On World Humanitarian Day, the Netherlands reaffirms its commitment to safe and unhindered humanitarian access.
With partners, we raise serious concerns over violations through diplomatic channels, support investigations and back tools for aid workersβ safety and wellbeing.
Tweets from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands | For tweets in Dutch follow @MinBZ
- Peacefully opposing Russiaβs war against Ukraine is an exercise of freedom of expression and political participation. The excessive 11-year prison sentence for Lev Shlosberg is a blatant attempt to silence anti-war voices. Russia must release him and all political prisoners.
- On August 15th 1945 the Second World War officially ended for the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The scars remain, also in Asia. Today, we remember and honour the victims of this war from the former Dutch Indies - in the Netherlands and worldwide.
- Joint statement with Canada and other international partners on the ongoing executions of protesters and the use of the death penalty by the Islamic Republic of Iran.β¬οΈ
- As WorldPride comes to a close, the fight for equal rights continues. The Netherlands stands with human rights defenders worldwide for equality and dignity. Among them are Red π΅π and Marcela π¬πΉ, two LGBTIQ+ rights defenders with a clear message: LGBTIQ+ rights are human rights.

