Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations

As previous co-host of the #UN2023WaterConference, the Netherlands welcomes the appointment of HE Mrs. Retno L.P. Marsudi from the Republic of Indonesia as the first United Nations Special Envoy on Water. The appointment of the UN Special Envoy on Water is an important milestone in raising water issues high on the global political agenda. ? The Netherlands is looking forward to collaborate?towards advancing #WaterAction. ?? Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat ? ?? https://lnkd.in/gPuUuRQy

Storytime! Stretching the letters on the page, the voice of youth report woke from its slumber; it was an exciting day. It was the day – the launch, in New York, no less. Today, it would show the world what it had to offer – a compilation of lessons learned, stories, and collective challenges that its writers had faced in their work on youth political participation worldwide. Together with its writers, it would present its findings at the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations with an audience of (youth) representatives from multiple countries, UN officials, youth delegates and organizations working on youth political participation. Today, we share with you some highlights from the Voice of Youth report's first outing in #NewYork and, more importantly, what now? ?? https://lnkd.in/dEmR5QYz Yoka Brandt, Lina Al Aloul, NIMD Jordan, Chris Mark, Kenya Young Members of County Assemblies (KYMCA), Kevin Eustatia - Palm, Angela Rodriguez Sarmiento, NIMD/Colombia | Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy/Colombia, Roxanne Van der Bliek, Heleen Schrooyen

In conversation with Yoka Brandt, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations in #Newyork on why the #VoiceofYouth matters! We spoke to Yoka during the recent launch of the Voice of Youth at the Table report at the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations. The report is a compilation of lessons learned, stories, and collective challenges that its writers had faced in their work on youth political participation worldwide. Read our coverage of the event here ?? https://lnkd.in/dEmR5QYz Interested heading directly to the report? Please head here for the summary (also available in French and Spanish) and the full report ?? https://lnkd.in/ecmYyQtK United Nations Youth Office, Chris Mark, Kenya Young Members of County Assemblies (KYMCA), Kevin Eustatia - Palm, Angela Rodriguez Sarmiento, NIMD/Colombia | Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy/Colombia, Roxanne Van der Bliek, Heleen Schrooyen, Felipe Paullier Olivera #NIMD #YouthDay #IYD24 #YouthMatters #YouthVoice

Peruvian/Dutch drag queen Envy Peru, winner of "Drag Race Holland”, and head judge of “Make Up Your Mind" is entering the United Nations (UN) as one of the first drag queens ever during the 2024 High Level Political Forum (HLPF), a political event where world leaders discuss the implementation of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "Drag is a form of self-expression and political activism that contributes to diversity and inclusivity and embodies the concept; leave no one behind," says Envy Peru. As part of her presence in New York, Envy Peru hosted the Power of Pride event "A Queer Future of Care." Along with activists from Armenia, Kenya, Namibia, Nepal, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, they share stories from their lives and dream of an inclusive future. This event was organized by COC Netherlands, Pan Africa ILGA, ILGA Asia, ILGA World, UN Women, UNDP, and the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations. Drag has the ability to confront socioeconomic and political narratives. In addition to being an art form it is also a type of resistance and there are politics linked to drag. Introducing drag to the UN serves as a powerful reminder that our world needs a queer future rooted in care. “I am incredibly proud as a Peruvian/Dutch queen to speak on a global level about my life and how I envision the future as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. There are too many places worldwide where being queer is forbidden and sometimes even criminzalized. I find that shocking in the year 2024. Being one of the first queens to enter the United Nations is an incredible honor and a highlight of my career. This is a beautiful opportunity to make our voices heard," says Envy Peru. ?? by Richard Koek #LHBT #LHBTI #COCNLD #COCNederland #LGBT #LGBTQ #Nederland #Rights #Mensenrechten #HumanRights

???? Two years in the making and here we are: Envy Peru is one of the first drag queens ever to enter the United Nations in New York! Thank you so much UN, Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the UN, COC Netherlands, UNwoman, UNDP and everyone who contributed to this. ?? This was the most exciting thing we have done in our careers! ?? Richard Koek & Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations ?? Essentiel Antwerp Find the full press release here: NEW YORK July 16, 2024 - Dutch drag queen Envy Peru, winner of “Drag Race Holland”, and head judge of “Make Up Your Mind” is entering the United Nations (UN) as one of the first drag queens ever during the 2024 High Level Political Forum (HLPF), a political event where world leaders discuss the UN’s sustainable development goals. “Drag is a form of self-expression and political activism that contributes to diversity and inclusivity and embodies the concept; leave no one behind,” says Envy Peru. As part of her presence in New York, Envy Peru is hosting the event “A Queer Future of Care.” Along with activists from Armenia, Kenya, Namibia, Nepal, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, they share stories from their lives and dream of an inclusive future. This event is organized by COC Netherlands, UN Women, UNDP, and the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the UN. Drag has the capacity to challenge socioeconomic and political narratives. Organizers hope that bringing drag to the UN can be a symbol that reminds us that this world needs a queer future of care. “I am incredibly proud as a Peruvian/Dutch queen to speak on a global level about my life and how I envision the future as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. There are too many places worldwide where being queer is forbidden and sometimes criminalized. I find that shocking in the year 2024. Being one of the first queens to enter the United Nations is an incredible honor and a highlight of my career. This is a beautiful opportunity to make my voice heard,” says Envy Peru.

Thank you all so much for your support! #KingdomNL is delighted to announce that Corinne Dettmeijer-Vermeulen has been re-elected for another 4 years in the Committee on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women (#CEDAW)!????

Don’t miss #CEDAWExplained! Episode 7, featuring a message from #KingdomNL’s very own CEDAW candidate, Corinne Dettmeijer-Vermeulen. Tune in as she expresses her gratitude for your support and shares her commitment to advancing the rights of women and girls worldwide. Stay tuned for more on her important work!??? Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken

#KingdomNL is delighted to announce its election to the Economic & Social Council for the term 2025-28! #ECOSOC Congrats to all elected members!??

Thank you all so much for your support! #KingdomNL is delighted to announce that Corinne Dettmeijer-Vermeulen has been re-elected for another 4 years in the Committee on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women (#CEDAW)!????

Thank you all for joining us at yesterday’s successful gathering in support of #KingdomNL’s Corinne Dettmeijer-Vermeulen’s re-election to CEDAW! As we approach the elections, your support is more crucial than ever. Together, we can make a difference and advocate for CEDAW to protect women’s rights globally! ??