Human rights initiatives supported by the Dutch embassy - Poland
Human rights initiatives supported by the Dutch embassy
Promoting and protecting human rights worldwide is a priority in the foreign policy of the Netherlands. The Netherlands employs a wide array of actions and initiatives geared towards the strengthening of human rights. The Dutch Feminist Foreign Policy aims to contribute to a more just world, in which all genders, incl. LGBTQIA+ persons, have equal rights and opportunities. In Poland, the Embassy focuses on promoting, inter alia, LGBTQIA+ rights, women’s rights, and minority rights.
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LGBTQIA+
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Amsterdam Rainbow Dress in Warsaw (2022)
Amsterdam Rainbow Dress in Warsaw (2022)
The embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands cooperates with several Human Rights organizations in Poland and supports their initiatives. For example the embassy has supported the publication of a leaflet produced by Transfuzja containing information on transgender issues and guidelines for mental health care providers working with this group. Also, the embassy has supported the Polish Institute for Human Rights and Business (PIHRB) in producing a manual about creating more inclusive environments in companies. In addition the embassy actively participates in equality parades throughout Poland in support of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Women’s rights
‘Orange the World’ Stop Violence against Women - with Polish Minister Anna Schmidt & Women Ambassadors Warsaw
Women’s rights and gender issues are also focus areas for the Netherlands. In line with the Dutch Feminist Foreign Policy, the embassy proactively takes part in social campaigns and broadens the network with Polish women in politics, academics, the corporate sector and NGOs, etc. For example the embassy organizes activities on the occasion of International Women's Day and during the Orange the World campaign to mark that violence against women and girls remains the most pervasive human rights violation in the world.
Watch Docs Film festival
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Our embassy is also a long time contributor to the Watch Docs Film festival. An annual festival with worldwide produced documentaries on Human Rights. Read more about our cultural activities on the topic page.