| ciwf.nl | Niet vermeld | The website advocates for improving the living conditions of millions of animals in the livestock industry, highlighting the impact of intensive farming on the climate crisis. Specific actions are called for to prevent animal suffering, such as stopping long-distance livestock transport and opposing octopus farming. Visitors are encouraged to participate in petitions and actions, for example by signing petitions or voicing their opinions. | Animals → Animal Welfare 1372 | livestock 207 petition 223 action 384 farm 2622 animal 2908 transport 6105 | |
| verminder-electrosmog.nl | Verminder Electrosmog | The website advocates for greater awareness of the risks of electrosmog, defined as harmful radiation from devices such as Wifi, Dect, Gsm and smart meters. The initiative wants to work with the population to achieve a change in policy to reduce radiation exposure, both on an individual and a municipal level. The website offers information, tips, and a petition to draw attention to the problem and garner support for addressing electrosmog. | Context → Environment 54437 | radiation 94 petition 223 awareness 1735 policy 2149 health 6366 | |
| handenafvanggzverpleegkundigen.nl | Not specified | The website describes the prevalence of violence against mental health nurses, with statistics on verbal and physical aggression. A new action plan ‘Safe Working in Care’ is presented, but it is considered too non-committal and does not guarantee the safety of mental health nurses. The website calls for signing a petition to achieve a 50% reduction in aggression incidents within five years and to obtain more say for mental health nurses over their safety. | Medical Care & Services → Psychiatry 756 | violence 86 aggression 103 action plan 138 petition 223 patient 4082 | |
| bomenkapmeldpunt.nl | Meldpunt Bomenkap | The website provides a platform to report tree felling and sign a petition to stop large-scale tree felling. Concrete examples of tree felling are mentioned, such as plans in Tilburg to fell 85% of the trees around the city center, the situation in the Leuvenum forest with closed paths and the tree felling in Schellinkhout. The website also contains information about the underlying motivations, such as the desire for nature conservation and the recognition of nature as a basic need, and refers to active nature organizations. | Environment → Nature Conservation 1803 | tree felling 16 petition 223 forest 1418 policy 2149 nature 9094 | Drechterland → Schellinkhout 51 |
| laatgroningennietzakken.nl | N/A | The website contains information about the actions of Freek de Jonge in Groningen between January 16th and 20th, 2017, where he spoke with victims and experts. There is a call for victims to attend a meeting without negative atmosphere, focused on strengthening the community. The website offers an interactive map showing the distribution of petition signatories and refers to the petition itself. There is also background information, including a recommendation of a book (‘The Gas Colony’) for further exploration of the issue, and links to relevant media and speeches. | Environment → Environmental Issues 85 | gas extraction 26 victim 223 petition 223 community 7931 book 11396 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| nietmijnschuld.nl | Nietmijnschuld | The campaign is organizing a protest on June 11th in Amsterdam to raise awareness about the student loan system and the burden it places on students. The petition, titled '#NOTMYFAULT', calls on the cabinet to take steps to abolish the loan system and make it possible to graduate debt-free. The campaign advocates for a basic grant and full compensation for students currently under the loan system, aiming to ensure education funding doesn’t come from the education budget. | Civic Engagement → Social Activism 73 | protest 29 petition 223 cabinet 1730 student 7623 | |
| taskforceoo.nl | Stichting Taskforce Ontwikkelingsgericht Onderwijs (TOO) | The foundation states that the current subject-year class system offers unequal opportunities to children and does not comply with legal regulations, hindering a sustainable solution. The Taskforce, founded in November 2019 and formally registered as a foundation in February 2020, aims to replace the current system with a development-oriented education system. The website provides various documents, such as petitions, letters, and publications, related to inclusive and development-oriented education and the desire to ensure equal opportunities for all children. | Higher Learning → Educational Theory 11 | petition 223 document 1678 child 11566 education 13471 | |
| geenstrafbaarstelling.nl | No Criminalization | The website contains the text of a previous petition (2011) against a similar proposal to criminalize illegal residence. The site informs visitors about the impending criminalization in 2025 and provides a way to stay updated. The website presents arguments against the criminalization of illegal residence, considering it irresponsible and harmful to society. | Governance → Law 14133 | argument 44 residence permit 45 petition 223 society 1376 | |
