Just Peace Open Day 2025

Date: 21 September
Location: Den Haag | The Hague

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➡️ Just Peace Open Day 2025

What is the Just Peace Open Day?

The Hague is known worldwide as the "International City of Peace & Justice," and almost every monumental building in the city plays a role in building a more just and peaceful world.

From the Peace Palace to the International Criminal Court, to the Oranjehotel National Monument, the streets of The Hague breathe history! But what actually happens behind those grand doors every day? And how do people working in The Hague help make the world a better and fairer place? That's why the Just Peace Open Day is here to find out!

For one special Sunday in September, around the International Day of Peace, Just Peace The Hague and more than 20 partners will open their doors to you for a look behind the scenes and to hear the stories of the people and history behind each institution.

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This was the programme

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These were the participating organisations in 2025

National Monument Oranjehotel

A Peace Concert is organized by a brass quintet from the Residentie Orkest, combining music with a message of peace, solidarity, and justice. Visitors are invited to experience the concert and be inspired towards tolerance and solidarity with people whose fundamental human rights have been violated.

Reserve your (free) spot for the Peace Concert here!

International Criminal Court (ICC)

Visitors can view the public gallery and courtroom. Interactive presentations are provided, including videos and a Q&A with an ICC representative. Visitors learn how the ICC functions as a permanent court of last resort and can ask questions to experts before exploring other information points about jobs, internships, and the Trust Fund for Victims.

Reserve your (free) spot for the International Criminal Court (ICC) here!

Kosovo Specialist Chambers

Visitors can tour the public areas of the building and receive information about the mandate, history, and ongoing cases of the court. The Kosovo Specialist Chambers is a tribunal mainly dealing with war crimes and crimes against humanity, established through an agreement between Kosovo and the European Union. Visitors learn about the court’s jurisdiction, ongoing cases, and outreach efforts in the region.

Reserve your (free) spot for the Kosovo Specialist Chambers here!

United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (UN IRMCT)

Cancellation Notice – UNIRMCT Open Day
We regret to inform you that the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism) will not be able to participate in The Hague Just Peace Open Day this year due to unforeseen circumstances.
We sincerely apologise for any disappointment this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

For the latest updates on the Mechanism and our activities, please visit our website: https://www.irmct.org/en.

Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH)

The HCCH offers a presentation on how states cooperate to harmonize rules of private international law. Visitors learn about topics such as child protection, adoption, vulnerable adults, trade, investment, tourism, and the digital economy, and discover how international treaties are created, what obstacles may arise, and how international law impacts the daily lives of individuals, families, and businesses.

Reserve your (free) spot for the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) here!

Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)

During Open Day 2025, visitors can learn about the prohibition of chemical weapons, the work of the international coalition to eliminate them, and why this work makes the world safer. Visitors can attend presentations, watch inspection technique demonstrations, take photos at the official podium with 193 flags, and experience how inspectors prepare and protect themselves in the field.

Reserve your (free) spot for the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) here!

Asser Institute

The Asser Institute hosts a screening of the film Hidden Life, followed by a panel discussion and networking event. This event, organized in cooperation with UNHCR, gives visitors the opportunity to engage with panel members and other attendees about the film’s themes and broader context, with time for questions and discussion during the Q&A and networking session.

Reserve your (free) spot for the Asser Institute here!

Peace Palace

Visit the iconic Peace Palace and discover the work of its international institutions, including the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Established in 1899, the PCA was the first permanent intergovernmental organization to offer peaceful dispute settlement through arbitration. The ICJ, created in 1945, is the UN’s principal judicial organ, settling legal disputes between States and issuing advisory opinions. During a 75-minute program, the PCA, ICJ, Peace Palace Library, and Carnegie Foundation will introduce their work and the history of this landmark — a unique chance for the public to explore the heart of international justice.

Reserve your (free) spot for the Peace Palace here!

International Esperanto-Institute

Over the past 95 years, the International Esperanto Institute has been part of the international peace movement. With its focus on promoting peace and understanding through a common second language, a visit to the institute offers new insights into the auxiliary language Esperanto and a fresh perspective on the meaning of equality in the context of international communication. During the Just Peace Open Day, the institute invites you to drop by anytime between 11:00 and 15:30. In addition, you are welcome to join one of the 30-minute introductory Esperanto lessons.

Reserve your (free) spot for the International Esperanto-Institute here!

International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP)

Discover the vital work of the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) during the Open Day in The Hague. As the only international organization exclusively dedicated to helping governments and communities address the issue of missing persons, ICMP plays a central role in ensuring accountability, justice, and support for families worldwide. Based in The Hague – the international city of peace and justice – ICMP works globally to secure the rights of missing persons and to help societies recover from conflict, human rights abuses, disasters, and organized crime.

Reserve your (free) spot for the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) here!

Stichting Peace in the Park

Visitors have the opportunity to experience inner peace. They can reflect on daily life, discover new perspectives and methods to strengthen inner peace, and learn how to carry this natural calm into their everyday actions.

Reserve your (free) spot for Stichting Peace in the Park here!

Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort

The museum offers guided tours where visitors discover how criminals were imprisoned, judged, and punished over the centuries. During the tour, they gain insight into the history of criminal law, the prison layout, interrogation methods, and the development of the current legal system. The museum provides a unique view into the lives and fates of prisoners in the Middle Ages and later periods.

Reserve your (free) spot for the Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort here!

VluchtelingenWerk Den Haag

At VluchtelingenWerk Den Haag, visitors can take a special guided tour of the organization. During the tour, they get acquainted with four key departments—Social Support, Family Reunification, Legal Aid for Undocumented Individuals, Job Coaching, and Dutch Language Classes—through quizzes, presentations, and interactive activities. Visitors get the opportunity to see up close how VluchtelingenWerk supports people on the run and how they themselves can make a positive contribution.

Reserve your (free) spot for Vluchtelingenwerk Den Haag here!

The Hague Humanity Hub

Are you passionate about peace and justice? Looking to explore The Hague's vibrant community of professionals working towards a more peaceful and just world? Whether you’re a seasoned professional in the peace and justice sector, a student eager to connect and learn, or simply a curious member of the public, Just Peace Open Day at The Hague Humanity Hub is the event for you! Engage directly with representatives from leading peace and justice organizations. The Hub Café will feature stands from 10 different member-organisations: Arab West Foundation, Article 19, City-Vote, IDLO, Eurojust, The Hague Humanity Hub, Amnesty International, Global Shapers, and Impunity Watch

Additionally, Partos, Iran Academia and HALO trust will welcome you in their office at THHH. Learn about their impactful work and find opportunities to get involved.

Looking for a kids’ activity? Colors for Peace will host a workshop where children can express what peace means to them through drawing and painting. All materials (pencils, pens, and paints) will be provided!

Reserve your (free) spot for The Hague Humanity Hub here!

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Toolkit Just Peace Open Day

Let's bring Peace and Justice to life!

The Just Peace program is a collaboration between the municipality of The Hague and The Hague Humanity Hub and was set up in collaboration with numerous organizations in The Hague working towards a peaceful and just world.

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