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

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

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

🇺🇳 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

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

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

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

Joint statement with my European colleagues about the new anti-LGBTIQ+ legislation in Hungary. @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