News - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1. What is the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

   The International Criminal Court (ICC) is the most important international criminal court that deals with the gravest, unpunished ...

   News item | 01-07-2022 | 16:24

2. The Invictus Games in The Hague capture hearts

   After a two-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the games can finally begin. From 16 to 22 April we will be honouring 500 ...

   News item | 15-04-2022 | 13:27

3. Netherlands says more funding needed for efforts to combat impunity worldwide

   On Monday Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra organised a meeting of EU foreign ministers with Mr Karim Khan, ...

   News item | 11-04-2022 | 09:32

4. What does an honorary consul do? Foreign Affairs in plain language

   Honorary consuls aren’t professional diplomats, but they play an essential part in the Netherlands’ international network. They ...

   News item | 22-03-2022 | 09:36

5. Minister Liesje Schreinemacher has made €20 million available for the victims of the war in Ukraine.

   Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher has made €20 million available for the victims of ...

   News item | 27-02-2022 | 11:45

6. Foreign minister Hoekstra’s response to Russian attack on Ukraine

   'The Netherlands strongly condemns the Russian attack on Ukraine,' Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra has said. 'This is ...

   News item | 24-02-2022 | 13:16

7. Peruvian photojournalist Atoq finds safe haven in Shelter City The Hague

   Atoq, a Peruvian photojournalist, has begun a three-month residency in The Hague under the Shelter City programme. The programme ...

   News item | 09-12-2021 | 16:13

8. Focus on Afghanistan: Netherlands worked day and night on evacuation

   The Netherlands made every effort, together with allies, to ensure that evacuations took place smoothly. The local embassy team ...

   News item | 24-08-2021 | 15:44

9. Lilit Martirosyan receives Human Rights Tulip 2020

   The Human Rights Tulip 2020 was awarded today to Lilit Martirosyan. Minister of Foreign Affairs Stef Blok presented the prize ...

   News item | 10-12-2020 | 17:26

10. The Netherlands holds Syria responsible for gross human rights violations

    Today the Netherlands announced its decision to hold Syria responsible under international law for gross human rights violations ...

    News item | 18-09-2020 | 11:34