosystems and global policies. \nFrom coastal dunes and migratory birds to urban gardens and pollinators\, biodiversity surrounds us—even in the heart of a global city like The Hague! As environmental pressures intensify worldwide\, conversations about how we protect and preserve the natural world are becoming increasingly urgent\, and they belong not only in laboratories and policy rooms but also in our communities. \nThe theme of ”Biodiversity & Preservation” encourages us to think about the interconnectedness of ecosystems\, societies\, and global policy. Biodiversity loss is not only an environmental challenge; it is deeply linked to human rights\, food security\, climate resilience\, and social stability. Protecting ecosystems means protecting communities and futures. \nJoin The April edition of the Community Drinks for a fruitful conversation that may spark collaborations\, inspire new perspectives\, or simply deepen our collective awareness of the living systems that sustain us. \nWe would like to explore some of the following questions through the selected spotlights for the evening: \n\nWhat does biodiversity mean in an urban city like The Hague\, and how can cities become spaces that actively support ecological diversity?\nHow are local ecosystems\, from the North Sea coastline to urban green spaces\, changing\, and what can communities do to help protect them?\nWhat role can residents\, civil society organizations\, and international institutions in The Hague play in preserving biodiversity at both local and global levels?\nHow can urban planning\, architecture\, and public spaces contribute to healthier ecosystems and more biodiversity-friendly cities?\nHow can international policy conversations taking place in The Hague connect more directly to local environmental action?\nAnd finally\, how can we foster a stronger sense of connection between people\, place\, and the natural systems that sustain life in and around our city?\n\nThrough short spotlights and open discussion\, the evening aims to create space for reflection\, inspiration\, and collaboration across disciplines and communities. \nWho are the speakers? \n\nGreenAnt\nGreenAnt is a climate-tech company leveraging satellite data and artificial intelligence to tackle environmental risks. They focus on providing cutting-edge solutions for climate risk management\, disaster response\, and sustainability analysis.\nOne Acre Fund\nOne Acre Fund works with 5.6 million smallholder farmer households to equip them with the supplies and training they need to thrive. They put Farmers First in everything they do\, helping them grow more food\, plant more trees\, and earn more money from their harvests.\nSpace4Good\nSpace4Good is a team of impact-driven data scientists\, remote sensing & GIS experts\, software developers as well as environmental and urban planners using their unique skills and experience for social and environmental impact.\n\nWho is it for?\nIf you are interested in connecting with people and their work towards a more peaceful\, just and sustainable world\, this event is for you. Whatever your role or sector\, join Community Drinks to relax\, exchange perspectives\, and connect with this vibrant community committed to making the world more peaceful\, just and sustainable\, one conversation at a time. \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.net \n  \n	Register here!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/community-drinks-biodiversity-in-the-city-of-peace-justice/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260414T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
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SUMMARY:Civil Society Perspectives on Fossil Fuel Phase-Out
DESCRIPTION:What can you expect?\nIn the lead-up to the Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Conference (TAFF) hosted by the Governments of the Netherlands and Colombia in April 2026\, this consultation in The Hague convenes civil society\, policymakers and researchers to reflect on how commitments to phase out fossil fuels can be translated into practice in a just and equitable way. The consultation will identify key priorities\, highlight opportunities for engagement ahead of the conference in Colombia\, and explore how civil society contributions can meaningfully feed into the broader TAFF process. \nWho is it for?\nThis event is open to people working across policy\, advocacy\, research and practicewho want to engage in an open exchange on the challenges and opportunities of transitioning away from fossil fuels. \nWe welcome participants from civil society organisations\, climate justice and environmental movements\, research and knowledge institutions\, organisations working on climate and energy policy\, policymakers\, government representatives and delegates\, diplomats and embassy representatives\, as well as philanthropic and international organisations engaged in climate action and sustainable development. \nProgramme Overview \n17:00 – 17:30 | Arrival and Registration \nKeynote Address \nProf. Elisa Morgera – UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change and Human Rights \nThe keynote will set the scene by outlining the human rights imperative of transitioning away from fossil fuels\, drawing on her recent report on defossilising global economies and the legal obligations of states and non-state actors. \nPlenary Panel Discussion \nModerator: Noemi Zenk-Agyie – Climate Advocate\, World’s Youth for Climate Justice \nPanel Speakers: \n\nRodrigo Pinto Scholtbach – Senior Policy Coordinator\, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (Netherlands)\nPerspective on Dutch policy engagement and international cooperation in fossil fuel transition processes.