La Représentation permanente de la Belgique participe activement, en tant que membre, aux travaux du Conseil exécutif de l’Organisation pour l'interdiction des armes chimiques.

Advancing our understanding of the impact of artificial intelligence on the Chemical Weapons Convention #CWC: this is what we are collectively aiming for at the #Global Conference on the role of #AI currently held in Rabat, Morocco.

Today, we reiterate our deep attachment to the #UnitedNations as the most accomplished expression of our collective endeavour to multilateralism and peaceful dialogue among Nations. We are committed to preserving and protecting this institution. #BE4Multilateralism

On the occasion of the Conference of States Parties of the OPCW, Belgium 🇧🇪 reiterates its support to the Organisation and its Technical Secretariat to free the world from chemical weapons. #BE4Multilateralism

On the International Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare, we reflect on the immense atrocities, such as the large-scale gas attack in Ypres 🇧🇪 in 1915, and reaffirm our mission’s commitment to the mandate of the OPCW. #NoToChemicalWeapons #BE4Multilateralism

Protecting the International Criminal Court, its independence and impartiality: this is Belgium’s core objective during this Assembly of States Parties. #ICC #BE4multilateralism

Recent 🌏conflicts serve as stark reminders of the atrocities occurring in tandem with war. Sexual violence, trafficking & slavery represent severe violations of human rights. 🇧🇪 fully supports the work of the UN Team of Experts on the Rule of Law & Sexual Violence in Conflict.

🇧🇪 delivered closing remarks during this side-event reiterating its strong support for both mechanisms as critical entities in the fight against impunity. Ensuring accountability and justice is essential in the Syrian & Myanmarese context as well as in any conflict worldwide 🌏.

Today marks Human Rights Day. In protection of and support for human rights, we reaffirm our mission's commitment to the mandate of institutions such as the CIJ_ICJ and the Int'l Criminal Court . We #Standup4HumanRights. #BE4Multilateralism

Promoting the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the HCCH is essential, as they are a fundamental asset for strengthening international justice and multilateralism. Belgium commits to supporting their work and encouraging new memberships, particularly in the Francophone world.

I am grateful for your strong message of support for the #PCA. Many thanks to ambassadors Alabrune François & Olivier Belle as well as embassies of 🇫🇷 La France aux Pays-Bas 🇫🇷🇳🇱 🇧🇪 Belgium to Int'l Organisations The Hague🇨🇭 Swiss Embassy in the Netherlands for organising this event generously hosted by 🇧🇪 Belgium MFA in the Egmont Palace in #Brussels.

Sessions très instructives ce matin, en français, de présentation de la HCCH et de la Permanent Court of Arbitration au Palais d’Egmont, lesquelles se sont clôturées par des remarques du Ministre Bernard Quintin #BE4Multilateralism

During this week's #EC108 at the OPCW, the Permanent Representation of Belgium 🇧🇪 actively engages with the ever-pressing threat of the use of chemical weapons worldwide as a member of the Council. #BE4Multilateralism

Once again, Belgium spares no effort to defend the long-standing norm against the production and use of chemical weapons. #ExecutiveCouncil109 #OPCW #BE4Multilateralism

C’est avec plaisir que la Représentation Permanente de la Belgique à La Haye a accueilli ce jour des étudiants de l’Académie de droit international (The Hague Academy) pour une présentation du travail multilatéral de notre mission. #BE4Multilateralism

On International Criminal Justice Day, let’s specifically draw the attention to the victims and on the important role the Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC (Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC) plays to repair the damage they suffered. #BE4Multilateralism youtube.com/@TFV_FPV

🧑‍⚖️Today is International Criminal Justice Day, marking the Int'l Criminal Court's founding. 🇧🇪 is particularly committed to justice, accountability & victims’ rights. ⚖️ We are deeply concerned by sanctions against the ICC & its officials. The Court needs our support more than ever.

As a leading country in the fight against #humantrafficking and signatory of #BlueHeartcampaign, Belgium joins its voice with the UN Office on Drugs & Crime to highlight the pivotal role of law enforcement and the criminal justice system to #EndHumanTrafficking

Today it is the International Day of Peace. It is more important than ever to shed light on this historical day. Let's not forget the past and honour our duty to speak up against violence, hate, discrimination and inequality. #worldpeaceday #BE4Multilateralism

Today it is the International Day Against the Death Penalty. On this day, we reaffirm Belgium's commitment to eradicate this practice worldwide. The death penalty has no deterrent effect. #NoDeathPenalty #AbolitionNow