International Day of Friendship
30-07-2021
On July 30th, we celebrate the International Day of Friendship. This day was declared by the United Nations to emphasize the importance of friendships for the promotion of peace. Send a Peace Palace e-card To illustrate the importance of friendship and to reflect on the relationship with friends and loved ones, the Carnegie Foundation has […]
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Spectacular 360° virtual tour
15-07-2021
The Peace Palace in The Hague, the international symbol for “Peace through Law” and one of the most iconic buildings in the Netherlands, opens its doors today to visitors from all over the world. With advanced technology, this global icon may now be viewed virtually 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. The Peace […]
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In remembrance of H.E. Judge James Richard Crawford
04-06-2021
The Peace Palace mourns the loss of H.E. Judge James Richard Crawford who passed away on 31 May 2021. Judge Crawford had been a Member of the International Court of Justice since 6 February 2015. His term of office was due to expire in February 2024. Before being elected to the Court, Judge Crawford had […]
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Conference Japanese Room
30-04-2021
In the spring of 2021, the Carnegie Foundation organized a multi-day conference focused on the restoration of the Japanese Room, specifically the Japanese wall tapestries. Experts from around the world attended the conference, which had to be held online due to Covid-19 measures, to share expertise and prepare for the restoration of these special objects. […]
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In remembrance of Vartan Gregorian
19-04-2021
The Carnegie Foundation was deeply saddened and mourns the loss of Vartan Gregorian (1934-2021), the 12th President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, who passed away suddenly on 15 April 2021, at the age of 87. Vartan Gregorian was a unique personality, a steward of Andrew Carnegie’s legacy and an iconic leader. As President […]
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‘Testen voor Toegang’
08-04-2021
Van vrijdag 9 april tot en met zondag 11 april is het Visitors Centre van het Vredespaleis tijdelijk geopend voor publiek. Samen met meer dan 20 andere monumenten neemt het Visitors Centre deel aan een pilot van de ‘Taskforce Creatieve en Culturele Sector’ en het ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap (OCW). Deze pilot is […]
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Videoclip ‘Call for Peace’
30-03-2021
On 29 March 2021, the “Action for Peacekeeping” conference of the United Nations was opened by 40 children of the St. Bavo Choir School in Haarlem performing the song “Call for Peace”. This musical tribute to the United Nations was recorded at the Peace Palace. A musical video clip by the St. Bavo Haarlem Choir […]
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Billions in economic damage worldwide saved by the international Courts in the Peace Palace
03-12-2020
A recent study shows that the Peace Palace in The Hague contributes very positively to the international economy. The Peace Palace houses two of the most important Courts in the world, the United Nations International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration. By solving conflicts in the courtroom, the Courts in the Palace […]
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Review: 75 years United Nations
29-10-2020
On 24 October 1945, the United Nations was established to facilitate international cooperation in various fields to promote peace and security in the world. The International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the UN, is located at the Peace Palace in The Hague. Last weekend we marked the 75th anniversary of the United […]
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Blog: 75 years United Nations
23-10-2020
Great work done, much more to be done The United Nations is marking its 75th anniversary. 24 October 1945 was a milestone in world history. A new world order was created to provide peace and security after the Second World War: the UN. Nowadays many feel that the UN falls short and this is, on […]
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