Shocked to learn about attack against Yendri Velasquez and Luis Peche in Bogota. #HumanRightsDefenders, including those in exile, should be able to do their work in safety. We welcome announcement by Colombian authorities to start independent investigation into attack. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

Visiting Mae Sot, near border between Thailand & Myanmar, meeting civil society, human rights defenders, representatives of the National Unity Government (NUG), journalists and representatives of UN agencies. The #humanrights situation in Myanmar is extremely worrying. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

Today is the World Day Against the Death Penalty. The Netherlands strongly opposes the death penalty at all times and in all circumstances. It is a cruel and inhumane punishment, that does not stop crime and denies human dignity. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

Very useful working visit to Morocco to discuss #humanrights issues. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

Met with the Brazilian National Secretary for the Rights of #LGBTIQ+ People. Promoting and defending equal rights for LGBTIQ+ persons remains a priority in our human rights policies. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

Joint statement with European colleagues on the succession of the #DalaiLama. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social @nlinchina.bsky.social

During my visit to South Africa, I met with civil society & government representatives to discuss #HumanRights. 🇿🇦’s commitment to human rights and the country’s vibrant civil society offer inspiration. 🇳🇱 remains committed to supporting these efforts. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

🇺🇳 Everyone is entitled to the same human rights, without distinction of any kind 🇺🇳

Today, on International Day Against #Homophobia, #Biphobia, & #Transphobia (#IDAHOBIT), the human rights ambassadors of 🇪🇪, 🇫🇮, 🇫🇷, 🇩🇪, 🇱🇺, 🇳🇱 & 🇸🇪 reaffirm this commitment👇@netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

Met with Claudia Gonzalez, a distinguished Guatemalan lawyer. We discussed the current #humanrights situation in 🇬🇹 and the fight against impunity. The Netherlands calls on the 🇬🇹 authorities to have all charges against her dropped. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

Valuable visit to Mexico City and Oaxaca this week. Discussed press freedom & safety of journalists, enforced disappearances & forensic cooperation, women’s rights & LGBTIQ+ rights. Together we can make a difference. @dutchmfa.bsky.social

Held discussions on #humanrights in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan this week with human rights defenders, lawyers, journalists, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and with Uzbek and Kazakh authorities. We engage because we care. @NLinUzbekistan @NLinKazakhstan @dutchmfa.bsky.social

On #TransDayOfVisibility we celebrate transgender & non-binary persons & raise awareness on the discrimination they face. Physical and verbal attacks are a frequent reality for many. LGBTIQ+ equality is a longstanding human rights priority for the NL & will remain so. @dutchmfa.bsky.social

At #HRC58 High Commissioner Türk sounded the alarm.

'We cannot allow the fundamental global consensus around international norms & institutions to crumble’

That is why #KingdomNL & 70 other states recommitted to multilateral human rights cooperation.

But why is it important?

Gave a speech about the cracks of light that #HumanRights defenders generate again and again during the Activist Night of the Movies that Matter Festival 2025: “hope is a discipline, and we have to practice it every single day”. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

NL is concerned about continuing tensions in the West Bank, including an increase of settler violence. The attack against Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal and others is yet another example. We condemn this and call on Israel to prevent and to prosecute such violence. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

Joint statement with my European colleagues about the new anti-LGBTIQ+ legislation in Hungary. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

The Netherlands expresses deep concern about the situation of leading Guatemalan journalist Jose Rubén Zamora, who has been sent back to prison. The Netherlands signed @mediafreedomc statement in November calling for his release. Journalism is not a crime! #Zamora @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social

Met with Richard Gere, chair of @SaveTibetOrg. We spoke about the aftermath of the earthquake in January, human rights in #Tibet and the importance of freedom of religion or belief, including in the matter of the succession of the Dalai Lama. @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social