#HRC60 |The #Benelux countries are deeply concerned that over the past decade, the human rights situation in #NorthKorea has further deteriorated. We urge the DPRK to implement the Commission of Inquiry's recommendations and ensure accountability. The people of the DPRK deserve dignity and justice.

#HRC60 | the #Benelux countries🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 called out Nicaragua’s systematic climate of repression: silencing dissent, stripping nationality, jailing citizens. We urge #Nicaragua to end these #HumanRights violations, free those arbitrarily detained, and re-engage with the international human rights system.

Since 2020, the Belarusian authorities have pursued a deliberate and coordinated campaign of repression. Human rights defenders & democratic voices have faced arbitrary detention, torture & systematic persecution. At #HRC60 #Benelux countries🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 condemned these actions & called for accountability.

At #HRC60 panel on intersex persons, the #Benelux countries 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 reaffirm their commitment to combat discrimination, violence & harmful practices. We call on States to uphold bodily integrity, self-determination & dignity of persons born with variations in sex characteristics.

At #HRC60 ID on slavery with Tomoya Obokata, the #Benelux countries 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 are alarmed that millions of children remain trapped in labour, exploitation & abuse. States must uphold #SDG4 & #SDG8.7, end child recruitment incl. online, and ensure free, quality education for all.

A warm welcome from Ambassador Antje Leendertse to Ambassador of Luxembourg Anne Goedert. Great to meet new colleagues in Geneva – looking forward to strengthening multilateral cooperation. 🇱🇺🇩🇪🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social @annegoedert.bsky.social

At #HRC60, the #Benelux 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 remains deeply concerned about the ongoing human rights crisis in Myanmar. We call for full accountability for the crimes committed. We stand with the people of #Myanmar in their resilient fight for peace and democracy and commend them for their resilience.

Today, our new Permanent Representative, Ambassador Anne Goedert presented her credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of #UNGeneva, marking the offical beginning of her mandate. A warm welcome to our new Ambassador! 🇱🇺🇺🇳

At #HRC59 ID on #Colombia🇨🇴, the #Benelux🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 countries commend OHCHR support & 🇨🇴 progress on Peace Agreement & Truth Comm recs, but call for stronger action vs impunity, killings of HRDs incl. LGBTQI+, child recruitment & violence vs Indigenous, Afro-Colombians & campesinos.

At #HRC59 ID on #Ukraine 🇺🇦, #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 reaffirms support for 🇺🇦 sovereignty, condemns Russia’s grave HR violations such as detention, torture, forced transfers of 🇺🇦 children & Tatar repression, urges accountability, justice & more technical assistance.

At #HRC59 ID with SR @franceskalbs.bsky.social , #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 urges full respect for IHL & access for humanitarian aid in #OPT and calls for a ceasefire to end civilian suffering. 🇱🇺 highlights corporate role in illegal occupation & asks how the HRC can ensure due diligence under #UNGPs.

According to @cgdev.org ‘s combined ranking on quantity and quality, #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 is the top performer in development financing. It focuses strongly on countries most in need, with projects well aligned with recipients’ priorities. 📊 www.cgdev.org/publication/...

At #HRC59 annual panel on #climate, #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 highlights that there is no sustainable dev. without sustainable financing, supports tech assistance to LDCs+SIDs, values indigenous knowledge & showcases FCCF projects in 🇬🇹 that fight deforestation & create fair local jobs.

At #HRC59 ED on #Myanmar 🇲🇲, the #Benelux countries 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 condemn continued military violence and its devastating impact on civilians, incl. children and minorities. We call for accountability, humanitarian access and support for community-led local governance initiatives.

At #HRC59 ID on #Burundi 🇧🇮 the #Benelux🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 appreciates peaceful conduct of June elections, but expresses concern over reported irregularities and lack of pluralism. We urge 🇧🇮 to protect civic space, investigate HR violations and uphold the spirit of the Arusha Accords.

At #HRC59 #Luxembourg🇱🇺 stresses the need to protect #LGBT persons from rising violence and discrimination, incl. in situations of displacement. 🇱🇺 urges all states to renew the mandate of the SOGI EI and uphold the universality, indivisibility & inalienability of human rights. 🏳️‍🌈

At #HRC59 ID with @unsr-education.bsky.social, #Luxembourg🇱🇺 stresses that school safety must be holistic, addressing physical, emotional, social and digital aspects. Luxembourg condemns attacks on education in 🇵🇸🇺🇦🇨🇩🇲🇲 and rejects intrusive tools like facial recognition in schools.

During #HRC59 Interactive Dialogue with UN Special Rapporteur on Peaceful Assembly and Association, #KingdomNL, on behalf of BENELUX countries, called upon States to safeguard the essential role of #civilsociety in helping protect fundamental freedoms. Especially before, during and after elections.

At #HRC59 dialogue on #FreedomOfExpression with SR @irenekhan.bsky.social, #Luxembourg🇱🇺 expressed strong support for inclusive dialogue & rights-based regulation in the digital age. Civil & political rights must be safeguarded against disinformation, surveillance & shrinking civic space.

At the #HRC59 ID with the #CoI on #OPT, #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 expresses grave concern over the suffering inflicted on civilians in Gaza by Israel’s methods of warfare and the blocage of humanitarian aid. Luxembourg 🇱🇺 calls for respect for international law, support to @unrwa.org and full accountability.

Ambassador Marc Bichler shares a clear message: Pride Month is a time to amplify what should be obvious #LGBTIQ+ rights are human rights. We stand for equality, inclusion, and respect not just this month, but always. 🏳️‍🌈 #PrideMonth #DiplomatsForEquality

At #HRC59 ID on #Eritrea🇪🇷, the #Benelux countries 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 expressed concern over ongoing human rights violations, including incommunicado detentions & enforced disappearances. We urge Eritrea to cooperate with the UN mandate & implement key UPR recommendations.

At #HRC59 ID with the SR on #Afghanistan🇦🇫: #Luxembourg🇱🇺 condemns ongoing human rights violations, including the systematic persecution of women and girls. Luxembourg supports calls for a holistic accountability mechanism and reaffirms its support to the #ICC.