NL Mission in Geneva

NL Mission in Geneva The Netherlands Mission represents the interests and ideals of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in a range of international organisations in Geneva.

This is the official page of the Netherlands Permanent Representation in Geneva. The Permanent Representation represents the interests and ideals of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in a range of international organisations, dealing with human rights, arms control, trade and economics, health and humanitarian issues. We work to ensure that the Dutch views and opinions are taken on board by the international bodies and its member states.

🚨Today, in Geneva, 128 states have reached consensus on regulation on lethal autonomous weapons systems. A major step to...
05/09/2026

🚨Today, in Geneva, 128 states have reached consensus on regulation on lethal autonomous weapons systems.

A major step towards international rules for autonomous weapons and keeping human judgement at the heart of decisions over life and death.

🇳🇱 Disarmament Ambassador Robert in den Bosch, Chair of the Group of Governmental Experts on : “I am proud of this outcome and grateful to all States for their engagement and contributions in reaching it.”

Every day, humanitarian workers are being killed, attacked, injured, detained. On World Humanitarian Day, we honour the ...
19/08/2026

Every day, humanitarian workers are being killed, attacked, injured, detained.

On World Humanitarian Day, we honour the courage and dedication of humanitarian workers. They put their own lives at risk helping others. 🙏

What is missing is consequences. Humanitarian workers are protected under international law. With our partners 🇳🇱 we work to ensure violations of International Humanitarian Law do not go unpunished and to strengthen accountability to .



UN Humanitarian Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the UNHQ

14/07/2026

’s “Not a Woman’s Job?” photo exhibition celebrates women who are leading change in countries, societies, and communities, challenging stereotypes and breaking barriers across the world. 🌍

🇳🇱 We are proud to have contributed to this inspiring exhibition by sharing the 📸 stories of Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan .vro and Devika Partiman , whose leadership, resilience, and dedication exemplify the exhibition’s message.

🤩 It is an honour to see their stories featured alongside so many remarkable women.

🔸Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan broke gender barriers as the first female three-star general in the Netherlands. Through her inclusive leadership, she advocated for a defence organisation in which women and other underrepresented groups could fully participate, from top-level command positions to the practical equipment used on the work floor. From this groundbreaking position, she now became the Dutch Minister of Housing, where she continues her commitment to inclusion and social change.

Photographer: Marco De Swart

🔸As a leading advocate for gender equality in politics, Devika Partiman works to increase women’s representation and leadership in the Netherlands. Through her organisation ‘Vote for a Woman’, she empowers women to enter politics, mobilizes female voices on a large scale, and challenges barriers that have traditionally excluded women. Her work focuses on empowerment, equal opportunities, and creating lasting change in the political landscape.

Photographer: Laura Cnossen, Herinner je de Vrouwen



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Everyone deserves the freedom to choose if, when and whom to marry. Since 2013, the Netherlands 🇳🇱 has helped lead globa...
09/07/2026

Everyone deserves the freedom to choose if, when and whom to marry.

Since 2013, the Netherlands 🇳🇱 has helped lead global efforts at the UN Human Rights Council to End Child Marriage.

✍️This week marks an essential in this journey: a new 🇺🇳 resolution has been formally adopted by the UN Human Rights Council to advance global action against this severe .

What do these new UN guidelines demand from governments?

⚖️ Legal Reform: Establishing 18 as the minimum legal age for marriage.

📚 Right to Education: Keeping women & girls in safe, quality school systems to foster economic independence.

🩺 Health & Autonomy: Safeguarding bodily autonomy and ensuring access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.

🤝 Norm Transformation: Actively engaging boys, men, and faith leaders to dismantle patriarchal structures.

True progress requires more than legal reform, it requires communities and leaders, parents and young people to work together to eliminate this harmful practice. The Netherlands remains steadfastly committed to this cause. Because everyone deserves the freedom to choose if, when and whom to marry.



Children deserve to grow up safe, also in the digital world.  The Netherlands 🇳🇱 has joined the Coalition for Children’s...
08/07/2026

Children deserve to grow up safe, also in the digital world.

The Netherlands 🇳🇱 has joined the Coalition for Children’s Rights and Protection in the Age of , launched at the Global in Geneva to help safeguard children’s rights in the development and deployment of AI.

Initiative by France 🇫🇷 Kenya 🇰🇪 Spain 🇪🇸 and the EU🇪🇺.

@ministerieezk

08/07/2026

🤗We were pleased to welcome our Minister of Digital Economy and Sovereignty Willemijn Aerdts in Geneva for the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, organised by the International Telecom Union .

Governments, companies, scientists and civil society from all over the world came toghether to advance safe and responsible use of .

Minister Willemijn Aerdts underlined 3 priorities for international cooperation on AI: AI for values, prosperity and resilience. She stressed the importance of ensuring that AI strengthens resilience, while safeguarding human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

The Minister also emphasized that “as important as the risks are the opportunities of ”.
AI offers significant opportunities for innovation and sustainable economic growth. “We must also work together for prosperity, to stimulate innovation and productivity growth in key sectors such as semiconductors and mechanical engineering, health care and agriculture. International cooperation strengthens this potential. International trade works better with more trust, when AI rules are aligned and AI systems work well together.”


“Sudanese journalists have become the frontline of civilians caught in the crossfire of war.” At the UN Human Rights Cou...
06/07/2026

“Sudanese journalists have become the frontline of civilians caught in the crossfire of war.”

At the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva we discussed with journalist Othaylat how to protect journalists, counter false narratives, strengthen support for independent journalism, and end impunity.

Independent journalists ensure the world can witness events as they unfold. Protecting their work is essential.

The discussion was co-organised with

“To be a journalist in Gaza means living the very story you are covering.”Ahmed, a Palestinian journalist from Gaza, sha...
06/07/2026

“To be a journalist in Gaza means living the very story you are covering.”

Ahmed, a Palestinian journalist from Gaza, shared his powerful message at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva during a discussion - co-organised with - on protecting journalists and ensuring accountability for violations against the press.

He talked about the realities of reporting from conflict zones, often under extreme pressure and at significant personal risk.

Independent journalists ensure the world can witness events as they unfold. Protecting their work is essential.

🌈WTO ambassador Audrey Goosen had the great pleasure to have co-hosted the first Pride reception at the  with our partne...
01/07/2026

🌈WTO ambassador Audrey Goosen had the great pleasure to have co-hosted the first Pride reception at the with our partners from Australia 🇦🇺, Brazil 🇧🇷, Canada 🇨🇦, Mexico 🇲🇽, New Zealand 🇳🇿, Norway 🇳🇴,Thailand🇹🇭, and the UK 🇬🇧.

A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating 🏳️‍🌈.

25/06/2026

We mark the 20th anniversary of the
UN Human Rights Council, advancing human rights worldwide.
Ambassador Erica Schouten shares 🇳🇱 priorities.




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