Throughout his career, Rob has meant much not only to this struggle in the Netherlands, but also in countless other countries. On his retirement in September 2024, the WFRtDS donated this book to him, chronicling his life story. A copy of the book can be downloaded in high quality pdf format following this link Rob Jonquière -Diplomat in End-of-Life Affairs. It is suggested that a DONATION is made for the book of €20 which will go directly to fund WF activities.
Former general practitioner and manager Rob Jonquière becomes closely involved in the fight for a dignified end of life in 1999.
He is director of the Dutch euthanasia association NVVE for less than a week when Minister Els Borst submits a bill, which will eventually become the world’s first nationwide euthanasia law. During his director-ship. Rob also takes on duties for RED Europe, the European umbrella organization of sister associations. Later, when he retires from NVVE, he has a prominent role in the World Federation of Right-to-Die Societies (WFRtDS).
Former WFRtDS President Ron Plummer:
‘Rob was the backbone of the organization:
Silvan Luley, representative of the Swiss federation member Dignitas:
‘Rob’s diplomatic nature has always impressed me’
Ingrid Kuhlman, President and co-founder of the Icelandic Right-to-Die society:
It is partly thanks to Rob that we have made such good progress’