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News News Statement of support for the Rainbow Friendship Rally on 27 June 2009 On the occasion of the Rainbow Friendship Rally in Sofia on 27 June 2009, I would like to extend a message of support to all those that are celebrating diversity on this day. Unfortunately, all over the world, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community are subject to discrimination, often hidden and with impunity. We reject and condemn any discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. It is incompatible with the basic principles and values on which the EU is founded: equal rights and opportunities. In Europe, there is no such thing as a little bit equal. We are and will remain committed to the prevention and eradication of discrimination based on the six grounds mentioned in Article 13 of the EC Treaty, which include sexual orientation. Guaranteeing human rights of LGBT persons requires an active, consistent, determined policy of the authorities, both at the level of central government and at the level of local government, as well as by other state institutions. We express our wholehearted support to all those who - whether as individuals, working for government organisations or for nongovernmental organisations – are working to ensure that all of us can fully enjoy our human rights, without distinction of any kind, as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to which all the EU countries have subscribed. Celebrating diversity is not about promoting a lifestyle, it is about promoting respect for fundamental human rights. It is about the very essence of our European values. The Dutch Minister for European Affairs, Mr. Frans Timmermans said in Paris on 15 May 2009 during the World Congress on Human rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: “ My human rights are not worth anything, if those of LGBT-people are violated … Not only today, not only here, but everywhere and at every moment, the Netherlands government works for the emancipation of the LGBT community. In its own country, but also elsewhere. That starts with fighting violations of the rights of LGBT-persons, and it is continued with promoting acceptance in society”
I wish all participants in the Rainbow Friendship Rally a happy and peaceful celebration of diversity. Willem van Ee Ambassador of the Netherlands Total: 41 nieuwsberichten Verhagen: The Netherlands must stand up for its international reputation ‘The Netherlands must prevent international divisions from damaging its reputation in the world. That’s why Dutch diplomats are increasingly speaking directly to ordinary citizens abroad, particularly in the Muslim world.’ Dutch foreign minister Maxime Verhagen made these remarks at the opening today of a conference on public diplomacy, hosted by the FORUM institute for multicultural affairs. 15 March 2010The Netherlands offers to help with introduction of euro The Netherlands is in favour of Estonia’s accession to the euro zone, providing it meets all the criteria. This was foreign minister Maxime Verhagen’s message following a meeting with his Estonian counterpart Urmas Paet in Tallinn. 10 March 2010Verhagen: notorious human rights violators have no place in Human Rights Council In his address today to the Human Rights Council in Geneva, foreign minister Maxime Verhagen said that membership of the Council should be denied to countries that systematically violate human rights. 8 March 2010The Netherlands supports further reforms in Georgia The Netherlands supports further reforms in Georgia in regard to democracy, the rule of law and the economy. This was announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Verhagen in The Hague following a meeting with his Georgian counterpart Grigol Vashadze. 8 March 2010Europe 2020: smart, sustainable and inclusive economic growth Over the next ten years the European Union must focus on smart and sustainable economic growth that will benefit everyone in the Union. This is the essence of the new Europe 2020 strategy presented by the European Commission in Brussels. Europe 2020 is the successor to the Lisbon strategy, which runs until this year. 8 March 2010Karel van Kesteren: “Combating trafficking in human beings is a question of national and internation A Dutch language course for beginners starts on February 22nd A waste management seminar is gathering Dutch experts, Bulgarian municipalities and recycling compan A training and research centre based on Dutch model will support the reform in the child care Karel van Kesteren: “Reforming the judiciary is in the interest of Bulgaria” The Dutch government has contributed EUR 8.5 million for development of inter-municipal cooperation Karel van Kesteren: “We are obliged to care for the children in conflict with the law” 5 October 2009 H.E. Karel van Kesteren is the new Ambassador of the Netherlands to Bulgaria A new manual for learning and teaching of history in Bulgaria Sustainability of the health mediator’s profession will be discussed at an expert round table Bulgaria will use the best Dutch practices for reducing road accidents EUROPE’S POETRY UNITES THE WALLS OF SOFIA Call for nominations for Human Rights Defenders Tulip 2009 Statement of support by the Ambassador of the Netherlands for the Rainbow Friendsip Rally on 27 June Dutch Design main focus of Sofia Design Week 5-12 June 2009 The Netherlands and Bulgaria co-operate for improving child protection in Bulgaria Bulgaria and the Netherlands signed a new Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in reducing gre Visitors centres create new face of Sofia and Vratsa prisons with Dutch support Methodology for investigation of misuse of EU funds will be presented to prosecutors and investigato A spectacular concert marked a 100 years of successful diplomatic relations between the Netherlands 15 Jan 2009 | Culture minister Ronald Plasterk and European affairs minister Frans Timmermans are determined to put Dutch art and culture on the map. In their letter to the House of Representatives entitled ‘Art without Borders’, they describe art and culture policy up to 2012. 22 April 2009Municipalities and landowners will participate in defining the management plans for NATURA 2000 site Conference NATURA 2000 – Management planning of protected zones in Bulgaria Opening national conference "Improving the Bulgarian Government Integrity" Military Language Laboratory Opens in Haskovo with the support from the Netherlands H.E. Willem Van Ee visits Ruse for launch of project ”Planning and Improvement of Social Ser Call for entries 17 December 2008Government press release on film by Mr. Jami Roma meeting 9 December Seminar 11/12: The Netherlands - Partners in Water Management “Safeguarding Refugee Protection in Bulgaria” Conference JAM ON IT Festival A Visitors' Center opens in Vratsa Prison under the MATRA KAP programme Bansko Jazz Festival 2008 Queensday in the Netherlands Exhibition: Geroofd maar van Wie? |
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