Justice & Peace Netherlands - Take action for social justice

Our work is focused on building and empowering local communities to take action in creating more just, sustainable, and welcoming societies.

Our focus areas

Human rights defenders & Security

Migration & Human rights

Stories to get inspired

Willie, empowering change through spoken word in Kenya

Arts and culture are essential for building a safe and just world. The most effective way to promote democratic rights, freedom, and universal human rights globally is through the support and protection of local and grassroots artists. Many artists face significant pressure and risks, and to defend democratic rights, they need both security and space to carry out their work.

Kristiaan, driving impact through research in the Netherlands

Kristiaan joined the Impact through Research trajectory of The Hague Changemakers to discover how academic research can drive meaningful social change. Building on his background in political science and migration justice, he collaborated with others to uncover the lived experiences of migrants and contribute to reshaping narratives around inclusion and social cohesion. This was a decision that would leave a lasting mark on both him and the communities he worked with.

Miluska, advocating for legal protections for the LGBTIQA+ community in Peru

In Peru, there are no legal barriers to same-sex relationships or censorship of LGBTIQA+ rights. However, it remains an unsafe environment for the LGBTIQA+ community, with obstacles to same-sex marriage, adoption, and the recognition of gender identity. In addition to not being guaranteed equal access to education, housing, healthcare, and employment, LGBTIQA+ continue to face violence, discrimination, and hate due to prevailing stereotypes and stigmas in the country.

Our latest news

12-11-2025

Game & Connect: Playing our way to belonging in The hague

Game & Connect brought newcomers and locals together in The Hague for an afternoon of games, conversation, and connection – building community one play at a time.

23-10-2025

Stronger together: Reflections from the 2025 Shelter City Netherlands Partners’ Meeting

The numbers of human rights defenders at risk continue to rise. It couldn’t have been a more crucial time to come together and reflect on what kind of network we want to be.

25-09-2025

Absence of Director Sebastiaan van der Zwaan

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27-08-2025

Application call: Move 4 Human Rights – Join the Youth Trajectory for Change

Empower your voice. Connect with peers. Take action for social justice. Move 4 Human Rights (M4HR) gives young people in the Netherlands the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and create real impact in their communities.

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