February 13, 2024 Because of BHRO – Bonaire Life Matters International awareness campaign, spanning from February 2022 to October 2023, has yielded significant impacts and results. These efforts have compelled…
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Dutch Caribbean islanders sue Netherlands over climate change
January 16, 2024 Eight people from the Caribbean island of Bonaire are suing the Netherlands, accusing it of violating their human rights by not doing enough to protect them from the…
Breaking Boundaries: Milestones & Momentum at the Caribbean Reparations and Colonialism Symposium
December 8, 2023 Success Marks the Conclusion of the 8th Symposium on Contemporary Colonialism & Reparations in the Caribbean on Bonaire hosted by Bonaire Human Rights Organization from November 29th…
Last poetry performance ‘Dance Into The Dawn’ on Bonaire leaves you wanting more.
December 5, 2023 On Sunday, December 3, the last performance of the poetry performance ‘Dance Into The Dawn’ by poet/writer Wilco Harbers took place at Sobremesa – Kas di Arte…
Poetry performance ‘Dance Towards The Dawn’ makes a great impression on the audience on Bonaire.
November 10, 2023 On Thursday, November 2, the premiere of the poetry performance ‘Dance Towards The Dawn’ by poet/writer Wilco Harbers took place at Terramar Museum on Bonaire (Dutch Caribbean)…
Dutch $200m shamefully reduced to handout or hush money of $5m is not reparations
October 6, 2023 The Bonaire Human Rights Organization delegation set out on their 3rd phase and are now 505 days on pilgrimage lobbying in Latin America and Caribbean to put…
Bonaire Human Rights Organization reaction to Dutch State-Secretary van Huffelen call to participate in internet-consultations
August 18, 2023 With regards to the Dutch government using “internetconsultatie” https://www.internetconsultatie.nl/wolbesfinbes/b1 to collect ideas from residents and organizations, including NGOs, about legislative proposals. That these so-called consultations would be…
The significance for the people of Bonaire on the highly anticipated Dutch King Willem Apology for Slavery
June 30, 2023 With the possible apology by King William on July 1, 2023, the commemoration of 160 years abolition of slavery in the Dutch Kingdom, that same day there…
Bonaire Human Rights honored with award by CSA – Transforming our Caribbean.
June 16, 2023 A Bonaire delegation participated in the Caribbean Studies Association 2023 Conference from 5th – 9th June in St Croix, Virgin Islands United States. This was an historical…
Bonaire Human Rights granted Special Consultative Status of United Nations Economic and Social Council
May 19, 2023 The Bonaire Human Rights Organization delegation marked the 420th day on the road as they continue to lobby in Latin America and Caribbean. Last Sunday, they traveled…
James Finies creates history for Bonaire – The CARICOM Reparations Commission has granted the Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO)The special Status of Associated Member.
May 16, 2023 “With great appreciation Mrs. Davika Bissessar Shaw and Mr. James Finies – on behalf of Bonaire Human Rights Organization, has accepted this honor by the extraordinary invitation…
Bonaire to Host a Prominent New Rum Festival in June
March 18, 2022 Island to host epicurean event June 14-17, 2022 The Dutch Caribbean Island of Bonaire is excited to announce a new event for rum and travel enthusiasts alike.…