May 15, 2026 James Finies from the Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO) wishes to inform the people of Bonaire of an important development achieved through sustained advocacy for the rights…
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BONAIRE HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN THE 25TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS INDIGENOUS ISSUES CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK
May 8, 2026 One of the United Nations’ Most Important Annual Indigenous Gatherings The 25th Session of the United Nations Indigenous Issues Conference in New York, held over two weeks,…
BHRO Raises Pressure at Historic 13th UN Right to Development Session as Bonaire’s Case Moves Forward
April 28, 2026 The Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO) continues to ensure that Bonaire’s voice is heard on the international stage. During the 13th Session of the United Nations Expert…
BHRO Witnessed Historic UN Slavery Resolution Negotiations and Vote as Gravest Crime Against Humanity
March 31, 2026 Behind closed doors at the United Nations, the truth of history was contested. The Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO), Associate Member of CARICOM Reparations Commission directly witnessed…
Bonaire’s Voice Reaches the United Nations: BHRO President Addresses CSW70 on Peace, Justice, and Women’s Leadership
March 17, 2026 The President of the Bonaire Human Rights Organization, Davika Bissessar Shaw, delivered an impactful and eloquent address during a High-Level Dialogue during the 70th Session of the…
James Finies welcomes CESCR Human Rights Report on Netherlands and Urge Action to Protect Bonaire’s Rights and Culture
February 20, 2026 The Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO) welcomes the outcome of the 2025 review of the Kingdom of the Netherlands before the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural…
James Finies Congratulates Barbados Prime Minister on historic third victory
February 17, 2026 On behalf of the people of Bonaire, I extend our sincere congratulations to Prime Minister Mia Mottley on her historic victory in the elections held 11th January2026,…
Bonaire Human Rights Organization Marks Historic United Nations Engagement Amplifying Voices of Bonaire’s Women and Girls
February 13, 2026 As the Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO) departed Bonaire following the organization of a legal lecture on the Bonaire case presented by Dr. Byron-Cox, the organization marked…
999 Days of Relentless Advocacy: James Finies Standing Firm at the United Nations for Bonaire’s Future
February 12, 2026 Today, 9 February 2026, marks 999 days of sustained international advocacy by James Finies, indigenous Bonairean human rights defender and leader of the Partido Pueblo Progresivo, within…
Historic Lecture Sparks Hope for Bonaire’s Return to the UN Non-Self-Governing Territories List
February 6, 2026 The Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO) and Muhernan Fuerte Bonaire woman’s Wing of Partido Pueblo Progresivo proudly announces the success of its recent public lecture on the…
The Bonaire Case Before the United Nations: A Legal Briefing on Rights, Status and Self – Determination by Law Specialist
January 13, 2026 Have you ever wondered how the United Nations can support Bonaire, and what the benefits are of the Bonaire Human Rights Organization’s trajectory to place Bonaire on…
BHRO and Human Rights International celebrate historic success of major Human Rights Events in Bonaire
January 9, 2026 Bonaire Becomes the 191st Country in the World to Launch the Human Rights Program The Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO), accredited by the United Nations together with…