07 December 2020
Joint statement: the only just outcome is the acquittal of the METU Pride human rights defenders
Turkey: NHC concerned about Court upholding “Istanbul 10” decision
04 December 2020
The NHC is deeply concerned by the chilling message the upholding of the Istanbul 10 decision sends to HRDs in Turkey, and to the human rights community in Turkey as a whole.EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy Adopted
02 December 2020
The NHC welcomes the adoption of the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy for 2020-2024.Call for Effective Investigation into Tahir Elçi’s Death
30 November 2020
The Netherlands Helsinki Committee is concerned that the investigation into the death of human rights defender Tahir Elçi fails to respect fair trial rights. Turkey: Stop judicial harassment of Civil Society in Southeast Turkey
26 November 2020
Joint call on the authorities in Turkey to immediately release human rights defenders and other civil society representatives and drop all charges against them.High Level Launch EU Gender Action Plan III (GAP III)
26 November 2020
On 25 November 2020, the new Gender Action Plan (GAP) was launched. The GAP III plans that by 2025, 85% of all external actions contribute to gender equality and women’s empowerment.COVID-19 and Its Impact on LGBTI+ Communities
24 November 2020
As part of the Night of Dictatorship, in collaboration with Justice & Peace the Netherlands, we organized an online discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on LGBTI+ communities.Joint Statement: European Peace Facility: Causing harm or bringing peace?
18 November 2020
The NHC, together with 39 other CSOs, calls on EU Member States to reconsider adopting the European Peace Facility (EPF) funding in its current form.
