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Read moreA look back at 2025 reveals a year of stark contrasts for the Dutch queer community, with historic political representation and a landmark conversion therapy ban clashing with legislative disappointments and rising safety concerns.
Read moreA petition by LGBT Asylum Support challenges the Dutch immigration service's outdated methods for assessing LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, demanding a fairer process that respects individual experiences over stereotypes.
Read moreA major police raid on the well-known gay sauna SteamWorks in Arnhem during a BDSM night resulted in no arrests and only minor seizures, leaving the community to question the motive behind the action just before the venue's permanent closure.
Read moreIn a tight 77-73 vote, the Dutch House of Representatives has decided to resume the long-stalled debate on a new Transgender Act, a crucial step forward for trans rights despite opposition from conservative and far-right parties.
Read moreA revamped online platform has been launched to educate general practitioners on transgender healthcare, aiming to reduce barriers and improve the medical experience for trans individuals across the Netherlands.
Read moreThe Netherlands' long-standing reputation for tolerance is being tested. The lived experiences of its LGBTQ+ community paint a picture not of a finished project, but of a complex reality defined by stagnation, internal division, hostile political winds, and failing systems.
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Read moreLGBT Asylum Support sounds the alarm after a 30-year-old Algerian man died by suicide following a '#NotGayEnough' asylum rejection, marking the ninth such death since 2021. The tragedy is compounded by recent, violent hate crimes against queer residents at the Biddinghuizen reception center.
Read moreIn a move shaking the Eurovision world, Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has withdrawn from the next contest after the EBU refused to exclude Israel, citing human rights concerns. Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia are joining the boycott.
Read moreAfter years of decline, new HIV infections in the Netherlands have plateaued for five straight years, prompting urgent calls from health organizations for improved access to PrEP and more widespread testing to prevent a resurgence.
Read moreBeloved opera singer and TV personality Francis van Broekhuizen has received the Graalbokaal Award for her tireless work promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion within the Roman Catholic Church, donating her prize money to support trans youth.
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