Aan de Voorzitter van de Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal
Den Haag, 15 januari 2018
Op 16 november 2017 ontving ik het verzoek om een reactie op de aan uw Kamer aangeboden petitie van de heer Kromhout te Weesp over het belang van kunst- en cultuuronderwijs in multicultureel Nederland. Hierbij voldoe ik aan dit verzoek.
Ik onderschrijf het belang van kunst- en cultuuronderwijs in een multiculturele context. Dit onderwerp staat al langere tijd op de agenda van het Ministerie van OCW.
De petitie sluit aan op verschillende programma’s en regelingen die kunst en cultuur binnen en buiten het onderwijs stimuleren.1 Ik licht er hier twee uit:
OCW financiert Stichting Lezen en de Koninklijke Bibliotheek voor de ondersteuning van bibliotheken bij het leesbevorderingsprogramma de Bibliotheek op school. Met de Bibliotheek op school creëert de bibliotheek een aantrekkelijke leesomgeving op scholen met een gevarieerde, doelgroepgerichte collectie boeken en materialen, adviseert de bibliotheek de school over leesplezier en worden er allerlei activiteiten op school georganiseerd die leesplezier en taalontwikkeling stimuleren. Daarnaast worden leerkrachten opgeleid tot leescoördinator. Eind 2016 deed 85% van de bibliotheken mee aan de Bibliotheek op school en werden er 562.500 kinderen bereikt op basisscholen.2
Dit jaar is de stimuleringsregeling Cultuurbegeleider gestart. Deze regeling is een subsidie voor leerkrachten om zich te kunnen bijscholen tot Cultuurbegeleiders om het cultuuronderwijs te professionaliseren en te optimaliseren. Deze regeling kent een looptijd van 4 jaar waarbij er ongeveer 700 leerkrachten kunnen worden gestimuleerd de opleiding te volgen.
Enkele thema’s uit de petitie zijn ook benoemd in moties, die door uw Kamer zijn ingediend tijdens de behandeling van de cultuurbegroting. Het gaat hierbij om de volgende aangenomen moties: de motie over het terugdringen van laaggeletterdheid 3 van de leden Rog en Bergkamp, de motie over zicht krijgen op de niet-bezoeker bij culturele voorstellingen4 van het lid Bergkamp, de motie over bibliotheektoegang voor iedereen5 van het lid Asscher, de motie over muziek voor iedereen6 van de leden Asscher en Bergkamp en de motie over toegankelijkheid van monumenten7 van de leden Ellemeet en Dik-Faber.
In mijn cultuurbrief, die uw Kamer in het eerste kwartaal van 2018 zal ontvangen, zal ik nader ingaan op de genoemde onderwerpen.
De Minister van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, I.K. van Engelshoven
Bron: Document 2018D00705 in de Tweede Kamer
REACTIE VAN DE PETITIONARIS
Tot slot (wat mij op dit moment betreft)
De minister heeft gereageerd op de petitie. Het woord is nu aan de Tweede Kamer.
Zijn de Kamerleden tevreden met deze reactie? Zelf heb ik in de petitie en vooral in mijn Annie MG Schmidlezing van vorig jaar, "De rattenvanger van Weesp" voorlopig alles gezegd wat ik hierover te zeggen heb. Hoewel... hoe zit het eigenlijk met het leenrecht en de bibliotheek op school? Maar dat is misschien stof voor weer een andere petitie... Ik dank u allen voor uw steun.
EINDE REACTIE
Bedankt iedereen voor het tekenen van de petitie en aan het meedoen met overige acties. Het heeft in ieder geval voorlopig gewerkt.
Betaald parkeren is uitgesteld door zorgen van bewoners, bedrijven en overige instellingen. Maar dit betekent niet dat de strijd is gestreden. Uitstel is namelijk geen afstel! Dit toont wel degelijk aan dat we samen een verschil kunnen maken. Wie er nog niet in gelooft is hopelijk nu wel overtuigd. Steun de petitie en laten we samen met een beter plan komen!
Samen zijn we sterker!!!
To: House of Representatives 9h May 2023 Attn. Committee of Justice and Security, Attn.
