Netherlands Mission in Geneva

Permanent Representation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 🇳🇱🇦🇼🇨🇼🇸🇽 to the UN, WTO & other intl. organisations | Ambassador: Erica Schouten

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

🇳🇱 welcomes Ireland’s 🇮🇪 engagement with #UPR53 and progress made. Our recommendations:
🔹Implement the recommendations of the review Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy
🔹Implement a comprehensive anti-hate action plan with LGBTIQ+ communities, addressing root causes of hate

[Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 @DutchMFA]

Humanitarian aid workers save lives, often at great risk. They must be protected and able to reach people in need.

The Netherlands stands with the @ICRC and @RodeKruis in delivering lifesaving aid and protecting people affected by conflict. ⬇️

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[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

🇳🇱 welcomes Trinidad and Tobago’s 🇹🇹 engagement with #UPR53 and progress made, and recommends to: 🔹Strengthen & implement anti-discrimination laws protecting LGBTQI+ persons.
🔹Implement and fully resource the National Strategic Action Plan on Gender-Based and Sexual Violence.

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

🇳🇱 recommended Thailand 🇹🇭 #UPR53 to:
🔹 Prevent transnational repression & uphold the principle of non-refoulement.
🔹 Adopt comprehensive anti-SLAPP legislation to safeguard the right to participate meaningfully in public affairs without intimidation, harassment, or reprisals.

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

The human rights record of 14 States is scheduled to be examined during the 53rd session of the @UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group to be held at @UNGeneva from 2 to 13 November 2026.

Info on the #UPR53 session ➔https://t.co/m1RQMtyMQU

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

🇳🇱 At #UPR53, #KingdomNL called on Eswatini 🇸🇿 to:
🔹 Protect civic space and freedom of expression by amending restrictive legislation.
🔹 Advance LGBTIQ+ rights by decriminalising same-sex relations and ensuring equality and non-discrimination.
#HumanRights

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

🇳🇱 welcomes Antigua and Barbuda’s 🇦🇬 engagement with #UPR53 and the progress it has made since the 3rd cycle.
Our recommendations:
🔹Adopt anti-discrimination legislation protecting LGBTQI+ persons.
🔹Establish a moratorium on the death penalty as a step towards full abolition.

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

Preventing health crises abroad is in the interest of all countries, including the Netherlands.

Investing in health security abroad is also an investment in health security at home.

#GlobalHealth
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[Tom Berendsen @ministerBZ]

The world is changing and Europe must change with it. To keep the EU strong, we need to invest in our security, independence and competitiveness. We must also continue to build strong partnerships and protect the international rule of law. 1/2

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

At #UPR53, #KingdomNL called on Tanzania 🇹🇿 to:
🔹 Protect civic space and fundamental freedoms, including during elections.
🔹 Ensure LGBTIQ+ persons are protected from violence and discrimination, with safe reporting mechanisms and impartial investigations.
#HumanRights

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

#KingdomNL 🇳🇱 recommended #Tajikistan 🇹🇯 during #UPR53 to:
🔹Adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation including gender as SOGI as protected categories.
🔹Ensure all state actions in Gorno-Badakhshan AR fully respect HR and RoL.
🔹Refrain from withdrawing from the ICC.

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

The Netherlands wants to contribute to protecting International Humanitarian Law through our candidate Marten Zwanenburg for the International Humanitarian Fact Finding Commission #IHFFC.

Facts Matter. Especially in times of war.

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

🙏Thank you to @ICRC and co-hosting States for two engaging days to galvanise commitment for #IHL.

🇳🇱 DG International Cooperation in recent interview: “Protecting IHL is not something the Netherlands can do alone. We all have to do it together.”

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[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

#KingdomNL 🇳🇱 recommended Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 during #UPR53 to:
🔹Allocate adequate resources to investigate violence against women and girls.
🔹Finalise constitutional changes to establish a Paris Principles-complaint national human rights institution.

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

#KingdomNL 🇳🇱 recommended #Hungary 🇭🇺 during #UPR53 to:
🔹Continue aligning its legal framework with international human rights standards.
🔹Establish a mechanism for regular and meaningful consultation with civil society on legislation on RoL and HR.

[EU at the UN - Geneva #MultilateralismMatters @EU_UNGeneva]

Kick-off of the @ICRC's Global IHL Dialogue in Geneva - a timely opportunity for States to renew their commitment to IHL and strengthening its implementation. Compliance with IHL by all States and by all parties to armed conflicts are more important than ever today!

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

#KingdomNL 🇳🇱 recommended Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇻🇨 during #UPR53 to:
🔹Decriminalise consensual same sex practices between adults and adopt legislation prohibiting discrimination.
🔹Ensure access to justice and protection for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

Humanity in War.
This decade is increasingly defined by war, with devastating human, economic and social costs.

That is why more than 110 countries have joined forces through the Global Initiative on International Humanitarian Law. #IHL @ICRC

Watch📽️https://t.co/YNbgHqWY0w

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

Humanity in War.

[International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) @ICRC]

The rules of war exist to protect people caught in armed conflicts, not the powerful.

Respecting them is an obligation for all parties to armed conflicts, wherever they take place. Without exceptions.

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

#KingdomNL 🇳🇱 recommended #Samoa 🇼🇸 during #UPR53 to:
🔹Promote social inclusion of LGBTIQ+ people and decriminalise consensual same-sex sexual conduct.
🔹Strengthen press freedom by ensuring a safe and open media environment, including equal access to government information.