HEAR ME NOW The Hague

Everyone deserves to be heard.

Sexually inappropriate behaviour and sexual violence leave deep and lasting scars. Yet the subject often remains unspoken. From 1 to 11 December 2026, HEAR ME NOW The Hague aims to change this. Through personal stories, a powerful exhibition and inspiring activities, we invite you to listen, learn and help create a socially safe environment. 

HEAR ME NOW The Hague is a collaboration between THUAS, HEAR ME, Emancipator, Centrum 1622 and the Municipality of The Hague. All activities are free to attend. 

Visit the exhibition 

Discover personal portraits and stories from women and men who share their experiences of (online) sexually inappropriate behaviour and sexual violence. Their stories show the impact these experiences can have, but above all, highlight how important it is to listen to one another and start the conversation. 

• 1 to 11 December 2026 
• Atrium, THUAS Johanna Westerdijkplein 
• No registration required 
• Available in Dutch, English and Moroccan Arabic 

Join the opening 

On Tuesday 1 December 2026, the exhibition will open with personal stories and a spoken-word performance by Amara van der Elst. Elisabeth Minnemann, Chair of the Executive Board, and Sara Donkers, Director of HEAR ME, will talk about why initiatives such as HEAR ME NOW are so important and necessary for THUAS and for society as a whole. 

• Tuesday 1 December 2026 
• 15:00–16:00 (doors open at 14:45) 
• Drinks reception: 16:00–17:00 
• Speakers’ Corner, THUAS Johanna Westerdijkplein 
• Dutch only 

Sign up

Take part in a workshop 

Do you work or study at De Haagse? Then you can take part in a workshop between 1 and 11 December covering topics such as consent, gender norms, bystander intervention and social safety. More information, including how to register, is soon available on the THUAS intranet. 

Experience the lunchtime performance Chaos 

On Tuesday 8 December, comedian Davey Turnhout will perform Chaos. In this performance, he talks openly and accessibly about his own experiences of sexual abuse and its impact. The combination of humour, vulnerability and the conversation afterwards makes this a powerful performance.

• Tuesday 8 December 2026 
• 12:00–13:00 
• Speakers’ Corner, THUAS Johanna Westerdijkplein 
• Lunch included
• Dutch only 

Sign up

Find help and support 

Some of the stories may feel familiar or bring up difficult emotions. Do you work or study at THUAS and are you looking for help and support? Visit the intranet page Social safety, diversity and inclusion or the webpage Social safety and inclusion. You can also contact the Centre for Sexual Violence. 

More information about HEAR ME NOW (Dutch only).