Our international activities
Our international activities
The protection of refugees in Europe is under growing pressure. That is why we work with partners, refugee-led organisations and European networks to advocate for a fair and humane asylum system. Find out more about our international work.
Across borders: protecting refugees together
The protection of refugees does not stop at the Dutch border. What happens at Europe’s borders and in countries hosting refugees affects people who are looking for safety. It also affects the asylum system in the Netherlands.
Many refugees do not receive the protection they are entitled to. They may face pushbacks, limited access to legal support, poor reception conditions, long periods of uncertainty, or detention. At the same time, the European asylum system is changing through stricter migration measures and the introduction of the EU Migration Pact. Responsibility is also increasingly being shifted outside the European Union.
That is why we work together with partners across Europe and beyond. We support organisations that work closely with refugees, share knowledge and developments, advocate for a fair asylum system, use legal expertise, and bring real-life experiences to light. In this way, we help strengthen the protection of refugees and contribute to a Europe where the right to seek asylum is respected.
Our work
Strengthening local partners
Local and refugee-led organisations understand the realities facing refugees better than anyone. Through training, mentoring and funding, we help them build their capacity so they can support more people.
Protecting rights through strategic litigation
Sometimes legal action is needed to protect the rights of refugees. Together with our partners, we identify and support cases that can help improve protection, not only for individuals but also for larger groups of people.
Advocating for a fair and humane European asylum system
Decisions made in Europe have a direct impact on refugees and on the asylum system in the Netherlands. Together with our partners, we bring experiences from the ground to the attention of policymakers and advocate for asylum policies that are both practical and humane.
Sharing knowledge and connecting insights
Through conferences, roundtables and European projects, we bring together partners, experts and policymakers. We share experiences from the ground, identify more quickly where protection is falling short, and turn those insights into policy recommendations, partnerships and practical tools.
Our international strategy
How will we work together in the coming years to better protect refugees in Europe? You can read all about this in our international strategy 2026-2030.
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