In this exhibition three artists share their wartime family stories. Each artist communicates with another generation. Omar Imam presents a life-size sculpture of a gym ball he made for his daugh ...
One State Foundation is an organisation focussing on an inclusive one a one-state solution concerning the Israeli-Palestine conflict. From the Palestinian and the Israeli perspective they will di ...
It has been over 70 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been adopted. Still, many people all over the world still experience in their daily lives how much basic human rights ...
It is a popular phenomenon: the digital detox. Why do we want to escape from the digital world? And what influence does this world have on our lives? With his photography project Playtime, photog ...
Four women from the Gulfstates will take the stage to reflect on societal changes and the shifting role of women in their region. From their expertise in the fields of politics, education, busine ...
In the aftermath of conflict or periods of large-scale human rights violations, societies must be rebuilt. Societies must be given time to heal, the rule of law must be restored and there must be ...
During the program Invisible: The war after the war you hear personal stories from aid workers, from people who have experienced war and from international policy makers. Together they answer the ...
At every HILAC-lecture a renowned legal expert elaborates on a specific challenge regarding humanitarian law in relation to war and discusses this topic with the audience. This time Robin Geiß w ...
What are the consequences of denying, forgetting or manipulating the legacy of war in the Balkans? And how can memorials encourage dialogue about the legacy of war? We discuss these two questions ...
One of the highlights of the Just Peace Festival every year is the open-air film screening in the beautiful garden of the Peace Palace. This year the shocking documentary ‘ISIS, Tomorrow. ...
For his United Soya Republic project, photographer Jordi Ruiz Cirera studied the soya industry in South America and its effect on local communities. He invites us to look through his lens in the ...
Is there a link between female leadership and upholding human rights? During this HagueTalks we will hear stories of three inspiring speakers from different countries in the Middle East and North ...
Yemen is going through a fifth year of conflict. In the news you do not hear much about the conflict and even less about the Yemeni who strive for reconstruction of their country. During this pro ...
To stop refugees from entering the country, the Austrian government announced in 2016 that it would build a fence along the border area between Austria and Italy. In The Border Fence, director Ni ...
This film is sold out Heartbound tells the story of lonely Danish men who marry Thai women. A moving and thoughtfully made documentary about immigration, intercultural marriage and the differenc ...
This film is sold out With lust for life, humour and unexpected situations, the documentary Hamada paints an unusual portrait of a group of young friends in a refugee camp in the middle of the S ...
Sorry, this event is sold out The documentary When the War Comes is about Peter from Slovakia, who worries about the future of his country. He spends his free time leading a paramilitary movemen ...
It’s been five years since the Yazidi community of Iraq was attacked by Islamic State (IS). On August 3, we will commemorate the attack with a special event at Humanity House where two brav ...
The documentary Kabul, City in the Wind offers you a unique look at daily life in Kabul. The film follows the chauffeur Abas and the brothers Afshin and Benjamin. We watch them going about their ...
Ten years ago, the Eastern Partnership was launched as an eastern part of the European Neighborhood Policy. This is a cooperation between the European Union and six former Soviet countries, namel ...
The political and economic crisis in Venezuela has led to one of the largest mass movements in South America’s history. Due to lack of food, medical care and future prospects, more than 3.4 ...
Due to circumstances this event has been cancelled The media is in crisis. It is becoming increasingly difficult to finance qualitative investigative journalism, certainly when it comes to subjec ...
Conflicts and disasters cause psychological wounds. Psychosocial support aims to heal these wounds. It has recently become a priority in development aid programmes and for Sigrid Kaag, the Dutch ...
During this HILAC lecture, we speak to researcher Marina Lostal Becerril about protecting cultural heritage in armed conflicts. Marina has researched the behaviour of armed non-state groups in Ir ...
Amat Al Alim Al Soswa has dedicated her professional life to promoting democracy, human rights and good governance in her home country Yemen and in the wider Arab region. Amat is a Yemeni leader ...
According to the UN there are around 700 million people who have insufficient access to water. And it is expected that this number will rise because of climate change. At the same time more envir ...
In most countries, the state is not the main provider of justice—customary and informal systems fulfill that role. How can the international community meet the promise of justice for all by eng ...