\nAdrián Estrada – Advisor for the Wetenschappelijke Klimaatraad (The Netherlands Scientific Climate Council)\nScientific insights into climate policy pathways and systemic transition challenges.\nSjoukje van Oosterhout – Member of Parliament\, GroenLinks/PvdA\nPolitical reflections on advancing fossil fuel phase-out within national and European contexts.\nHilde Stroot – Policy Lead Climate Justice\, Oxfam Novib\nCivil society perspective on equity\, justice\, and global responsibility in the transition.\nKumi Naidoo – President of The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative Perspective around justice\, accountability\, and global coordination.\n\nBreakout Sessions\nParticipants will join smaller\, interactive discussions to explore specific dimensions of a just fossil fuel phase-out: \nLegal Obligations of Fossil Fuel Phase-Out\nFacilitators: Henrieke Bünger (World’s Youth for Climate Justice)\, Mariana Campos-Vega (World’s Youth for Climate Justice)\, Prof. André Nollkaemper (University of Amsterdam)\, Maarten de Zeeuw (Greenpeace) and Marco Della Maggiore (Stop Fossil Fuel Subsidies Campaign) \nReforming Investment Law for a Just Fossil Fuel Phase-Out\nFacilitators: Dr. Stephanie Triefus (T.M.C. Asser Institute)\, Bart-Jaap Verbeek (SOMO)\, Fernando Hernandez (Both Ends)\, Alessandra Arcuri (Erasmus University Rotterdam) and Ingo Venzke (University of Amsterdam) \nPolicy Tools for Transforming Supply and Demand\nFacilitators: Mannes Kocken (Reclame Fossielvrij)\, Dr. Lieke Dreijerink (Wetenschappelijke Klimaatraad) and Dr. Harald Buijtendijk (Breda University of Appplied Sciences Academy for Tourism) \nA Just Transition for Whom? Designing an Inclusive Fossil-Free Future\nFacilitators: Helena Voorhuis (Youth for Climate)\, Ishata Rostamkhan (Youth Representative Sustainable Development)\, Yoeri Dijkhof (Klimaat en Energie Koepel) and Noortje van Randwijk (Jonge Klimaatbeweging) \nPlenary Closing \nA short reflection bringing together key insights from the breakout discussions and outlining potential next steps. \n19:45 – 20:30 | Networking and Drinks \nAn informal networking moment to continue conversations and build connections across sectors. \n  \nEvent Organisers\nThis event is a collaborative initiative organised by: The Hague Humanity Hub\, Oxfam Novib\, Milieudefensie\, International Alert\, Reclame FossielVrij\, World’s Youth for Climate Justice\, T.M.C. Asser Institute\, Earth Insight and Both Ends. \nRegistration \n\nParticipation is free but registration is required due to limited capacity.\n\nFurther programme details will be shared with registered participants prior to the event \n	Register here!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/civil-society-perspectives-on-fossil-fuel-phase-out/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260414T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
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SUMMARY:Meet-up: Collective Action for Sudan
DESCRIPTION:From Dialogue to Action: Strengthening Collective Efforts for Sudan \nWhat happens when shared concern turns into coordinated action? Join this meet-up to connect\, reflect\, and shape concrete next steps for peace and justice in Sudan. \nEvent Details \n\nDate: 14 April 2026\nTime: 15:00 – 17:00\nLocation: The Hague Humanity Hub & Online\n\nAbout the Event\nThis meet-up brings together humanitarian and policy actors\, academics\, members of the Sudanese diaspora\, and other stakeholders committed to advancing peace and justice in Sudan. Building on a year of collaboration and dialogue\, the session will focus on turning shared insights into concrete\, collective action. \nParticipants will exchange perspectives\, highlight ongoing initiatives\, and identify practical opportunities to strengthen coordination and impact. \nPurpose of the Meet-Up\nShare updates and perspectives on the situation in Sudan\nConnect ongoing initiatives and actors across sectors\nDefine 2–3 concrete collective actions for follow-up\nStrengthen collaboration for peacebuilding\, civilian protection\, and recovery \nBackground\nThis event builds on a series of engagements in 2025\, including dialogues\, panel discussions\, roundtables\, and public advocacy efforts. These moments underscored both the urgency of the crisis and the need for sustained\, coordinated action. \n\nCollectively organized the Critical Dialogue on the Humanitarian Emergency in Sudan\nCo-hosted a panel about Sudan at the Just Peace Festival in June\nSupported KUNO in hosting discussions on Sudan and the Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs)\nCo-hosted a roundtable held with parliament highlighting the complexity of the situation and suggesting some next steps\nParticipated in a public march in Amsterdam in November 2025\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nHumanitarian and policy professionals\nAcademics and think tanks\nMembers of the Sudanese diaspora\nPrivate sector actors with interests in Sudan\nMedia and others engaged in peace and justice efforts\n\nThis meet-up is organised by The Hague Humanity Hub in partnership with the Sudan Futures Platform as part of ongoing efforts to support collaboration within the peace and justice ecosystem. \n	Expression of interest
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/meet-up-collective-action-for-sudan/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
