Shocked to learn about attack against Yendri Velasquez and Luis Peche in Bogota. #HumanRightsDefenders, including those in exile, should be able to do their work in safety. We welcome announcement by Colombian authorities to start independent investigation into attack. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Shocked to learn about attack against Yendri Velasquez and Luis Peche in Bogota. #HumanRightsDefenders, including those in exile, should be able to do their work in safety. We welcome announcement by Colombian authorities to start independent investigation into attack. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
Visiting Mae Sot, near border between Thailand & Myanmar, meeting civil society, human rights defenders, representatives of the National Unity Government (NUG), journalists and representatives of UN agencies. The #humanrights situation in Myanmar is extremely worrying. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Visiting Mae Sot, near border between Thailand & Myanmar, meeting civil society, human rights defenders, representatives of the National Unity Government (NUG), journalists and representatives of UN agencies. The #humanrights situation in Myanmar is extremely worrying. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
Today is the World Day Against the Death Penalty. The Netherlands strongly opposes the death penalty at all times and in all circumstances. It is a cruel and inhumane punishment, that does not stop crime and denies human dignity. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Today is the World Day Against the Death Penalty. The Netherlands strongly opposes the death penalty at all times and in all circumstances. It is a cruel and inhumane punishment, that does not stop crime and denies human dignity. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
Very useful working visit to Morocco to discuss #humanrights issues. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Very useful working visit to Morocco to discuss #humanrights issues. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
Met with the Brazilian National Secretary for the Rights of #LGBTIQ+ People. Promoting and defending equal rights for LGBTIQ+ persons remains a priority in our human rights policies. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Met with the Brazilian National Secretary for the Rights of #LGBTIQ+ People. Promoting and defending equal rights for LGBTIQ+ persons remains a priority in our human rights policies. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
Joint statement with European colleagues on the succession of the #DalaiLama. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social @nlinchina.bsky.social
July 6, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Joint statement with European colleagues on the succession of the #DalaiLama. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social @nlinchina.bsky.social
During my visit to South Africa, I met with civil society & government representatives to discuss #HumanRights. 🇿🇦’s commitment to human rights and the country’s vibrant civil society offer inspiration. 🇳🇱 remains committed to supporting these efforts. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
During my visit to South Africa, I met with civil society & government representatives to discuss #HumanRights. 🇿🇦’s commitment to human rights and the country’s vibrant civil society offer inspiration. 🇳🇱 remains committed to supporting these efforts. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
🇺🇳 Everyone is entitled to the same human rights, without distinction of any kind 🇺🇳
Today, on International Day Against #Homophobia, #Biphobia, & #Transphobia (#IDAHOBIT), the human rights ambassadors of 🇪🇪, 🇫🇮, 🇫🇷, 🇩🇪, 🇱🇺, 🇳🇱 & 🇸🇪 reaffirm this commitment👇@netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
Today, on International Day Against #Homophobia, #Biphobia, & #Transphobia (#IDAHOBIT), the human rights ambassadors of 🇪🇪, 🇫🇮, 🇫🇷, 🇩🇪, 🇱🇺, 🇳🇱 & 🇸🇪 reaffirm this commitment👇@netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
May 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
🇺🇳 Everyone is entitled to the same human rights, without distinction of any kind 🇺🇳
Today, on International Day Against #Homophobia, #Biphobia, & #Transphobia (#IDAHOBIT), the human rights ambassadors of 🇪🇪, 🇫🇮, 🇫🇷, 🇩🇪, 🇱🇺, 🇳🇱 & 🇸🇪 reaffirm this commitment👇@netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
Today, on International Day Against #Homophobia, #Biphobia, & #Transphobia (#IDAHOBIT), the human rights ambassadors of 🇪🇪, 🇫🇮, 🇫🇷, 🇩🇪, 🇱🇺, 🇳🇱 & 🇸🇪 reaffirm this commitment👇@netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
Met with Claudia Gonzalez, a distinguished Guatemalan lawyer. We discussed the current #humanrights situation in 🇬🇹 and the fight against impunity. The Netherlands calls on the 🇬🇹 authorities to have all charges against her dropped. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Met with Claudia Gonzalez, a distinguished Guatemalan lawyer. We discussed the current #humanrights situation in 🇬🇹 and the fight against impunity. The Netherlands calls on the 🇬🇹 authorities to have all charges against her dropped. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
Valuable visit to Mexico City and Oaxaca this week. Discussed press freedom & safety of journalists, enforced disappearances & forensic cooperation, women’s rights & LGBTIQ+ rights. Together we can make a difference. @dutchmfa.bsky.social