| diervriendelijkekinderboerderijen.nl | Keurmerk Diervriendelijke kinderboerderijen | The website describes the problems with animal welfare on many children's farms, such as loneliness of social animals, insufficient housing, and the premature killing of animals. A petition is proposed as a guideline for the welfare of animals on children's farms in the Netherlands and Belgium, supported by various animal organizations. The website gives examples of children's farms that have received the 'Friendly Children's Farm' Seal, and announces recent issuances of this seal. | Animal Welfare → Animal Rights 10 | animal welfare 174 petition 223 seal 264 policy 2149 animal 2908 | |
| redonzenationaleparken.nl | ONZE Nationale Parken | The website warns that the National Parks are threatened by cuts from the government, which jeopardizes the unique nature, history, and local stories of the parks. It highlights that the parks are important places for meetings, cooperation, relaxation, and sustainable initiatives, which are essential for a healthy future. The website encourages visitors to sign a petition and find other ways to protect the parks, providing a direct link to the petition. | Environment → Nature Conservation 1803 | national park 98 petition 223 cut 926 nature 9094 collaboration 16036 sustainability 18451 | |
| geenbtwopbio.nl | geenbtwopbio.nl | The website presents the arguments behind a petition against VAT on organic food, highlighting the environmental and health benefits and savings for taxpayers. It refers to various scientific studies demonstrating the societal benefits of organic agriculture. The website provides information on five themes that illustrate the benefits of organic food over 100 days. | Healthy Eating → Organic Food 219 | organic food 36 petition 223 cookie 602 theme 4015 environment 4873 health 6366 | |
| womenpowerfashion.nl | womenpowerfashion.nl | The website highlights that women are the driving force behind the fashion industry and calls for greater awareness of the working conditions of garment workers, especially in China. The petition urges fashion brands to be transparent about their production processes and the working conditions. The campaign is supported by organizations such as Mama Cash and the Clean Clothes Campaign, which are committed to transparency and improving working conditions. | Social Issues & Welfare → Rights 384 | fashion industry 13 working conditions 89 petition 223 transparency 442 woman 1419 | |
| redhetprinsenhofdelft.nl | De SP | A petition has been started to preserve the Prinsenhof and the Agathaplein as they are, and it has already been signed by almost 2000 people. Signatures against the plans for the Agathaplein were presented to the municipality and Alderman Bas Vollebregt on August 29th. The SP (Socialist Party) is launching this website to help people collect signatures and resist the plans for the Agathaplein. | Local Governance → Civic Engagement 515 | sp 13 signature 60 petition 223 | South-Holland → Delft 5309 |
| eerlijkevleesprijs.nl | TAPP Coalitie | The petition calls for signatures to support a fair meat price, which would improve farmers’ incomes and reduce problems such as climate change and animal suffering. The plan involves a slight increase in meat prices, with the proceeds used to make vegetables and fruit cheaper and provide farmers with an annual support of €25,000. Research indicates that the Dutch population is willing to pay a fairer price to address multiple issues simultaneously, and the government also supports this plan. | Food → Meat 1123 | petition 223 farmer 661 vegetables 1416 meat 2055 price 8328 research 8967 | |
| veluwezoombomvrij.nl | Veluwezoom Bomvrij | The military is investigating the use of the Rozendaalse Veld and the Terletse Heide as training grounds due to the need for space to practice with heavy explosives. These areas, located within the National Park Veluwezoom, encompass a Natura 2000 area with 60 protected plant and animal species and are unique to the Netherlands. Various stakeholders, including municipalities, Natuurmonumenten (Nature Netherlands), and residents, support the ‘Veluwezoom Bomvrij’ petition to prevent the use of these locations. | Environment → Nature Conservation 1803 | nature lovers 13 explosives 22 military 87 petition 223 nature area 497 municipality 6837 | Maashorst → Reek 82 |
| destemvanalphen.nl | De Stem van Alphen | The foundation criticizes the plans of the Alphen aan den Rijn municipality and developer HAL to build two high-rise buildings on the Aarhof, with only a small percentage of the apartments being affordable and social rental. The Stem van Alphen advocates for an alternative plan for the Aarhof, focused on lower, more affordable housing and a livable city center. The foundation aims to raise awareness among Alphen residents, entrepreneurs, and property owners about the physical and financial consequences of the proposed tower construction and encourages them to vote against the plans. | Local Governance → Civic Engagement 515 | city center 201 petition 223 building 3204 foundation 6678 municipality 6837 | South-Holland → Alphen aan den Rijn 3978 |
| flyfair.nl | Vereniging Nederlandse Vliegvissers | Flyfair 2025 will take place at ’t Smallert, a unique location with a trout farm, fishing ponds, and its own extensive hospitality, located between Apeldoorn and Zwolle. The event will be held on May 17th and 18th, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00 on Saturday and from 10:00 to 16:00 on Sunday. The website offers the opportunity to sign up as a volunteer and find information about becoming a member of the Vereniging Nederlandse Vliegvissers. | Entertainment → Leisure Activities 338 | fly fishing 19 volunteer 8367 event 45199 | Epe → Emst 188 |
