On World Press Freedom Day we ask… How can we debunk the rumours and support communities with access to facts? How can we combat the ‘infodemic’ of misinformation and disinformation? What are the prospects for global solidarity as the pandemic highlights the divisions? Both the…
In the framework of International Women’s day #EachforEqual, HagueTalks will focus on advocating equality and justice for women. Three women: two judges from Jordan and Iraq will share their journey of becoming the very first female judges in their respective countries; one assistant law lecturer will share…
The global conversation on how to deal with climate change is moving fast. Youth are dominating the lobbying of politicians, businesses and governments to go beyond lip service, and really make positive change happen. The Netherlands is at the forefront of discussions, as one of…
It has been over 70 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted. Still, many people around the world experience how much basic Human Rights are under pressure on a daily basis. Inequality, discrimination, absence of freedom of speech, religion, press… Surely, there is so…
Although Kuwaiti women obtained the right to vote and run for parliament in 2005, as of 2019 the parliament has only one female representative (and 49 men). With the formation of a new cabinet this month, during which the number of female ministers increased from…