Committee of Foreign Affairs, PO Box 20018 2500 EA The Hague
Urgent Action Needed: End the Plight of Sudanese Asylum Seekers in the Netherlands Amid Ongoing Crisis and War in Sudan"
Your Excellency,
Allow us to start with the warnings issued by international organisations that Sudan will suffer an unimaginable humanitarian catastrophe if the ongoing war does not stop permanently.
The intense fighting is putting the lives, safety, and security of civilians at grave risk all over Sudan. The new escalation in violence is exacerbating an already devastating situation and making people desperately need urgent help. At least more than 500 people have died and thousands injured since the power struggle between Sudan's army and paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) descended into fighting almost four weeks ago.
The fighting has pushed Sudan's population to near breaking point, with food becoming scarce, electricity cut off and many hospitals shut down. To make things worse, multiple aid agencies have suspended operations, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said it was gearing up for potentially tens of thousands of people including children, women, and the elderly, fleeing to neighbouring countries.
The UN refugee agency also stated that “the ongoing brutal conflict has forced more than 100,000 Sudanese Refugees to flee neighboring countries, and at least 20,000 Sudanese refugees to flee to Chad from Darfur”, which it describes as “one of the regions most affected by violence of Sudan, and where growing instability might cause much larger displacement in the coming weeks.”
Regrettably, the situation in Sudan remains volatile. There are no positive signs on the horizon about an imminent end to the fighting, and people in Sudan are still living in fear every single day. Bodies are scattered in the streets, children, and women are among the victims. It seems the voice of bullets has prevailed over the voice of wisdom, sanity and the sanctity of our homeland and the safety of its citizens.
The signatories believes that the dilemma of the transitional period lies in the existence of multiple heads of power and decision-making centres. In addition, the de facto authority is neither elected nor decentralized and is unable to take decisive decisions. We are particularly saddened that once again, avaricious, and power-hungry men have trampled upon the needs and wishes of Sudanese people.
In the face of this tragic scene, the world watched with interest how the concerned countries hastened to evacuate their diplomatic missions and nationals from Sudan, which left an impression among many that the crisis is likely to deteriorate rapidly.
However, we are particularly saddened to see these countries racing to evacuate their nationals from Sudan, while they stand by and watch the catastrophic scene in this country. The paradox here is that the majority of these countries provide support to the two warring parties, the army and the Rapid Support Forces, in accordance with their interests. We are also shocked to learn that some of these countries have ruled out introducing safe and legal routes for Sudanese fleeing the war to seek asylum in their soil.
The signatories strongly believes that the relevant Dutch authorities should grant all Sudanese asylum seekers the right to settle immediately and without any conditions under their applicable legislations, and in the light of the ongoing war in Sudan.
Those unfortunate people and their families have endured years of uncertainty and are traumatized as a result, let alone the psychological, emotional, and financial problems they are experiencing. Many suffer from panic attacks, nightmares, and psychological problems due to the long wait for decisions regarding their asylum applications.
Undoubtedly, the ongoing war in their country, the lack of security and basics elements of normal life for the citizens there and the constant concern for the safety of their families have exacerbated the suffering of these people and made their psychological and mental conditions worse than ever.
We hereby strongly appeal to your esteemed administration to take the necessary measures to end the plight of Sudanese asylum seekers, their long suffering and grant them asylum to prove that the Netherlands is at the forefront of sponsoring countries for refugees fleeing repression and persecution in their country in search of safe havens.
Sincerely,
Signatories: 1. Broad National Movement. 2. Darfur Union. 3. Here to Support Stichting. 4. M2M. 5. Stichting Present Amsterdam 6. Sudanese Baathist Party. 7. Sudanese Communist Party. 8. Sudanese Cultural Association. 9. Sudanese Refugees Organization. 10. Wij zijn hier.
Signatories according to petition.nl website < https://petities.nl/petitions/bescherm-de-soedanese-asielzoekers/signatures?locale=en> :
..
To: House of Representatives
Attn. Rt Hon Vera Bergkamp,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
PO Box 20018
2500 EA The Hague
Subject: Urgent Action Needed: End the Plight of Sudanese Asylum Seekers in the Netherlands in Light of Ongoing War in Sudan"
Your Excellency,
Allow us to start with the warnings issued by international organizations that Sudan will suffer an unimaginable humanitarian catastrophe if the ongoing war does not stop permanently.
