NETHERLANDS, March 7 - News item | 07-03-2023 | 10:30 On the eve of International Women’s Day, the European Union (EU) is imposing sanctions against persons and entities guilty of sexual violence and large-scale violations of women’s rights. Since the …
NETHERLANDS, March 3 - News item | 03-03-2023 | 20:14 Today at the United for Justice Conference in Lviv, Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra launched the Dialogue Group on Accountability for Ukraine. The Dialogue Group is a coordination mechanism …
NETHERLANDS, March 2 - News item | 02-03-2023 | 11:31 The European Union (EU) increases the freedom, security and prosperity of the Netherlands. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the importance of European cooperation has only increased. What is the …
NETHERLANDS, February 22 - News item | 22-02-2023 | 10:30 Almost one year ago Russia launched its military invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine deserves our support and commitment. What has the Netherlands done so far? This article presents an overview of Dutch …
NETHERLANDS, February 21 - News item | 18-02-2023 | 17:13 Negotiations with Russia on the conditions for posting diplomats to diplomatic missions have failed to achieve any results. Russia has repeatedly tried to covertly station intelligence officers in …
NETHERLANDS, February 16 - News item | 16-02-2023 | 16:38 Government representatives meeting at the REAIM summit have agreed a joint call to action on the responsible development, deployment and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military domain …
NETHERLANDS, February 13 - News item | 13-02-2023 | 11:42 Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, is located less than 35 kilometres from the Russian border. The area was occupied by Russian forces for many months and sustained heavy damage. With the …
NETHERLANDS, February 9 - News item | 09-02-2023 | 07:27 Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher has released €10 million for emergency aid to the victims of the earthquakes in northwestern Syria. Of this amount, €7 …
NETHERLANDS, February 1 - News item | 01-02-2023 | 18:54 The Netherlands and Niger plan to work together more closely on tackling irregular migration, improving border management and combating people smuggling. They will also hold more frequent …
NETHERLANDS, January 31 - News item | 31-01-2023 | 10:13 Daria Zhydkova from Ukraine was due to go to Angola to work for the HALO Trust mine clearance organisation. She posted her visa application in Kyiv in the afternoon. That night Russia invaded Ukraine …
NETHERLANDS, January 24 - News item | 24-01-2023 | 12:37 The war has left many people in Ukraine without access to electricity or running water. The need is especially great in areas that have recently been liberated. The Dutch embassy in Kyiv supports …
NETHERLANDS, January 23 - News item | 23-01-2023 | 11:56 On 25 January 2023 the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) will issue a decision on whether it will consider the merits of the Netherlands’ inter-State application against Russia regarding the …
NETHERLANDS, January 19 - News item | 19-01-2023 | 14:14 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is essential for technologically advanced and future-proof armed forces. At the same time, it brings dilemmas and risks if the deployment of AI leads to a lack of human …
NETHERLANDS, December 23 - News item | 23-12-2022 | 10:45 In 2023 the Netherlands will make €2.5 billion available to support Ukraine. The government expects that this amount will be necessary to provide military aid, support essential repair and …
NETHERLANDS, December 16 - News item | 16-12-2022 | 16:55 Since 16 September 2022 there have been widespread protests in Iran and the Iranian authorities have used force against peaceful protesters. As a result, the European Union (EU) has imposed human …
NETHERLANDS, December 13 - News item | 13-12-2022 | 13:18 The global Black Lives Matter protests were one of the reasons the Ministry of Foreign Affairs commissioned an investigation on racism within its own organisation. The conclusions of the …
NETHERLANDS, December 8 - News item | 08-12-2022 | 17:24 The Human Rights Tulip for 2022 is awarded to the Viasna Human Rights Center in Belarus. Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra presented the prize at a ceremony in the Peace Palace. ‘The work …
NETHERLANDS, December 8 - News item | 08-12-2022 | 18:02 This winter the Netherlands is supporting Ukraine by providing a shipment of materials so the country can repair crucial energy infrastructure. It includes transformers, switch components and cables …
NETHERLANDS, December 6 - News item | 06-12-2022 | 11:58 It is estimated that one in three women will experience physical or sexual abuse in her lifetime. ‘That’s got to stop,’ says Pascalle Grotenhuis, Ambassador for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality …
NETHERLANDS, December 1 - News item | 01-12-2022 | 15:41 The global Orange the World campaign raises awareness of violence against women and girls. The campaign takes place each year from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence …
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