{"id":3400,"date":"2020-02-20T13:03:05","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T13:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/?page_id=3400"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:55:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:55:37","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Who we are"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"o-block-row o-wrapper u-padding-vertical-large o-content split_content alignfull\" id=\"split-content-block_abffc8c7d9aefd63696e8748287ce50e\">\n\n  <div class=\"o-layout \">\n\n\n    \n      <div class=\"o-layout__item o-content u-1\/1 u-2\/3@tablet\">\n        \n        <div >\n          <p>Justice &amp; Peace Netherlands is a non-profit organisation based in The Hague that is dedicated to defending and promoting respect for human rights and social justice, worldwide and in the Netherlands.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-27276\" src=\"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-12-Organisational-structure-JP-website_left-outlined-1-750x330.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-12-Organisational-structure-JP-website_left-outlined-1-750x330.png 750w, https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-12-Organisational-structure-JP-website_left-outlined-1-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2025-12-Organisational-structure-JP-website_left-outlined-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Strengthening change at the local level<\/h2>\n<h3>Our vision<\/h3>\n<p>We envision a world where everyone, everywhere, can enjoy their human rights.<\/p>\n<h3>Our mission<\/h3>\n<p>At Justice &amp; Peace, we work to build and empower local communities of committed citizens who work together for just, sustainable and welcoming societies.<\/p>\n<h3>Our approach<\/h3>\n<div class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\">\n<p>Empowering change on the local level for human rights \u2013 <strong><em>that is our mission<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em> To achieve this, we focus on pragmatic and solutions-based approaches to promoting and protecting the respect for human rights, for everyone, everywhere. We believe in <strong>innovation<\/strong>, and through our projects and initiatives, we create new ways to effectively address challenges, incite positive change, ensure long term sustainability and create real impact for human rights.<\/p>\n<p>But we don\u2019t do this alone. Since our inception in 1968, Justice and Peace has continued to follow three main principles that we see are the most effective to achieving our vision of a just and sustainable world: <strong>empowering change on the local level<\/strong>, <strong>adapting to the needs of the present and future<\/strong>, and most importantly,\u00a0<strong>working together<\/strong>. By bringing people and organisations together from all levels of society, providing them a platform, the tools, resources, and opportunities, we ensure everyone can help to make a positive difference for human rights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n      <\/div>\n\n    \n    \n      <div class=\"o-layout__item o-content u-1\/1 u-1\/3@tablet\">\n\n        <div >\n          <div id=\"attachment_6301\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6301\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6301\" src=\"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Muurschildering-Mural-of-Change-banner-definitief-6-1200x840.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Muurschildering-Mural-of-Change-banner-definitief-6-1200x840.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Muurschildering-Mural-of-Change-banner-definitief-6-1440x1008.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Muurschildering-Mural-of-Change-banner-definitief-6-750x525.jpg 750w, https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Muurschildering-Mural-of-Change-banner-definitief-6-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Muurschildering-Mural-of-Change-banner-definitief-6-1536x1075.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Muurschildering-Mural-of-Change-banner-definitief-6-2048x1433.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Justice &amp; Peace unveiled the <a href=\"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/en\/mural-of-change\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mural of Change<\/a> in 2020. Click the link to learn more about this landmark dedicated to human rights in The Hague.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n      <\/div>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"o-wrapper u-padding-top content alignwide alignfull\" id=\"content-block_663142ec0ecb4724cebdeb504e0c54c9\">\n  <div class=\"o-layout\">\n    <div class=\"o-layout__item o-content u-1\/1 u-2\/3@tablet\">\n\n      <div >\n        \n        <p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/v.calameo.com\/?bkcode=008159704746857e27dd9&#038;mode=mini\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowtransparency allowfullscreen style=\"margin:0 auto;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:4px 0px 8px;\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><br \/>\nThis magazine has been made possible with the kind support of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postcodeloterij.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Postcode Loterij<\/a> and its participants.