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Netherlands

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SO Sexual orientation
GI/E Gender identity/expression
SC Variations of sex characteristics
AM Anti-LGBTQI measures
HE Hostile environment
GR1 Legal gender recognition without self-determination
GR2 Legal gender recognition with self-determination (over 16)
GR3 Legal gender recognition with self-determination (under 16)
FPN LGBTI focal points network
CA Ministerial call to action
  • > 70%
  • 50 - 70%
  • 37 - 49%
  • 31 - 36%
  • 20 - 30%
  • 12 - 19%
  • 7 - 11%
  • 0 - 6%
  • < 0%

  • Anti-discrimination
    Legislation

    AM
    SO
    GI/E
    SC
    Total: 10

    Y

  • Policies and
    action plans

    SO
    GI/E
    SC
    Total: 10

    Y

  • Education
    curricula

    SO
    GI/E
    SC
    Total: 5

    Y

  • Mandatory
    teacher training

    SO
    GI/E
    SC
    Total: 0

    10

  • Legal gender
    recognition

    GR1
    GR2
    GR3
    Total: 0

    Green

  • Data
    collection

    SO
    GI/E
    SC
    Total: 7.5

    NA

  • Support
    systems

    SO
    GI/E
    SC
    Total: 10

    Y

  • Information and
    guidelines

    AM
    SO
    GI/E
    SC
    Total: 10

    Y

  • School environment
    and inclusion

    HE
    SO
    GI/E
    SC
    Total: 10

  • International
    commitments

    FRN
    CA
    Total: 10

    10

  • Further
    information

    Best practices

    In 2017 and 2021, civil society formed the Rainbow Ballot Agreements with political parties, setting out clear and measurable commitments for LGBTQI emancipation and equal rights for the next four years.

     

    In 2021, trans organisations TNN and Transvisie launched the Genderpraatjes helpline specifically for trans and gender diverse youth.

     

    COC’s Jong & Out app provides a safe space for LGBTQI+ young people under 19 to meet up and talk online. COC also hosts Jong & Out meetings throughout the country, facilitated by (adult) volunteers, where young people can participate in fun activities in a safe space.

     

    In 2020, COC launched the GSA Onderwijsstandaard (GSA Standard for Education), an interactive online checklist helping schools monitor and evaluate their performance on LGBTQI education, support, and policy. The survey is based on Dutch laws and regulations and can be filled out by both teachers and students.

     

    Gender & Sexuality Alliances (GSA’s) operate in about 80% of Dutch high schools and have played an important role in creating safer school environments for LGBTQ learners. Among other things, the GSA website includes a list of actions that students and teachers can take, resources for LGBTQ learners, and also lesson plans for teachers.

     

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