Transitional justice must address the gendered impacts of conflict. Women & girls often bear disproportionate harm, yet their voices are frequently ignored. Transitional justice must be inclusive, survivor-centered & tackling the structural inequalities that persist long after conflict ends. #HRC60

Eighty years after the founding of the UN, the world has changed drastically. In the #UNGA, Prime Minister Schoof underlined that this can lead us to only one conclusion: we must change with the times. #KingdomNL works to future-proof the UN and to uphold crucial international agreements.

Sint Maarten and Aruba are Small Island Developing States. They face unique challenges, like the impact of climate change - for which they bear virtually no responsibility. PM Mercelina 🇸🇽 and Minister Cicilia 🇦🇼 explain why the UN should work together on sustainable solutions:

Unsafe abortions continue to take too many lives and remain a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. It's #InternationalSafeAbortionDay. We stand for safe, legal & accessible abortion care - because everyone deserves the right to make decisions about their own body. #AbortionIsHealthcare

🌐 Today is the International Day for Universal #AccessToInformation. Accurate, trustworthy information -online & offline- strengthens democracy and helps fight disinformation. #KingdomNL works with @unesco.org, #UNHumanRights & partners to promote a safe, reliable digital space for all. #IDUAI2025

Health has no boundaries. To strengthen global health, it’s essential for #KingdomNL to be part of international agreements and to cooperate closely with other countries and international organisations in Geneva.🌍 🎬 First Encounters: PermRep Erica Schouten meets key partners in health.

In Geneva, countries and international organisations join forces to advance peace and security, drive development, deliver life-saving aid, and protect human rights. 🌍 Only together can we meet today’s global challenges🤝. 🎬 PermRep Erica Schouten meets key humanitarian & human rights partners.

A world without the #UN? Our colleagues in New York City see on a daily basis why international cooperation is crucial, especially now. They work to address major challenges like conflicts, climate, and poverty via the UN, together with other countries and organisations.

#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.

We strongly condemn any form of reprisals against HRDs & civil society organizations, incl those who cooperate with the UN. States must ensure their protection, offline & online. The number of reported acts of intimidation & reprisal remains disturbingly high. #HRC60

🎬We are happy to share impressions of the first weeks of Ambassador Erica Schouten. 👋 Step 1: Presenting credentials to the United Nations and the World Trade Organization in Geneva - officially kicking off her journey as our new Permanent Representative 🤩, advancing multilateral cooperation!

It’s #SDGDay! Sustainable Development Goals are the global plan for a sustainable and inclusive world in 2030, endorsed by all #UN member states. In today’s world of urgent challenges, collaboration is key. #KingdomNL & our Geneva team 🇳🇱 stand firm behind these important goals. #TogetherForTheSDGs

This was day 1⃣ of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week. The Kingdom of the Netherlands joined global partners to discuss international security matters, the urgency of a two-state solution in the Middle East, human rights, UN reforms, migration, climate, and more. #UNGA80

#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.

During the #HRC60 General Debate under item 4, #KingdomNL expressed its deep concern about a number of crises and grave human rights situations. Read our statement: www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/pr-un-ge... #KingdomNLinHRC

Today at #UNGA80 we united as an international community to voice our support for the two-state solution. An independent, viable Palestinian state existing alongside a secure Israel is the only way this conflict can be resolved. 1/2

Today Russia is the third largest jailer of #journalists in the world. Reporters are prosecuted not for crimes, but for telling the truth. At #HRC60 side event “Between the Sword and the Pen”, #KingdomNL condemned Russia’s assault on free expression.

The people in #DPRK continue to suffer brutal repression, fear & deprivation. Many violations may amount to crimes against humanity. The EU calls for accountability & access for UN mechanisms. We are committed to ensuring that this does not become a forgotten crisis. #HRC60

Just now, I spoke on behalf of the Benelux at the UN Security Council to make crystal clear that violations of European airspace by Russia are unacceptable. We stand in solidarity with Estonia, Poland, Romania, and our partners in upholding sovereignty and international law. 1/2

At #HRC60 #KingdomNL thanked the UN Special Rapporteur on #Russia for her vital work. Grave human rights violations have not only persisted but worsened - reflecting a deliberate strategy to silence dissent. We call for an end to repression and the release of all political prisoners.

Today, we kick off the UN General Assembly High-Level Week. The Kingdom of the Netherlands works for an inclusive, rules-based and effective multilateral system. We must protect, strengthen and reform. Our Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative Bahia Tahzib-Lie on #KingdomNL efforts ⤵️

Drone and missile strikes - day and night - threaten #Ukraine. Civilians are killed, homes destroyed, families torn apart. At the UN Human Rights Council #KingdomNL emphasized that these atrocities must end. Our #HRC60 🇳🇱 statement: www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/pr-un-ge... #KingdomNLinHRC

Today at #HRC60 we discuss a worrying trend: the growing risk faced by environmental human rights defenders - threats, harassment & enforced disappearances. We firmly condemn these practices, whether committed by State or non-State actors. 🌍

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.

#HRC60 | #KingdomNL is alarmed by evidence in the High Commissioner's report on privacy. It shows how unchecked data-driven technologies: ⚠️ Perpetuate discrimination ⚠️ Undermine privacy ⚠️ Deepen inequalities & exclusion Everyone deserves equal protection and participation in the digital age.

