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The Netherlands Helsinki Committee shares about its activities on the promotion of human rights and the rule of law in Europe and beyond, publishes also on shrmonitor.org. nhc.nl
NHC designated an “undesirable organisation” | With this act, the Russian authorities confirm what has long been evident: those who defend human dignity, democracy, and the rule of law are treated as enemies of the regime.
Read our full statement: www.nhc.nl/statement-nh...
This #InternationalYouthDay, we amplify the voices of children with a parent in prison.
Through 'Our Stories Matter', we are working across Europe to make sure youth are part of the conversation, not left out of decisions that affect them.
More here 👇
www.nhc.nl/youth-partic...
Our contribution to the EU Commission's 2025 #RuleOfLaw Report. 🇳🇱 is not immune to backsliding. Judicial independence, media freedom & civic space are under pressure.
🧭 We name the risks to build solutions.
🔎 Our findings across key areas ↓
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#Democracy #HumanRights #CivilSociety
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‼️ The NHC joins 57 other #NGOs in a statement urging the #EU to defend the #ICC amidst attacks by the US & others.
The groups called on EU actors to take decisive action to reaffirm their commitment to and protection of the international rule-of-law.
➡️Full statement: www.nhc.nl/eu-should-de...
Introducing MACS
What is MACS?
Why is MACS needed?
Pilot implemented in Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania
🚨 Across the #EU, CSOs are coming under increasing pressure. We joined forces w/ 8 European organisations to create #MACS, a 🆕 monitoring tool to provide evidence on:
🟡 emerging trends;
🔴 early warnings;
🔵 how national laws may breach EU law.
💡 Find out more how MACS works: ecnl.org/macs
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26.03.2025 11:06 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0The speakers highlighted critical challenges and practical solutions for making human rights diplomacy more effective. From symbolic gestures to strategic action: How can the Netherlands bridge the gap?
26.03.2025 11:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Grateful to Dr. Martin Van Vliet and Veronika Pisorn Breed Mensenrechten Overleg (BMO) for this and many other insightful takeaways from our recent Hashtag#DemocracyDrinks event on the Dutch human rights foreign policy.
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"For a country like the Netherlands, with its open society and export-oriented economy, promoting human rights and the rule of law is a clear strategic interest. It must not be treated as an afterthought but as a fundamental part of foreign policy decision-making.”
Read: www.nhc.nl/dutch-human-...
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26.03.2025 09:35 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0The speakers highlighted critical challenges and practical solutions for making human rights diplomacy more effective. From symbolic gestures to strategic action: How can the Netherlands bridge the gap?
26.03.2025 09:35 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Grateful to Martin van Vliet and Veronika Pisorn at the Breed Mensenrechten Overleg (BMO) for this and many other insightful takeaways from our recent hashtag#DemocracyDrinks event on the Dutch human rights foreign policy.
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📣 Training opportunity for civil servants from 🇦🇱 🇦🇲 🇧🇦 🇬🇪 🇽🇰 🇲🇩 🇲🇪 🇲🇰 🇷🇸 🇹🇷 🇺🇦 !
Join our hashtag#Matra Rule of Law training on Management of Public Services to explore how the public sector can provide quality services.
🗓 from 12 to 23 May 2025
📌Find out more and apply here: www.nhc.nl/matrarolt.
NEW: 130+ NGOs sign statement in support of the Serbian anti-corruption movement, criticising the EU's response to the escalating repression.
We stand in solidarity with the people of Serbia in their pursuit of a shared democratic future.
Read the statement 👇
civic-forum.eu/statement/eu...
The NHC joins more than 130 European CSOs in expressing deep concern over the rapid escalation of restrictions, attacks and repression against civil society in Serbia & calls on the Serbian authorities to stop them.
Read more below and find the full statement: www.nhc.nl/statement-eu...
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Join our next training on Management of Borders to learn more about the EU acquis on migration, asylum policy & combatting organised crime.
Know someone in your network who may be interested? Share this opportunity with them!
📅 Apply until 23 March.
📍 Online, Leiden & The Hague
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#TrainingOpportunity fully funded: Management of Borders Matra Rule of Law
Applications are now open.
🔹 Online: 12–23 May 2025
🔹 In-Person: 09–20 June 2025
🔹 Deadline: 23 March 2025 (23:59 CET)
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