May 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Valuable visit to Mexico City and Oaxaca this week. Discussed press freedom & safety of journalists, enforced disappearances & forensic cooperation, women’s rights & LGBTIQ+ rights. Together we can make a difference. @dutchmfa.bsky.social
Held discussions on #humanrights in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan this week with human rights defenders, lawyers, journalists, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and with Uzbek and Kazakh authorities. We engage because we care. @NLinUzbekistan @NLinKazakhstan @dutchmfa.bsky.social
April 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Held discussions on #humanrights in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan this week with human rights defenders, lawyers, journalists, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and with Uzbek and Kazakh authorities. We engage because we care. @NLinUzbekistan @NLinKazakhstan @dutchmfa.bsky.social
On #TransDayOfVisibility we celebrate transgender & non-binary persons & raise awareness on the discrimination they face. Physical and verbal attacks are a frequent reality for many. LGBTIQ+ equality is a longstanding human rights priority for the NL & will remain so. @dutchmfa.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
On #TransDayOfVisibility we celebrate transgender & non-binary persons & raise awareness on the discrimination they face. Physical and verbal attacks are a frequent reality for many. LGBTIQ+ equality is a longstanding human rights priority for the NL & will remain so. @dutchmfa.bsky.social
Reposted by Wim Geerts
At #HRC58 High Commissioner Türk sounded the alarm.
'We cannot allow the fundamental global consensus around international norms & institutions to crumble’
That is why #KingdomNL & 70 other states recommitted to multilateral human rights cooperation.
But why is it important?
'We cannot allow the fundamental global consensus around international norms & institutions to crumble’
That is why #KingdomNL & 70 other states recommitted to multilateral human rights cooperation.
But why is it important?
March 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
At #HRC58 High Commissioner Türk sounded the alarm.
'We cannot allow the fundamental global consensus around international norms & institutions to crumble’
That is why #KingdomNL & 70 other states recommitted to multilateral human rights cooperation.
But why is it important?
'We cannot allow the fundamental global consensus around international norms & institutions to crumble’
That is why #KingdomNL & 70 other states recommitted to multilateral human rights cooperation.
But why is it important?
Gave a speech about the cracks of light that #HumanRights defenders generate again and again during the Activist Night of the Movies that Matter Festival 2025: “hope is a discipline, and we have to practice it every single day”. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Gave a speech about the cracks of light that #HumanRights defenders generate again and again during the Activist Night of the Movies that Matter Festival 2025: “hope is a discipline, and we have to practice it every single day”. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
NL is concerned about continuing tensions in the West Bank, including an increase of settler violence. The attack against Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal and others is yet another example. We condemn this and call on Israel to prevent and to prosecute such violence. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
NL is concerned about continuing tensions in the West Bank, including an increase of settler violence. The attack against Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal and others is yet another example. We condemn this and call on Israel to prevent and to prosecute such violence. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
Joint statement with my European colleagues about the new anti-LGBTIQ+ legislation in Hungary. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Joint statement with my European colleagues about the new anti-LGBTIQ+ legislation in Hungary. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
The Netherlands expresses deep concern about the situation of leading Guatemalan journalist Jose Rubén Zamora, who has been sent back to prison. The Netherlands signed @mediafreedomc statement in November calling for his release. Journalism is not a crime! #Zamora @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The Netherlands expresses deep concern about the situation of leading Guatemalan journalist Jose Rubén Zamora, who has been sent back to prison. The Netherlands signed @mediafreedomc statement in November calling for his release. Journalism is not a crime! #Zamora @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
Met with Richard Gere, chair of @SaveTibetOrg. We spoke about the aftermath of the earthquake in January, human rights in #Tibet and the importance of freedom of religion or belief, including in the matter of the succession of the Dalai Lama. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social
March 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Met with Richard Gere, chair of @SaveTibetOrg. We spoke about the aftermath of the earthquake in January, human rights in #Tibet and the importance of freedom of religion or belief, including in the matter of the succession of the Dalai Lama. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social