The 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.
Read moreThe Dutch Senate is set to vote on a controversial new law that would criminalize undocumented status, a move advocates warn could have devastating consequences for vulnerable LGBTQ+ asylum seekers already facing years-long waits for a decision.
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