On March 18, 2026, dutch residents will vote for a new Municipal Council. For Amsterdam's international LGBTQ+ community, these local elections are a key opportunity to influence policies on safety, housing, and community funding.
Read moreDespite a documented surge in violence and discrimination, and three recent suicides, the Dutch Minister for Asylum and Migration has dismissed an urgent plea from advocates, raising fears that the government is abandoning vulnerable LGBTQ+ refugees.
Read moreAfter a four-year hiatus, L'HOMO. magazine is back with a new editor and a bold new rule: no more straight men on the cover.
Read moreThe Zaanstreek region has locked in its 2026 Pride dates, promising a ten-day festival culminating in a parade and queer market, positioning itself as a vital, community-focused alternative on the Dutch Pride calendar.
Read moreThe latest issue of the Dutch-based TRANS magazine, 'Trans Futurities', gathers over 20 creators to move beyond current struggles and imagine what's next for the community.
Read moreA landmark national monitor reveals that LGBTQ+ people with disabilities face higher rates of poverty, mental health issues, and bullying, often due to inaccessibility and ableism within the queer community itself.
Read moreA 25-year-old photography student in The Hague is looking for queer subjects, aiming to use his unique perspective as a trans and autistic man to create emotionally resonant portraits.
Read moreFor the first time, Dutch LGBTQ+ athletes will compete as a single, official team at the Gay Games in Valencia 2026, in a move that also sees gymnastics added to the event's roster thanks to a Dutch-led initiative.
Read moreIn a new collaboration, UP! and Roze Salon are launching a series of free discussion groups in Leiden, creating a vital space for LGBTQ+ elders to connect and share their stories.
Read moreArgentine Olympian Nicolás Keenan reveals how watching a gay hockey romance show made him realize the pressure his secret relationship put on his now-fiancé, Dutch political leader Rob Jetten.
Read moreRoze50+, in partnership with COC & ANBO, is hosting a series of casual Sunday meetups for LGBTQ+ individuals over 50 across Tilburg, Eindhoven, 's-Hertogenbosch, and Breda this February, March, and April.
Read moreA Ugandan asylum seeker, backed by his partner and friends, faces the Dutch immigration service in court yet again, battling a system that repeatedly questions his sexuality and ignores crucial cultural context.
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