A record 3,130 schools across the Netherlands are taking part in Purple Friday on 9 October, … NETHERLANDS | Record 3,130 schools take part in Purple FridayRead more
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IRELAND | Civil society calls for national action plan to combat hate
Irish civil society organisations are calling for a comprehensive National Action Plan to Combat Hate, warning … IRELAND | Civil society calls for national action plan to combat hateRead more
TAIPEI | Taiwan Interior Minister pledges respect for LGBTQIA+ people as Commander D. raid casts shadow over Pride
The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … TAIPEI | Taiwan Interior Minister pledges respect for LGBTQIA+ people as Commander D. raid casts shadow over PrideRead more
NETHERLANDS | LGBTQIA+ acceptance stalls as attitudes towards gay, trans and non-binary people harden; same-sex visibility (kissing) is not appreciated
The Netherlands remains a relatively accepting country for LGBTQIA+ people, but the long-running rise in acceptance … NETHERLANDS | LGBTQIA+ acceptance stalls as attitudes towards gay, trans and non-binary people harden; same-sex visibility (kissing) is not appreciatedRead more
TURNHOUT | First Love Out Loud festival leaves organisers with €10,000 loss
The first Pride festival in the Kempen (Campine) region has left its organisers facing a financial … TURNHOUT | First Love Out Loud festival leaves organisers with €10,000 lossRead more
TAIWAN | Police raid on gay cruising bar Commander D puts Taipei’s LGBTQIA+ credentials to the test
The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … TAIWAN | Police raid on gay cruising bar Commander D puts Taipei’s LGBTQIA+ credentials to the testRead more
Pride faces a backlash, and a financial dilemma
Pride began as a protest, but decades of growth have transformed many events into large festivals … Pride faces a backlash, and a financial dilemmaRead more
VIDEO | Pride song ‘Human Throughout’ takes on new relevance as Antwerp duo heads to Dutch COC Songfestival
Antwerp singer-songwriters Fallenium and Rubus will represent COC Limburg at the Dutch COC Songfestival on 24 … VIDEO | Pride song ‘Human Throughout’ takes on new relevance as Antwerp duo heads to Dutch COC SongfestivalRead more
FORBIDDEN COLOURS | Belgium’s anti-gender movement moves from the margins into mainstream politics
Belgium’s anti-gender movement has grown rapidly in recent years, shifting from small Catholic and far-right circles … FORBIDDEN COLOURS | Belgium’s anti-gender movement moves from the margins into mainstream politicsRead more
Anti-gender movement expands across Europe, with Western countries increasingly affected
No country in Europe is now untouched by the anti-gender movement, while its influence has continued … Anti-gender movement expands across Europe, with Western countries increasingly affectedRead more