Please join us in ABC The Hague for an afternoon with Lisa Rassaei, author of Leading Through the Shadows: Transform Adversity into Strength. Lisa will talk about her book, have a Q&A session, and sign her book as well.
About the book: Burnout and toxic dynamics aren’t random, they follow patterns most leaders don’t see. If you’re feeling drained, frustrated, or stuck at work, you’re not alone, and it’s not your fault. What we often call burnout is not just exhaustion. It’s how people adapt when work environments don’t feel safe. Every team carries invisible dynamics: unspoken fears, past experiences, power imbalances, and survival patterns. Left unaddressed, these shape behavior, drive conflict, and lead to disengagement and burnout. But when leaders learn to recognize and work with them, something shifts, tension turns into trust, and pressure no longer comes at the cost of people. In Leading Through The Shadows, Dr. Lisa Rassaei draws on more than a decade of leadership and coaching experience across corporate and non-profit organizations to reveal what truly drives human behavior and performance at work. Through real-life examples and reflection questions, she offers a clear, step-by-step approach to building psychologically safe environments, strengthening relationships, and creating sustainable performance.
Dr. Lisa Rassaei is the founder of Neuro-Resilience Coaching & Consulting. She helps leaders understand how well-being, resilience, and psychological safety directly impact team performance. With over 20 years of professional experience across both for-profit and non-profit organizations, including more than a decade in leadership roles, Lisa combines deep expertise with nuanced understanding of how trauma, stress, and burnout shape workplace culture. She holds a PhD in science. an MBA, and advanced certifications in neuroscience, trauma, somatic, and systems coaching, enabling her to guide leaders in ways that align human behavior, well-being, and organizational performance. Outside work, Lisa has traveled to more than 60 countries across five continents, exploring cultures and learning from diverse perspectives. These experiences have enriched her approach to leadership and coaching. She is a certified Pantarei Approach practitioner and a certified yoga teacher. She enjoys practicing yin yoga and urban gardening, nurturing people and plants, reflecting her commitment to growth, balance and holistic well-being.
After two successful editions, KM@NIGHT returns on Friday, May 22. This time, Kunstmuseum Den Haag joins forces with The Hague record label PLAZA and the new The Hague cultural park Inter-City, spanning over 8,000 m².
The program is linked to the exhibition Base Line – Music Meets Art and centers around the accompanying album release, the presentation of the workshop series accompanying the exhibition London Calling, and various other programming, co-curated by PLAZA and Inter-City.
Contrast
The album Contrast brings together musicians from The Hague, including Mula B, rriddimm, Yucky, and TeePee. Inspired by themes or artworks from the Base Line exhibition, they have each created a track. In addition, the artists have used samples from the museum’s archives, bringing sounds back to life.In the exhibition, worlds of visual art and music come together, and the museum shows a selection from its special collection of musical instruments for the first time in years. With this record, the Kunstmuseum breathes new life into a tradition of music production, as previously done with the exhibition Glans en Geluk (2018/19) and Met veel tam-tam from 1971.
Listen to the album Contrast via this link , created in co-creation with record label PLAZA, Inter-City, and PIP records.
KM@NIGHTTogether with PLAZA and Inter-City, the museum transforms into a vibrant meeting place full of art, music, and creativity. Visit the exhibition until the late hours, participate in workshops, and celebrate the album release party with us!
Program May 2219:30 – 20:30 rriddimm20:30 – 21:30 Sandor21:30 – 22:30 Yucky22:30 – 23:30 Helmond Lang b2b DirtydmsLGD Brass Band (live)Workshops by De Naaierij
Over the coming weeks, the program will be further expanded with more workshops and live acts. Updates will follow via the social media channels of Kunstmuseum Den Haag.
KM@NIGHT is anything but a classic museum night. No whispering in silent halls, but creative energy, music, meeting people, and new perspectives. Come with your bestie, sister, neighbor, or that nice ex, join in Paint & Sip, and experience art together. Each edition centers around a current exhibition and is organized with a cultural or social partner from the city.With KM@NIGHT, Kunstmuseum Den Haag targets a new generation of museum visitors. The evening format actively engages young adults with art, provides space for new voices, and establishes lasting connections with creative partners from the city. In this way, the museum becomes not only a place to view art, but also an accessible location for dialogue, imagination, and enjoyment. With this initiative, the Kunstmuseum and Rabobank aim to continue engaging young visitors in particular and strengthen the museum as a place for art, encounter, and social exchange.
KM@NIGHT is made possible in part by Rabobank Region The Hague.
‘Fight Night’ at theatre DE VESTE – and the audience decides the winner
On 29 May, theatre DE VESTE hosts the electrifying 2024 remake of ‘Fight Night’ by Ontroerend Goed. Five contenders. Five rounds. One decisive vote — and the audience holds all the power. English language production.
Described by The Independent as “a cross between Big Brother and an Italian general election,” Fight Night is a sharp, playful and unsettling examination of democracy itself. Campaigns, debates, spin doctors and polls collide in a high-energy theatrical experiment where everything is designed to influence your choice — except political persuasion.
Ten years after its acclaimed premiere and worldwide tours from Australia to Canada and beyond, this remake reflects a changed world, where trust in democracy is more fragile than ever.
