Dutch Postcode Lottery Renews Partnership with Human Rights Watch

By Human Rights Watch

(Amsterdam) – The Dutch Postcode Lottery, the largest charity lottery in the Netherlands, has renewed its partnership with Human Rights Watch for a period of five years. The Lottery’s generous €1,350,000 annual contribution will help Human Rights Watch promote human rights, justice, and equality around the world. With half of its earnings devoted to charities, the Dutch Postcode Lottery supports 146 organizations that work toward a just, green, and healthy world, and is one of Human Rights Watch’s strongest partners. With the Lottery’s longstanding support since 2009, Human Rights Watch has invested…

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