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07 January 2022

Joint statement by members of the Civic Solidarity Platform and other NGOs on the alarming situation in Kazakhstan

In Memoriam Ed van Thijn (1934-2021)

A Dutch politician for the Labour Party (PvdA), historian, and member of the NHC's Committee from 1996-2010, Ed van Thijn passed away on 19 December 2021.

NHC’s hand in the development of the Serbian Probation Service

Interview with Probation expert Frans Clobus on the development of a new risk assessment instrument for the Serbian Probation Service.

Kirsten Meijer to join NHC as Executive Director per 15 February 2022

Kirsten is currently Director of Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) International, and brings with her more than 20 years of experience in non-profit management.

Balkans Act Now! – Reflecting on Success and the Road Forward

The NHC collaborative BAN project brought together multiple groups to tackle human trafficking in the Balkans, find out more about the closing conference of the project.

IDFA premiere of ‘Judges under Pressure’ in Carré, Amsterdam

Find out more about the screening of the 'Judges under pressure' documentary on the continued fight for judicial independence in Poland.

Preventing torture in closed institutions: Dutch NPM needs to become more effective and fully independent

The NHC calls on the Dutch government to ensure that the treatment and living conditions all persons in detention facilities is screened against human rights standards.

Online event: Protection of Fundamental Rights and the Rule of Law in the EU

Join us on Friday 12 November 2021 for an online seminar on the protection of fundamental rights and rule of law in the EU.

Defending Democracy at Home and Abroad

The October edition of the Democracy Drinks, a monthly networking event for democracy defenders organised by the NHC and the NIMD.

The NHC condemns the Belarusian Supreme Court’s Decision to shut down the Belarusian Helsinki Committee

The Belarusian Supreme Court’s has forcibly closed one of Belarus' oldest human rights organisations, we at the NHC extend our unwavering support to and solidarity with colleagues at the Belarusian Helsinki Committee.