In March, it was eight years since the start of the civil war in Syria. ISIS seems to have been defeated, but the armed struggle is not over yet. Millions of people are still displaced inside and ...
When the war against ISIS in Iraq is almost concluded, the eleven year-old Ala’ and her family who fled from Mosul want to return to their old homes and lives. But how do you build up a life wh ...
Have you ever heard of femicide? This is the murder of women, because they are women. Femicide is a major social problem in Mexico, along with other forms of violence against women. During this p ...
The humanitarian sector has long promised to give local aid organisations more power and resources. Yet reforms are not forthcoming. After the Tsunami in Sulawesi, the Indonesian government made ...
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 S ...
During this program we discuss the relationship between Dutch Christian churches and political parties with Israel. Many churches and Christian political parties emphasize the special bond they h ...
BROKEN – A Palestinian Journey Through International Law, is a compelling documentary about international law and its broken promises at the example of the 700 km-long wall between Israel and t ...
During this inspirational lunch you can enjoy a delicious lunch and at the same time get inspired by the story of David Mason. In 2002 David Mason left his life in Denmark behind to set up a circ ...
On March 15, 2011, the demonstrations in Syria started. After 8 years, the world now seems to lose interest in Syria and the continuing fighting. The stories about the uprising have slowly disapp ...
On International Women’s Day, the new platform AfricaTalks is launched. AfricaTalks is inspired on HagueTalks and created in response to the demand for a platform where the success stories ...
Although the horror stories of extermination camp Auschwitz are widely known, many resistance stories are more unknown. This includes the story of Polish intelligence agent Witold Pilecki: he vo ...
Climate change and the safety risks that arise from it are a global problem. However, the effects and risks of climate change are not yet experienced the same everywhere. Despite all climate summ ...
The first and foremost goal of humanitarian aid is to save lives. But what if humanitarian action becomes an element in a conflict? During this second edition of Hot Humanitarian Topics, we talk ...
This HagueTalks will focus on the opportunities that media provide for human rights and freedom of expression. Three speakers from Nigeria, Kuwait and Turkey share in a personal talk how they use ...
Ever wished you could see what an asylum application interview is really like? A Walk on the Tightrope is an intense documentary that takes you inside the German asylum system. For the first time ...
The Netherlands held a seat in the UN Security Council in 2018 for one year. On the highest level we talked about war, peace and international security. How did we do? And what were the most impo ...
Many women around the world are working to improve their land rights. Yet the access to their land is often insecure. During this evening, you will hear stories by women who are involved in diff ...
During this festival, we will be screening two films in which you will see touching queer and migrant stories. You will see the stories of Arab LGBTIQ refugees trying to build a new life in Canad ...
How can we render starvation so morally toxic that global leaders in a position to inflict or fail to prevent it, will instead act to avoid it? Join the experts for an intimate panel discussion o ...
Millions of people in war-torn areas are dependent on humanitarian relief for their survival. Nonetheless, parties involved in the armed conflict sometimes impede access to affected civilian popu ...
Having rights and laws enacted to eliminate violence against women and girls needs to go hand in hand with people being informed about their rights and obligations. This HagueTalks is about tappi ...
The conflict in Syria nears its ninth year. While Syrians are struggling with the continuous violence, it is now more important than ever to hear the voices of Syrian activists. How can civil s ...
In the beginning of this year, the Humanitarian sector received criticism due to messages about vulnerable people being sexually abused by the humanitarian emergency aid workers. According to a r ...
On November 20th, it is the Universal Children’s Rights day. It is also a celebration that UNICEF and the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child. During this Hague Tal ...
During the two-day Iron Sky Film Festival you will see films by Czech and Slovak documentary makers. They show the difficult democratic development in their country after the fall of the Iron Cur ...
During this symposium we will discuss the current situation of the Yazidi community, both in the Middle East and the diaspora, with politicians, legal experts, academics and the humanitarian sec ...
How do we ensure justice for survivors of gender-based violence? How do we protect and support them? And how do we address harms in different legal systems varying from centuries old customary pr ...
According to John Dalhuisen, former director for Europe at Amnesty International, humanitarian organizations should compromise on their ethical and moral standards, when it comes to migration. In ...
