About Justice and peace nederland
Justice and Peace Nederland: Empowering Change at the Local Level for Human Rights
Justice and Peace Nederland is a non-governmental organization that is dedicated to promoting human rights, social justice, and peace. The organization was founded in 1968 with the aim of empowering change at the local level through various projects and initiatives.
At Justice and Peace Nederland, we believe that every individual has the right to live a life free from discrimination, violence, and oppression. We work towards achieving this goal by supporting grassroots organizations that are working towards promoting human rights in their communities.
Our mission is to empower change at the local level for human rights. We do this by providing support to organizations that are working towards promoting social justice, peacebuilding, and conflict resolution. Our focus areas include refugees and migrants' rights, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, environmental justice, economic justice as well as peacebuilding.
One of our flagship programs is Shelter City. This program provides temporary shelter for human rights defenders who are facing threats or persecution in their home countries. Through Shelter City program we provide these defenders with a safe space where they can continue their work without fear of reprisals.
Another program we run is called Human Rights Cities Network (HRCN). HRCN brings together cities around the world committed to advancing human rights locally through policy-making processes such as city councils or other decision-making bodies.
We also organize events such as conferences on topics related to human rights issues like migration policies or climate change impacts on vulnerable communities worldwide.
At Justice & Peace Nederland we believe in collaboration with other organizations working towards similar goals; therefore we partner with various NGOs across Europe including Amnesty International Netherlands chapter among others.
Our team consists of passionate individuals who have extensive experience in advocacy work related to social justice issues globally. Our staff members come from diverse backgrounds which enable us better understand different perspectives when it comes down tackling complex issues affecting people's lives worldwide.
In conclusion, Justice and Peace Nederland is an organization that is committed to promoting human rights, social justice, and peace. We work towards empowering change at the local level through various projects and initiatives. Our focus areas include refugees and migrants' rights, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, environmental justice as well as peacebuilding. We believe in collaboration with other organizations working towards similar goals; therefore we partner with various NGOs across Europe including Amnesty International Netherlands chapter among others.