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SUMMARY:International Investigator Course
DESCRIPTION:Since its inception\, IICI has run 40 International Investigator Courses. The course is our flagship two-week residential course covering the essential investigation skills for international criminal and human rights investigations. \nThe course involves a range of seminars and roleplay exercises\, including several days at the Dutch Military School of Peacekeeping. \nIt is an intensive course aimed at those with an existing level of professional competence and experience in investigations or related areas.  Its workload and exercises are deliberately designed to replicate the pressures of an investigation mission environment.  By the end\, trainees will have an enhanced knowledge of international law and be able to identify the required elements of international crimes and violations. They will be able to plan an investigation strategy to collect evidence to prove those required elements. They will have the basic skills to document a crime scene and to interview witnesses and victims in order to collect evidence a standard admissible for criminal prosecution\, human rights reporting or other documentation purposes. They will know how to do so in a manner which protects themselves\, their witnesses and their evidence. \n	Apply here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/international-investigator-course/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260330T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260330T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks: Solidarity with Belarus & Lessons in Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This edition will feature Ales Bialiatski\, Nobel Peace Prize laureate & Belarusian democracy and human rights defender.\nHow can civil society continue defending human rights when repression becomes the norm? And what role can international partners play in ensuring that struggles for freedom are not forgotten? \nFor decades\, Belarusian civil society organisations have worked under severe political pressure\, documenting abuses\, defending political prisoners\, and supporting victims of repression. Since the 2020 crackdown\, many organisations have been forced into exile\, yet their work continues across borders. \nThis #DemocracyDrinks edition is organised in collaboration with Article 19 and will bring together Belarusian and Dutch civil society actors to reflect on how international solidarity can sustain human rights work under repression. It will also explore how partnerships with organisations in the Netherlands and across Europe help ensure that the situation in Belarus remains visible and that those defending rights are not left isolated. \nJoin us on March 30th (17:00-19:00) for the #DemocracyDrinks The Hague\, where we will be joined by: \nSpeakers \n\nAles Bialiatski\, Human Rights Centre Viasna\nTBC\, Dutch Civil Society Representative\n\nModerator \n\nJoanna Szymańska\, Head of Programmes and Strategy\, ARTICLE 19 Europe\n\n  \nAbout Ales Bialiatski \nAles Bialiatski founded the organisation Viasna (Spring) to provide support for the incarcerated demonstrators and their families that then evolved into a human rights organisation focused on documenting the authorities’ abuses and torture of political prisoners. As a result of his work\, the government authorities sentenced him to several years’ imprisonment for alleged tax evasion. In June 2021\, in the wake of the massive demonstrations against President Lukashenko’s dictatorship\, he was again jailed without trial or conviction. He was still in prison when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022. \n  \nWhat are the #DemocracyDrinks? \n#DemocracyDrinks is an informal\, recurring conversation and networking series bringing together people working on democracy\, peace\, justice\, and democratic participation. \nThe format is intentionally simple: open\, dialogue-led conversations in a relaxed setting. #DemocracyDrinks The Hague provides space to connect across sectors\, test ideas\, explore emerging questions\, and reflect collectively on democratic challenges beyond formal panels or presentations. \nLaunched by Defend Democracy in Brussels in 2018\, #DemocracyDrinks now takes place in cities around the world. Editions in The Hague have brought together a diverse mix of practitioners from NGOs\, international institutions\, think tanks\, government\, and civil society. The Hague series is co-organised by the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC)\, the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH). \n  \nPhotos – disclaimer. \nPlease note that a photographer and/or videographer may be present during #DemocracyDrinks. Images may be used by partner organisations for communication and promotional purposes\, including social media and future event promotion. By attending\, you consent to this use. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting democracydrinksthehague@gmail.com and specifying the event. Thank you for your cooperation! \n  \n	Register here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-solidarity-with-belarus-lessons-in-resilience/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:event|Hub Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260320T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
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SUMMARY:Non-Violent Communication: Giraffe or Jackal?
