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Wanted: human rights defenders

Press release | 8 April 2010

Nominations are now being accepted for the Human Rights Defenders Tulip 2010. This human rights prize is presented by the Dutch government to a man or woman who has shown exceptional courage in protecting and promoting the rights of fellow citizens. The award ceremony will take place on 10 December, International Human Rights Day, in the Ridderzaal (Knights’ Hall) in The Hague. Lees meer...

Human Rights Day

Newsflash | 1 January 2010

On 10 December 2009, on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, the Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands and UNIFEM hosted a discussion forum on the issue of ‘domestic violence’. Read more...

Inauguration of new Embassy premises

Newsflash | 4 January 2010

HE Bert Koenders, Minister for development cooperation inaugurated the new Embassy premises during his recent visit to Pakistan. (1st December 2009). The reception was well attended by Ambassadors, partner organisations of the Embassy and guests.

Minister Van Middelkoop visits Pakistan

Newsflash | 1 January 2010

Following his visit to Afghanistan, Minister Van Middelkoop visited neighbouring Pakistan. Pakistan plays an important role in finding solutions for the Afghan conflict.

Statement by Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende after cabinet meeting, Saturday 20 February 2010

Newsflash | 1 March 2010

Later today I will tender the resignation of the Labour Party ministers and state secretaries to Her Majesty the Queen. I will also put the offices and portfolios of the other ministers and state secretaries at her disposal. As leader of the cabinet, I have regrettably had to conclude that there is no fruitful way forward for this coalition government of the Christian Democratic Alliance, Labour Party and Christian Union.

Ambassador Reintjes visits Faisal Mosque

Newsflash | 1 April 2010

H.E.Joost Reintjes, Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands met with Professor Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman at Faisal Mosque in Islamabad on Wednesday 31 March 2010.

Ambassador Reintjes visits Lahore.

WOB request | 13 April 2010

HE Joost Reintjes, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands inaugurated the new graphic design laboratory at Naqsh Art School.

HE Joost Reintjes as the guest of honor at the launch of the SRHR report by WPF in March 2009

Queen's Day Celebrations

Newsflash | 26 May 2010

On April 29th 2010 the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Islamabad celebrated Queen's Day with a large reception attended by members of parliament, high ranking officials diplomats and representatives of the civil society.

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4 June 2010