Security requires people to be able to speak out and act freely and fearlessly.

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Human Security Collective

Human Security Collective (HSC) is a foundation based in The Hague working on issues of development, security and the involvement of citizens in their communities and societies. We believe that the idea of Human Security with its focus on people, relationships and human rights provides an organizing frame for action.

Based on the elements of trust-creation, local ownership, empowerment and collective action, we facilitate conversation between civil society, policy shapers and other actors to promote alternative approaches to current security practice.

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HSC at the 'No Money for Terror' Ministerial Conference

Human Security Collective participated in a panel during the No Money for Terror Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing convened in Munich.

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Move 4 Human Rights: Exploring Human Rights in Action

Over 45 students from The Hague University of Applied Sciences and Hogeschool Leiden, recently concluded their participation in the Move 4 Human Rights program.

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Human Security Collective Hosts P/CVE Masterclass in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq

In collaboration with Stichting Spark and Sparda Organisation, and with support from the Government of the Netherlands, Human Security Collective hosted a Masterclass on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in Erbil, from January 19 to January 21, 2025. 

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New Report: Responding to Anti-Institutionalism in the Netherlands: Challenges and Opportunities for (Local) Policymakers

New report, co-authored by HSC’s Fulco van Deventer and ICCT’s Bibi van Ginkel, examines the rise of anti-institutionalism in the Netherlands, focusing on its impact on municipalities and local governance. The report offers insights into policy responses and prevention strategies.

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