How Can We Make Justice Accessible to All?

Humanity House Prinsegracht 8, Den Haag, Netherlands

Everyone has the right to justice. However all around the world, people and communities have difficulty getting access to justice. The need to improve access to justice is, therefore, part of the Sustainable Development Goals. During this HagueTalks you will hear personal stories from people all around the world that work with local communities to […]

SDG 7 – How does the Netherlands contribute to Renewable Energy in Developing Countries?

Caballero Fabriek Saturnusstraat 60, Den Haag

Are you active in the (renewable) energy sector and do you have growth ambitions in developing countries? Then come to The Hague on 5 April and participate in the debate on Dutch contributions to accelerated realisation of the sustainable development goal (SDG) 7: access to affordable and sustainable energy. During this event we launch the […]

Emerging Markets Bootcamp: Launch Studio

Hague Tech Den Haag, Netherlands

The Hague Tech and its Partners have collaborated to set up their 'Emerging Markets Bootcamp' ! This three day event is for Dutch start-ups and scale-ups to learn more about soft landing programs in South Africa and other emerging markets globally. As well as providing insight into the Dutch entrepreneurial climate for startups from the emerging […]

Invitation Only

Human Rights & Artificial Intelligence in World Perspective

Humanity House Prinsegracht 8, Den Haag, Netherlands

China and America and world leaders in AI and technology investment, plugging several billion euros every year. Similarly, the United Nations pays a lot of attention to a worldwide responsible AI Strategy and here in Europe, there is a commitment to a strategy based on a ‘human centric’ approach. The Netherlands is also attempting to […]

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Crisis Mitigation and Predictive Analytics: Measuring Famine Risks

The Hague Humanity Hub Fluwelen Burgwal 58, The Hague, Netherlands

Nadia Piffaretti, a Senior Economist at the World Bank, will be giving a talk on managing crises concerning famine risk! The presentation will tackle a multitude of questions, aiming to identify gaps, opportunities, and challenges related to the application of predictive models in humanitarian crises; consider legal and ethical issues associated with the collection and […]

NWO Matchmaking Meeting – Responsible Innovation

The Hague Humanity Hub Fluwelen Burgwal 58, The Hague, Netherlands

Designing for public values in a digital world New technological developments such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things, Big Data, and Blockchain can solve problems and help realise shared values and ideals. At the same time, other public values are at stake, such as privacy, security, and democracy. How can these values be taken […]

A Privilege-Free Day

Het Nutshuis Riviervismarkt 5, Den Haag, Netherlands

The Hague Freedom Weeks In the run-up to Dutch Liberation Day on 5 May, The Hague is dedicating three whole weeks to freedom. Het Nutshuis will open its doors on Sunday 14 April as part of The Hague Freedom Weeks. Together with Hague Talks Youth, the Kinder- en Jongerenrechtswinkel (legal aid organisation for children and […]

What’s Hub Lunch

The Hague Humanity Hub Fluwelen Burgwal 58, The Hague, Netherlands

What is… What’s Hub Lunch? A regular lunch-time gathering where Hub members share a meal, while getting to know one another better. Each time, a different member will act as a host during the meal and facilitate the interaction between participants in a fun and relaxed setting. When and where is it happening? Every first […]

The White Elephant in the Room: Government Leadership and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals

The Hague Humanity Hub Fluwelen Burgwal 58, The Hague, Netherlands

Transforming for impact with Rt Hon. Helen Clark. How can governments achieve our SDGs? *Fee includes Welcome Drink on arrival* Join our discussion with former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Clark moderated by Leadership4SDGs Foundation President Simone Filippini. Helen Clark’s career encompasses over 27 years in politics during her tenure as both a Member […]

Community of Practising Innovators

The Spindle Ellermanstraat 18b, Amsterdam, Duivendrecht

Since 2018, The Spindle facilitates a community of innovators in development. Members hold an ex- or implicit innovation role within a Dutch NGO. The community meets every two months, in which they discuss their professional issues around innovation within development cooperation. Chatham House Rules apply. The community of practice is a group of innovation-minded participants. They […]

