The Hague Institute for Global Justice
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Hague Institute for Global Justice (THIGJ) is founded in 2011 in The Hague
, The Netherlands . Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
is chair of the advisory council of the institute. THIGJ was founded as an independent centre of expertise, dedicated to the promotion of knowledge of law and justice as the basis of and in relation to peace, security and social and economic development. The objective is to develop an integrated approach towards issues where the lack of law and justice could lead to political, military, social or economic instability and inequality.
The Dutch government is providing 17 million euros of FES money (income from natural gas) as a starting grant. Other founding partners are: Carnegie Foundation, Hague Institute for the Internationalisation of Law (HiiL), International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam
(ISS), Leiden University
/ Grotius Centre, Netherlands Institute of International Relations 'Clingendael'
, The Hague University of Applied Sciences (Haagse Hogeschool), T.M.C. Asser Instituut
, the City of The Hague
, the Hague Conference on Private International Law
and the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
In its initial phase, The Hague Institute for Global Justice will focus on the following three research themes:
The institute is led by a board of founders and a professional dean:
Temporary board:
Dean a.i.: Professor Willem van Genugten
The Hague
The Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
, The Netherlands . Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
Madeleine Albright
Madeleine Korbelová Albright is the first woman to become a United States Secretary of State. She was appointed by U.S. President Bill Clinton on December 5, 1996, and was unanimously confirmed by a U.S. Senate vote of 99–0...
is chair of the advisory council of the institute. THIGJ was founded as an independent centre of expertise, dedicated to the promotion of knowledge of law and justice as the basis of and in relation to peace, security and social and economic development. The objective is to develop an integrated approach towards issues where the lack of law and justice could lead to political, military, social or economic instability and inequality.
The Dutch government is providing 17 million euros of FES money (income from natural gas) as a starting grant. Other founding partners are: Carnegie Foundation, Hague Institute for the Internationalisation of Law (HiiL), International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam
Institute of Social Studies
The International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam in The Hague is a unique, independent and international graduate school in the social sciences...
(ISS), Leiden University
Leiden University
Leiden University , located in the city of Leiden, is the oldest university in the Netherlands. The university was founded in 1575 by William, Prince of Orange, leader of the Dutch Revolt in the Eighty Years' War. The royal Dutch House of Orange-Nassau and Leiden University still have a close...
/ Grotius Centre, Netherlands Institute of International Relations 'Clingendael'
Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael
The Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael or Clingendael Institute is an independent institute of knowledge which studies various aspects of International Relations. The institute is based in The Hague on the Clingendael Estate. Former Dutch minister of foreign affairs Ben...
, The Hague University of Applied Sciences (Haagse Hogeschool), T.M.C. Asser Instituut
T.M.C. Asser Instituut
The T.M.C. Asser instituut is a professional inter-university centre of knowledge and research. The institute carries out research in private and public international law, European law, international commercial arbitration and all other related fields, such as international sports law and...
, the City of The Hague
The Hague
The Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
, the Hague Conference on Private International Law
Hague Conference on Private International Law
The Hague Conference on Private International Law is the preeminent organisation in the area of private international law....
and the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
In its initial phase, The Hague Institute for Global Justice will focus on the following three research themes:
- The Judiciary and Global Justice
- International Affairs, Peace Diplomacy and Global Justice
- Environment, Development and Global Justice
The institute is led by a board of founders and a professional dean:
Temporary board:
- Jozias van AartsenJozias van AartsenJozias Johannes van Aartsen is a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy . He is the Mayor of the Hague since March 27, 2008....
{Mayor of The HagueThe HagueThe Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
) - Annet Bertram (Secretary General of The HagueThe HagueThe Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
) - Frans Nelissen (Director T.M.C. Asser InstituutT.M.C. Asser InstituutThe T.M.C. Asser instituut is a professional inter-university centre of knowledge and research. The institute carries out research in private and public international law, European law, international commercial arbitration and all other related fields, such as international sports law and...
) - Sam Muller (Chairman Hague Academic CoalitionHague Academic Coalitionis a consortium of academic institutions in the fields of international relations, international law and international development.-Members and Organization:The member institutions are:* Carnegie Foundation*...
)
Dean a.i.: Professor Willem van Genugten