About Us
The Hague Process was formed in the year 2000 under the guiding vision of a just world where refugees and migrants contribute to economic and social development, cultural richness and diversity without suffering discrimination and human rights violations.
The seed of The Hague Process was first sown around a kitchen table in 1999, by a small group of individuals passionate about migration issues. They talked long into the night to respond to a call for innovative solutions in the field of migration policy. With a focus primarily on human rights and development, they quickly moved from the kitchen table to the convening of a larger group and the establishment of The Hague Process on Refugees and Migration was soon to follow.
Historic Milestones
In 2010, THP adopted a new strategy for action, marking a clear shift in its approach to adapt to the changing migration and development landscape. Consequently, THP activities pre-dating this period are listed below, whereas activities post-2009 are listed in the Priorities section of this website.
2005 – 2009 Business Initiative
2005 – 2009 Big Cities Initiative