DESCRIPTION:Join the workshop and explore a different way of communicating. \nA job interview feels tense. A team discussion turns sensitive. A conversation about values\, diversity or social impact suddenly becomes uncomfortable. \nThis interactive workshop offers a first introduction to Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Rather than promising quick fixes\, this session creates awareness of how language shapes connection – and how small shifts in communication influence the quality of dialogue. \nUsing the metaphor of the “giraffe” and the “jackal”\, you explore the difference between reactive and connecting communication styles. Through guided reflection and short practical exercises\, you practise distinguishing observation from interpretation\, noticing emotional triggers\, and expressing yourself with more clarity. \nThe focus stays on awareness and insight: recognising patterns in yourself and in professional interactions such as interviews\, teamwork\, networking or value-driven conversations. You leave with a clearer understanding of NVC principles and concrete examples of how they apply in daily work situations. \nThe workshop is guided by an experienced NVC trainer who works with professionals in international and multicultural contexts. The session combines brief explanations with interactive exercises in a safe and engaging setting. \nCurious whether you speak more giraffe or jackal? \nJoin the conversation on March 20th (14:00-16:00) and explore a different way of communicating. The workshop is organised by JobOn and The Hague Humanity Hub. \n	Sign up here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/non-violent-communication-giraffe-or-jackal/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Humanity Hub":MAILTO:hello@humanityhub.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260320T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
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SUMMARY:Friday Pause & Shift: a morning space for changemakers
DESCRIPTION:Friday Pause & Shift for Changemakers is a monthly 90-minute Friday morning gathering at the Humanity Hub – a facilitated space to pause\,  reflect\, and reconnect at the end of the workweek. \nInspired by Climate Café principles\, this is not a workshop\, debate\, or therapy session. There is no fixing or problem-solving. Instead\, we gather to listen\, reflect\, and share (if we wish) what is alive for us as changemakers navigating complex times. \nThis space is for social entrepreneurs\, NGOs\, purpose-driven professionals and anyone seeking grounding\, connection\, and emotional regeneration. \nCome once or come regularly.\nFree of charge. Limited to 12 participants. \nPause. Shift. Enter the weekend more resourced. \nThis is: \n\nA facilitated listening space inspired by Climate Café principles\nA place for honest reflection and shared humanity\nA low-threshold invitation to slow down and reconnect\nPart of a broader culture of regeneration and care within the changemaker ecosystem\n\nThis is not: \n\nTherapy or group counselling\nA coaching\, training\, or skill-building session\nA problem-solving\, debating\, or action-planning space\nA commitment-based group — attendance is entirely flexible\n\n	Register now  This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/friday-pause-shift-a-morning-space-for-changemakers/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Humanity Hub":MAILTO:hello@humanityhub.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260319T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
CREATED:20260224T134541Z
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SUMMARY:Community Drinks | Picture Power: How Stories Shape Change
DESCRIPTION:What if your next game-changing connection is just a drink away?\nJoin us for Community Drinks to wind down around a glass\, make new connections\, and get inspired by the spotlights of the evening. Hosted at The Hague Humanity Hub\, this is the place for you to get away from your busy schedule and enjoy after-hours with purposeful conversations. \nWhat can you expect?\nCome to the Hub on Thrusday\, March 19th\, between 17:00 and 19:00\, for a drink (or two) and meet professionals using storytelling to advocate for\, and drive\, positive change. \nIn a city like The Hague\, where dialogue\, justice\, and diplomacy shape the global stage\, visual advocacy and storytelling offer a powerful way to humanize complex issues. Images\, maps\, data visualizations\, and narrative design can make institutional processes more approachable\, bringing clarity to subjects that might otherwise feel abstract or distant. Visual storytelling cuts across language and cultural barriers\, inviting broader participation and fostering empathy in a place where diverse voices meet. \nWhen used thoughtfully\, visual advocacy not only communicates information but also amplifies impact. In The Hague’s ecosystem compelling visuals can illuminate the lived experiences behind legal arguments\, highlight patterns that inform policy decisions\, and energize public engagement. By blending art\, narrative\, and evidence\, visual storytelling helps bridge the gap between global challenges and the people working to address them. \nThe March Edition of the Community Drinks will explore some of the following questions: \n\nIn what ways can visuals help bridge the gap between policy discussions and lived human experiences?\nHow do we represent people and their stories ethically\, especially when dealing with sensitive topics like conflict\, justice\, or human rights?\nHow can visuals avoid oversimplifying or sensationalizing complex issues?\nWhat role can creative storytelling play in sustaining open\, democratic societies?\n\nWho are the speakers? \n\nGregg The Artivist\nGregg is a storyteller and activist using art to cut through noise\, challenge broken systems\, and reconnect us to what matters.