Six individuals and organizations are in the running for the 2026 Hague Queer Awards, recognized for their vital contributions across two categories: 'Queer Promise' for emerging initiatives and 'Queer Figurehead' for long-standing advocates.
Read moreThe Dutch LGBTQ+ family-building organization Meer dan Gewenst is holding a speed-dating event in Amsterdam on November 1 for individuals and couples seeking a co-parent.
Read moreAfter a three-year retreat from the literary world, International Booker Prize winner Lucas Rijneveld is back with a new poetry collection and speaks openly about his transition, the impact of testosterone on his life and work, and shedding his old public 'harness'.
Read moreA new series of three writing workshops in Utrecht, organised by the Lesbische Leesclub and Velvet Publishers, aims to help writers explore and develop their queer perspective this autumn.
Read moreThe new right-wing conservative council in the Gelderland town of Oldebroek is set to dismantle all LGBTQ+ support policies and ban the rainbow flag, part of a broader agenda targeting diversity, climate action, and asylum.
Read moreA new peer-led support group is starting in Gouda for parents and relatives of transgender children who are navigating questions of faith and church.
Read moreAn upcoming public discussion in Oosterhout will feature a surrogate mother, legal experts, and academics to discuss surrogacy in the Netherlands, timed with the debate on new parenthood legislation affecting rainbow families.
Read moreThe Dutch government is increasing funding for local programs aimed at improving LGBTQ+ safety, with plans to expand the 'Rainbow Cities' initiative to 30 new municipalities. The move comes in response to recent data showing a decline in acceptance and a rise in safety concerns within the community.
Read moreThe annual Winq Awards celebrated a diverse group of changemakers, from the vital community space T-huis to pop singer Merol and the groundbreaking documentary 'F*ck Drugs', honoring their impact on the Dutch queer community.
Read moreEver walked through Utrecht and wondered about the queer stories hidden in its streets? An upcoming event wants your help to bring that history out of the closet and onto the pavement for good.
Read moreAfter a one-year boycott over political tensions, the Netherlands is rejoining Eurovision in 2027. But with broadcaster AVROTROS out, the NPO is taking over and trying to navigate the controversy.
Read moreA new nationwide study reveals a shocking drop in acceptance of homosexuality among Dutch teens, with boys' positive views nearly halving in just four years. Is the 'manosphere' and a broader conservative shift to blame?
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