And the night doesn’t end when the curtain falls: students from TU Delft take over with a spectacular Kaleidos afterparty, turning DE VESTE into a vibrant late-night celebration of music, ideas and energy.
A bold theatre event — and an unforgettable night where your vote truly counts.
Venue: theater DE VESTE – Delft
Ticket box: 015-2121312
Prices: students € 10 euro / regular tickets: € 26,50 incl. a drink
A closer look at far-right networks, focusing on the case study of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in India.
How do far-right networks embed themselves in cultural, educational, and political institutions? How do they translate grassroots presence into electoral power and ideological influence? And what explains their resilience across very different political contexts?
This event will examine the organizational strategies that enable far-right movements to build legitimacy, extend their reach across society, and sustain long-term mobilization.
To explore these questions, the event will showcase the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in India as a central case study. As one of the world’s largest and most enduring far-right organizations, the RSS offers a particularly revealing lens onto the mechanics of far-right mobilization:
Its century-long historical development
Its layered ecosystem of affiliated organizations
Its decisive influence on contemporary Indian politics.
Yet the RSS is not an outlier. Its strategies resonate with, and in some cases prefigure, patterns visible in far-right movements across Europe, the Americas, and beyond, from the cultivation of civil society fronts to the fusion of nationalism, majoritarian identity, and disinformation.
Together we will reflect on what these networks mean for democracy, pluralism, and civil society today, and how their growing visibility is reshaping political landscapes worldwide.
Meet the speaker!
Sruti Bala is an Associate Professor in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Amsterdam. Her research interests revolve around the intersections of culture, performance, and politics. Dr.Bala published studies on a wide range of topics including nonviolent protest, artistic activism, feminist and postcolonial/decolonial theories. She is a member of the collective International Solidarity for Academic Freedom in India (InSAF India), which advocates for collective academic freedoms and building global solidarities with Indian and international peoples’ movements for radical social, economic and ecological justice.
What are the #DemocracyDrinks?
#DemocracyDrinks is an informal, recurring conversation and networking series bringing together people working on democracy, peace, justice, and democratic participation.
The format is intentionally simple: open, dialogue-led conversations in a relaxed setting. #DemocracyDrinks The Hague provides space to connect across sectors, test ideas, explore emerging questions, and reflect collectively on democratic challenges beyond formal panels or presentations.
Join the Talent for Good Forum, an immersive experience designed to give you the skills, the connections, and deeper insights to navigate the next steps in your career. Open to anyone interested in exploring impact-driven careers and the future of meaningful work.
Why the Forum?
The Talent for Good Forum is organised by The Hague Humanity Hub in partnership with The Hague University of Applied Sciences, and with the support of the major universities and higher education institutions in The Hague.
This year, we’re moving beyond the traditional career fair to create a knowledge-driven experience that combines direct career access with expert-led dialogue, interactive sessions, and meaningful networking. Hosted in the heart of The Hague, the International City of Peace and Justice, the Forum brings together student energy, professional expertise, and organisations working to shape a more just, sustainable, and resilient future.
Join our Special Edition Handshake, organised as part of the programme “Ready 2 Engage: pathways to Climate Justice”.
Join us for a special edition of The Handshake, our interactive event series connecting aspiring changemakers with experienced professionals in the peace & justice and “for good” sectors. This edition is presented as part of the programme “Ready 2 Engage: Pathways to Climate Justice”. A limited number of seats have been opened up for the public—register soon to secure your spot!
We are thrilled to welcome Max Koffi, the founder of Equal Trade Alliance, to share his personal and professional journey.
Whether you’re a student, a young professional, or considering a career shift, this is your opportunity to:
Hear Max’s inspiring story of transforming global trade through justice, equality, and shared prosperity.
Explore how to start a project in advancing global equity, sustainable trade, and economic justice by empowering African communities through fair compensation, advocacy, and innovative trade solutions.
Ask your burning questions in an open Q&A
Connect with like-minded peers and professionals
Meet Max
Max Koffi is the founder of the Equal Trade Alliance and Director of Africa In Motion, where he works on developing new economic models aimed at creating more equitable global value chains between Africa and Europe.
His work focuses on revenue-sharing, co-ownership, diaspora entrepreneurship, and sustainable value creation through initiatives such as Producer–Diaspora-Owned Ventures. With a background in intercultural communication and international collaboration, Max connects students, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and producers to explore practical alternatives to extractive trade systems.
He regularly gives lectures and workshops at universities and international platforms on topics including global trade reform, entrepreneurship, intercultural cooperation, and economic justice.
Practical information:
When: Monday, May 18th | 17:15-18:00, walk-in at 17:00
Where: The Hague Humanity Hub
Costs: Free of charge
What is The Handshake?
A series of inspirational sessions about careers that shine a spotlight on leading voices in the peace and justice ecosystem. Through honest conversations and personal stories, The Handshake offers a glimpse behind the scenes of real careers, beyond titles and job descriptions.
Participants can join in directly and ask their pressing questions about careers, developments in the field, and the key skills future professionals will need. For those who find the peace and justice sector daunting or don’t know where to start, these conversations offer practical insights and help set realistic expectations for the future.
