As Amsterdam Pride celebrations are underway, COC Nederland has issued a stark call for the new government to address the country's declining LGBTQ+ rights record before it hosts WorldPride in 2026.
Read moreThe celebrated author, whose novel 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe' became a cornerstone of modern queer young adult literature, has passed away in Texas after a long illness.
Read moreA 42-year-old man received 40 hours of community service after shouting death threats at a WorldPride open-air cinema in Amsterdam-West. The conviction was secured in less than a day through a fast-track court procedure.
Read moreTwo students at a Nigerian university have had their education abruptly ended after being expelled for an alleged same-sex relationship, a stark reminder of the country's severe anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
Read moreRetro fashion brand Unique Vintage has stopped promoting its new Harry Potter collection following criticism from the LGBTQ+ community, despite plans to donate a portion of sales to GLAAD.
Read moreThe pop superstar will take the stage at the Afas Live this Saturday for a special 'Club Confessions' performance alongside celebrated trans DJ Honey Dijon during Amsterdam's WorldPride celebrations.
Read moreA significant majority of the Dutch LGBTQ+ community feels it is a problem to openly express their identity in public, with many altering their behavior to avoid harassment, according to a large-scale survey by EenVandaag.
Read moreA court has dismissed a legal challenge from local residents who sought to cancel WorldPride events at the Homomonument over noise concerns, ensuring the celebrations can proceed as planned.
Read moreThousands gathered at Amsterdam's Homomonument to honor the victims of the recent terror attack in Berlin, sending a clear message of resilience and unity as the city's own WorldPride gets underway.
Read moreThe Born This Way Foundation is injecting crucial funds into GrowSPACE, a Polish mental health and advocacy group, offering a lifeline as the country's government continues to block LGBTQ+ rights.
Read moreOver 70 incidents reported, primarily targeting community members on public transport.
Read moreThe upcoming Netherlands Film Festival will premiere "Downtown," a new film from director Michiel van Erp that explores the vibrant Amsterdam gay scene of the 1980s and the profound impact of the AIDS crisis on a group of friends.
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