Today, Ambassador and Col. Ed Caelen added the portrait of Colonel Henny Snellen to the “wall of fame” at the Netherlands mission for having served as the first military advisor at
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. Adviser Faisal Shahkar met with , Police Adviser of , to discuss the #Netherlands longstanding support to and ways to enhance this cooperation, including a briefing to future Dutch armed forces commanders by Commr. Shahkar. #PeaceBegins
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#SheDecides:
About her body.
About whether she gets married.
About her health.
About her future.
#KNL🇳🇱 was the driving force behind the SheDecides movement.
6️⃣ years later, we stand together with over 50 Champions to strengthen #SRHR.
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#Mybodyismyown! In times of ongoing pushback it is crucial to call for the right of women and girls to decide on their own body, life and future. Today, on #SheDecidesday, we celebrate and reconfirm our continued commitment to #SRHR and #bodilyautonomy across the globe.
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75 years ago, the Congress of Europe came together in The Hague and took historic steps towards European unity. Today, organises an event on 'Multilateralism in Europe at a crossroads', together with and the Dutch delegation of . Follow live!⤵️
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“Slavery: Ten True Stories of Dutch Colonial Slavery” - our new exhibit curated by the - helps us to reflect on one of humanity’s darkest chapters.
Do stop by to visit it if you're in NYC. I hope it moves you as much as it did me. un.org/en/exhibits/pa
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, - & Dr. Valika Smeulders from at the opening of the exhibit “Slavery: Ten True Stories of Dutch Colonial Slavery” on display until 30 March. Visit in-person or on-line. #RememberSlavery, #FightRacism, #BlackHistoryMonth
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Join our #CSW67 side-event on ending online #GenderBasedViolence & feminist approaches to inclusive online spaces
📅 7 March
⏰ 8.30 am – 10 am EST
👞 Walk-in 8.15 am
✍️ Register here:
In-person event: bit.ly/3kpDvIa
Webinar: bit.ly/3YZcsST
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We need more partnerships, more investments and more action!
We need a #WaterAction Agenda filled with bold commitments to accelerate implementation of 2030 Agenda.
Ambassador 🇳🇱ahead of the #UN2023WaterConference🇺🇳 with 🇹🇯⤵️
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Today with & the exhibition "Slavery: Ten True Stories of Dutch Colonial Slavery" opens Visitors’ Lobby until 30 March. It highlights personal stories of people who were enslaved, profited from slavery and raised their voices against it. #RememberSlavery
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#KingdomNL’s aim in the #C34 is to further improve mission Performance, ensuring Safety and Security of peacekeepers, strengthening the Protection provided by missions, and ensuring the full, equal & meaningful participation of women in all stages of the peace process. #A4P
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Human rights are not a luxury that can be left until we find a solution to the world’s other problems.
They are the solution to many of the world’s other problems.
Today I told the that we must make human rights a reality in the lives of people everywhere.
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The exhibition Slavery opens today to the public at the United Nations (UN) in New York. The exhibition will be on display until March 30 in the visitors’ lobby of the UN Headquarters.
Read more: rijksmuseum.nl/en/whats-on/ex
(Photo: Richard Koek)
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It is painfully apparent that human rights are under pressure in many parts of the world. The UN Human Rights Council is a crucial forum to address this. Not only through dialogue, but through action. Today, I spoke to the and announced our candidacy for 2024-2026. 1/2
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This group of 49 member states and the EU share one strong conviction: the power of #justice should always prevail over the power of force. 3/3.
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With my dear Ukrainian colleague next to me, I had the honour to speak at the #UNSC on behalf of the Group of Friends of #Accountability following the aggression against #Ukraine. 2/3
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It has been a year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Accountability and justice for Ukraine, for Ukrainians, and for the international community as a whole, is of the utmost importance to ensure a sustainable peace. Read my #UNSC speech: government.nl/documents/spee 1/3
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A great tragedy off the coast of Italy; a shipwreck claimed the lives of dozens of people - including children. I conveyed my condolences to all the victims and their families on behalf of the Dutch cabinet to .
