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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · 5h

Congratulations to all the new 14 members of the #HumanRightsCouncil for the term 2026-2028, elected by the United Nations General Assembly in New York! 🙌

As a member of the Human Rights Council, #KingdomNL looks forward to continued cooperation for peace, justice, and development. 🇺🇳

Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · 11h

It was a pleasure to welcome the participants of the World Trade Organization Netherlands Talent Programme #NTP at our Mission.

Wishing these outstanding professionals 🌍 success in their journey in Geneva at @who.int, building trade policy capacity and fostering global trade cooperation.

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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · 2d

⚠️ When disasters strike, preparedness saves lives.
In many parts of Africa, people face storms and floods without warning - losing homes, crops, and loved ones💔.

Through #WaterAtTheHeart of Climate Action, we 🇳🇱 help communities receive early warnings, turning vulnerability into resilience. #DRRDay

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David van Weel @ministerbz.bsky.social · 2d

🎗️ It is a huge relief that the remaining living Israeli hostages have just been released. They can now finally reunite with their loved ones after two hellish years of captivity by Hamas. I also feel deeply for the families who had to suffer through this nightmare. 1/2

Israeli hostages released, 13 October 2025.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social · 6d

💬 @ministerbz.bsky.social David van Weel on the agreement on a first phase of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas:

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social · 5d

Our heartfelt congratulations to Maria Corina Machado on being awarded this year’s #NobelPeacePrize.

Her steadfast commitment to democracy in Venezuela inspires millions.

The Netherlands stands with her in her courageous and peaceful pursuit of freedom and democracy.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social · 5d

Together with the G7 and Nordic-Baltic 8++ countries, we are working to tackle the growing shadow fleet: illegal, unsafe and environmentally unfriendly shipping. We agreed to strengthen our cooperation to combat this globally.

Joint statement:
www.government.nl/documents/di...

Statement: Shadow Fleet Task Force

On October 8, 2025, Canada and Denmark convened a meeting of the Shadow Fleet Task Force. The following statement was jointly decided by participating members of the G7 and the Nordic-Baltic 8++: Belg...

www.government.nl

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social · 4d

Everyone should be able to openly be themselves - at our ministry, in the Netherlands, and worldwide 🏳️‍🌈

Our Secretary General Christiaan Rebergen and I&W Minister Robert Tieman raised the Progress flag for #ComingOutDay, in front of @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social and @minienw.bsky.social.

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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · 4d

Today on #ComingOutDay🌈, we proudly stand with #LGBTIQ+ people worldwide.

Everyone deserves to live free from discrimination and violence, in dignity and equality. 💜

#KingdomNL will continue to champion love, equality, and inclusion for all.

Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · 5d

As #HRC60 concludes, #KingdomNL thanks all delegations, experts, and civil society partners for their tireless efforts to advance #humanrights 🌍.

Together, we continue to strive for dignity, justice, and equality for all.

Empowered women, empowering others 🧡 - proud of TeamNL.

#KingdomNLinHRC

Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · 5d

Find more info about the 🇳🇱 Netherlands Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Rapid Deployment Mechanism here:

english.rvo.nl/subsidies-fi...

#MHPSS

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support - MHPSS Surge Mechanism

MHPSS gives mental health and psychosocial support in armed conflict, refugee crises, and natural disasters. You can apply continuously. Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) experts are depl...

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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · 5d

#WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 reminds us: no health without mental health.

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) strengthens peace, prevents (new) violence, and helps societies heal.

The 🇳🇱 Netherlands-funded MHPSS Rapid Deployment Mechanism provides essential expertise worldwide.

#MHPSS

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 7d

Four weeks of intense negotiations, dialogue, listening to experts, witnesses and activists. hashtag#HRC60 concluded today with some remarkable results, upholding & advancing human rights across the world.
Here is our wrap-up: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...

60th session of the Human Rights Council: Team Europe Delivers on Key Human Rights Priorities

The 60th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC60) concluded on 8 October 2025 following four weeks of intense negotiations and dialogue.

www.eeas.europa.eu

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European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 7d

#TeamEurope Ambassadors met today with Volker Türk, expressing their support for his leadership and role & the work of UN Human Rights office. The world needs a strong human rights system - fit for purpose, forward-looking, delivering justice, freedom & equality for all, everywhere.

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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · 8d

Read here the introduction of the draft resolution entitled ‘Situation of human rights in the Russian Federation’
on behalf of the BENELUX penholders and the Core Group consisting of 26 European countries.

www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/pr-un-ge...

Introduction for draft resolution L.23 ‘The situation of human rights in the Russian Federation’

www.netherlandsandyou.nl

Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · 8d

#HRC60 has adopted a resolution on the #HumanRights situation in Russia, extending the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur.

Amid escalating repression and over 1,000 political prisoners, the UN Human Rights Council reaffirmed: no State is above scrutiny.

Independent monitoring remains essential.

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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · 9d

The Human Rights Council adopted the extension of the UN Fact Finding mission on Sudan. #KingdomNL is proud on its leadership in ensuring the FFM renewal.

Accountability for crimes committed is key in bringing sustainable peace and justice to Sudan. #HRC60

www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/pr-un-ge...

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David van Weel @ministerbz.bsky.social · 11d

Cautiously optimistic that Hamas appears willing to release the hostages and engage in direct negotiations on President Trump’s peace plan. This plan must succeed to end the catastrophic situation in Gaza and to achieve a lasting solution. The Netherlands remains committed to this.

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David van Weel @ministerbz.bsky.social · 10d

Again, Russia is willfully targeting civilian targets like Ukrainian energy and railway infrastructure. Russia will continue its illegal aggression unless it is forced to stop. 1/2

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social · 12d

The Netherlands congratulates its German friends on this 35th Unity Day 🇩🇪

A powerful reminder that, together, we stand stronger.

#TagDerDeutschenEinheit

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social · 12d

Systematic torture, sexual violence & arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians by Russia documented in a recent UN Human Rights report. These violations must end. Protecting detainees is central to peace: every arbitrarily detained civilian must return to Ukraine. 1/2

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social · 12d

Our Permanent Representative in Geneva, Erica Schouten addressed this today at the UN Human Rights Council. Read the report here:

www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

Civilian detainees subjected to troubling patterns of torture and ill-treatment since Russia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine – UN report

GENEVA – A UN Human Rights report released today details the dire situation of thousands of civilians detained since Russia’s full-scale armed attack on Ukraine in 2022.

www.ohchr.org

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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · 12d

Read our 🇳🇱 #HRC60 statement here:

www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/pr-un-ge...

#KingdomNLinHRC

KNKNL intervention HC Oral update Ukraine L intervention HC Oral update Ukraine

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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · 12d

Protecting civilian detainees must be central to any future peace process.

Every arbitrarily detained civilian must be returned to Ukraine.

At #HRC60 #KingdomNL expressed its continued support to #Ukraine.

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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · 13d

#MenEngageGeneva: Leadership passes from 🇳🇱 to 🇮🇪. Irish PermRep Noel White succeeds initiator Ambassador Paul Bekkers.

Special MenEngage event moderated by 🌐 gender justice leader Dean Peacock, with dynamic discussion among ambassadors on gender polarisation, backlash and #genderequality advocacy.

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