\nHuman Rights in The Picture\nHuman Rights in the Picture is a non-profit organisation that advocates for human rights through visual storytelling. The organisation shines a light on human rights violations\, injustices and inequalities through film\, music\, photography and other forms of art\, and gives a voice to victims of human rights violations.\nMovies That Matter\nMTM’s mission is to open eyes to human rights. They use film to stir the debate on human rights\, sustainability and fight against injustice. Film has the unprecedented capacity to raise awareness and provide new insight.\n\nWho is it for?\nIf you are interested in connecting with people and their work towards a more peaceful\, just and sustainable world\, this event is for you. Whatever your role or sector\, join Community Drinks to relax\, exchange perspectives\, and connect with this vibrant community committed to making the world more peaceful\, just and sustainable\, one conversation at a time. \n  \n	Reserve a spot This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/community-drinks-picture-power-how-stories-shape-change/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260310T144500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260310T160000
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SUMMARY:Sneak Peek: From Principles to Practice – Building the Peace-Positive Investment Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:PeaceFinance.org and The Hague Humanity Hub\, through the Hub’s Investing in Peace initiative\, invite you to a free Sneak Peek session introducing Peace Finance and a workshop series currently under development. \nThis 75-minute session explores Peace Finance as a practical approach to designing and financing initiatives that intentionally build peace — making trust\, inclusion\, and cooperation part of how organisations and investments behave\, rather than a by-product or safeguard. \nThe Sneak Peek also contributes to the broader Investing in Peace conversations at the Hub. It offers a shared framing and practical lens that can help inform ongoing dialogue within our community. \nThe session brings together actors from across finance\, peacebuilding\, innovation\, and enterprise. Participants will gain a clear introduction to Peace Finance\, exchange perspectives on current challenges\, and help shape what future workshops should focus on in terms of content\, cases\, and practical application. \n	Register now This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/sneak-peek-from-principles-to-practice-building-the-peace-positive-investment-workshop-series/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260304T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
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SUMMARY:Fireside Peace Chats: Youth & Peace with Jonathan van Varik
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn this next edition of FPC\, we will discuss the unique perspective and position that youth can and should play in advancing peace from the local to the global level. Our guest speaker for this FPC edition is Jonathan van Varik\, youth worker\, freelance peace-builder\, and the lead coordinator of the 2026 Youth Peace Summit! With Jonathan\, we will discuss how we can  connect youth\, institutions\, organizations\, and governments in dialogue\, innovation\, and inclusion to empower young people worldwide to become active creators of peace. Within that context\, we will explore the contribution of the Youth Peace Summit\, its 2025 Youth Peace Manifesto\, and the summit’s innovative infrastructure for connecting youth peace-builders year-round\, which will be launched at the upcoming 2026 summit! Join us for an informal conversation intended to bring peacebuilders\, enthusiasts\, and citizens together to connect\, share experiences\, and exchange insights on how we can promote resilience within our local communities. \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)\, the Knowledge Platform for Security and the Rule of Law (KPSRL)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub (THHH). Read more about previous editions here. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fireside-peace-chats-youth-peace-with-jonathan-van-varik/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260226T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260226T170000
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SUMMARY:#DemocracyDrinks: Urgency and Opportunity Meet in the EU Enlargement Debate
DESCRIPTION:How should the EU\, the Netherlands and other EU member states improve and speed up EU enlargement to the Western Balkans – and beyond?\nAs more and more Western Balkan nations move towards the EU\, what is the role that the rest of Europe stands to play in their pursuit of accession? How can EU member states like the Netherlands support Western Balkan democracies in the face of growing geopolitical tensions? \nJoin us on February 26th (17:00-19:00)\, for this year’s first edition of #DemocracyDrinks The Hague\, where we will be joined by: \n\nMarko Makovec\, seasoned Slovenian diplomat\, former Head of Cabinet for the EU’s Enlargement Commissioner\, and one of the leading authorities on the complexities of enlargement within the European Union.\nThijs Reuten\, Dutch MEP and leading advocate against democratic backsliding in the EU and its neighbourhood.