Responsible use of AI in the military domain, upholding human rights and international law, is a shared responsibility. Good news that the #UNGA passed the resolution by South Korea and NL to kick off dialogue between nations, a crucial step for international peace and security.

The #UNGA First Committee is in full swing! Last week’s debates focused on nuclear, conventional, and other weapons of mass destruction. #KingdomNL is actively engaged because global security begins with dialogue, not division. 🤝

At #HRC60 ID w/ EI on #CAR 🇨🇫, the Benelux countries 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 note that continued armed violence & grave violations and abuses of IHRL and IHL persist. However, we stress that the upcoming elections are a historic opportunity towards a democratic, inclusive & peaceful society.

🌍 On #WorldRefugeeDay, we stand in solidarity with millions forced to flee their homes. The EU remains committed to protecting refugees — ensuring vulnerable groups, especially children, receive the support they need to rebuild their lives with dignity. #WithRefugees 🇪🇺

Over 122 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide. The EU supports them through aid, protection and long-term solutions, including hosting over 4.3 million Ukrainians and responding to crises in Syria and Sudan. #WorldRefugeeDay

Unsafe migration pathways, smuggling of migrants, their instrumentalization for political purposes & trafficking in human beings exacerbate risks for people on the move. #TeamEurope is committed to doing more to prevent people from embarking on unsafe journeys. #HRC59

This week we are celebrating Erasmus! Since its launch, Erasmus+ has empowered millions to learn, train, teach, volunteer, and grow, across Europe and beyond. From students to lifelong learners, and teachers, it brings people together, enriches communities, and changes lives.

Grateful to all who joined the Netherlands networking reception and for your continued cooperation. In uncertain times it is important to strengthen our deterrence and defence, but we should not forget that also Arms Control can contribute to strategic stability.

Did you know you can find us 🇳🇱 on Bluesky🦋? Follow our account for news and updates from the Netherlands Permanent Representation in Geneva: @ https://t.co/9yyslTYbNg and the account of our Ministry of Foreign Affairs: @ https://t.co/c6NmjYQQqz #KingdomNL

👏We congratulate the Community Peacemaker Teams @cpt_intl in the autonomous Kurdistan Region in Iraq with the 🇳🇱 Human Rights Tulip🌷 award! Want to know more? Read about the courageous work of these #HumanRights defenders: https://t.co/TZaGmmj9Wx

@WHO @DrTedros remarks on climate change and health at the International Court of Justice at The Hague. 🇳🇱 This is truly a significant occasion—a landmark moment. @UNFCCC @GCHAlliance @COP29_AZ @COP28_UAE @COP27P @COP26 #ClimateEmergency @SREnvironment @UNEP @NLinGeneva

The @ilo and @jcc_of_jordan have signed a new 3⃣-year agreement to strengthen cooperatives in #Jordan, focusing on training, governance, and digital tools. Supported by @DutchMFA under the #PROSPECTSPartnership, this aims to promote decent work and empower cooperatives.

Thank you Netherlands 🇳🇱 for donating $2.1M to support our Office's #humanrights work in 🇸🇩. @NLinGeneva @NLinSudan @DutchMFA You can help us protect & promote human rights across the 🌍:

This year's #HumanRightsTulip was awarded to @cpt_intl for their work in the Kurdistan Region in Iraq. @ministerBZ presented the award at the Peace Palace. The work of human rights defenders is crucial for the protection of universal human rights. ⤵️ https://t.co/eUL7NgdcSQ 1/2

This year, 25 Dutch embassies have awarded an Embassy Tulip 🌷 to a human rights defender or organisation. This award aims to give support and visibility to grassroots human rights defenders who promote human rights in a peaceful and innovative way. ⬇️ https://t.co/SSsUkQiuY0

From 24 to 25 June 2025 the Netherlands will host the #NATOSummit in The Hague. It is one of the largest logistical operations in the Netherlands and we are working together with many organisations to make the #NATOSummit happen. 👉At a glance https://t.co/ktxk5rG5Yb

Excited to mark the #KingdomNL handover of the Freedom Online Coalition #FOC Chairship to Estonia, coinciding with International Human Rights Day! Together with @EstoniaGeneva and @UNHumanRights, we hosted an insightful screening on AI & Human Rights at the iconic Palais Wilson.

“Cybersecurity is about protecting people, not just systems." @GlobalPartnersD, @FO_Coalition, @ghanamissionun & #KingdomNL co-hosted a side event at OEWG on the Human Impacts of Ransomware attacks. A human-centric & gender-responsive approach to cyber incidents is necessary.

1 year into her mandate, #KingdomNL hosted a briefing with USG Sigrid Kaag. She provided updates on the implementation of UNSC resolution 2720 and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

I launch the Global Humanitarian Overview for 2025, my first as Emergency Relief Coordinator, with shame, dread and hope.     Here’s why. https://t.co/QXkuBccAoP #InvestInHumanity