Fake news is a problem that has been in the spotlight since the 2016 US presidential elections. Since then, the negative effects of fake news and the role of social media have also been increasin ...
In the provocative and personal documentary ‘American Jail’, director Roger Ross Williams sets out on a journey to understand the complex forces of racism and greed currently at work ...
On Saturday 6 October 2018, various cultural institutions in The Hague will open their doors for you between 8 pm to 1 am. With the theme VUUR EN VLAM [FIRE AND FLAME] it becomes a very warm even ...
While many Syrians are still struggling with horrors, occupation and ongoing displacement, some Syrian refugees have also started returning. But to what country and future to they return? Five ...
Up to now more than 1500 people have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea in 2018 while trying to reach Europe. In general politicians, aid agencies and scientists agree that the Mediterranean route, ...
Once again you can see an impressive documentary in the atmospheric garden of the Peace Palace during the Just Peace Festival. This year the theme is climate change and the impact on people’ ...
This event is now sold out. Sorry you missed it. The good news is that you can still join the session on September 20th, 16:00-18:00 hrs interactively by clicking on this link for the ...
Recent elections in Hungary, Italy, Poland and Austria have largely led to governments that voice an anti-migration policy. These governments represent the voice of their voters and put the press ...
According to the European Union, Syrian refugees should be hosted by the neighbouring countries Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey. In return, the European Union offers (financial) support. Also the Net ...
A Belgrade apartment divided in two, tells the story of a family and serves as a symbol of a country in political turmoil. Filmmaker Mila Turajlic starts a conversation with her mother, looking f ...
On July 11, academic, refugee activist and founder of the Oxford Refugee Studies Centre, Barbara Harrel-Bond passed away. As a tribute to her work, the International Humanitarian Studies Associat ...
Why Jenny allowed him to follow her world with his camera, filmmaker Håvard Bustnes doesn’t know. Perhaps because he is looking for the normal people behind the extreme right-winged Golde ...
SORRY, THIS FILM IS SOLD OUT When Amal is 14 years old, she ends up on Tahrir Square during the Egyptian revolution. She participates in the riots fierce and with passion. She is beaten by the po ...
SORRY, THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT After studying in France for five years, Arash still doesn’t feel at home and decides to return to Iran. His friends Hossein and Ashkan, however, do not agree ...
SORRY, THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT A family with four young children lives in a largely destroyed neighborhood of Aleppo. The war is part of their everyday life. Father risks his life every day in the ...
Last month Armenians took to the streets to protest Serzj Sargsjan which resulted in dismissal of the former president. What made the revolution in Armenia so unique? With activists from Armenia, ...
The documentary ‘The Trial’ explores the truth behind the political proces of the state Russia against Ukrainian documentary maker and activist Oleg Sentsov. In August Oleg was senten ...
During this Hague Talks, peace experts will tell about their work in peace and disarmament organisations, personal career paths and choices. What have they done to bring about peace and disarmame ...
Will 2018 be the year of return for Syrian refugees? At the beginning of this year many aid organisations sounded the alarm bell. Policy makers in Europe and in neighboring countries Jordan, Leba ...
The news images about the situation in East Ghouta portrayed yet another bottom point in the bloody Syrian conflict. The United Nations even called East Ghouta ‘hell on earth’. In thi ...
Tonight we will present a different face of Syria during an evening full of stories, live music and visuals from the country. Through words and images, we experience the culture and a small part ...
How do you forgive the person who shot your child? This is the central question in ‘One day after peace’. In this moving and award winning documentary we follow the personal search of ...
An estimated 13 million people have been displaced since the Syrian conflict began in 2011, a large number of them making their way across the border into neighbouring Lebanon. The documentary L ...
The people of Mali use a vast array of justice mechanisms to resolve their conflicts. Given the weakness and inadequacy of state institutions to provide justice to the Malian people, informal sys ...
To mark the 24th remembrance of the genocide in Rwanda, we are screening The Uncondemned. This documentary tells the gripping story of a group of young international lawyers, activists and Rwand ...
In recent months, several Iranian women have shared photos of themselves where they publicly removed their headscarves. A peaceful protest against the mandatory headscarf, one of the most visible ...
It is one of the biggest crises of this moment: the situation of the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and the ongoing ethnic cleansing in Myanmar. Even UN observers, humanitarian workers and journ ...