\n\nThis edition is organised in collaboration with PAX\, the Network of Sustainable Development and Education\, Free Press Unlimited\, the Dutch Albanian Foundation\, the Netherlands Helsinki Committee\, Max van der Stoel Foundation\, and Committee for Humanitarian Intervention in Utrecht\, Amsterdam\, and Leiden. \nAbout Marko Makovec\nMarko Makovec is a Slovenian diplomat and a leading authority on the complexities of EU enlargement. Most recently\, he served as the Head of Cabinet for Ms. Marta Kos\, the Commissioner for Enlargement. Prior to this\, he was the highest-ranking Slovene at the European External Action Service (EEAS)\, as Deputy Managing Director for Managing Directorate Europe. In this capacity\, he expertly oversaw relations with the United Kingdom\, European Economic Area\, Turkey\, and the Western Balkans from 2021 to 2024. \nHe earlier represented Slovenia with distinction as the Permanent Representative to the EU’s Political and Security Committee (2017-2020). He served as Diplomatic Adviser to the Slovenian President (2013-2017)\, and as Principal Foreign Policy Adviser to the Prime Minister (2008-2012)\, acting as chief negotiator for the Arbitration Agreement between Slovenia and Croatia. His illustrious career began with his foundational work as an Adviser to the Director-General (2003-2005)\,as a Delegate to the Working Party for Western Balkans in the EU (2007-2008)\, and as Deputy Head of Mission in Rome. \nAbout Thijs Reuten\nThijs Reuten is a Dutch Member of the European Parliament that has\, since 2021\, served on the Committee of Foreign Affairs\, Delegation to the EU-North Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee\, and the Delegation to the EU-Serbia Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee\, among others. He played a pivotal role in normalising visa-free travel between Kosovo and the EU\, and has been a leading advocate against democratic backsliding in the EU and its neighbourhood. Reuten has a background in political science and international relations\, and has previously served as an Amsterdam City Councilor\, and a District Administrator for Amsterdam-Oost. \n	Reserve a spot This link opens in a new tab\n	\n  \nWhat are the #DemocracyDrinks?\n#DemocracyDrinks is an informal\, recurring conversation and networking series bringing together people working on democracy\, peace\, justice\, and democratic participation. \nThe format is intentionally simple: open\, dialogue-led conversations in a relaxed setting. #DemocracyDrinks The Hague provides space to connect across sectors\, test ideas\, explore emerging questions\, and reflect collectively on democratic challenges beyond formal panels or presentations. \nLaunched in Brussels in 2018\, #DemocracyDrinks now takes place in cities around the world. Editions in The Hague have brought together a diverse mix of practitioners from NGOs\, international institutions\, think tanks\, government\, and civil society. The Hague series is co-organised by the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC)\, the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD)\, and The Hague Humanity Hub. \nInterested in hosting your own edition? Apply here. \n  \nWestern Balkans Symposia Series\nSince 2024\, four symposia on the Western Balkans vis-à-vis especially the EU have been organised by PAX\, Free Press Unlimited\, Dutch Albanian Foundation\, Netherlands Helsinki Committee\, Max van der Stoel Foundation and Committee for Humanitarian Intervention in Utrecht\, Amsterdam and Leiden. Topics have ranged from EU enlargement and the extent of democracy\, peace\, justice and independent media in the ‘oft-neglected region’ of the Western Balkans. Speakers have ranged from Thijs Reuten\, Dutch member of the European Parliament for the Progressive Alliance group\, Tamara Filipovic of the Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia\, to Robert Bosch\, former Dutch ambassador to Albania and Kosovo. The primary aims of this symposia series are to: a) keep attention on the situation and future of this region among policymakers and the wider public; b) enhance insights on this region to everybody involved and interested; and c) offer solutions to challenges of peace\, democracy\, justice and civil society in that region by and for policymakers\, experts and everybody involved–preferably via EU principles and memberships \n	Reserve a spot This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/democracydrinks-urgency-and-opportunity-meet-in-the-eu-enlargement-debate/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260225T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260225T183000
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SUMMARY:‘Cyber Self-Defense’ Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical cyber self-defense session helping changemakers reduce digital exposure\, secure accounts\, and spot disinformation. \nWhat can you expect?\nThis practical\, non-technical training is designed for staff and teams working in sensitive\, public-facing\, or high-visibility roles within NGOs and not-for-profit organisations. It focuses on everyday digital risks that can affect personal safety\, organisational credibility\, and operational effectiveness – often without people realising it.\nThe session addresses common situations participants encounter in their daily work and personal lives\, and explores how small\, informed choices can significantly reduce exposure to digital threats. \nKey areas covered include: \n\nManaging your online digital footprint\nSecuring personal and professional email accounts\nReducing unintended data leakage from everyday devices\nRecognising misinformation\, impersonation\, and online manipulation\n\nThe training is scenario-based and practical\, using clear examples and simple steps that participants can apply immediately. The focus is on awareness and risk reduction\, showing how small habit changes can make a meaningful difference at both individual and organisational levels. \nWho is this session for?\nThis session is suitable for: \n\nChangemakers in the peace and justice ecosystem\nCommunications\, advocacy\, leadership\, and programme staff\nAnyone working in public-facing\, sensitive\, or high-exposure roles\nTeams with no technical or cybersecurity background\n\nNo prior technical knowledge is required. \nWho is the speaker?\nRichard Costelloe is an information-security and risk professional with a background in supporting organisations operating in sensitive and high-risk environments. His work focuses on practical risk reduction at both individual and organisational levels\, including digital self-defence\, information assurance\, and security awareness training. \nRichard has worked with international organisations\, NGOs\, and mission-driven teams\, and specialises in translating complex digital risks into clear\, actionable guidance for non-technical audiences. \n	Register now!
