Monique van Daalen | |
|---|---|
 in 2019 by Gerry Kiruthu | |
| Born | 1960 |
| Nationality | Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| Education | University of Amsterdam |
| Occupation | Ambassador |
| Spouse | yes |
| Children | 2 |
Her Excellency Monique T. G. Van Daalen (born 1960) is a Dutch diplomat. She was the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of The Netherlands to the United Nations.
Van Daalen was born in Amsterdam in 1960. She attended the University of Amsterdam where she obtained a Master’s degree in Modern Asian History. She already had graduate degrees in International Law and Art History and Archaeology. [1]
In 1988 she joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and after a training year she spent two years in South Korea. She returned to The Hague in 1991 and rose to join the Dutch Permanent Mission to the United Nations as a First Secretary in 1996. She spent three years in Miami and more time at The Hague before being appointed the Dutch Ambassador to Germany in 2013. [2]
She became the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of The Netherlands to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva in 2013. She was in this role in 2017 [3] when she spoke on behalf of several European delegations to send delegates chosen by Zeid Raad Al Hussein to investigate human rights violations committed in Yemen's war. [4]
The foreign policy of the Netherlands is based on four basic commitments: to the Atlantic cooperation, to European integration, to international development and to international law. While historically the Kingdom of the Netherlands was a neutral state, since 1945 it has become a member of NATO, the United Nations, the European Union and many other international organizations. The Dutch economy is very open and relies on international trade. During and after the 17th century—its Golden Age—the Dutch built up a commercial and colonial empire. It was a leading shipping and naval power and was often at war with England, its main rival. Its main colonial holding was Indonesia, which fought for and achieved independence after 1945. The historical ties inherited from its colonial past still influence the foreign relations of the Netherlands. Foreign trade policy is handled by the European Union. The Dutch have been active in international peacekeeping roles.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights in the Netherlands rank among the most advanced in the world. Same-sex sexual activity was legalized in 1811 after France invaded the country and installed the Napoleonic Code, erasing any remaining sodomy laws. No more sodomy laws were enacted after the country received independence. An age of consent equal with that of heterosexual activity was put in place in 1971. During the late 20th century, awareness surrounding homosexuality grew and society became more tolerant of gay and bisexual people. The changes eventually led to homosexuality's declassification as a mental illness in 1973 and a ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation in the military. The Equal Treatment Act 1994 bans discrimination on account of sexual orientation in employment, housing, public accommodations, and other areas. This was extended in 2019 to include discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics. After the country began granting same-sex couples registered partnerships benefits in 1998, the Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001. Same-sex joint and stepchild adoption are also permitted, and lesbian couples can access IVF as well.
The Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael or Clingendael Institute is a Dutch think tank and academy on international relations. Based in Wassenaar on the municipal border with The Hague, the institute also publishes Clingendael Magazine 'Spectator', an online monthly on international politics. As of 2012, the institute is organised into two departments: Clingendael Research and Clingendael Academy.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the Netherlands' ministry responsible for foreign relations, foreign policy, international development, international trade, diaspora and matters dealing with the European Union, NATO and the Benelux Union. The ministry was created in 1798, as the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Batavian Republic. In 1876, it became the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Ministry of Finance is the Dutch Ministry responsible for economic policy, monetary policy, fiscal policy, tax policy, incomes policy, financial regulation, the government budget and the financial market. The Ministry was created in 1798 as the Department of Finance of the Batavian Republic. It became the Ministry of Finance in 1876. The Minister of Finance is the head of the Ministry and a member of the Cabinet of the Netherlands. The current Minister is Sigrid Kaag.
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Diplomatic relations exist between Azerbaijan and the Netherlands.
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The Wittenburg Conferences are Dutch-Turkish meetings with the aim of strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between Turkey and the Netherlands through meetings of specific working groups and the exchange of views on topics of common interest. The meetings are at ministerial and official level and are held alternately in the Netherlands and Turkey. Social, economic, cultural and security issues are discussed in these meetings.
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