Startup Tuesday The Hague with IamProgrez

Hague Tech Den Haag, Netherlands

Startups, Friends & Fans, Startup Tuesday is a weekly event to inspire and connect. This series of events is a collaboration between leading innovative communities in The Hague who aim to strengthen connections and support impact-driven entrepreneurship. Taking place at different hubs, it is the ideal occasion to network, learn from experienced founders, and explore […]

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‘Niemand wil ze hebben’ – een lezing met Linda Polman

De Vries Van Stockum Spui 40, Den Haag, Netherlands

'Tachtig jaar Europees vluchtelingenbeleid en nog steeds wil niemand ze hebben' - Linda Polman presenteert dinsdagavond 16 april bij boekhandel De Vries Van Stockum in Den Haag haar pas verschenen boek 'Niemand wil ze hebben - Europa en zijn vluchtelingen'. Een boek met een meer dan dringend en actueel onderwerp. Linda Polman trapt af met […]

Humanity Hub Experience Day

The Hague Humanity Hub Fluwelen Burgwal 58, The Hague, Netherlands

Are you curious about what goes on in the Humanity Hub? Are you working on innovations in peace, justice and humanitarian action? Would you like to join likeminded individuals and increase your impact through collaboration? At our Humanity Hub Experience Day you get to become a Humanity Hub member for a day! During your time […]

PeaceTech – A New Field to Explore

KEA Konferencesalen Guldbergsgade 29N 2200, Copenhagen, København N, Denmark

April 24th, 2019 in Copenhagen for a one-day conference: ‘PeaceTech: A New Field to Explore’, and engage with tech-companies, NGOs, and research institutions to explore the many opportunities of this exciting, but still unexplored “industry”! At the conference, experts, practitioners, and social tech entrepreneurs will walk us through the current trends on how the strategic […]

The lessons learned from aid workers in Syria and the region

Humanity House Prinsegracht 8, Den Haag, Netherlands

In March, the European Union and the United Nations organised a major conference in Brussels on the future of Syria and the region. More than 57 countries and 20 international organisations came together to talk about supporting the future of Syria and the region. During this program, we talk with aid workers who are active […]

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Meeting Dutch Platform Leave No One Behind

In 2015, 193 countries adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. In order to ‘leave no one behind’ it is important that we achieve each goal in 2030. In practice, this means: taking explicit […]

Hub Social

The Hague Humanity Hub Fluwelen Burgwal 58, The Hague, Netherlands

Join our monthly drinks to connect or reconnect with fellow Humanity Hub members, and other innovators in peace, justice, and humanitarian affairs! Feel free to bring your friends and guests. We always have the space for a semi formal talk on a relevant topic, followed by networking drinks in a relaxed setting. Would you like […]

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World Justice Forum VI

World Forum

The coming year will provide several important opportunities for advancing the rule of law and delivering on the promise of justice for all. Taking advantage of this political moment requires a coordinated effort to develop a shared understanding of why the rule of law and justice are important and what we can do about it. Convened at World […]

What’s Hub Lunch

The Hague Humanity Hub Fluwelen Burgwal 58, The Hague, Netherlands

What is… What’s Hub Lunch? A regular lunch-time gathering where Hub members share a meal, while getting to know one another better. Each time, a different member will act as a host during the meal and facilitate the interaction between participants in a fun and relaxed setting. When and where is it happening? Every first […]

Future Session #3: Navigating the Data Journey Methodology (Akvo)

The Hague Humanity Hub Fluwelen Burgwal 58, The Hague, Netherlands

In 2019, The Spindle and the Hague Humanity Hub collaborate in organising a series of (almost) monthly inspirational working sessions for our mutual communities! In these sessions, we’ll explore the relevance of (technological) trends for the future of development cooperation. The sessions are high in energy and always involve an expert. See what’s going on and get more grip […]