The Hague Institute for Global Justice

What The Hague Institute for Global Justice does

The Hague Institute for Global Justice (THIGJ) is an independent, non-profit policy research organization founded in 2011 and registered with the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce as a Stichting (foundation). Headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, with statutory offices on Alexanderstraat and a postal address on Fluwelen Burgwal, the institute operates with 11-50 employees and aims to shape discourse at the intersection of peace, security, and justice by bridging gaps between research, policy, and practice. Its work is organized around three strategic "Pillars of Justice": Rule of Law, Conflict Prevention, and Global Governance, with research programs spanning six regions (Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Eurasia, and the Middle East).

The institute's product surface consists of policy research, commissioned studies, capacity-building programs, professional training, and compact-style governance instruments. Signature initiatives include The Off-World Approach (launched 2020), a space governance project focused on civil society engagement; The Washington Compact (launched July 2022, submitted to UNOOSA in February 2023), an international framework for responsible behavior among nations and commercial space actors; and The North World Approach, an Arctic governance initiative. The institute maintains an Honorary Advisory Panel, draws on a network of 200+ experts, and partners with 150+ organizations globally, including Brookings, Chatham House, Carnegie Endowment, SIPRI, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, the ICTY, USIP, and Amnesty International Netherlands.

THIGJ generates revenue through foundation and government grants (including founding support from the Dutch government and the City of The Hague), commissioned research, publications, and policy dialogue activities. As an ANBI-registered entity, it benefits from preferential Dutch tax treatment for donations. Its go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: high-level conferences, seminars, panel discussions, training workshops, and multi-stakeholder policy dialogues with governments, international organizations (including Permanent Observer status at UNOOSA), the business community, and civil society. Board members (Sohair Saber, Mahmoud Abuwasel, Susan Bastress) serve without compensation per the Deed of Incorporation, reflecting the non-commercial character of the organization.

Name

The Hague Institute for Global Justice

Legal name

The Hague Institute for Global Justice

Website

https://thehagueinstituteforglobaljustice.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hague Institute for Global Justice is an independent, non-profit policy research think tank in The Hague, Netherlands, founded in 2011. It conducts interdisciplinary research and policy dialogue across three pillars — Rule of Law, Conflict Prevention, and Global Governance — serving governments, international organizations, and civil society.

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Policy Research and Think Tank Services

NAICS

International Affairs (928120), National Security and International Affairs (9281), National Security and International Affairs (928)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Rule of Law & Justice Sector Reform (BPADAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies) (BPAIAIAC), Treaties, International Law & Boundary Affairs (BPAIAIAD), Counterterrorism & Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) Cooperation (BPADAFAG)

Keywords

• Policy research services
• Global governance consulting
• Conflict prevention training
• Rule of law research
• Peace and justice advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

South Holland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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B2B

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Services

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Revenue model

1. Foundation and Government Grants: THIGJ was founded with funds from the Dutch government and the City of The Hague. The vision is to become self-sufficient while maximizing its own revenues and resources through research programs, publications, and partnerships.
2. Research Programs and Commissioned Studies: The institute conducts commissioned research including research programs, economic studies, foreign policies, global economic developments, research papers, reports, books, and annual reviews. These research programs are spread across six regions: Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Eurasia, and the Middle East.

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Core offering

The Hague Institute for Global Justice conducts interdisciplinary policy research, capacity-building, and multi-stakeholder dialogue on global issues at the intersection of peace, security, and justice. Its work is organized around three Pillars of Justice (Rule of Law, Conflict Prevention, and Global Governance) and delivered through commissioned research programs, policy briefs, books, training workshops, and flagship initiatives such as The Washington Compact, The Off-World Approach, and The North World Approach.

Product overview

The Hague Institute for Global Justice operates as a non-profit think tank organized around three strategic Pillars of Justice: Rule of Law, Conflict Prevention, and Global Governance. The Institute offers policy research, capacity-building, and knowledge exchange programs. Key initiatives include The Washington Compact (a framework for responsible commercial space behavior), The Off-World Approach (civil society engagement in space enterprise governance), and The North World Approach (Arctic governance framework). The organization functions as a platform for multilateral dialogue, research publications, and professional training across peace, security, and justice domains.

