The International City of Peace & Justice
Ever since the first international peace conference was held in The Hague in 1899, our city has been a great asset for peace and justice on a global level. Every day, people in The Hague work towards creating a more peaceful, just and safe world.
The Hague, known as the International City of Peace and Justice, provides a thriving environment for impact-driven businesses. Through its ImpactCity program, The Hague fosters innovation, meaningful connections, and ambition, making it an ideal place for organisations focused on environmental and social innovation.
As the seat of the Dutch government, The Hague is a hub for sustainable development. Over 400 international organisations and countless knowledge institutes are based here.
With a vibrant ecosystem of international organisations, IT talent, and impact entrepreneurs, The Hague is at the forefront of advancements in renewable energy, climate adaptation, and humanitarian innovation. The city's close-knit community and efficient communication channels make collaboration seamless, driving innovative solutions to global challenges.
The Hague's impact ecosystem, comprising start-ups, investors, NGOs, and knowledge institutions, is dedicated to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Here, economic success and social impact go hand in hand, offering clusters the resources, talent, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference globally
The Hague Humanity Hub
The Hague Humanity Hub provides a unique platform for inspiration, cooperation, and co-creation. It's on its way to become the world’s leading community of people working towards to a more peaceful and just world. The Hub hosts small and large non-profits, social entrepreneurs, international organisations, think tanks, network organisations and academic institutions.
As a global hub of innovation and collaboration, The Hague is the place to connect with key networks, share knowledge, and build impactful partnerships.
Why The Hague
The Hague is delighted and proud to welcome new organisations who contribute to this mission and is seeing a continuous influx of new International Organisations and NGOs.
A glimpse of impact events which took place in The Hague:
In the past years, The Hague has hosted several international summits in the field of peace, justice and security:
- ImpactFest (annually);
- World Biomarkets;
- North Sea Seaweed 2024;
- Impact Europe’s Business of Impact meets Capital Ideas 2024;
- International STEM Olympiad 2024.
The Hague's ecosystem
In and around The Hague you will find a large network of over 400 international organisations and countless knowledge institutions. Among those are:
Our approach
HiiL (The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law) is a civil society organisation committed to people-centred justice. That means justice that is affordable, accessible and easy to understand.
Read more about NGO's in the city
Mercy Corps: Building climate resilience in the world’s most fragile communities
Mercy Corps, a global NGO with a headquarters for continental Europe in The Hague launched a new Climate Possible campaign ...
Integrity Initiatives International (III) Europe launches in The Hague as plans for an International Anti-Corruption Court gather pace
European body to boost efforts toward the establishment of International Anti-Corruption Court launched in The Hague ...
Got a question?
Speak directly with our Impact and NGOs Business Advisor Nasya Handzhiyska at n.handzhiyska@thehague.com.