As an exclusive opportunity for members of The Hague Humanity Hub, Hans van den Berg, director of The Young Diplomat, is offering a series of three workshops with different themes connected to negotiation: May 6: The basics of negotiationMay 13: The impact of culture and trust in negotiationsMay 27: Strategy and multi-party negotiations Each session […]
Global peace and justice require global collaboration. During The Hague Justice Week, actors of all levels come together, interact and try to find answers to global challenges through the scope of justice. The Hague Justice Week 2022 will take place from 30 May to 3 June. The Week coincides with the World Justice Forum, also […]
On the 20th anniversary of the International Criminal Court (ICC) it is time to reflect on the challenges journalists encounter in their daily work, especially when they report on justice-related subjects. Journalists from Kenya, Afghanistan and Ukraine will share their personal stories and talk about how they cope with the various pressures surrounding justice subjects. […]
Are you interested in international criminal law and (legal aspects of) counter-terrorism? Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your knowledge on these issues? Then register now for the 16th Annual Summer Law Programme on International Criminal Law and International Legal & Comparative Approaches to Counter-Terrorism. This online course is the product of a unique collaboration between the War […]
The Hague Humanity Hub invites all its members to join our board game night on Tuesday, 31 May – a chance to unwind after work and meet others from the community! Whilst some board games will be provided, why not bring some of your own? Please note that this is an exclusive opportunity for members […]
Startup Tuesday is a weekly event to inspire and connect like-minded entrepreneurs 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. Startup Tuesday is the perfect […]
Women and girls are at the forefront of transformative action for justice, building a world that works better for everyone. Societies with higher levels of gender equality are also characterised by less deforestation and air pollution, lower levels of conflict, and improved health of communities. Despite this, women remain underrepresented in decision-making, and are often […]
Compared to just two countries in 1998, nearly 50 countries in all regions now have whistleblower protection laws in place. This number will continue to grow in the near future. Right now, all 27 EU countries are developing and implementing comprehensive whistleblower rights to comply with new EU rules. At the same time, the number […]
How are major world-scale changes in contemporary society governed? How might global matters such as geopolitical shifts, ecological changes, technological innovations, and pandemics be better governed? These questions lie at the heart of the Global Transformations and Governance Challenges (GTGC) programme at Leiden University, launched in 2020. Our first conference aims to present the wealth […]
This event is organised in the framework of Africa 2020 (previously postponed due to Covid-19). Interest in the history of labour in Africa has experienced a rebirth after a long parenthesis of neglect. African labour history research enlarged its scope, characterized by a trend to analyse work beyond wage labour and to focus increasingly on […]
“Inner courtyard or backyard, neighbours, or friends? The future of Serbia’s foreign policy and European Integration” Serbia is a mere 1922km from the Hague. It feels like the West and East joining. But how close are they politically? It is no secret that change is necessary for the country to be admitted to the European […]
A webinar for lawyers organised by the European Lawyers Foundation (ELF) and the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE), which will examine the EU sanctions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the role of lawyers. Programme 09:00 - 09:05 WelcomeJames MacGuill, President of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of […]
Welcome to new members! Every month, the Hub Team hosts a member onboarding session to welcome new members and facilitate a soft landing within the community. New members will learn more about what The Hub does, what the Hub Team looks like, how we can support them in their outreach and visibility, and all the […]
Dear Humanity Hub community, What are your colleague’s hobbies? How do you find The Hague? What are your ideas for a more peaceful world? Now’s your chance to connect and network with new and current members, and learn the answers to all these questions and more. You are warmly invited to join us in person at […]
Join us for the presentation of the findings of the “Bridging the gap between formal processes and informal practices that shape judicial culture in the Western Balkans” MATRA Project. At this event we discuss the findings of research that combine an academic and practical approach to identifying the main shortcomings of judicial culture in three target […]
On behalf of the Municipality of The Hague, we kindly ask you to save the date for a dedicated 'cybersecurity for NGOs' workshop on Tuesday 21 June 2022, from 15:00-17:00 at the Hague Humanity Hub. We're very excited that the CyberPeace Institute (Switzerland) and the Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure (Netherlands) will present their work in […]
In this lecture-discussion you will get a general introduction to transitional justice and will learn what this entails in practice through case studies of Iraq and Angola. After the presentations there will be room for questions and discussion. We will finish with drinks and networking. General introduction about transitional justice Dr. Joris van Wijk, expert […]
Join us on June 23 as we turn our focus to democracy: where it stands, where it’s going, and what can be done to preserve it. Democracy sits at a critical juncture. Independent monitors have noted that less than 20 percent of the world’s population now live in a ‘free’ country – the lowest level since 1995. […]
In the coming decades, supporting refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and other migrants will likely demand a growing effort from humanitarian organizations. At the same time, the topic of migration is increasingly being politicized, placing humanitarian organizations in the middle of a political battle. This is why KUNO is organizing a series of events discussing […]
Through a collaborative research project, The Hague University of Applied Science and Leiden University work on improving our understanding of the challenges involved in civic leadership and good (board) governance. The central question is: ‘What does it take to successfully lead civil society organizations and thereby contribute to democratic decision-making in the Netherlands and the […]