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• The Washington Compact An international instrument providing a framework for cooperation and responsible behavior among nations, commercial space actors, and other stakeholders, ensuring benefits of commercial space activities are realized while minimizing potential for harmful interference. Targeted at governments, commercial space entities, and civil society stakeholders.
• The Off-World Approach THIGJ's space project centered on the role of civil society in the future space enterprise, the inception of global legislation governing space activities for private and public sector, and establishment of an agile global platform for resolving disputes relating to commercial space activities. Targeted at governments, space industry actors, and civil society.
• The North World Approach Initiative to ensure sustainable, cooperative, and just governance in the Arctic region, convening global experts in Arctic law, geopolitics, environmental science, indigenous rights, and international diplomacy to develop a Compact for Arctic Governance. Targeted at governments, indigenous communities, environmental organizations, and international bodies.
• Rule of Law Program Program that fosters accountability and trust in societies in transition by supporting effective formal and informal justice institutions, focusing on accountability, transparency, access to justice, gender equality, and rule of law capacity building. Targeted at governments, judiciaries, and justice sector institutions.
• Conflict Prevention Program Program improving theory, policy, and practice of conflict prevention through multidisciplinary research, policy development, and professional skills training, addressing frameworks, natural resources, institutions, governance, and education. Targeted at governments, peacebuilding organizations, and mid-to-senior-level professionals.
• Global Governance Program Program examining gaps in international systems for managing complex issues, engaging stakeholders on practical steps for collective problem-solving, with focus on global governance reform, economic governance, and security. Targeted at international organizations, governments, and multilateral bodies.

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Brookings InstitutioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Major international think tank partnership for research collaboration on global governance and policy issues
• Chatham HousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership with leading international affairs think tank for policy research and dialogue
• Carnegie Endowment for International PeacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership with prominent international policy institute for peace and governance research
• Secure World FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Key partner for space governance initiatives, including The Off-World Approach and The Washington Compact
• Stimson CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership for security and international law research and policy analysis
• SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership for peace and security research collaboration
• Peace Palace and The Carnegie FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership with the International Court of Justice host institution in The Hague
• Leiden University / Grotius Centre for International Legal StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Academic partnership for international law research and education
• International Criminal Tribunal for the former YugoslaviacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership with major international tribunal located in The Hague for justice and rule of law research
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the NetherlandsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Founding partner and ongoing supporter, providing governmental backing and policy alignment
• Municipality of The HagueflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Co-founding partner supporting the institute's positioning as a center for peace and justice in The Hague
• Harvard Humanitarian InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership with Harvard University's humanitarian research center
• Amnesty International NetherlandscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership with human rights organization for justice and rule of law initiatives
• U.S. Institute of PeacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership with USIP for peacebuilding research and practice
• Global Public Policy InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership for global policy research and analysis
• CordaidcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership with Dutch development organization for international justice initiatives
• The Hague Academy for Local GovernancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership for local governance and conflict prevention training
• International Bar Association in The HaguecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership with international legal professional association for rule of law initiatives

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Direct peers

• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Established international policy institute working on peace, governance, and international order. Named as a core strategic partner of THIGJ; both focus on multilateral diplomacy and rule-of-law reform.
• United States Institute of Peace (USIP): U.S. federal institution dedicated to conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Listed as a core partner of THIGJ; both work on rule-of-law capacity building and conflict-prevention training for practitioners.
• Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI): Independent international research institute on peace, security, and conflict. Listed as a core strategic partner and competes with THIGJ in the peace-and-security research and policy space.
• Secure World Foundation: U.S.-based operating foundation focused on space sustainability and governance. Listed as a core partner and is the most direct comparable to THIGJ's Off-World Approach and Washington Compact space-governance initiatives.
• International Crisis Group: Independent international NGO working to prevent wars and shape policy on conflicts worldwide. Comparable to THIGJ on conflict prevention, field-based research, and policy recommendations to governments.
• Brookings Institution: One of the world's largest and most influential think tanks, conducting policy research on global governance, international affairs, and rule of law. Listed by THIGJ as a core strategic partner and operates in overlapping subject domains on a much larger scale.
• Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi): Independent, non-profit policy research institute working on global governance, security, and accountability. Listed as a core partner; comparable in size and methodology to THIGJ with overlapping research outputs.
• Stimson Center: Nonpartisan policy research center focused on security, international law, and governance. Named as a core strategic partner; overlaps directly with THIGJ's Global Governance and Rule of Law pillars.
• Chatham House (Royal Institute of International Affairs): Premier international affairs think tank focused on international relations, law, and governance. Listed by THIGJ as a core strategic partner and operates in the same global-governance and international-law research space.

Regional players

• Hague Academy for Local Governance: Dutch-based training organization focused on local governance and capacity building. Listed as a core partner; both operate in The Hague and overlap in governance training and rule-of-law capacity building.

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