Peter Slort

Police Advisor, Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations; Tweets in English and Dutch.

[KingdomNL at UN @KingdomNL_UN]

Corruption’s role in fueling arms diversion was at the center of the #PoA #BMS9 event organized by #KingdomNL, @anticorruption and @EUatUN.

Participants discussed governance and anti-corruption measures in preventing diversion of small arms and light weapons.

[KingdomNL at UN @KingdomNL_UN]

Strong international cooperation is key to preventing femicide and protecting victims of gender-based violence.

#KingdomNL police advisor was pleased to contribute to the “High-Level Network on Gender-Responsive Policing” Masterclass, where Chile and Spain shared best practices.

[Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum]

13 May 1940 | A Jewish girl, Hana Adler, was born in Mukachevo.

In 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.

[Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum]

12 April 1930 | A French Jewish girl, Dora Gottfried, was born in #Paris to Chaya and Selig.

On 23 August 1942 she was killed in a gas chamber at #Auschwitz. She was 12 years old.
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▶ A short video about gas chambers and crematoria of the Auschwitz camp: https://t.co/AENjcRS04c

[Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum]

25 March 1941 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Alexander van der Stam, was born in Amsterdam.

He arrived at #Auschwitz on 6 December 1942 in a transport of 811 Jews deported from Westerbork. He and his mother Flora were among the 795 people murdered in gas chambers after selection.
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▶ Video about the first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://t.co/KArryHBbea

[KingdomNL at UN @KingdomNL_UN]

Update from New York on UN peacekeeping reform (C-34):

✅ Consensus reached on a new report – unlike last year

✅ Agenda reflects today’s realities: new tech, use of force, mis/disinformation, protection of civilians

✅ The Netherlands, under the EU umbrella, played a key role

[KingdomNL at UN @KingdomNL_UN]

At a #CSW70 side event hosted by the UAE, #KingdomNL police advisor spoke about women’s meaningful participation in policing.

This should be business as usual.

What’s needed: leadership with vision, real commitment, and concrete steps.

[KingdomNL at UN @KingdomNL_UN]

Today’s vote on the resolution ‘Support for lasting peace in Ukraine’ was met with overwhelming support.

This is the highest number since Feb 2023.

#KingdomNL PermRep Lise Gregoire-van Haaren expressed the need for a ceasefire leading to just, comprehensive and lasting peace.

[KingdomNL at UN @KingdomNL_UN]

C-34 is begonnen!💪

Militaire, civiele en politie collega’s onderhandelen de aankomende vier weken binnen deze commissie over het verbeteren van vredesmissies.

We leggen het je hier uit!🇺🇳

[KingdomNL at UN @KingdomNL_UN]

#KNL Ambassador @BTahzibLie emphasized at the Group of Friends meeting regarding UN Policing:

🔹that an overarching strategic vision is needed;
🔹 the importance of the High-Level Network on Gender-Responsive Policing.

[UN Peacekeeping @UNPeacekeeping]

This week marked the 20th @UN #PoliceWeek.

Peacekeeping Chief @Lacroix_UN briefed the Security Council on the contributions of @UNPOL to peacekeeping.

United Nations Police is a key component of UN Peacekeeping and plays an indispensable role in fulfilling its mandate.

[Germany in the United Nations @GermanyUN]

The ongoing #UN80 discussions can serve as a catalyst of change for the strategic role of UN Police. Great discussion on how to turn financial constraints into opportunities and re-envision the role of @UNPOL in the margins of UN #PoliceWeek.

[UAE Mission to the UN @UAEMissionToUN]

On the sidelines of #UNPoliceWeek, the UAE 🇦🇪, represented by @MoIUAE, hosted a High-Level Panel Discussion of the Strategic Police Advisory Group (SPAG) on the importance of @UNPOL’s strategic leadership and the need for a cohesive approach to the UN’s role in global policing.

[United Nations Police @UNPOL]

"The United Nations Police remain a cornerstone of the UN's efforts to support peace, protect civilians, and shape accountable and representative national security institutions." - #UNPOL Adviser Faisal Shahkar briefing the UN Security Council during the 20th #PoliceWeek.

[Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum]

29 January 1935 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Elisabeth Polak, was born in The Hague.

She was deported to #Auschwitz in October 1943. She was murdered in the gas chamber after selection.

[KingdomNL at UN @KingdomNL_UN]

Today marks the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.

We must not forget what hatred in all its forms, combined with indifference can lead to.

Join us in honoring this day and keeping stories alive.

#HolocaustRemembrance

[тату Аня зубко 🫡 Xena @Tatou_Ania]

I’m in Ukraine.
Not asking for pity.
Just asking the world to remember

That we are still here,
And that we are still surviving
Every single day and night.
Please show your support to🇺🇦

[Jean-Pierre Lacroix @Lacroix_UN]

Thanked Major General Obaidallah Maaytah, Director of Jordan's Public Security Directorate, for his country's efforts in enhancing security in @UN peacekeeping contexts thanks to @UNPOL officers like Rania Hassan Alfaory, who serves with @UN_CYPRUS. @Police_Jo

[UAE Mission to the UN @UAEMissionToUN]

The UAE 🇦🇪, represented by @MoIUAE hosted the Strategic Police Advisory Group (SPAG) business meeting, gathering police advisers from Member States.

The meeting featured a virtual briefing by @DubaiPoliceHQ on the preparations for the upcoming World Police Summit 2026 and updates from @UNPOL on global policing and peacekeeping efforts.

[UAE Mission to the UN @UAEMissionToUN]

We hosted the Strategic Police Advisory Group (SPAG) meeting, bringing together Police Advisers from UN member states.

Briefings by @UN Deputy Police Adviser Ms. Margaret Karanja and Ms. Maria Mahmood, Chair of the Police Division’s Women’s Network (PDWN), highlighted the importance of the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women in peacekeeping, as well as conflict prevention and resolution.