‘Une saison en France’ is a touching movie about the single father Abbas. He flees from Africa with his children and tries to build a new life in France. He falls in love with a Frenc ...
From Evin, With Love presents the handicrafts of imprisoned Iranian women activists from the Evin prison. The official opening of the exhibition takes place a day after the International Women&# ...
The documentary De Deal shows the consequences of the Turkey deal. The focus of this film is the island of Lesbos, where thousands of people are still in uncertainty. In the film refugees, volun ...
Level 3 Emergency is the highest emergency-level used by the United Nations. Iraq, Syria and Yemen are L3. In October Congo made this sad ‘promotion’ to L3. The alarm bells are ringing loud ...
This year the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has existed for 70 years. During this HagueTalks we ask eight frontline LGBTI and gender rights defenders from around the world: Are we moving ...
The mandate of the Congolese president Joseph Kabila officially came to an end in December 2016. However, he did not resign. Everywhere across the country the Congolese protested against his refu ...
‘The Distant Barking of Dogs’ is set in Eastern Ukraine on the frontline of the war. The film follows the life of 10-year-old Ukrainian boy Oleg throughout a year, witnessing the grad ...
‘The Judge’ provides rare insight into Shari’a law, told through the eyes of the first female judge to be appointed to the Middle East’s religious courts. When she was a young ...
Together with Het Nutshuis we open two new exhibitions with work from graduating photography students of the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague. Both Het Nutshuis as Humanity House present work fro ...
The Witness is an action drama about an enthusiastic junior officer from the Yugoslavia Tribunal in pursuit of justice. After the film we talk with the director Mitko Panov. At the International ...
Increasingly, climate change is seen as a global security problem. It would lead to conflicts about territory, water and other resources, and also to large scale migration. The Dutch Ministry of ...
A new outlook on a current political topic and a delicious lunch; that’s what you get during this lunch lecture by philosopher and political scientist Michael Onyebuchi Eze. He discusses E ...
Former Chad Dictator Hissein Habré is the first African leader convicted in another AFrican country for genocide, torture and crimes against humanity. During this HagueTalks, hold on the Intern ...
During this evening we will be screening two documentaries in which the experiences of migrants from the Middle East and Pakistan are central. Canadian directors Ann Shin and Arshad Khan will b ...
Reconciliation between the rival Palestinian movements Hamas and Fatah; after 10 years of conflict, an important step seems to have been taken in that direction. Hamas says it is prepared to di ...
Thanks to international courts and tribunals, suspects of serious international crimes can be prosecuted. Often it is said that without these prosecutions, sustainable peace is not possible. Sti ...
Update 23 november: Due to circumstances this event is canceled unfortunately. Photographer Donald Weber has examined the sand beaches of the Northern coast of France, inch by inch, using ...
On the 22nd of November, the Yugoslavia Tribunal pronounces its judgement in the Mladić-case. On this afternoon, we screen the award winning documentary The Siege for a second time, due to the ...
On the 22nd of November, the Yugoslavia Tribunal pronounces its judgement in the Mladić-case. On the eve of the verdict, we screen the award winning documentary The Siege. This film masterful ...
Youth throwing stones, crying mothers, missiles and traumatized children; When Palestine is in the news, this is usually what we see. But what do we really know about young Palestinians? Durin ...
Regardless your cultural background, disability, gender, or sexual preference; everyone has the right to participate and be an integral part of society. We strive for a world that is divers and i ...
Don’t miss the Humanity House during Museum Night The Hague. There will be performances by rapper Massih Hutak and qanun player Shaza Manla. Besides that actors make our experience journey ...
Humanitarian aid is increasingly carried out by local organisations. The need of this ‘localisation’ of humanitarian aid is generally accepted and recognized. Now, organisations are ...
Do you know the story behind the clothing brand you are wearing? A lot of our clothes are being produced in very bad conditions. Are there possibilities to change this current system? As part of ...
What are the current trends in Global Humanitarian Assistance? And what do these trends imply for the Dutch context? During this afternoon we discuss this with professionals from the humanitarian ...
How to build a home in a place called nowhere? Film maker Lieven Corthouts made Kakuma Refugee Camp his home for 4 years; one of the toughest places on earth. Tonight we will watch the film he m ...
