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Read moreLGBTQ+ activists gathered in Eindhoven on Saturday to protest against Frontrunner Ministries, one day after founder Tom de Wal was arrested and later released in Tilburg for attempting to hold an unauthorized conversion therapy event.
Read moreControversial faith healer Tom de Wal, known for promoting harmful conversion therapy practices, was arrested in Tilburg after LGBTQ+ community protests forced his event to be cancelled and relocated.
Read moreFrustrated by the lack of queer nightlife outside the major Dutch cities, a new initiative called Club Joehoe is launching in 's-Hertogenbosch, promising to bring back the 'old-school' vibe of safe, fun, and inclusive clubbing.
Read moreAfter a decade of touring the country to share her story, 88-year-old activist and Mrs Senior Pride 2021 winner Magda Römgens is bringing her fight for visibility home by creating a vital new meeting place for LGBTQ+ elders in her own neighborhood.
Read moreA new streamlined model aims to cut through the municipal red tape that has plagued Dutch gender care for a decade.
Read moreFrom an event organizer to open community — qMeetNL enters 2026 fully transformed but still dedicated to its mission to connect queer people in the real world. Join us in the new year as we build our community together!
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Read moreA petition by LGBT Asylum Support challenges the Dutch immigration service's outdated methods for assessing LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, demanding a fairer process that respects individual experiences over stereotypes.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.
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