News - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1. Generators and water filters for Ukraine: ‘We help where the need is greatest’

   The war has left many people in Ukraine without access to electricity or running water. The need is especially great in areas ...

   News item | 24-01-2023 | 12:37

2. Flight MH17: European Court to hand down decision on admissibility of the Netherlands’ inter-State application against Russia

   On 25 January 2023 the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) will issue a decision on whether it will consider the merits of the ...

   News item | 23-01-2023 | 11:56

3. Diverse programme international summit on Artificial Intelligence

   Artificial Intelligence (AI) is essential for technologically advanced and future-proof armed forces. At the same time, it brings ...

   News item | 19-01-2023 | 14:14

4. Netherlands earmarks €2.5 billion for support to Ukraine in 2023

   In 2023 the Netherlands will make €2.5 billion available to support Ukraine. The government expects that this amount will be ...

   News item | 23-12-2022 | 10:45

5. Iran: questions and answers about the situation and sanctions

   Since 16 September 2022 there have been widespread protests in Iran and the Iranian authorities have used force against peaceful ...

   News item | 16-12-2022 | 16:55

6. Racism within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: ‘This is not who we want to be.’

   Secretary-General Paul Huijts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' most senior official, responds to the investigation on racism ...

   News item | 13-12-2022 | 13:18

7. The Netherlands provides equipment and parts to Ukraine to help repair its energy infrastructure

   This winter the Netherlands is supporting Ukraine by providing a shipment of materials so the country can repair crucial energy ...

   News item | 08-12-2022 | 18:02

8. Viasna Human Rights Center wins Human Rights Tulip 2022

   The Human Rights Tulip for 2022 is awarded to the Viasna Human Rights Center in Belarus. Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke ...

   News item | 08-12-2022 | 17:24

9. What is the Netherlands doing worldwide to prevent violence against women?

   It is estimated that one in three women will experience physical or sexual abuse in her lifetime. ‘That’s got to stop,’ says ...

   News item | 06-12-2022 | 11:58

10. Dutch embassy in Mozambique supports fight against gender-based violence

    The global Orange the World campaign raises awareness of violence against women and girls. The campaign takes place each year ...

    News item | 01-12-2022 | 15:41