Human rights
This issue contains 4 sections.
- Overview
- Contents
- News
- Documents and publications
In the Netherlands human rights are enshrined in the Constitution and other legislation and in international conventions we have ratified. In addition the Constitution states that the Netherlands promotes the development of the international legal order. We also help to improve the human rights situation in other countries.
News
The Netherlands supports Tunisia’s transition
The Netherlands will continue to support the transition in Tunisia. Foreign minister Frans Timmermans ...
Ploumen: tackling child labour with aid, trade and human rights
‘Child labour is a grave violation of human rights. We can tackle it effectively with the right combination of ...