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In its coalition programme, the new government announced to implement its most stringent asylum rules yet. These include calling an asylum crisis and withdrawing the reception distribution law.
UNHCR shared recommendations with the new government to strengthen the protection of asylum seekers, refugees and stateless persons in the Netherlands.
In 2024, UNHCR joined a consortium of organisations to advocate for better child protection standards in reception centres, in particular unaccompanied children.
HIGHLIGHTS
Report on Temporary (Flexible) Housing
UNHCR visited six inspiring projects on flexible housing for refugees and will launch a report at the end of 2024.
First Statelessness decisions issued by the Court of The Hague
In April 2024, the Court of The Hague made its first ruling in the Statelessness Determination Procedure. Another two rulings followed in July and August.
Unity Euro Cup 2024:
Football Unites The preliminary rounds of the UNITY EURO Cup at the Dutch FA campus brought over 34 nationalities together. A unique team of refugees and locals was selected and will compete on behalf of the Netherlands during the European Championship in Switzerland in October.