<\/em><\/div>\n\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"o-wrapper u-padding-top content alignwide alignfull\" id=\"content-block_62060fac97ee3d602903a55e889a8ccf\">\n  <div class=\"o-layout\">\n    <div class=\"o-layout__item o-content u-1\/1 u-2\/3@tablet\">\n\n      <div >\n        \n        <h3>Our work<\/h3>\n<p>Today, our projects focus on two main issues \u2013 the <strong>protection and integration of refugees<\/strong> and the <strong>protection and security of human rights defenders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Through our initiative <a href=\"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/en\/initiatives\/samen-hier\/\">Samen Hier<\/a>, we offer an alternative model for the reception and resettlement of refugees, via the Dutch implementation of community sponsorship. Samen Hier develops public-private partnerships between (local) governments, civil society and residents. Local communities offer safe havens in their communities and work towards the development and promotion of safe and legal pathways to Europe.<\/p>\n<p>With our worldwide <a href=\"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/initiatieven\/shelter-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shelter City network <\/a>we provide vital protection and support to human rights defenders at risk through temporary relocation and security training, so that they can continue their work safely and effectively over the longer term.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside our initiatives, Justice &amp; Peace actively promotes the respect for human rights by raising awareness through events, publications, petitions, and educational outreach. All our work is inspired by Catholic social teaching and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.<\/p>\n\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"o-wrapper u-padding-vertical programme alignwide alignfull\" id=\"programme-block_b280129a0cd903f4e3f3bb68c4e3863c\">\n  \n  \n  \n    <div class=\"o-layout\">\n\n                \n        <div class=\"o-layout__item u-1\/1 u-1\/2@tablet\">\n\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/en\/initiatives\/shelter-city\/\" class=\"o-programme\">\n            <div class=\"o-ratio o-ratio--card u-fill-blue-gradient  o-programme__mark-right\">\n              <h3 class=\"o-programme__title\">Human Rights Defenders &#038; Security<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                \n        <div class=\"o-layout__item u-1\/1 u-1\/2@tablet\">\n\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/en\/initiatives\/samen-hier\/\" class=\"o-programme\">\n            <div class=\"o-ratio o-ratio--card u-fill-purple-gradient o-programme__mark-left\">\n              <h3 class=\"o-programme__title\">Migration &#038; Human Rights<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n      \n    <\/div>\n\n  \n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"o-block-row o-wrapper u-padding-vertical-large o-content split_content alignfull\" id=\"split-content-block_0a5e392b3ab27fdcb5bc4fc2d6bac69f\">\n\n  <div class=\"o-layout \">\n\n\n    \n      <div class=\"o-layout__item o-content u-1\/1 u-1\/2@tablet\">\n        \n        <div >\n          <h3>Our history<\/h3>\n<p>Since 1968, our mission has remained the same \u2013 to promote the respect for human rights, social justice, local solidarity and democratic values all over the world. Originating from a worldwide movement stemming from the Catholic Church, under the name of \u2018Justitia et Pax\u2019, our organisation has committed to standing up for the rights and freedoms of everyone, everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>Over the last 50 years, Justice and Peace has been involved in defending a range of human rights issues. From bringing to light the refugee crisis in Sri Lanka in the 80s, to supporting the peace process in East Timor, calling an end to the death penalty in Europe in the 90s, and advocating for mass pardons for undocumented migrants in the Netherlands around the new millennium, we have led efforts towards the protection of human rights defenders and the respect of rights of refugees.<\/p>\n<p>We further share our expertise with the international community through our membership at the Human Rights and Democracy Network, as well as by holding a special consultative status at The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations, and a participatory status within the Council of Europe.<\/p>\n<p>To know more about our current projects, have a look at <a href=\"\/en\/initiatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Justice &amp; Peace initiatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n      <\/div>\n\n    \n    \n      <div class=\"o-layout__item o-content u-1\/1 u-1\/2@tablet\">\n\n        <div >\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2041 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2908_001-768x570-1-750x557.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2908_001-768x570-1-750x557.jpg 750w, https:\/\/justiceandpeace.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2908_001-768x570-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n      <\/div>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3400","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Who we are - Justice &amp; 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