With the municipal elections approaching, the coming weeks are crucial. It is precisely at the municipal level that choices are made that directly affect the queer community. Much LGBTQ+ policy takes place locally, from safety on the streets and inclusion in schools to support for young and old and combating discrimination.
The Politics working group of COC Haaglanden works in all municipalities in our region on Pink Voting Agreements. This is a proven tool to ensure that political parties make concrete commitments to our rights. In The Hague, Zoetermeer, and the Westland, we also organize election debates.
Rainbowvote.NU can also help you decide your vote. Through this COC voting guide, you can see how parties think about LGBTQ+ policy, what their plans are for the coming period, and which (rainbow) candidates are running for election. This makes it easy to compare viewpoints.
This is how we work together for safety, visibility, inclusion, and equal opportunities for our community.