The new municipal government in Oldebroek has ceased flying the rainbow flag and dismantled its LGBTQ+ policies, citing 'unchristian' values. In a powerful display of solidarity, residents crowdfunded a full-page Pride flag ad in the local newspaper.
Read moreA lesbian couple who fled persecution in Turkey has been waiting three years for an asylum decision in the Netherlands, despite two court orders compelling the immigration service (IND) to act. An advocacy group is now threatening further legal action, calling the delay a 'conscious contempt for the rule of law'.
Read moreCoinciding with WorldPride, the three-day Bi+ World Conference will take place in Amsterdam from July 28-30, 2026, offering a global platform for bi+ community, activism, and research.
Read moreDuring World Pride Amsterdam 2026, Treehouse NDSM will host Queertropolis, an immersive art project where visitors become citizens of a temporary, co-governed queer city.
Read moreAmerican trans artist Martine Gutierrez presents her new photography series 'Wunderkind' at Amsterdam's Huis Marseille, using self-portraits and childhood objects to explore the early formation of gender and sexuality.
Read moreNominations are now open for the second edition of the Haagse Queer Awards, an initiative to honour individuals and groups making a significant impact on the LGBTQ+ community in The Hague. The deadline to submit a nomination is July 31, 2026.
Read moreAmsterdam's Eye Filmmuseum is set to host 'Queer Power,' a month-long summer program featuring 35 international films, talks, and special events celebrating the joy and diversity of queer stories.
Read moreDutch artist Pascal Bier will present a photo series examining queer identity through themes of tenderness, trust, and vulnerability at an Amsterdam hotel from July 9 to August 8, 2026.
Read moreThe three-day conference, set for August 2026 at the Beurs van Berlage, will feature Prime Minister Rob Jetten, Mayor Femke Halsema, and global activists, focusing on eight key themes for LGBTQIA+ rights.
Read moreWith over a million attendees, Cologne Pride was a massive celebration of queer life, yet personal stories from the parade reveal a community increasingly concerned about rising hostility and the security of their rights in Germany.
Read moreA new report from the advocacy group Glisten paints a stark picture of school life for LGBTQ+ youth in the United States, with two-thirds reporting they feel unsafe due to their identity. The findings highlight widespread harassment and discrimination, particularly affecting transgender and BIPOC students.
Read moreMadrid's annual Pride march saw more than a million people take to the streets, with organizers emphasizing political demands for a state pact against hate speech and the defense of LGBTQ+ rights in a climate of growing polarization.
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