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Petition: International cooperation, especially now!

The new coalition of PVV, VVD, BBB and NSC will cut hundreds of millions of euros in development cooperation in the coming years. Starting in 2027, these will become 2.4 billion per year. Little will remain of the already limited budget for international cooperation after 2027. That is why we are taking action now. Don’t let the world down; sign the petition to stop the cuts in international cooperation.

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10 June 2024

More international cooperation, not less

After all, these are cuts to people who could actually use our support.  At this moment in particular, the number of crises is only increasing. Droughts, floods, violence, conflicts and poverty are becoming more frequent. This calls for more international cooperation, not less.

A better world is also of great importance to the Netherlands and it is precisely in times of crisis that we must continue to invest in stability, peace and security. The essential work of our diplomats, civil society organizations and companies focused on poverty reduction, health care, education and tackling climate risks threatens to be destroyed in one fell swoop. Planned cuts are a risk to sustainable development programs worldwide, increasing vulnerability for all.

We speak out for international cooperation, will you join us?

It is not too late to turn the tide. A new minister will develop the outline agreement into a coalition agreement. The budget is not yet a done deal. Together with you, we want to contribute to a better world. We call to stop the cuts in international cooperation. Sign the petition and speak out! The petition text is in Dutch. This is the English translation:

More international cooperation, not less

Right now, people all over the world are fighting (climate) disasters, wars, exploitation, poverty and inequality. Especially now, we cannot cut back on international cooperation. Don’t let the world down. Stop the cuts in international cooperation!

We
who want a liveable and hopeful world for all

Noted that

  • the essential work of our diplomats, civil society organisations and businesses risks being destroyed overnight
  • just when the number of crises is only increasing
  • droughts, floods, violence, conflict and poverty are becoming more frequent
  • this calls for more international cooperation, not less.

and request
to stop the planned cuts to international cooperation and maintain the budget at the current level. So that the Netherlands can continue to invest in peace, security stability and health worldwide.

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