SHOTLIST: ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (JUNE 14, 2025) (ANADOLU - ACCESS ALL) 1. SOUNDBITE (Dutch) MARLEEN TEN VERGERT SAYING: “We joined the march to support refugees and refugee foundations around the world. For me, it is really important to welcome refugees to the Netherlands. I think we need to be in solidarity with people.” 2. SOUNDBITE (Dutch) MARK VAN ETTEN SAYING: "It's a nice initiative to do something for people who are in a difficult situation. The situation around the world is really not getting better and we see in the news that things are getting worse and worse. This walk will also be an awareness for me." 3. VARIOUS OF DEMONSTRATORS CHANTING SLOGANS AND MARCHING ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS - JUNE 14: Thousands of people across the Netherlands took part Saturday in the "Night of the Refugee" walk to show solidarity with refugees and raise funds for humanitarian aid. Organized by the Refugee Foundation, the event marked its 16th edition and drew in approximately 8,000 participants. Walkers chose routes ranging from 10 to 40 kilometers in cities, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Nijmegen, Utrecht, Groningen, and Tilburg. This year’s walk raised more than €1.6 million ($1.8 million), which will go toward supporting refugees and displaced people worldwide. Participant Marleen ten Vergert told Anadolu she took part in the event to support refugees and humanitarian organizations. She also emphasized the importance of welcoming those forced to flee their homes and standing in solidarity with them. Another participant, Mark van Etten, also said he joined the walk to support people in difficult situations and raise awareness, noting that the global situation is worsening.