The intense fighting is putting the lives, safety, and security of civilians at grave risk all over Sudan.
The new escalation in violence is exacerbating an already devastating situation and making people desperately need urgent help. At least more than 500 people have died and thousands injured since the power struggle between Sudan's army and paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) descended into fighting almost four weeks ago.
The fighting has pushed Sudan's population to near breaking point, with food becoming scarce, electricity cut off and many hospitals shut down. To make things worse, multiple aid agencies have suspended operations, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said it was gearing up for potentially tens of thousands of people including children, women, and the elderly, fleeing to neighbouring countries.
The UN refugee agency also stated that ?the ongoing brutal conflict has forced more than 100,000 Sudanese Refugees to flee neighboring countries, and at least 20,000 Sudanese refugees to flee to Chad from Darfur?, which it describes as ?one of the regions most affected by violence of Sudan, and where growing instability might cause much larger displacement in the coming weeks.?
Regrettably, the situation in Sudan remains volatile. There are no positive signs on the horizon about an imminent end to the fighting, and people in Sudan are still living in fear every single day. Bodies are scattered in the streets, children, and women are among the victims. It seems the voice of bullets has prevailed over the voice of wisdom, sanity and the sanctity of our homeland and the safety of its citizens.
The signatories believes that the dilemma of the transitional period lies in the existence of multiple heads of power and decision-making centres. In addition, the de facto authority is neither elected nor decentralized and is unable to take decisive decisions. We are particularly saddened that once again, avaricious, and power-hungry men have trampled upon the needs and wishes of Sudanese people.
In the face of this tragic scene, the world watched with interest how the concerned countries hastened to evacuate their diplomatic missions and nationals from Sudan, which left an impression among many that the crisis is likely to deteriorate rapidly.
However, we are particularly saddened to see these countries racing to evacuate their nationals from Sudan, while they stand by and watch the catastrophic scene in this country. The paradox here is that the majority of these countries provide support to the two warring parties, the army and the Rapid Support Forces, in accordance with their interests. We are also shocked to learn that some of these countries have ruled out introducing safe and legal routes for Sudanese fleeing the war to seek asylum in their soil.
The signatories strongly believes that the relevant Dutch authorities should grant all Sudanese asylum seekers the right to settle immediately and without any conditions under their applicable legislations, and in the light of the ongoing war in Sudan.
Those unfortunate people and their families have endured years of uncertainty and are traumatized as a result, let alone the psychological, emotional, and financial problems they are experiencing. Many suffer from panic attacks, nightmares, and psychological problems due to the long wait for decisions regarding their asylum applications.
Undoubtedly, the ongoing war in their country, the lack of security and basics elements of normal life for the citizens there and the constant concern for the safety of their families have exacerbated the suffering of these people and made their psychological and mental conditions worse than ever.
We hereby strongly appeal to your esteemed administration to take the necessary measures to end the plight of Sudanese asylum seekers, their long suffering and grant them asylum to prove that the Netherlands is at the forefront of sponsoring countries for refugees fleeing repression and persecution in their country in search of safe havens.
Sincerely,
Voorafgaand aan de gemeenteraadsvergadering Borsele op 11 mei aanstaande wordt deze petitie ingediend. In totaal ondersteunen 428 mensen de petitie (inclusief handtekeningenlijsten).
Allow us to start with the warnings issued by international organisations that Sudan will suffer an unimaginable humanitarian catastrophe if the ongoing war does not stop permanently. The intense fighting is putting the lives, safety, and security of civilians at grave risk all over Sudan. The new escalation in violence is exacerbating an already devastating situation and making people desperately need urgent help.
At least more than 500 people have died and thousands injured since the power struggle between Sudan's army and paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) descended into fighting almost two weeks ago. The fighting has pushed Sudan's population to near breaking point, with food becoming scarce, electricity cut off and many hospitals shut down. To make things worse, multiple aid agencies have suspended operations, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said it was gearing up for potentially tens of thousands of people fleeing to neighbouring countries.