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/cyber-self-defense-session/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260219T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
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SUMMARY:Intern Drinks @ The Hague Humanity Hub
DESCRIPTION:A networking event for interns\, by interns!\n  \nAre you an intern for a mission-driven organisation\, and wish to connect with a vibrant community of fellow interns from across The Hague and beyond? Looking to build new connections\, learn about exciting opportunities\, and share your experiences as you kickstart your career? Then join us on February 19th for the next edition of Intern Drinks! \n  \nIntern Drinks are an informal event created for interns\, by interns. Whether you’re currently pursuing\, finishing\, or about to start your internship\, join us at The Hague Humanity Hub as we come together for a drink and a night of networking\, connection and conversation with interns from fields across peace and justice\, human rights\, development\, governance\, tech for good\, environment and sustainability\, local impact\, and more! \n  \nThe evening is a unique opportunity to unwind after work while learning about the diverse organisations that operate from the international city of peace and justice\, discover different ways you can pursue a mission-driven career\, and make lasting connections. \n	Sign up here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/intern-drinks-the-hague-humanity-hub/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Humanity Hub":MAILTO:hello@humanityhub.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260218T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
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SUMMARY:Just Peace Movie Night x GHRD: SOLD. A Child Trafficked
DESCRIPTION:  \nAbout SOLD\nSOLD. A Child Trafficked\, a powerful 2012 film that sheds light on the realities of child trafficking and exploitation. \nShot mainly in Nepal\, it follows the stories of several survivors of child trafficking who fell victim to sexual slavery in brothels across India. The movie highlights the socioeconomic factors that lead to child trafficking. Most victims are young girls belonging to the Tamang ethnic group of Nepal\, where resource scarcity\, severe poverty and social ostracization drive family members to sell their daughters\, nieces and cousins into sexual slavery. \nSOLD spotlights the price that is paid by young girls and women when society turns a blind eye to predatory dynamics and structural drivers heightened by social and financial hardships. \n\nSpeakers:\n\nRishi Chamman: Filmmaker and documentary director of SOLD\nRinku Kalsy: Documentary maker and director of SOLD\nConny Rijken: National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings and Sexual Violence against Children\nZoe de Melo: Programme manager focusing on ending sexual exploitation of children at Terre des Hommes Netherlands\nModerator: Bianca Cojocaru\n\n  \n	Get your tickets here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/just-peace-movie-night-x-ghrd-sold-a-child-trafficked/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Humanity Hub":MAILTO:hello@humanityhub.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260217T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
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SUMMARY:Community Drinks: Peace & Justice Beyond the Bubble
DESCRIPTION:What if your next game-changing connection is just a drink away?\nJoin us for Community Drinks to wind down around a glass\, make new connections\, and get inspired by the spotlights of the evening. Hosted at The Hague Humanity Hub\, this is the place for you to get away from your busy schedule and enjoy after-hours with purposeful conversations. \n  \nWhat can you expect?\nCome to the Hub on Tuesday\, February 17th\, between 17:00 and 19:00\, for a drink (or two) and meet professionals working on making peace and justice more accessible for everyone. \n  \nThe Hague is both the International City of Peace & Justice and a city where neighbourhoods can be socio-economically and culturally divided. While hundreds of institutions work on peace\, justice\, human rights\, and security\, the field can often feel closed-off\, technical\, elite\, or geographically distant from the lived realities of many residents. \nThis edition of Community Drinks takes place right before the municipal elections\, making it a timely moment to reflect on who feels included in the city’s peace and justice ecosystem\, and who does not. \nWho are the speakers?\n\nNetwerk Haagse Helpers\n\nThe Haagse Helpers is a community of volunteers who are building a socially connected city. Young people help fellow citizens\, inspire each other\, and flourish themselves. The Haagse Helpers pay attention to raising awareness among young people to contribute in and to the city. In addition to doing volunteer work\, we have fixed monthly activities\, and we also offer workshops and training to volunteers to strengthen the community’s feelings even more. \n\nLeiden University\n\nLeiden University’s Campus The Hague is the home to teaching and research focused on international law\, governance\, urban issues\, global affairs\, and health—the series brings together academics\, students\, practitioners\, and citizens to explore inclusive approaches to building peaceful societies. Leiden University will be represented by Maja Vodopivec\, Senior University Lecturer at Leiden University College. Drawing on her background in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina\, her PhD research in Tokyo\, and her teaching in peace and conflict studies\, Maja co-founded Fireside Peace Chats to counter increasing securitization in academic discourse and reconnect discussions of peace with lived realities in the world’s capital of peace and justice. \nWho is it for?\nIf you are interested in connecting with people and their work towards a more peaceful\, just and sustainable world\, this event is for you. Whatever your role or sector\, join Community Drinks to relax\, exchange perspectives\, and connect with this vibrant community committed to making the world more peaceful\, just and sustainable\, one conversation at a time. \nMore information about the speakers to be shared shortly. \n	Register here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/community-drinks-peace-justice-beyond-the-bubble/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260212T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
