What is ‘Dossier: The Counter-Movement’?
Feature: The Counter-Movement
In contrast to a vociferous group of opponents of refugee reception – which receives a great deal of media attention – there is a growing movement of citizens and organisations committed to ensuring that refugees in the Netherlands are received in a manner befitting human dignity.
In The Hague, plans for a large reception centre for asylum seekers caused a divide. A group of supporters decided to engage in dialogue with local residents.