COVID-19 has played a particular role in amplifying conflict drivers related to security forces, stigmatisation and marginalisation of minority groups, and governance failures, and exposed the chasm of trust between citizens and their states in many contexts. In practical terms, it has also presented significant challenges to peacebuilding organisations and their local partners who rely […]

The Digital Journey is already looking forward to its next event; the Demo Day! During the Demo Day, September 10th, the 8 Joint Action Groups will test the ‘prototypes’ within their target groups. The Joint Action Groups are currently developing prototypes of their intended results, e.g. a ‘Do it Yourself Toolkit for Online Learning’, a […]

On Tuesday 15 September 2020, the Asser Institute and Utrecht University are jointly organising an online expert round table on the topic of ‘Trading Emerging Technologies: Security and Human Rights Perspectives’. Demand for digital technology in both public and private sectors has created a thriving global market. While digital technology trade brings economic and social benefits, the […]

Civil society partnerships as those as part of the Dialogue & Dissent Program already had a practice of online cooperation, but the COVID-19 crisis has forced us to organise all our contacts and cooperation online. At the same time we hear of growing risks because of the negative effects of actions taken by states in […]

JOIN THIS SPECIAL EDITION FOCAL POINT CAFÉ ON CLEAN ENERGY AND OUR HUMANITARIAN ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME LAUNCH POWERED BY THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, THE NETHERLANDS ENTERPRISE AGENCY (RVO) AND DCHI INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR A FOCAL POINT CAFÉ ON ACCESS TO MODERN ENERGY IN HUMANITARIAN CONTEXTS. For this 3rd edition of the focal […]

Online panel-gesprek met experts en Nederlandse ambassadeurs aan de Visegrád-landen over de rechtstaat en democratie in het hart van Europa De Visegrád-4: Hongarije, Polen, Slowakije en Tsjechië. Landen in het hart van Europa, die na de val van de Berlijnse muur bijeenkwamen in het kleine Hongaarse stadje Visegrád om een samenwerkingsverband op te zetten. Het […]

Register Here Take a deep dive into the Peace and Justice community of the Hague!  The spotlight is on International Alert at this next edition of the Humanity Hub Open House during the Just Peace Month. Join us virtually to learn more about their work with people directly affected by conflict to build lasting peace.  The Hague is […]

Take a deep dive into the Peace and Justice community of the Hague!  The spotlight is on the International Institute for Social Studies at this next edition of the Humanity Hub Open House during the Just Peace Month. Join us virtually to learn more about their work in promoting justice and equality around the world.  The Hague is the international city of […]

This year the Partos Innovation Festival will be organised online based on a new format. Part of this inspiring two-day event will be the presentations of the outcomes of the Food Hackathon. However, before it comes to that the Food Hackathon itself will take place on October 6! Due to the Covid-19 crisis, among other causes, Africa […]

Take a deep dive into the Peace and Justice community of the Hague!  The spotlight is on Haagse Helpers at this next edition of the Humanity Hub Open House during the Just Peace Month. Join us virtually to learn more about their work in local youth empowerment.  The Hague is the international city of Peace and Justice. The Humanity Hub is […]

Startup Tuesday The Hague Startup Tuesday is a weekly event to inspire and connect with like-minded people. This series of events is a collaboration among innovative hubs that aim to strengthen connections and support impact-driven entrepreneurship in The Hague. It’s the ideal occasion to network, learn from experienced founders, and explore solutions to shared challenges. […]

It’s time for the 7th edition of Partos’ annual Innovation Festival. The creation of an inclusive and sustainable world is what drives NGOs, civil society leaders, researchers, governments and social entrepreneurs working in the development sector. Collaboration is key to create this world we envision. Therefore, Partos, through its innovation platform The Spindle, organises the […]

Who is this webinar for?: An NGO who would like to explore The Hague as a potential location for your European officeEntrepreneurs working on solutions to address the global challenges and want to find a base from where you can easily connect with an ecosystem of like-minded peopleCurrently based in the UK and wish to remain in […]

Join us for a webinar on 7 October at 9am EST with the Centre for Humanitarian Data to learn about the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) methodology and their datasets on the Human Development Index.

Take a deep dive into the Peace and Justice community of the Hague!  The spotlight is on the European Urban Knowledge Network at this next edition of the Humanity Hub Open House during the Just Peace Month. Join us virtually or physically to learn more about their work on EU urban policy, research, and practice. The Hague is […]

Covid-19 update Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the format of this conference might be subject to change. While we strive to welcome you on our premises in The Hague, we might be forced to move the event to an online platform. Should this happen, registered participants will receive notice one month before the start of the […]

When disasters happen in a conflict-setting, responses involve many state and non-state actors that try to reach affected populations. Who are these actors and do they work together? Who can affected communities trust to work for their interests? How are politics interfering in their actions? These were some of the questions which directed research during […]

On Tuesday 13 October, from 14.00-15.30 CET, The Hague Initiative for Armed Conflict (HILAC) will organise an online lecture on 'Military necessity and the law of armed conflict.' What does it mean to say that international humanitarian law (IHL) strikes a realistic and meaningful balance between military necessity and humanity, and that the law therefore […]