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Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations
Government of Netherlands
About Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations
Representing the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the United Nations in New York, NY, this diplomatic mission embodies the Netherlands' commitment to international cooperation, peace, and human rights on the global stage. The Mission's core purpose centers on promoting and clarifying the Dutch position within UN frameworks, reporting developments back to authorities in The Hague, and providing strategic counsel on evolving international issues. Operating with deep interconnections to European Union coordination mechanisms, the Mission simultaneously maintains independent relationships with countless UN member states, secretariat officials, and international organizations, ensuring the Netherlands' voice resonates in both multilateral and bilateral contexts. The organization brings together diplomatic professionals organized into four functional sections that collectively address the full spectrum of international governance—from political and security matters to humanitarian concerns, human rights protection, military and peacekeeping affairs, and essential administrative support. Dutch diplomats engage meaningfully in General Assembly debates, ECOSOC discussions, specialized UN conferences, and various UN programs and funds, contributing Netherlands expertise to global challenges. This institutional structure reflects the Mission's dedication to comprehensive international engagement, ensuring that Dutch perspectives inform discussions on political crises, development initiatives, human rights protections, and peace operations worldwide. Through sustained diplomatic presence and active participation in UN bodies and processes, the Mission serves as a vital conduit connecting the Netherlands with the international community, fostering cooperation and advancing shared values of stability, justice, and human dignity in New York and across the global system.