The National Institute for Human Rights is the human rights institution for the entire Netherlands, including the Caribbean Netherlands. We are independent and have multiple tasks to protect and improve human rights.
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Right to housing under pressure in the Caribbean Netherlands
The Institute provides insight into the current problems and which steps need to be taken.
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The right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is at risk in the Caribbean Netherlands
A good living environment affects many other human rights. The Institute's message is clear: action is necessary.
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The Equal Treatment Legislation to apply in the Caribbean Netherlands from 1 January 2026 onwards
What does this mean for the people of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba?
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National Institute for Human Rights expands its work in the Caribbean Netherlands
As of 1 January 2026, the Equal Treatment Legislation will come into effect on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. Consequently, ...
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Collaboration between the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights and Joint Court of Justice of Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba official
From January 1st 2026 onwards, the National Institute for Human Rights, Caribbean Netherlands will make use of the facilities of ...
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Deputy Board Members for Caribbean Netherlands appointed
The National Institute for Human Rights will appoint two Deputy Board Members for the Caribbean Netherlands: Ms Solange ...
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