08 December 2020
Lessons from a pandemic: how we continued our work in 2020
Minister Blok Discusses Human Rights and Corruption with Human Rights Defenders
08 December 2020
The Netherlands Minister of Foreign Affairs, Stef Blok, held a discussion with human rights defenders on corruption and its impact on human rights. Joint statement: the only just outcome is the acquittal of the METU Pride human rights defenders
07 December 2020
Read our full statement in support of the 19 students on trial for participating in a peaceful Pride march on the campus of Ankara’s METU University in May 2019. 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. 