Today our new PermRep Erica Schouten met with UNHCR High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi. @unhcr.org is a longstanding partner of #KingdomNL. Our funding enables UNHCR to protect refugees, provide life-saving assistance, find durable solutions & create sustainable responses for refugees.

Climate change impacts human rights. At #HRC60 we call to transition away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly & equitable way, rooted in human rights. The 🇪🇺 Green Deal is our roadmap to a climate-neutral economy by 2050, built on the principle of a just transition.

Join us at #WTOPublicForum! Together with ITC we organise the session: "Managing ESG Risks in Global Value Chains digitally" Explore how digital tools can help companies navigate new EU regulations across global value chains 🌍 📅 17 Sep | 🕐13:30–14:45 | 📍 Room B | 🔗ℹ️ www.wto.org/english/foru...

During the #HRC60 Urgent Debate on the attacks on Qatar, #KingdomNL expressed our solidarity with the State of Qatar and highly values its mediating role. www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/pr-un-ge...

🌊🐟Major milestone to regulate harmful subsidies that drive overfishing and illegal fishing, contributing to protecting oceans, fishers’ livelihoods, and our planet’s food security. 👏 Congratulations to @wto.org and leadership of DG Dr Ngozi. NL 🇳🇱 & EU 🇪🇺 are proud to have ratified the agreement.

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.

Disinformation, inequality, and shrinking civic space threatens democracy worldwide. On the International Day of Democracy we reaffirm the importance of free choice and citizen participation. Democracy thrives when human rights are upheld and no one is excluded.

Great meeting of Ambassador Erica Schouten and WHO DG Dr Tedros to consolidate the strong support from #KingdomNL 🇳🇱 for the work of @who.int. WHO is essential for global health – in providing lifesaving data, expertise and guidelines, as well as in coordinating global health actors. #HealthforAll

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.

Ambassador Erica Schouten met with Jagan Chapagain SG of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies As longstanding partners we look forward to many more years of collaboration. We thank @ifrc.org for their crucial work saving lives under the most challenging circumstances

The people of Sudan are not forgotten. At #HRC60, #KingdomNL 🇳🇱 together with UK🇬🇧, Germany 🇩🇪, Ireland 🇮🇪 & Norway 🇳🇴 is leading a resolution to extend the mandate of UN Fact Finding Mission on #Sudan - vital for ensuring full accountability for ongoing gross human rights violations in the country.

Ambassador Erica Schouten met today with Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. #KingdomNL remains a staunch supporter of the OHCHR and the Human Rights Council. 🙏 We thank the High Commissioner and his office for their vital work to promote and protect human rights. #KingdomNLinHRC

Today, Ambassador Erica Schouten reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between #KingdomNL and #UNAIDS. Together with Winnie Byanyima, our new PermRep emphasized the importance of @unaids.org work to #EndAIDS, and its future transition towards a fully integrated HIV response within the UN.

During the #HRC60 General Debate under item 2, #KingdomNL expressed its concern about shrinking civic space and use of tactics to suppress dissent and limit public participation, under the guise of national security. We continue to advocate for the protection of all #humanrights defenders.

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.

During the #HRC60 Afghanistan’s Enhanced Interactive Dialogue, #KingdomNL highlighted the continuously deteriorating human rights situation from an already disastrous level in #Afghanistan, particularly for women and girls who have been systematically stripped of their most fundamental rights.

The Human Rights Council kicks off today in Geneva. The EU & its Member States as #TeamEurope will engage actively in the negotiations of the nearly 40 resolutions & over 35 interactive dialogues expected at #HRC60. Here's a brief overview from our 🇪🇺 perspective www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...

Today the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council started in Geneva. With a renewed team #KingdomNL 🇳🇱 is committed to protect and promote #HumanRights as a proud member of the Council. Stay tuned to learn more about what TeamNL is doing this session. #KingdomNLinHRC

Today, David van Weel @ministerbz.bsky.social and Aukje de Vries @stasbho.bsky.social have assumed their positions as the new ministers of @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social. The colleagues of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extend their warm welcome.

🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 Today we celebrate Benelux Day! Since 1944, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have worked together, before the founding of the EU! Boosting our economies, securing our energy infrastructure and fighting crime together: cooperation without borders.

🇳🇱H.E. Erica Schouten had the pleasure to meet DG Pope of IOM. In these challenging times, #KingdomNL remains a reliable donor & partner. We are grateful for your leadership in steering @iom.int ´s reform process with vision and courage, and look forward to continuing our constructive collaboration

We are proud of the longstanding partnership between #KingdomNL and @icrc.org The work of the ICRC on international humanitarian law, and on protecting and assisting people affected by armed conflict, is truly invaluable. Netherlands Ambassador Erica Schouten meeting with President Spoljaric

Today our new Permanent Representative H.E. Erica Schouten – accompanied by WTO ambassador Audrey Goosen – presented her credentials to DG WTO Dr Ngozi. Ambassador Schouten reaffirmed #KingdomNL 's commitment to the rules-based multilateral trading system with the WTO @wto.org at its core.

On the UN International Day against Nuclear Tests, the Netherlands urges all states to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and bring it into force. 1/2