ZaanPride returns from June 5 to 14 with over 20 events across the Zaanstad region. From a pride parade and queer market to film screenings, karaoke, and a techno afterparty, the 2026 edition celebrates the theme Together We Shine.
Read moreThe Netherlands has once again ranked 13th in ILGA-Europe's annual Rainbow Index, prompting calls from advocacy groups for the government to address legislative stagnation on trans and intersex rights.
Read moreThe Queer-U-Stories project now offers multiple ways to discover Utrecht's rich and often hidden LGBTQ+ past, including guided tours and self-paced digital experiences.
Read moreThe Amsterdam Gay Men’s Chorus has raised nearly €8,000 to produce educational videos and materials in partnership with COC Nederland, aimed at improving safety for LGBTQ+ students in schools.
Read moreIn 1970, two students were violently arrested for trying to lay a wreath for gay WWII victims on Dam Square. This act of defiance sparked a national debate and ultimately reshaped how the Netherlands, and its queer community, remembers.
Read moreSeveral prominent Amsterdam queer organizations have regained access to their Instagram accounts after a sudden block, but the lack of transparency from Meta leaves the community feeling vulnerable to arbitrary censorship.
Read moreThe Verkadefabriek in Den Bosch will host a three-day celebration of queer art and culture from June 18-20, featuring burlesque, film, local performers, and new accessibility initiatives.
Read moreThe third edition of the Roze Filmfestival in Enschede, set for May 8-10, 2026, will feature a diverse lineup of international LGBTQ+ films, from contemporary dramas to cult classics, alongside community events.
Read moreIn a recent column, Dutch psychiatrist Esther van Fenema calls for a more careful approach to youth gender care, highlighting the need to address complex underlying mental health issues amidst a dangerously polarized public debate.
Read moreOrganisers of Pride The Hague are calling on queer artists, community initiatives, and local organisations to apply for a space at the Queer Market during the 2026 festival.
Read moreAs COC Nederland turns 80 in 2026, we look back at its origins as a clandestine club and its evolution into a global force for LGBTQ+ rights, while acknowledging the rising challenges the community faces today.
Read moreNew national data for 2025 reveals a dramatic increase in discrimination reports, with incidents targeting people based on sexual orientation doubling at key agencies, largely driven by political tensions and online hostility.
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