Celebrating #YouthLead as change-makers for the Global Goals on #IYD2024! 🌍 From climate action to social justice, young people are shaping a better future. #KingdomNL advocates for meaningful youth participation, standing with our young leaders today and every day!🙌

Today Amb Maes delivered a statement on behalf of the #Benelux countries in #UNSC debate on Security Council reform and enhancing #Africa’s effective representation 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 support permanent African representation in #UNSC, limits to veto use and improved Council working methods

Today we celebrate #IYD2024 by putting #KingdomNL’s UN Youth Representatives in the spotlight.🔦 Here are a couple of inspiring examples of our Youth Representatives at work in New York! Their voice in the discussions at the UN about our shared future matters a great deal.💪

Today, Amb. Olivier Maes spoke on behalf of the #Benelux countries in the #UNSC debate on Security Council reform. 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 support permanent African representation, restricted veto power & improved Council working methods. We thank the SierraLeone@UN for convening this debate.🙌

Today, #UNGA took an important step regarding the entry into force of the BBNJ treaty, a global pact to protect our oceans. #BBNJ safeguards marine life by creating protected areas & promoting sustainable ocean use. #KingdomNL proudly signed BBNJ & urges all nations to join us.

Important UN report on the elections in #Venezuela. In light of this report, we strongly repeat our call to immediately cease human rights violations and reiterate our support for an urgently needed solution to the crisis. news.un.org/en/sites/news.…

In conversation with Yoka Brandt, Permanent Representative at the KingdomNL at UN, in #Newyork on why the #VoiceofYouth matters! #YouthLed #YouthDay UN Youth Office

August 15 1945 marked the official end of World War II for the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Today, we commemorate all the victims of the Japanese occupation of the former Dutch East Indies and its direct consequences. 15augustus1945.nl/en/

How do we keep the world safe in an unpredictable & ever-evolving time? 🌍 In episode 5 of #SotFExplained, we explore Chapter 2 of the Pact for the Future, focusing on safety and security with insights from #KingdomNL’s Nick Peulen. Stay tuned for more! 😊

Humanitarian operations coordinated by the United Nations provided life-saving aid to more than 140 million people last year. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, I salute their courage, their determination, and their service to humanity.

Today we mark #WHD2024. #KingdomNL supports @UNhumanitarian and funds initiatives like INSO - International NGO Safety Organisation real-time safety information for NGOs & Clingendael Institute’s training programs. Find out more about how we protect humanitarians: government.nl/latest/weblogs…

Today, #KingdomNL's PR @YokaBrandt and PR Brian C.M. Wallace engaged in a productive discussion with the UN GA President on the intergovernmental process of the Declaration on Future Generations. This meeting marks a step forward towards shaping the Summit of the Future! 🌟🤝

Today, we honour the memory of those who lost their lives, were harmed or abducted due to acts of terrorism. We stand in solidarity with them and their families. And we denounce all forms of terrorism worldwide. Today and every day. #VictimsofTerrorism”

On #VictimsOfTerrorism Day, #KingdomNL reiterates our call for the release of all hostages held by Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza. Our thoughts are with the victims, and their families, who continue to live in a constant nightmare. 1/2

This underlines the importance of an immediate ceasefire, securing the release of hostages and bringing urgent relief to the people in Gaza. We underline the importance of avoiding any escalatory action in the region. 2/2

At the #UNSC debate, #KingdomNL's ambassador Bahia Tahzib-Lie highlighted the #PeopleCentred approach to peacebuilding. This is crucial as it focuses on equal access to justice, mental health & trust for a sustainable future. Proud to support global peace & excited to join the #PBC!🙌

On this UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, the Netherlands reflects on the enduring impact of the past. We reaffirm our commitment to fostering dialogue and building a future with more recognition, understanding & awareness.

Can science, technology, and innovation truly shape our future? 🌟🔬 In episode 6 of #SotFExplained, we’re breaking down Chapter 3 of the Pact for the Future with #KingdomNL’s Andreas Fransson, which focuses on harnessing the power of science, technology, and innovation. 📖

As part of the Group of Friends on the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty, #KingdomNL is committed to bringing this vital treaty into force. 🇺🇳 In light of the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, we continue to push for a nuclear-test-free world. 🙌

Glad to bring together the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty (#CTBT) friends and Dr Robert Floyd. Now is the time to press for the universalisation of the Treaty, as we continue to push for a nuclear-test-free world.