Netherlands Embassy in Kigali

Today, @NLinRwanda raises the rainbow flag to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia 🏳️‍🌈. The NL stands for equal rights for all LGBTIQ+ persons, at home and worldwide. #IDAHOBIT

Last night we celebrated #EuropeDay🇪🇺 in Rwanda Warm thanks to our guest of honor Minister @onduhungirehe and to all partners and friends who joined the @EUinRW & #TeamEurope. To @BruceMelodie for a vibrant rendition #HamwaNatwe. To all, for our EU & Rwanda shared journey✨

Happy #EuropeDay🇪🇺

A heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful guests for celebrating King’s Day with us yesterday 🇳🇱✨. It was truly an unforgettable evening. Special thanks to the Embassy team for the excellent organization. #KingsDay 🧡

Happy King's Day! 👑🇳🇱 The Netherlands celebrates the birthday of His Majesty King Willem Alexander with street markets and parties around the country. Wear orange and eat a 'tompouce'. Let's celebrate!

Africa Improved Foods are successfully fighting malnutrition, reaching 1.6M children each year. @AIFRwanda is one of only two companies worldwide meeting WFP standards. Inspiring visit! @USAmbRwanda @GermanyinRwanda @japaninrwanda @ambafrancerwa @DKinRwanda @EUinRW @NLinRwanda

Today marks the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. A stark reminder to learn from the past and to act with respect, humanity, and unity. We stand in solidarity with the Rwandan people and honor the victims of this immense tragedy. #Kwibuka32

Wonderful to see the port of Rubavu in full swing during 'Team Europe in Rwanda' visit! @NLinRwanda @TradeMarkAfrica @RwandaInfra @EUinRW @RwandaTrade @Rwandamigration @Invest_NL

Congratulations to Dutch tennis player Max Houkes on winning the doubles at the Rwandan Challenger for the third time in a row! 🎾 Good luck on the next tournament in the second week, Max! 👏 #Kigali #Tennis #Challenger75 #Netherlands Foto: Rwanda Challenger

Women's rights and gender equality are important issues for me. As a minister, as a human being, and as the father of two daughters. #InternationalWomensDay is a day to reflect. But not to be silent. That is why I spoke with three inspiring women: Mekka, Alma, and Linda. 1/2

Yesterday, we held a strategic meeting with the Deputy Head of Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 🇷🇼🇳🇱 The discussions focused on unlocking climate finance, strengthening project bankability, and positioning Rwanda as a regional leader in climate finance innovation. Through continued collaboration and forward-looking dialogue, we are working to mobilize sustainable investments that accelerate green growth and build long-term resilience. #GreenRwanda🇷🇼🌿 #InvestInRwanda

Congratulations to Dutch Jurgen Zomermaand on a fantastic victory in Stage 3 of the Tour du Rwanda! The 20-year-old launched a daring solo attack, the last three kilometers, powering to his first professional victory and claiming the overall race lead. We are proud !

Open Call for Proposals to European Union Private Sector Companies - Global Gateway Early-Stage Investment Mechanism. Visit the link below for details; Deadline for submission is 16/03/2026. #invest #trade @RVO_Int_Ond @ZakendoenAfrika linkedin.com/posts/embassy-…

Today, we welcomed representatives from @NLinRwanda & #Goal3, a social enterprise focused on improving healthcare through collaboration and innovation to the timbuktoo HealthTech Hub for an inspiring exchange with startups building locally driven health innovations. The visit highlighted shared interest in health innovation, & stronger cross-ecosystem connections.

On December 9, as part of International Human Rights Day and #OrangeTheWorld, we screened the film Devi with Rwandan human rights defenders. We discussed the ongoing challenges of gender-based violence in Rwanda and worldwide, and the importance of continuing to speak out.

Today marks the start of Orange the World: 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls. @NLinRwanda joins the global campaign, symbolised by our orange-painted hands, to show we stand united against gender-based violence. Together, we can end GBV. #OrangeTheWorld

This week at #NorrskenAfricaWeek, the Netherlands Embassy joins Dutch innovators @MoneyPhone, @PUM, @Emata, @AfricaImprovedFoods, @SpicesRwanda , @EquipRwanda, @Yabx, @TRAIDEFoundation & @Goal3 at the NL booth. #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Tech4Good #NLinRwanda

Yesterday, together with @norrskenEA , @Renew_Capital & Convergence Blended Finance, we hosted a side event during #NorrskenAfricaWeek. We joined forces to connect entrepreneurs, innovators & (impact) investors. #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ImpactInvesting #NLinRwanda

This Friday, join us at the EU Film Festival in Kigali for the Dutch screening of “The Green Musketeer” Follow Dutch inventor Pieter Hoff on his mission to spark a green revolution by planting 2 billion hectares of trees. See you Friday at 17:30 the Goethe-Institut Kigali!

This morning, @RwandaMFA joined Women Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Kigali for the #PinkPower Walk , to raise awareness and show solidarity with breast cancer patients and survivors. 🌸 #PinkOctober #BreastCancerAwareness