Professor Obiora Okafor from Johns Hopkins University Washington will open the third cycle of the Owada Chair with the lecture Global Diversity and the Living International Human Rights Law. Following this, there will be a debate on his lecture. Wednesday 17 January will include a roundtable discussion and a PhD workshop. About Owada Chair The universities of […]

In this 2-hour training, the founders of the Expertise Centre Humanitarian Communication (HumCom), Emiel Martens and Wouter Oomen, will introduce the academic analyses and ethical dilemmas surrounding the field of humanitarian communication. In addition, they will present the new Inclusive Communication Guide for International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid that they created together with Partos, including […]

In recent years, the United Nations has remarked on a worldwide surge in hate speech and incitement, and considered them ‘a menace to democratic values, social stability and peace.’ In spite of the urgency to address hate speech and incitement, there is no one universal definition of hate speech or incitement in international law. This HILAC […]

Overview #DemocracyDrinks bring together democracy advocates, thinkers and enthusiasts to connect in an informal setting. As a valuable opportunity for networking, the event will be all about making new contacts and catching up with people you know. You can test new ideas; plan common initiatives; and find moral support and inspiration. The event series in […]

Overview: This webinar hosted by the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism will present findings from their upcoming book "Female Jihadis Facing Justice: Comparing Approaches in Europe". The book compiled and analysed a unique dataset on female Violent Extremist Offenders (VEOs), comprising 283 criminal cases from Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, in addition to conducting over […]

Overview The Programmatic Learning Instrument (PLI) is a funding instrument of Hub member the Knowledge Platform Security & Rule of Law (KPSRL) to support programmatic learning across security and rule of law programming. As part of the PLI, the KPSRL is currently running pilots and commissioning a study to enhance their understanding of how approaches […]

Overview KUNO, the platform for humanitarian knowledge exchange, has invited the Mukwege Foundation to present their new Guidebook on Conflict Related Sexual Violence. This Guidebook is a practical tool for local and international NGOs, legal advisors, advocacy officers and survivors. It compiles all of the applicable international law and norms relating to Conflict Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) […]

Overview: On Tour is a spin-off of the Movies that Matter Festival. Each year, they select eight great festival titles that they aim to offer a wide platform throughout the country. In cooperation with (currently) seventeen film theatres and local volunteer groups, they screen a film or documentary that matters, every month from October to May. […]

Overview: This event is dedicated to bringing attention to the hardships faced by Syrian women during the conflict in Syria. They have suffered from severe injustices, including being killed, imprisoned, and subjected to sexual violence. Highlights of the event include unveiling a new report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights, which explores the effects […]

A new international convention, the Ljubljana-The Hague Convention, which was adopted in May 2023 by 68 countries, will be opened for signature on 14 February 2024. Together with the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security, the Asser Institute will organise a seminar on the new treaty, which will take place in the Peace Palace in The […]

Overview: "EmpowerIn" is a compelling panel discussion dedicated to deepening awareness during Black History Month. The goal is to transcend surface discussions and explore nuanced solutions to diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges faced by Black professionals in the workplace. The event will feature prominent speakers from various industries. Additionally, our Career & Entrepreneur Clinic will […]

Overview: In 2024, Syrian refugees are more trapped than ever in an invisible 'no man's land', between the hammer and the anvil: a country to which they cannot return, neighbouring countries that no longer want to receive them, and European countries that are denying them entry in increasingly violent ways.The complete lack of solutions for […]

Overview Join this dynamic, interactive, and entertaining 4-hour workshop hosted by Hub member Piero Gandini. The skills taught in this workshop are inspired by the following reflections: How often have we been asked, or have we asked others, to think out of the box? How often has somebody taught us to think out of the […]

Overview: Haagse Helpers would like to invite you to their upcoming Social Dinner! The Social Dinner is a delicious dinner for residents from around The Hague which creates opportunities for meeting, connecting and overall enjoyment together. Are you in the mood to have a fantastic evening? Do you want to meet new people and have […]

Overview: Since the European Council gave the green light to open accession negotiations with Ukraine, the discussion has focused on the challenges ahead for the EU and Ukraine. After all, the potentially long road to accession could prove to be difficult. It is increasingly important to look at the long-term perspective, and shift the focus […]

Overview: Hub member, KUNO, and The Frontline Project - an initiative to improve humanitarian access (by Stichting Vluchteling, INTERSOS and IRC) - invite you to the presentation of ‘Authoritarian Practices and Humanitarian Negotiations’. This recently published book is an academic study that offers case studies on the international and domestic legal and political framing of humanitarian […]