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Worldwide, 2 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water.
World leaders will come together for the Water Conference next month.
We must work towards a bold #WaterAction agenda that ensures all people, everywhere have clean & safe water supplies.
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At the #UNSC, -on behalf the “Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine”-stressed that the violation of the #UNCharter we witness today is an attack on the international community as a whole.
Full speech: bit.ly/3ko5J65
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Today, 🇳🇱 Foreign Minister addressed the #UN Security Council, on behalf of 49 countries and the EU.
A group that shares a strong conviction: that the power of justice should prevail over force.
We need to ensure accountability for violations of the 🇺🇳 Charter.
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#UN Secretary-General sets the stage for the 🇺🇳 Security Council debate marking the Russian invasion of #Ukraine one year ago:
Peace has had no chance.
War has ruled the day.
The Russian invasion unleashed death, destruction and displacement.
#PeaceForUkraine
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On #24Feb2022, one year ago, Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, a brutal invasion of a peaceful neighbour.
For 365 days, the world has witnessed the courage of the Ukrainian people.
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Since day one, EU has stood with Ukraine & we will continue to do so.
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Today one year ago Russia started a brutal war in #Ukraine. During my visit in Kyiv last week, I was again shocked by the destruction and deeply touched by the resilience of the Ukrainian people. We will support Ukraine as much as we can for as long as it takes. Slava Ukraini!
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One year ago, Russia started its senseless war.
My message to our brave Ukrainian friends is simple:
We support you in this conflict.
We will do whatever it takes.
For as long as it takes.
Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦
Слава Україні! 🇺🇦
#StandWithUkraine
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The only way forward is to commit to the agreement we have made.
By making sure that #Ukraine survives as a state within its internationally recognized borders, and by working for a real, just and lasting peace for Ukraine. government.nl/documents/spee #StandWithUkraine
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The 5th and hopefully last #BBNJ session resumes at the . Representatives from all over the world work hard to negotiate an ambitious #HighSeasTreaty to protect the marine environment and reach the #30by30 ocean conservation goal - supported by none other than
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I'm proud to be one of the nearly 6 million people calling for a Strong Global Ocean Treaty.
@Greenpeace #ProtectTheOceans #OneOceanOnePlanet #HighSeas #HighSeasTreaty #BBNJ #IGC5
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Today, we refused to give up on hope.
We refused to give up on the potential for diplomacy, the power of dialogue, and the urgency of peace.
And tomorrow we will continue to push for just that – a durable peace in Ukraine.
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141 countries called for the restoration of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
One year on, the international community stands strong with Ukraine.
The call is clear: Russia must end its war of aggression.
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Today, the UN General Assembly has spoken very clearly.
This vote shows that the international community stands with Ukraine: 141 countries have voted with #Ukraine.
📃Read the full remarks by 🇪🇺EU HR/VP with EU Member States #UNGA
➡️eeas.europa.eu/eeas/ukraine-p
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Pleasure speaking with of at the United Nations about the war in Ukraine, the ongoing Russian aggression, and our full support for Ukraine and its people.
Full interview: youtu.be/h3OAcpK8DFE
#StandWithUkraine
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I am grateful to all the countries that endorsed the crucial General Assembly resolution "Principles of the Charter of the United Nations that underline the comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine". 1/2
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Breaking ⚡️the votes are in.
UN General Assembly decisively adopts Ukraine’s peace resolution facilitated by the EU.
The international community has stood up for a just, lasting & comprehensive peace in #Ukraine in line with the UN Charter.
141 YES 7 NO
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Again, the 🇺🇳 General Assembly shows a wall of support for #Ukraine.
The votes on the resolution for a just peace for Ukraine, co-sponsored by 🇳🇱:
Yes: 141
No: 7
Abst: 32
#Russia: stop this senseless war of choice. Return to the #UN Charter. Leave Ukraine.
#PeaceForUkraine 🇺🇦
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Spoke on behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly in New York. Russia’s aggression is not only an attack on #Ukraine. It’s an attack on the UN Charter. The UN Charter all of us signed. government.nl/documents/spee 1/3
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