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Traditionele ontwikkelingshulp houdt Afrika vast in een hulpverslaving, maar ontwikkelingssamenwerking is juist essentieel om postkoloniale afhankelijkheid te doorbreken, betoogt Melvin van der Veen: viceversaonline.nl/2025/03/31/i...

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Power doesn’t operate in isolation. Just like passengers on a train, coming together and sharing learnings can help us move forward with collective strength. 🔗 Read more insights from our #ExaminationOfPower process: www.bothends.org/uploaded_fil...

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Landen als Kenia kunnen pas echt op eigen benen staan als gelijkwaardigheid centraal staat in handel en internationale samenwerking. En dat is nu allerminst het geval, betoogt onze directeur @karinvboxtel.bsky.social op opinieplatform @joop.nl Lees het stuk via www.bnnvara.nl/joop/artikel...

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🇳🇱 Despite one notable exception in 2023, we are seeing major progress on The Netherlands' commitment to end international public support for fossil fuel projects. Both ENDS will keep advocating within NL and EU to stay in course towards a just energy transition!

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Last week, Shell reported that it completed the sale of its oil assets (SPDC) in the Niger Delta. By leaving now, it appears that the company washes their hands of the Niger Delta, leaving behind hundreds of thousands of citizens forced to live with the pollution. www.bothends.org/en/Whats-new...

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Our partners have shown us that Both ENDS holds the power to connect them to global networks, fund meaningful change, and administer resources with accountability. We're committed to using this power for positive, equitable change. 🔗 www.bothends.org/uploaded_fil... #ExaminationOfPower

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Earlier this month, the final sessions took place in the lawsuit against mining company BHP. Over 600,000 claimants seek justice for the consequences of the collapse of a mining dam in Mariana, Brazil. Read more about the lawsuit: www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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👑 The Dutch Royal couple visited Thogoto Forest as part of their state visit to Kenya. Here, they could see the impact of the work of our partners in the area: a restored forest, clean water and farmers who can earn a living by selling their agro-ecological products. www.bothends.org/en/Whats-new...

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Vandaag, 21 maart, is de dag tegen racisme en discriminatie. Wereldwijd staan democratieën onder druk door de opkomst van racisme en fascisme. Ook in Nederland. We kunnen niet langer stil blijven. Daarom is Both ENDS bij de landelijke demonstratie, morgen op de Dam. Zien we jou ook?

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Nieuwe misstand rond TotalEnergies' LNG-project in Mozambique: Frans OM doet onderzoek naar dood door schuld. Dit maakt het voor ons duidelijk dat Nederland geen steun kan verlenen aan dit project via een exportkredietverzekering: www.bothends.org/nl/Actueel/N... @milieudefensie.bsky.social

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The #ExaminationOfPower process has provided valuable insights to guide us forward. Key takeaways include improving communication, streamlining relationships, and strengthening international links. www.bothends.org/uploaded_fil... #Transparency

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Nearly a decade after the catastrophic Mariana dam collapse in Brazil, the quest for justice has reached a critical milestone this week, as the lawsuit against BHP finished its trial phase in the UK yesterday. A final ruling is expected by June 2025. Learn more in the video: youtu.be/I9v9si5YsL4

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Both ENDS is committed to being an advocacy partner, standing in solidarity with our partners to create a common movement. But what makes an equitable partner according to our partners? 🔗 Learn more: www.bothends.org/uploaded_fil... #ExaminationOfPower

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Children are usually silent victims, without any legal representation in tragedies such as the Mariana dam collapse. This despite the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child that includes “the right of the child to be heard”. Learn more in the video: youtu.be/eSGzvkyTiGA

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Vandaag waren wij bij de Feminist March in Amsterdam. Wat een gigantische opkomst! Duizenden mensen kwamen op voor vrouwenrechten en genderrechtvaardigheid. #Thefutureisfeminist

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Wij zijn op weg naar de #FeministMarch want #thefutureisfeminist!

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Our English paper 'Fair, Sustainable and Effective' is out! Gender equality is key to just & sustainable climate policies. Read here: wo-men.nl/en/news-item... @actionaidnl.bsky.social @carenetherlands.bsky.social @simavi-nl.bsky.social @milieudefensie.bsky.social @bothends.bsky.social @wecf.org

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According to our #ExaminationOfPower process, most partners see Both ENDS as a mission-aligned advocacy partner, not just a donor. Collaboration & shared values are key to strengthening our partnerships for a more just, sustainable world. 🔗 www.bothends.org/uploaded_fil...

