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Who We Are

Solidarity & Unity is an independent civil society organisation based in the Netherlands, connecting research, advocacy and community-level action to strengthen human rights and social cohesion.

Who We Are

Connecting research, advocacy and community action

Solidarity & Unity is an independent civil society organisation based in the Netherlands. We work to strengthen human rights, social cohesion and solidarity by connecting research, advocacy and community-level action.

We believe lasting social change requires both strong communities and sound evidence. For this reason, our work combines grassroots engagement with research and policy advocacy, linking local experiences with national and international processes.

From lived experience to evidence. From evidence to action. From local communities to global conversations.

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Our Vision

A society in which human dignity, solidarity and equal participation transcend differences of nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender and social background.

Our Mission

To strengthen human rights and social cohesion through independent research, inclusive dialogue, advocacy and community action.

Our Approach

Community → City → Country → World

We believe meaningful change begins close to home but should not end there. Our approach connects experiences at the community level with broader social, policy and human rights processes.

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Our Values

What guides everything we do

Human Dignity

The starting point and end goal of everything we do — every person deserves to be treated with respect and worth.

Solidarity

Standing together across cultural, ethnic and social lines to work toward a common good.

Independence

Our research and advocacy are independent, evidence-led and free from partisan or institutional influence.

Inclusion

Embracing differences of nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender and background as a source of strength.

Evidence

Grounding our work in credible research, documentation and rigorous analysis.

Integrity

Operating with transparency, accountability and ethical commitment in every initiative.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join our community and help build a more just world

Every action counts — whether through volunteering, partnership, research contributions or a donation.