Work Bites: Government struggling to meet employment goals for people with disabilities The Dutch government continues to struggle in meeting their goals of getting 125,000 people with disabilities into jobs by 2022, with only 85,000 employed so far. Employers say it is difficult to find opportunities for workers with complex disabilities and more time and trust-building are needed, according to a report by the Labor Inspectorate.
School advice and progression test contribute to greater equity of opportunity according to Ministry of Education research, practical education and vmbo-basic advice decreases while number of dual advice increases.
Beloved Dutch actress and singer, Wieteke van Dort, who is best known for her iconic character Tante Lien and her contributions to Dutch-Indonesian culture, has passed away at the age of 81 in her home in The Hague. Her passing comes only one week after the death of her beloved husband, with whom she was married for 55 years, and two months after she was diagnosed with advanced cancer.
Family from Emmen that faced deportation to Uzbekistan allowed to stay in the Netherlands for now after successful court case. Protest held at detention center and local school expresses shock and support for the family's situation.
The proposal to lift the ban on female circumcision in The Gambia was rejected today, stirring up a lot of emotions in the country. Member of Parliament Gibbi Mballow, who has openly spoken out against the practice, is pleased with the decision and now wants to continue fighting for more education and monitoring of the ban.
TV network AVROTROS removes all programs featuring Ali B from website and streaming service after his conviction, stating they do not want viewers to come across his content without consent.