During the weekend of Just Peace, we discuss with policy-makers, newcomers and artists how The Hague does it: welcome newcomers. Our special guest is the Syrian photographer Issa Touma. During th ...
Like last year, Humanity House will screen an open air movie during the Just Peace Festival on a very unique location: the garden of the Peace Palace. This year we will screen the movie Land of M ...
Albert Einstein once said: “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” But how to create understanding in times of (violent) conflict and growing polarization? ...
What influence can a photographer have on social perceptions and prejudices within society? That is the question with which we close the weekend of pop-up Studio Aleppo (The Hague). For this pr ...
After successful editions of Studio Aleppo in Amsterdam and Helsinki, Studio Aleppo will emerge in the Humanity House in The Hague! Pop Up Photography studio In the weekend of September 16th a ...
During this second edition of ‘Exchanges on the Middle East’ we explore the background of Turkey’s national, regional and international political strategies. In recent years, whic ...
What is the influence of crisis, violence or exile on the individual? What does it do to your dreams and your subconscious, with how you form relationships and how you view yourself? In short, wh ...
At this HILAC lecture Yves Daccord, Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), will discuss the humanitarian challenges in the Middle East. Talking from his own ex ...
Mensen met een Missie presents: “The Peace Agency“, a documentary about Indonesian peace activist Lian Gogali. Responding to the violent conflict between Christians and Muslims on Sul ...
A heart-warming documentary about the kind of teacher you‘d wish for every schoolchild. Miss Kiet teaches children of asylum seekers. Coming from countries like Syria and Iraq, they have ...
In the middle of the Jordanian desert, where there’s nothing but sand, unbearable summers and winters with snowstorms, a new city arose: Zaatari Djinn. A refugee camp of which the populatio ...
Jae-Chang Kim, a popular Korean opera singer, starts the Banana Children’s Choir in Pune, India. His quick temper earns him the nick-name ‘Angry Bird.’ Frustrated by the lack of support ...
Trapped in the so-called ‘world’s largest open-air prison’, the surfer dudes of Gaza are drawn to the beaches. Sick of occupation and political gridlock, they find their own per ...
In an almost deserted Bulgarian village on the border with Turkey, known for centuries as ‘The Great Gate’, there are only 38 voters left. Among the candidates running for mayor is Iv ...
The International Criminal Court is an important institute in the fight against impunity. To make this fight as successful as possible, the Rome Statute needs to be universally accepted. In order ...
In this edition of Café Humanitair, we will launch the book ‘People, Aid and Institutions in Socio-economic recovery: Facing Fragilities’. This book provides a detailed understanding of peop ...
Regardless of cultural background, gender or sexual preference; People must feel protected by the legal system. This not only means that everyone is equal to the law on paper, but also that there ...
The Armenian Genocide is commemorated every year by descendants of survivors. What is the influence of the genocide and the commemoration culture on them? We discuss this on the basis of the fil ...
Three Syrian ladies with three totally different stories. But there is one thing they have in common: they haven’t given up on Syria yet. From Syria but also from surrounding countries, these ...
How do you change a billion-dollar industry? In many countries around the world, the women working in the clothing industry experience poor working conditions, low wages, and long hours. But femi ...
How to achieve world peace? And what kind of global governance model is needed to achieve this? Do we need an improved version of the United Nations – a United Nations 2.0. – or a complet ...
At this event a panel of international expertswith a background in policy, academia, and non-governmental organizations will explore how heritage management can foster citizenship and social cohe ...
The national commemoration of Remembrance Day in the Netherlands takes place on 4 May, at 8pm. At that moment, two minutes of silence are observed throughout the country to commemorate Dutch vict ...
During this second edition of Movie & Debate we will focus on the strength of diaspora projects. A positive aspect of migration that is often overlooked. Knowledge and experience from diaspor ...
This special documentary offers a different perspective on migration problems. Because one of the migrants, the Malinese Abou Bakar Sidibé, operated the camera, Those Who Jump conveys an unpolis ...
For many refugees, life has come to a (temporal) halt, both during their flight, as well as when they arrive in the country in which they apply for asylum. By using film fragments, we will engage ...
