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Human rights are the cornerstone of human dignity, freedom and development, and form the basis for open and free societies all over the world. The Netherlands supports human rights defenders and organisations, and awards one of them each year with the Human Rights Tulip award. This year the award went to Armenian LGBTI activist Lilit Martirosyan.

How can we increase access to justice for all? And how can we create greater impact at the local, national and international levels? Those are the topics of discussion for the second annual Hague Justice Week, to be held between 3-9 June  2023 in the Hague. During this event, actors from various sectors will…

Inspired by the successful Investing in Women Code in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands today launched Code-V, an alliance spanning the government, the financial industry and the advocacy sector. All 64 parties involved are committed to promoting equal opportunities in entrepreneurship by means of data-driven…

In 2025, it will be exactly 80 years since the end of World War II. The Netherlands has been a free country for a lifetime now. This calls for a celebration at various times and places throughout the land. But what does freedom mean and how is it valued in the Netherlands?

We proudly present the new Netherlands in Perspective 2021. Besides the latest statistics, this booklet also offers examples of how the Netherlands works together with local and global partners to address societal and economic themes.

The world's first floating farm is located in the stylish Merwe harbor in Rotterdam, and it's a prime example of green innovation and co-creation in the Netherlands. Meet this unique, fun, and educational experience that offers a self-sustaining and circular way to farm.

While we are closing off BBQ season in the Northern hemisphere, the discussion on meat, meatless, vegetarian and vegan, tends to subdue too. But innovation is still quietly cooking away in the Dutch culinary field with Mosa Meat’s cultured meat.

In the heart of the Netherlands, amidst vibrant fields and canals, a ground-breaking initiative is quietly unfolding, challenging traditional stereotypes and spotlighting the innovative, sustainable spirit of the country. Wageningen University's "Farm of the Future" project is pioneering solutions to global…

On the Zeeland coast of the Netherlands, where land meets the sea, The Kingfish Company is redefining the future of aquaculture. Their land-based aquaculture model focuses on sustainability, using 100% renewable energy to raise premium Yellowtail Kingfish without antibiotics. This approach helps reduce overfishing and…