The UN refugee agency also stated that “the ongoing brutal conflict has forced at least 20,000 Sudanese refugees to flee to Chad from Darfur”, which it describes as “one of the regions most affected by violence of Sudan, and where growing instability might cause much larger displacement in the coming weeks.” Regrettably, the situation in Sudan remains volatile. There are no positive signs on the horizon about an imminent end to the fighting, and people in Sudan are still living in fear every single day. It seems the voice of bullets has prevailed over the voice of wisdom, sanity and the sanctity of our homeland and the safety of its citizens. The signatories believes that the dilemma of the transitional period lies in the existence of multiple heads of power and decision-making centres. In addition, the de facto authority is neither elected nor decentralized and is unable to take decisive decisions. We are particularly saddened that once again, avaricious, and power-hungry men have trampled upon the needs and wishes of Sudanese people. In the face of this tragic scene, the world watched with interest how the concerned countries hastened to evacuate their diplomatic missions and nationals from Sudan, which left an impression among many that the crisis is likely to deteriorate rapidly. However, we are particularly saddened to see these countries racing to evacuate their nationals from Sudan, while they stand by and watch the catastrophic scene in this country. The paradox here is that the majority of these countries provide support to the two warring parties, the army and the Rapid Support Forces, in accordance with their interests. We are also shocked to learn that some of these countries have ruled out introducing safe and legal routes for Sudanese fleeing the war to seek asylum in their soil. The signatories strongly believes that the relevant Dutch authorities should grant all Sudanese asylum seekers the right to settle immediately and without any conditions under their applicable legislations. Those unfortunate people and their families have endured years of uncertainty and are traumatized as a result, let alone the psychological, emotional, and financial problems they are experiencing.
Many suffer from panic attacks, nightmares, and psychological problems due to the long wait for decisions regarding their asylum applications. Undoubtedly, the ongoing war in their country, the lack of security and basics elements of normal life for the citizens there and the constant concern for the safety of their families have exacerbated the suffering of these people and made their psychological and mental conditions worse than ever.
We hereby strongly appeal to your esteemed administration to take the necessary measures to end the plight of Sudanese asylum seekers, their long suffering and grant them asylum to prove that the Netherlands is at the forefront of sponsoring countries for refugees fleeing repression and persecution in their country in search of safe havens.
https://twitter.com/hermendegraaf/status/1653057586650816512.
Onze acties voor het redden van Bossen gaan door in heel Nederland
Wij luiden de noodklok
Omdat Staatsbosbeheer van plan is om nog veel meer hectare bos te kappen.
Klokkenluider Citaat: “Men wil de onvervangbare mooie bomen met subsidie verstoken in ziekmakende biomassa centrales. Men wil de natuur vernietigen zodat een enorme kale vlakte overblijft waar Staatsbosbeheer nog eens 200 voetbalvelden met zand wil gaan kiepen om daarmee de indruk te wekken dat men het voor het aanleggen van een zandgebied en voor biodiversiteit doet, maar zij maken de biodiversiteit kapot, het gaat hun alleen maar om geld en het innen van subsidies voor het verstoken van bomen in ziekmakende houtovens.
Zij hebben gelogen en bedrog gepleegd want de bomen halen stikstof uit de lucht, ze zorgen voor verkoeling, en ze houden de bodem vast en dat is nodig voor de veiligheid, men liegt dat het gedrukt staat, meer klokkenluiders spreken van corruptie omkoping, er is helemaal geen M.E.R (Milieu Effect Rapportage) gemaakt, er is gelogen, rapporten zijn vervalst en men liegt dat het om beschermende maatregelen voor “de natuur” zou gaan. De kap moet verboden worden en er dient een parlementaire enquete te komen naar corruptie/omkoping, de vreselijke aanslag op flora en fauna zoals de massale boomkap in Nederland en de miljardenzwendel/subsidie op het verstoken van bomen, de zeer grote schade, het ziek worden van steeds meer Nederlanders( longkanker/copd) door het inademen van /fijnstof/gifstoffen die vrijkomen bij het verbranden van hout in biomassa-centrales
Bewoners van Schoorl vragen u om hen mee te helpen om het bos te behouden. Ons mooiste duingebied van Nederland Trekt 2,2 miljoen bezoekers en dat is omdat ons gebied prachtig is zoals het is Wij houden van ons bos en denken dat u ook van ons bos houdt. Help ons dit bos te behouden