The Dutch government is increasing funding for local programs aimed at improving LGBTQ+ safety, with plans to expand the 'Rainbow Cities' initiative to 30 new municipalities. The move comes in response to recent data showing a decline in acceptance and a rise in safety concerns within the community.
Read moreA queer dance group in Amsterdam meets weekly to learn pop choreography, perform at Pride, and create a fun, inclusive community—no experience necessary.
Read moreThe Dutch dictionary is finally adding 'vulvalippen' as an alternative to the cringe-worthy 'schaamlippen' (shame lips). Here's why this small word change is a big deal for body positivity and queer liberation.
Read moreAn upcoming symposium in Amsterdam, hosted by IHLIA and the Journal for Gender Studies, will focus on the lesser-known, intersectional stories of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, moving beyond the dominant narrative of white gay men.
Read moreRoze Filmdagen is treating us to two special premieres at Het Ketelhuis this month, exploring a trans man's unexpected pregnancy and a forbidden love story from the trenches of WWI.
Read moreA new Italian Netflix series, 'Minerva Academy', mixes the dark mystery of a missing student with the complex journey of a teen exploring his bisexuality in a rigid military school setting.
Read moreNew clinical guidelines in Russia officially classify consensual kinks like BDSM and fetishism as 'sexual preference disorders,' recommending treatments that include psychotherapy, antidepressants, and hormonal drugs.
Read moreThe annual Winq Awards celebrated a diverse group of changemakers, from the vital community space T-huis to pop singer Merol and the groundbreaking documentary 'F*ck Drugs', honoring their impact on the Dutch queer community.
Read moreAmsterdam's largest LGBTQ+ film festival, Roze Filmdagen, is now accepting submissions for its landmark 30th edition in March 2027. Filmmakers are invited to submit features, shorts, and documentaries before the December 1st deadline.
Read moreMTV's upcoming tribute to gay legend George Michael at the VMAs has hit a sour note, with a performer line-up that completely overlooks openly queer artists. It's a baffling choice that raises old questions about who gets to celebrate our icons.
Read moreWhile in New York for the UN, Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten visited the legendary Stonewall Inn, reflecting on the global fight for LGBTQ+ rights and the importance of staying vigilant.
Read moreEver walked through Utrecht and wondered about the queer stories hidden in its streets? An upcoming event wants your help to bring that history out of the closet and onto the pavement for good.
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