Filing a complaint about discrimination with the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights
If you feel that you are being treated differently or if you feel discriminated against – for instance, because of your age, religion or disability – you can file a complaint with the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights.
Last updated on 26 January 2021
The Dutch Equal Treatment Act
Anyone who feels discriminated against can file a complaint with the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights. The Institute is only allowed to deal with cases covered by the Dutch Equal Treatment Act. The Institute cannot comment on matters that are not covered by the Equal Treatment Act.
Filing a complaint with the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights
You can file an online complaint (in Dutch) on the website of the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights.
Other options if you feel discriminated against
If you feel you have not been treated equally, there are other ways of reporting discrimination. For example, you can contact an anti-discrimination centre (in Dutch), or you can report it to the police.
Laws and regulations (in Dutch)
General Law on equal treatment
Law on civil servants, Articles 125g and 125h
Civil Code, Book 7, Articles 646, 648 and 649
Law on the Institute for Human Rights
Law on equal treatment on grounds of disability or chronic illness
Law on equal treatment in employment (age discrimination)
Law on equal treatment of men and women
Law on equal treatment (working hours)
Law on equal treatment (fixed-term and indefinite contracts)
Criminal Code, Articles 137c to 137g