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Wat een fijne verrassing! De #postcodeloterij kwam vandaag bij ons langs met een cheque. Dankzij steun van de Postcode Loterij hebben wij de afgelopen jaren ons werk kunnen vernieuwen en onze honderden lokale partnerorganisaties op innovatieve manieren kunnen ondersteunen. #deelnemersbedankt

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♀️ 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Lees hier waarom: www.bothends.org/nl/Actueel/N... Loop jij ook mee? Laat ons jouw reden weten in de reacties! #FeministMarch2025 #TheFutureIsFeminist

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Decreasing public health is a long-term silent impact often forgotten after the Mariana dam collapse. 2.2 million people were affected by the 44.5 million m³ of toxic sludge that was released into the Doce River Basin. Learn more in the video: youtu.be/OK_0taaiWiU

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📢 Het kabinet opent de aanval op ontwikkelingssamenwerking. En dat is niet alleen slecht voor de wereld, het is ook slecht voor Nederland. 1/7 www.youtube.com/shorts/eSwXC...

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𝗙𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Now, more than ever, we must take to the streets! 🗓️ When: March 8, 2025 📍 Where: Start at Dam Square, marching to Museumplein, Amsterdam ⏰ Time: 1PM 📢 Join us! Spread the word and march with us from Dam Square to Museumplein! #FeministMarch2025 #TheFutureIsFeminist

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The results of our #ExaminationOfPower survey are in, and they offer valuable insights into our partnerships across the globe. These insights are key to further strengthening our partnerships and ensuring more equitable collaborations moving forward. 🔗 www.bothends.org/uploaded_fil...

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"Filantropie kan niet alle gaten dichtlopen", waarschuwt @karinvboxtel.bsky.social in @fd.nl. Lees meer reacties van ontwikkelingsorganisaties op het nieuwe ontwikkelingsbeleid via fd.nl/samenleving/...

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Traditional People are commonly forgotten as a severely impacted group by the mining disaster of #Mariana, Brazil. They have been speaking up and fighting to protect their water, land and culture. Learn more about these communities' demands for justice and reparation: youtu.be/FDgPNK6uh5g

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De beleidsbrief van minister Klever is koud en kil. Het plaatst Nederland in een internationaal isolement en laat de meest kwetsbare mensen wereldwijd, waaronder vele vrouwen, boeren, inheemse volkeren en jongeren, in de steek. Lees onze volledige reactie: www.bothends.org/nl/Actueel/N...

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🚨| 𝗟𝗮𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗸𝗮𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗷𝗻𝗲𝗻! Vandaag riepen we, met 100 organisaties, de Eerste Kamer op om de extra bezuinigingen op OS tegen te houden. “Er gebeurt veel in de wereld waar we ons zorgen over maken. Met extra bezuinigingen verliezen we daar grip op.” 📢 #NederlandVanDeKaart 1/ 🧵

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What if trade focused on sustainability and cooperation? 120+ civil society groups & trade unions urge Indonesia and the EU to stop #CEPA negotiations. The EU must put environmental, social & due diligence standards at the ❤️ of international trade 👉 europeantradejustice.org/raw-material...

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Although Both ENDS has always strived to be an equitable partner, our discussions about power led us to examine our own assumptions. For example, we questioned whether increasing funding to partners impacts the dynamics of our relationships with them. 🔗 www.bothends.org/uploaded_fil...

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Women are, by far, the most impacted group by the mining tragedy in #Mariana. Yet they are leading the fight for justice and reparation. Watch the video to learn more: youtu.be/r4SFuI24J1I

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#Vacature: Senior HR Adviseur Ben jij een bevlogen allround HR-professional en heb je ervaring binnen de NGO sector of een projectgestuurde organisatie en met zelforganiserende teams? Dan zijn wij op zoek naar jou! 👉 Lees meer en solliciteer via www.bothends.org/nl/Over-Both...

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⚡ Most of us agree that an #EnergyTransition is urgently needed. ⚖️ BUT: how to prevent that the burden of this transition will fall once again on communities in Asia, Africa and Latin America? 💡 Read more in our special dossier on a #JustEnergyTransition: www.bothends.org/en/Our-work/...

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Our process involved 6 partners from the Global South who co-designed the process and 82 partners who completed an anonymous survey. Together, we analysed the results and developed key findings and recommendations. 🔗 www.bothends.org/uploaded_fil... #ExaminationOfPower

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“Changes take time”, says our colleague Tamara Mohr. She has been working with the #WetlandsWithoutBorders network for decades. Supporting local organisations for a long time is key to the way Both ENDS works and essential for sustainable and locally led change #HumedalesSinFronteras

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