Never underestimate the INTELLIGENCE of young women and girls.
Never underestimate the DETERMINATION of young women and girls.
Never underestimate the POWER of young women and girls.
On this #DayOfTheGirl, listen to these speakers at the UN who inspire us all.
Grateful for this inspiring discussion on the Power of Voice at #HRC56 side-event.
Our voice allows us to stand up for what is important to us and to empower others to do the same.
🙏 for sharing your valuable insights @Irenekhan@quinnmck@mediadefence@UNESCO@LeslieENorton
It's #MultilateralismDay!
Through international cooperation nations tackle shared global challenges.
For that we need strong, effective and efficient international institutions.
Together we work towards a better world 🌍, for the Kingdom of the Netherlands and for everyone.
#Accountability can take on different forms and be accomplished through different mechanisms but the destination remains the same, #JusticeForUkraine.
We 🇳🇱 are proud to have organised today’s seminar on accountability for #Ukraine with 🇺🇦🇬🇧.
Restoration of justice is one of key points of President Zelenskyy’s Peace Formula aimed at achieving just and lasting peace in Ukraine based on UN Charter. Gratitude to @NLinGeneva , @UKMissionGeneva for co-organizing this important discussion.
To kick-off our new Human Rights Council membership 🇳🇱Minister @HankeBruinsSlot presented HC @volker_turk with the new edition of ‘Cartoons for Human Rights’.
The booklet illustrates the #UDHR through 3️⃣0️⃣ evocative images by artists from around the 🌍.
#KingdomNLinHRC#HRC55
Join our #HRC55 side event: "The Role of Religious Actors Promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief"
March 4th | 14:00-15:00 | room XXV
Let's explore concrete experiences from Kenya and the Netherlands, highlighting the positive impact of religious leaders promoting #FoRB .⤵️
An honor to host our 🇳🇱 Minister of Foreign Affairs @HankeBruinsSlot at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Special moment🧡 as we kicked-off our Membership of the Council at #HRC55. The Minister underscored our commitment to promote and protect human rights.
#KingdomNLinHRC
"My life is my message" | Today we gathered in the garden of @UN_Geneva at the symbolic memorial stone of Mahatma Ghandi to pay tribute to Alexei #Navalny. He paid the ultimate price for his courageous dedication to his country and his fellow citizens.
Climate Change is the top 21st-century Global Health threat, and the #healthcare sector and its supply chain significantly contribute to it.
Join our event to learn more on our initiative to take action to adapt and mitigate this impact:
🗓️2 Nov 15:30-17:00
⤵️More info & sign up
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women & the principal cause of death from cancer among women globally. #BreastCancer concerns all countries & populations. Today International Geneva marks #PinkOctober to raise awareness & support. We stand together in solidarity! 🩷 🌎
Today #HRC54 extended the mandate of the #Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in #Russia.
Today the @UN_HRC extended a beacon of hope for Russian civil society, human rights defenders & independent journalists.
#KingdomNL is a proud Core Group member of this text.
Very proud that #KingdomNL 🇳🇱🇦🇼🇨🇼🇸🇽 was elected as member of the @UN_HRC for 2024-2026.
🙏Thank you for the support!
We are looking forward to working with all stakeholders as your Partner to Promote and Protect #HumanRights.
#KingdomNLinHRC
At #HRC54 we called on #Russia:
🔹to immediately put an end to the deportation of Ukrainian children
🔹to ensure that these children can return home to #Ukraine
🔹to grant full access to @UN_HumanRights to ensure monitoring & accountability
Join us at #HRC54 for the side event ‘From #Geneva to the field: the Importance of Initiatives and Activities to Protect Media Freedom and Journalists’.
🗓️9 October
🕐13h CEST
📌Room XXIV
🔗https://t.co/6KRTo7CORI
At the #HRC54 side event co-organised by 🇳🇱 🇺🇦 🇱🇻 panelists reflected on steps taken on the road to justice for #Ukraine and to ensure that impunity shall not prevail (1/2)