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SUMMARY:Adapting to Climate Change in Modern Policing - Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation: Dr. Anna Matczak discusses her new book\, “Adapting to Climate Change in Modern Policing: The Rise of the ‘Eco-Cop’” \n  \nIn her new book “Adapting to Climate Change in Modern Policing the Rise of the “Eco-Cop””\, Dr. Anna Matczak\, Senior Lecturer in Comparative Criminology at THUAS summarises\, analyses\, and organises existing knowledge on the impact of climate change on police organisations and police work\, creating a practitioner-oriented narrative enriched by insights from 23 experts of diverse backgrounds and international profiles located across the world. \n  \nWhile the book is intended primarily for police organisations\, it also serves as a structured research and policy agenda – a roadmap capturing the full range of perspectives currently discussed in the field. \n  \nIn partnership with The Hague Humanity Hub\, and co-organised with Multilevel Regulation research group and THUAS\, the author\, Anna Matczak will host a conversation around the rise of the “Eco-Cop”\, the modern policing and climate adaptation\, asking how climate change impacts police practice across the world? \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/adapting-to-climate-change-in-modern-policing-book-launch/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Humanity Hub":MAILTO:hello@humanityhub.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
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SUMMARY:Blue Drinks x Climate Justice Community
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us on January 29 for the first 2026 edition of Blue Drinks at The Hague Humanity Hub\nFor our first gathering of 2026\, the Climate Justice Community Drinks is teaming up with Blue Drinks at the Hub to bridge the gap between climate action and water justice. \nLast year\, many of us sat together to reflect on the hurdles we faced and the lessons we learned. Now\, we are shifting our focus forward. We want to hear about your aspirations\, your big plans\, and your hopes for the months ahead. \nWater is often missing within climate conversations and that is why this collaboration is so important. While it’s frequently buried in technical reports or sector-specific silos\, we know that water justice is a deeply social and political issue. It’s about access\, equality\, and resilience\, and it touches every single one of us regardless of our discipline. \nThe evening will be a relaxed space to connect\, hear from a few experts in the field\, share reflections on why water justice matters more than ever\, and trade goals for the coming year. Whether you’re a regular at the Hub or joining us for the first time\, come as you are and help us kick off the year with some collective momentum. \nBlue Drinks is an informal networking series bringing together professionals across the climate and environmental sectors to connect and collaborate. \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/climate-justice-community-x-blue-drinks/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Humanity Hub":MAILTO:hello@humanityhub.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T072803
CREATED:20260107T052029Z
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SUMMARY:Just Peace Movie Night x Guarding Gaia
DESCRIPTION:Just Peace Movie Night: Guarding Gaia\nJoin us for a thought-provoking evening organised by Human Rights in The Picture\, Lawyers for Lawyers and The Hague Humanity Hub\, part of the Just Peace Movie Nights series. \n  \nOn 28 January\, we screen the documentary Guarding Gaia\, which exposes the risk that environmental lawyers face in their everyday work. They represent marginalised groups in cases involving oil exploitation\, deforestation\, wildlife trafficking\, mining and other environmental harms. By holding powerful economic actors to account\, they become targets themselves. The documentary explores their daily work\, often with limited resources and in isolation\, facing growing risks of physical attacks\, harassment and intimidation from state actors\, organised crime and other hostile groups. \n  \n🎬 About the Film – Guarding Gaia\nGuarding Gaia is a 30-minute documentary produced by Human Rights in the Picture. The film is a central component of a two-year campaign by Lawyers for Lawyers to support legal professionals at risk who work on the front lines of climate justice. Through this campaign\, Lawyers for Lawyers aims to raise awareness about the crucial role these lawyers play\, advocate for their safety\, and call for greater international support so they can continue their essential work. \n  \nThe movie screening will be followed by a moderated discussion in collaboration with Lawyers for Lawyers and Human Rights in the Picture. The confirmed speakers are: \n\nRitwick Dutta\, environmental lawyer from India\, founder of LIFE\nTara Fiechter\, Lawyers for Lawyers\nNadia Sánchez Castillo-Winckels\, Climate Legal Consulting\nSjoerd Lopik\, partner De Roos / research fellow Leiden University\n\n  \n	Get your ticket here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/just-peace-movie-night-x-guarding-gaia/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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