Have you ever wondered how the United Nations can support Bonaire, and what the benefits are of the Bonaire Human Rights Organization’s trajectory to place Bonaire on the United Nations List of Non-Self-Governing Territories?
On 25th January 2026, a private presentation on the Bonaire Case will be delivered by Dr. Richard A. Byron-Cox, Visiting Law Specialist with over 30 years of experience working at the United Nations.
The presentation will provide a legal analysis of Bonaire’s political and constitutional status under international law, with particular focus on the right to self-determination, decolonization principles, and the obligations of administering powers under the United Nations Charter and International Law.
Dr. Richard A. Byron-Cox is Caribbean born author and holds a PhD in Public International Law. He is academically trained in law, diplomacy, foreign policy, and international relations, with tertiary education completed in the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America.
This presentation aims to inform and empower invited stakeholders and civil society representatives by clarifying the rights and benefits and pathways available within the United Nations system to address unresolved colonial and human rights issues affecting Bonaire.
Date: 25 January 2026 Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Place: Business Center Bonaire
Private Session – By Invitation Only, followed by a Cocktail Reception
For an invitation for the presentation please contact:
Bonaire Human Rights Organization
James Finies
Davika Bissessar Shaw
Tel/WhatsApp: +5997864576
