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Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Press Releases

235 Press Releases
  • Published on July 14, 2022 - 17:58 GMT

    Ukraine Accountability Conference: a step towards justice

    NETHERLANDS, July 14 - News item | 14-07-2022 | 14:07 Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, there have been shocking reports of gross violations of international human rights law and of international humanitarian law. Today, at the …

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  • Published on July 12, 2022 - 11:44 GMT

    Join the Government of the Netherlands at World Water Week!

    NETHERLANDS, July 12 - The overarching theme 'Seeing the unseen. The value of water' is structured around three main perspectives:   The value of water for people and development  The value of water for nature and climate change   The financial and …

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  • Published on July 4, 2022 - 20:13 GMT

    The War in Ukraine: Dutch support for emergency aid

    NETHERLANDS, July 4 - News item | 04-07-2022 | 15:09 The Netherlands is helping Ukraine and its people. This includes funding aid organisations that are working to ensure people have food, drinking water, shelter and medicine, as well as psychosocial …

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  • Published on July 1, 2022 - 20:41 GMT

    The road to justice: 20 years of the International Criminal Court (Wopke Hoekstra)

    NETHERLANDS, July 1 - News item | 01-07-2022 | 14:39 This article was published in Dutch on LinkedIn by Wopke Hoekstra, Minister of Foreign Affairs on 1 July 2022. Shortly after the invasion of Ukraine, anyone who uses Twitter will undoubtedly have seen …

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  • Published on July 1, 2022 - 20:41 GMT

    What is the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

    NETHERLANDS, July 1 - News item | 01-07-2022 | 16:24 The International Criminal Court (ICC) is the most important international criminal court that deals with the gravest, unpunished international crimes, such as genocide and war crimes. But what does …

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  • Published on June 29, 2022 - 11:37 GMT

    20 years of the ICC: prominence to the concept of accountability

    NETHERLANDS, July 1 - News item | 01-07-2022 | 11:30 The International Criminal Court (ICC) turns 20 on July 1st. The Court is at the forefront of the global fight to end impunity and to hold accountable those responsible for grave crimes such as genocide …

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  • Published on June 25, 2022 - 00:06 GMT

    Greater results from combining development cooperation and trade activities

    NETHERLANDS, June 24 - News item | 24-06-2022 | 17:16 Foreign trade and development cooperation form a powerful combination. So this is where the Netherlands plans to make extra investments in the coming years. Dutch businesses combine knowledge and …

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  • Published on June 13, 2022 - 20:07 GMT

    The Netherlands to co-host international accountability conference for Ukraine

    NETHERLANDS, June 13 - News item | 13-06-2022 | 16:48 Together with Karim A.A. Khan QC, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and European Commissioner Didier Reynders, the Netherlands will co-host a ministerial conference on accountability for …

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  • Published on May 31, 2022 - 13:19 GMT

    The Hague is setting the stage for global justice

    NETHERLANDS, May 31 - News item | 31-05-2022 | 14:27 A fair and accessible legal system is key to strengthening a country’s stability and development. It helps people resolve existing conflicts peacefully and prevent new ones. During The Hague Justice Week …

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  • Published on May 25, 2022 - 20:59 GMT

    Future of humankind needs bold economic thinking and new governance on water

    NETHERLANDS, May 25 - News item | 25-05-2022 | 17:30 A newly launched Global Commission on the Economics of Water will redefine the way we value and govern water for the common good. The new commission will present evidence and pathways for changes in …

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  • Published on May 23, 2022 - 14:44 GMT

    Reconstruction in Ukraine: how the Netherlands can help

    NETHERLANDS, May 23 - News item | 17-05-2022 | 18:40 The war in Ukraine is still going on, but what will need to be done after the fighting stops? In a letter to the House of Representatives, Ministers Liesje Schreinemacher (Foreign Trade and Development …

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  • Published on May 19, 2022 - 19:57 GMT

    The Netherlands celebrates 30 years of diplomatic relations with Slovenia and gives a bee house as a present

    NETHERLANDS, May 19 - News item | 19-05-2022 | 15:17 This year we celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations with Slovenia. To mark this, on 20 May – World Bee Day – the Netherlands will give Slovenia a bee house as a present. Dutch ambassador Johan …

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  • Published on May 18, 2022 - 14:09 GMT

    A year in Dutch development cooperation: the results

    NETHERLANDS, May 18 - News item | 18-05-2022 | 10:15 What has a year of development cooperation produced? On Accountability Day the Ministry of Foreign Affairs explains what has been spent, done and achieved on each policy theme and in each focus country. …

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  • Published on May 11, 2022 - 11:08 GMT

    Violence against women and girls worldwide: what action is the Netherlands taking?

    NETHERLANDS, May 10 - News item | 10-05-2022 | 17:15 A world where violence against women and girls is a thing of the past. We’re not there yet, but wouldn’t it be wonderful. We ask Pascalle Grotenhuis, Dutch Ambassador for Women’s Rights and Gender …

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  • Published on May 10, 2022 - 11:43 GMT

    The Netherlands is seeking to avert an impending environmental disaster in Yemen

    NETHERLANDS, May 10 - News item | 10-05-2022 | 08:43 The Dutch ambassador to Yemen, Peter Derrek Hof, is working with the UN to help prevent an environmental disaster involving an old oil tanker. On May 10th, the UN is to stage a rare donor conference in …

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  • Published on May 4, 2022 - 13:33 GMT

    Just Speak! exhibition turns complex problems into cartoons

    NETHERLANDS, May 4 - News item | 04-05-2022 | 15:34 The Just Speak! cartoon exhibition opened on International Press Freedom Day and will run in The Hague – international city of peace and justice – until 20 May. Project Just Speak! challenged youth …

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  • Published on April 29, 2022 - 14:27 GMT

    Ukraine: Dutch embassy returns to Kyiv

    NETHERLANDS, April 29 - News item | 29-04-2022 | 10:39 On 29 April the Dutch ambassador Jennes de Mol and a small number of embassy staff will return to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. But please note that the consular section of the Dutch embassy in Ukraine …

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  • Published on April 29, 2022 - 14:27 GMT

    Marking end of Ramadan with Eid Al-Fitr

    NETHERLANDS, April 29 - News item | 29-04-2022 | 13:45 As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, it is time for Muslims all over the world to get ready for their favorite holiday. The end of Ramadan is festively celebrated between Monday and Wednesday …

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  • Published on April 19, 2022 - 21:56 GMT

    Dutch embassy returns to Lviv

    NETHERLANDS, April 19 - News item | 19-04-2022 | 11:59 The Dutch ambassador and a small number of embassy staff returned to Ukraine on 16 April. The diplomats will work from Lviv for the time being. But please note that the consular section of the Dutch …

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  • Published on April 19, 2022 - 21:56 GMT

    Russian response to expulsion of intelligence officers by the Netherlands

    NETHERLANDS, April 19 - News item | 19-04-2022 | 16:53 Today, the Dutch ambassador in Moscow was summoned to the Russian foreign ministry. Once there, he was informed that Russia intended to expel 15 staff members of the Dutch embassy in Moscow and the …

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