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]

🚴‍♂️ Happy World Bicycle Day!

Ambassador @EricaSchoutenNL joined organiser Belgium and partners for a 🚴‍♂️ ride to celebrate the power of cycling.

Biking🧡is part of our DNA. It's a sustainable🌱, healthy & a accessible mode of transport that connects people around the world 🌍.

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

#ILC2026 | The International Labour Conference is underway, bringing together governments, employers and workers from around the world to shape the future of work.

Team #KingdomNL 🇳🇱🇦🇼🇨🇼🇸🇽 and its social partners stand with @ilo in advancing social justice & decent work for all.

[Sjoerd Sjoerdsma @ministerBHOS]

Door instabiliteit neemt migratiedruk wereldwijd toe. Internationale samenwerking is essentieel voor een effectief én menswaardig migratiebeleid. Met @IOMChief gesproken over hun rol bij o.a. terugkeer en arbeidsmigratie binnen migratiepartnerschappen buiten de EU. 1/2

[Sjoerd Sjoerdsma @ministerBHOS]

In een tijd van toenemende druk op multilaterale organisaties blijft Nederland daarom investeren in de slagkracht van de IOM. Daarvoor tekende ik een nieuw contract voor ongeoormerkte financiering van 4 miljoen per jaar om de samenwerking voort te kunnen zetten. 2/2

[ILO Horn of Africa @AddisIlo]

The largest international conference on work is approaching!

From 1–12 June, Geneva will host the world’s largest international gathering dedicated to the world of work.

Follow #ILC2026 for live updates, key moments and voices from the Conference.

@ILO @ILOAfrica

[KingdomNL at UN @KingdomNL_UN]

#KingdomNL welcomes the adoption of the #UNGA Resolution on the ICJ Advisory Opinion on States’ obligations regarding climate change.

We commend Vanuatu’s leadership in steering this process since 2023 and are proud to have contributed to the work of the Core Group.

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

What does Europe mean to you?✨🇪🇺
Follow EU Amb Deike Potzel walking through this exhibition, as she shares her thoughts on a project that brings together diverse perspectives, personal stories & reflections on Europe’s identity, cultural richness, values & future.

@lisaborgiani

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

No child lost to social media.

🇳🇱 @ministerVWS Sophie Hermans joined fellow ministers at the powerful #LostScreenMemorial exhibition in Geneva.
A call for greater awareness and demanding safety by design from social media platforms.

#WHA79 #ArchewellPhilan #MeghanSussex @WHO

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

Medical student🩺/ 🇳🇱Youth Delegate & our Trainee interview Minister of Health Sophie Hermans about @WHO World Health Assembly in Geneva.
In this "medical consult" they diagnose global health issues and come to a prescription for current challenges⚕️.

@ministerVWS @IFMSA #WHA79

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

At 🇳🇱🇮🇩 #WHA79 high-level event, key takeaway is that the growing pressure on #GlobalHealth financing needs urgent attention.

The panel on The Future of Global Health Financing shared valuable insights, expertise, and best practices.

🙏 participants for this important exchange.

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Pleased to see the next step go smoothly as the MV Hondius arrived in the #Netherlands today.

The remaining crew, who sailed the ship from the Canary Islands, will now begin a 42-day quarantine period, and the ship will undergo full cleaning and disinfection.

There have been a total of 11 cases reported (9 confirmed, 2 probable), including three deaths. The latest confirmed case was also a passenger. The person was among those repatriated, and while under quarantine, developed symptoms and is now receiving clinical care.

I thank all the countries and partners who have worked together on this #hantavirus response.

Thanks also to captain Jan Dobrogowkshi for his leadership and close coordination with us throughout.

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

The @WHO World Health Assembly has begun in Geneva.
#KingdomNL Ministers of Health Sophie Hermans (The Netherlands 🇳🇱 ) and Tyron Boekhoudt (Curaçao🇨🇼) join fellow Member States and global health partners at @UNGeneva for discussions shaping the future of global health. #WHA79

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

LIVE | Opening of the 79th World Health Assembly #WHA79 https://t.co/qXpsoJfdII

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Good morning from Walk the Talk at Place des Nations, Geneva!

Join us for a walk, run, dance, workout this Sunday morning!

Regular physical activity 🤼‍🧘🏻‍♀️‍🚵‍🏌‍🤸‍🏊🏿‍♀️‍⛹‍🏋🏿‍♀️🤽‍💃 has significant benefits for health.
It can decrease people's risk of:
-Cardiovascular diseases
-Cancers
-Diabetes type 2
-Dementia

#BeActive

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia #IDAHOBIT , the Netherlands stands as an ally with all #LGBTIQ+ persons worldwide🌈.

Inclusion is a democratic value. Discrimination and violence are never acceptable – anywhere, ever. 🌍

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

Join our high-level #WHA79 breakfast discussion “The Future of Global Health Financing”, co-organised with Indonesia.

🗓️Tue 19 May, 8:30-10:00
📍 Nations Business Center

⤵️ more info about panelists 🙏 RSVP

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

The EU created one of the world’s largest areas of peaceful cooperation. It was never about everyone being the same - it’s about belonging together and embracing our diversity, shared values & common future.
Fun fact: The EU now comprises 27 countries & 24 official languages

[Winnie Byanyima @Winnie_Byanyima]

The task before us all is to ensure a responsible transition and integration of the @UNAIDS Joint Programme within the wider @UN system — one that delivers on the objectives of UN80 while also ensuring a safe landing for the global #HIVresponse. This is not about holding on to the past. It is about avoiding unintended harm as we move into the next phase.

[UN Human Rights Partners @OHCHRPartners]

OHCHR welcomes Syria’s first steps toward developing a national strategy to combat torture and is pleased to support these efforts.

This is an important process to advance justice and #HumanRights, ensure accountability, provide redress to victims, and rebuild trust.

[Netherlands Mission in Geneva @NLinGeneva]

#KingdomNL recommended #Singapore 🇸🇬during #UPR52 to:
🔹 Re-establish a moratorium on executions with a view to the complete abolition of the death penalty
🔹 Repeal domestic laws restricting freedom of expression and assembly that contradict international standards