Thursday 18 June · 17:00–22:00 · International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), The Hague

An evening of critical dialogue and collective action. Refugees, activists, researchers, and allies come together to challenge who speaks, who is spoken about, and who gets to shape narratives around displacement, identity, and belonging.

Updated timeline:

• 17:00 Doors open
• 17:30 Panel: Meaningful Participation for Migrant Women Across Europe
• 19:00 Break
• 19:30 Parallel interactive sessions:
• In Solidarity Against Deportations
• Dabke workshop
• 20:30 Shared meal, open space/exhibition
• Free entry. All are welcome. Food is shared.

With contributions from: Justice & Peace, Oxfam Novib, New Women Connectors, Refugee Resettlement Advisory Group, MiGreat, International Institute of Social Studies, and others.

About Refugee Welcome Week

Refugee Welcome Week NL 2026 is a refugee-led programme bringing together young refugees and newcomers across four Dutch cities. Over two weeks, participants take the lead as performers, curators, hosts, producers, and storytellers, creating spaces of connection through art, discussion, film, music, food, and community action. Refugee Welcome Week NL is part of the wider international Refugee Week movement and is organised in close partnership with Refugee Week UK. Explore the full programme at refugeewelcomeweek.nl.