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  1. 8 hours ago

    On 4 May the Netherlands commemorates victims of war. At 8PM, we observe two minutes of silence in honour of those we have lost. Together we remember.

    Remembrance Day service on the Dam Square in Amsterdam
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  2. 11 hours ago

    Next year’s conference is about inclusive action & commitment translated into the global . Read more here:

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  3. 11 hours ago

    Special Envoy International Water Affairs shared this message on the road to the Water Conference in 2023 at the 4th Asia Pacific Water Summit in Kumamoto, Japan ⤵️

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    May 3

    proudly presents its Human Rights Committee candidate, term 23-26 Meet Prof. Yvonne Donders! Prof. Donders was selected via an open & transparent process based on accomplishments in academia & practice, her ambitions, her activist spark and her inspiring personality

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  5. May 3

    The Netherlands, as co-chair of the , is working with 51 other countries to defend around the world. Read the statement on below⤵️

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    May 3

    On we stress the importance of free and independent media and safety for journalists. Online and offline. It requires continuous effort to safeguard , also in the Netherlands. That is why we are a member of the & .

    World Press Freedom Day 2022
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  7. May 3

    Young people and professional cartoonists discussed freedom of expression with Dutch embassies around the world. Their ideas in cartoons on peace, justice and other global issues will be displayed during the ‘Just Speak!’ exhibition by .

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  8. May 3

    On we recognise the importance of free media and the safety of journalists, both online and offline. We continue our efforts to safeguard in the Netherlands and worldwide. This is essential for a functioning democracy and a free society.

    Visual with the text 'Journalism under Digital Siege' on World Press Freedom Day 2022
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    May 3

    May 3 = , , & a free internet serve as the foundation for people to make informed decisions & hold governments & institutions to account 📰 ⬇️ Statement of the European on

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    Apr 29

    The Netherlands will send a forensic team to . Under purview of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the team will gather evidence as part of the investigation into alleged war crimes taking place in Ukraine, and for criminal proceedings.

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    Apr 29

    The suffering inflicted on Yezidis by ISIS is unimaginable. I spoke to Yezidi women who have been living in a refugee camp for several years. Their stories are heartbreaking. The crimes committed against the Yezidi community by ISIS cannot remain unpunished. 1/3

    Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher visits a Yezidi refugee camp.
    Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher visits a Yezidi refugee camp.
    Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher visits a Yezidi refugee camp.
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  12. Apr 29

    This week a group of 96 people from Afghanistan arrived in the Netherlands. They arrived via various routes, including Iran and Pakistan. From there, the Dutch embassy helped them to travel to the Netherlands.

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    Apr 29

    Together with , I have laid flowers at the national MH17 memorial in remembrance of the victims. The Netherlands continues to do everything it can to achieve justice for the victims and their next of kin. We appreciate the support the UK gives to this effort.

    Minister Truss left and Minister right in front of the memorial. They just laid flowers on the monument.
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  14. Apr 29

    Today marks 25 years since the Chemical Weapons Convention entered into force, establishing an international norm against . The Netherlands is an actively engaged state party and fully committed to the convention. We proudly host the in The Hague.

    have no place in the world today. On the 25th anniversary of the , join in reaffirming our commitment to a world where is used only for peaceful purposes.
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  15. Apr 29

    Together with nearly 60 countries worldwide 🌍 the Netherlands gives its full support to the joint statement on gender equality and at . Full speech ⤵️

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  16. Apr 29

    Today the Dutch embassy will reopen in Kyiv. Ambassador and a small team will work closely with Ukrainian authorities and partner countries on the ground. Please note that the consular section of the embassy remains closed. Travel advisory for remains red.

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    Apr 28

    We also spoke about the necessity of : the investigation, evidence gathering, and prosecution of crimes committed during this war. Furthermore, we talked about the importance of structural EU-UK dialogue on security and defence and our cooperation within . 2/2

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    Apr 28

    Excellent meeting with UK Foreign Secretary in The Hague. We discussed weapons support for and coordination of sanctions against Russia. We value our strong cooperation in supporting Ukraine and we are united in our stance against Russian aggression. 🇳🇱🇬🇧 1/2

    Foreign Secretary Liz Truss left and Minister Hoekstra right shake hands in The Hague.
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    Apr 28

    In a good phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs , we underlined our commitment to continue strengthening Dutch-Algerian ties. Also discussed the necessity to stop the war in Ukraine. 🇳🇱🇩🇿

    Blue visual with white world map in the background. Minister Hoekstra on the left, Minister Lamamra on the right.
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    Apr 27

    is ready for the High-Level Meeting on today!   Peacebuilding is a priority for 🇳🇱 and we are a proud member of the . See in the video below what this entails, what we focus on and why financing is crucial 👇

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