The short version: yes the first week was successful – both for the Jeffry Stijn Foundation and me personally. But it came with a LOT of unexpected twists and turns! What’s that saying? We plan and God laughs? For the first week of the Jeffry Stijn Foundation my plans were pretty simple. Basic start-up things needed for any new venture. Begin the process of incorporating the foundation at the notary. Pay the deposit for the notary. Put on paper the ideas that have been rattling around in my brain for more than a decade as the basis for things such…
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The discussion on human rights with the permanent representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations | part 2
In part 1, I wrote about the session at the University of Aruba with Mr. Bekkers. He is the permanent representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations, and yesterday he met with community members (including us) in regards to Human Rights. There were a few silver linings. One activist managed to present her thesis to Mr. Bekkers, which outlines a grave loophole in human rights in regard to one of Aruba’s laws which governs the integration and management of foreigners in Aruba (Landsverordening toelating en uitzetting). The other was assured Mr. Bekkers would find out why…
The discussion on human rights with the permanent representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations | part 1
(part 1 of 2) I was so excited when I saw the ad of the University of Aruba announcing that Mr. Bekkers, permanent representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations, was in Aruba, and that he wanted to meet with community members to engage in a meaningful conversation about human rights and a stimulating discussion. Just the day before the Human Rights Council held its annual debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Focusing on Support Systems to Ensure Community Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities. Woohoo, I thought! That’s me, and the people I advocate…
