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01 November 2025

Insights from the Catalyst of Change EU and Media Engagement Knowledge-Sharing Event

#DemocracyDrinks: Wiser About Democracy – A New Tool Launched for Democratic Literacy

At the latest #DemocracyDrinks, democracy advocates gathered to discuss tools and avenues for political engagement in our polarised world, in the context of the upcoming Dutch elections.

Strength in Every Step: Women Human Rights Defenders from Armenia

The NHC is proud to support and share the Strength in Every Step: Women Human Rights Defenders from Armenia campaign, part of the EQUAL – EU 4 Women Empowerment in Armenia project.

Catalyst of Change EU and Media Engagement Knowledge-Sharing Event

Catalyst of Change | Knowledge-sharing event organized by the NHC, ECNL and FPEE in Sofia, Bulgaria

Statement | NHC designated an “undesirable organisation” by the Russian Federation

With this act, the Russian authorities confirm what has long been evident: those who defend human dignity, democracy, and the rule of law are treated as enemies of the regime.

Statement on suspension of Georgia from Matra Rule of Law Training programme

On August 19, 2025 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands decided to suspend participation of Georgian government officials to the Matra Rule of Law Training Programme (ROLT).

Catalyst of Change — Call for Consultant(s) to Conduct External Evaluation

The NHC invites applications from an international consultant or team to conduct the mid-term and final external evaluations of Catalyst of Change project.

Youth Participation in the Dutch Prison System – Our Stories Matter

50 Years Since Helsinki: Continued Commitment to Peace and Human Rights

Reflections from NHC Executive Director Joeri Buhrer Tavanier on the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.

Empowering Arab Migrant Women in Romania: Challenges, Community, and Hope

Romania has seen a rising number of migrants and refugees over the last five years, many coming from Middle Eastern and South Asian countries to escape conflict or find employment. While the country still has one of the lowest shares of foreign-born residents in the EU, at just around 3% of the population, the challenges facing newcomers are significant: language barriers, limited support systems, discrimination, and precarious access to services.