| animalrightsshop.nl | Animal Rights webshop Nederland | The shop sells ethically produced clothing, bags, and various items. Animal Rights utilizes undercover footage, research, and petitions to defend the interests of animals. The organization is entirely reliant on donations and receives no subsidies to continue its activities. | Animals → Animal Welfare 1372 | petition 223 bag 2399 campaign 3428 donation 5110 clothing 9443 | |
| ikwilveiligvliegen.nl | Vereniging Nederlandse Verkeersvliegers | The Vereniging Nederlandse Verkeersvliegers (VNV) is launching an initiative to urge airlines to sign the Safety Accord, accepting new technologies only if they improve flight safety. Approximately 46,000 Dutch citizens have already signed the ‘ikwilveiligvliegen’ petition, advocating for increased flight safety through new technology. Various aviation professionals, such as cabin crew, aviation technicians, and pilots, support the VNV’s call for action and emphasize the importance of human expertise and safety alongside technology. | Civic Engagement → Social Activism 73 | airline 120 petition 223 safety 5819 technology 6816 | |
| ohbtw.nl | OHBTW | The campaign urges citizens to sign a petition to prevent the increase of the VAT rate from 9% to 21%. The goal is to maintain ticket prices for cultural activities so that millions of people can continue to enjoy music, dance, and other cultural experiences. The website provides the option to sign the petition, download the media kit (in Dutch and English), and share it via hashtags. | Civic Engagement → Citizen Initiatives 163 | petition 223 vat 432 festival 3804 culture 3922 event 45199 | |
| onzebuitenruimte.nl | Leusden Municipality | The website provides information about recent actions, such as the pruning of forest areas in Leusden. Initiatives from residents for improving the public space are presented, including an interactive map. The website offers a contact option for questions, initiatives, reports, and ideas. | Sustainability → Green Spaces 1235 | forest area 11 initiative 1297 | Utrecht → Leusden 1345 |
| dierenopvang-sublime.nl | Dierenopvang Sublime | Established in 2015, the animal shelter has already helped over 100 livestock animals in need of a second chance. Dierenopvang Sublime cares for livestock animals on a 5.5-hectare property, prioritizing animal welfare and natural behavior. Animals have the freedom to choose between indoors and outdoors, are fed high-quality food, and are encouraged to exhibit natural behaviors. | Animals → Animal Welfare 1372 | welfare 140 livestock 207 animal 2908 property 7406 care 12338 | Utrecht → Nieuwegein 2264 |
| bosbelang-beekbergen-loenen.nl | Bosbelang Beekbergen Loenen | The Loenen forest area is no longer being considered as an explosives training ground, thanks to a successful petition. The area contains an important water extraction zone owned by Vitens and is vulnerable to soil contamination due to blasting activities. It borders the National Memorial Cemetery of Loenen, where the final resting place of almost four thousand war casualties from WWII to recent peacekeeping missions lies, and the protection of the natural habitat of threatened animal species is crucial. | Environment → Nature Conservation 1803 | forest area 11 explosives 22 petition 223 nature 9094 | Apeldoorn → Loenen 220 |
| degroenezijde.nl | The Green Side | The area behind Central Station, the IJzijde, was recently renovated, but residents and nature experience it as a negative change. Originally, there was a vision for a green and flourishing environment, but in practice, it has become a ‘colorless nightmare’ with many stones. The website encourages visitors to sign the petition to promote the greening of the IJzijde. | Sustainability → Green Spaces 1235 | petition 223 green 889 | Amsterdam → Center 990 |
| freeflipper.nl | Free Flipper | Dolphins suffer in captivity due to small water basins and unnatural shows at the Dolfinarium Harderwijk. In captivity, dolphins often exhibit abnormal behavior due to stress and boredom, as their living environment is limited and cannot replicate natural conditions. Although dolphinariums claim to have an educational function, training them for shows does not contribute to a correct understanding of their natural lifestyle, and breeding programs focus more on the conservation of the population in captivity. | Animals → Animal Welfare 1372 | dolphin 45 welfare 140 freedom 848 environment 4873 | Gelderland → Harderwijk 2240 |
| petitievoorvrede.nl | Forum for Democracy | The petition aims to prevent the deployment of Dutch soldiers to Ukraine, arguing that it is unacceptable given the situation. The website cites statements from the Dutch Commander-in-Chief, Onno Eichelsheim, who considers the deployment of Dutch troops a possibility. The website reports on recent developments in the war in Ukraine, including the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Avdiivka and statements from Western leaders regarding the possible sending of soldiers. | International Relations → Conflict 10 | soldier 59 petition 223 war 272 peace 1113 | |