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Amsterdam, 11 June 2026 – On 8 June 2026, a delegation of the Federation Afro Diaspora Network (FADN) paid a working visit to the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten in The Hague. The delegation was received by Ms. Gracita Regina Arrindell, Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten. The visit focused on an introductory meeting and the exploration of opportunities for future cooperation. As this was an initial introductory meeting, the discussion had an expl

To: Members of the Afro Community and Grassroots Organizations in the Netherlands, the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom and Suriname, Amsterdam, May 21 2026 Subject: Invitation to Online Dialogue Sessions regarding the Dutch Abstention on UN Resolution (/A_80_L.48) Reference: 2026-141-FADN-CA Dear members of the Afro community and grassroots organizations in the Netherlands, the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom and Suriname, On 11 April, the Federation Afro Diaspora Network (FA

Federation Afro Diaspora Network Pays Official Visit to the Surinamese Embassy Amsterdam, 8 May 2026 On Thursday, 7 May 2026, the Federation Afro Diaspora Network conducted a constructive official visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Suriname, where the delegation was received by the Ambassador of Suriname, His Excellency Mr. Ricardo Panka. During the meeting, the introduction of the Federation and its objectives formed the central focus of the discussion. The Federati

FADN calls for concrete steps following apologies for slavery past Amsterdam, 13 April 2026 – During a roundtable dialogue held on 11 April and organized by the Federation of Afro Diaspora Network (FADN), it was concluded that the recognition and apologies by the Dutch State and the Royal House for the slavery past must be translated into concrete and consistent policy measures. The meeting was prompted, among other factors, by the Netherlands’ abstention in the vote on UN