One pagers Dutch local LGBT policies. Per municipality

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1 One pagers Dutch local LGBT policies Per municipality

2 Summary of Dutch LGBT policies and services - per municipality, in alphabetical order In 2007 the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science invited 25 municipalities to become frontrunners in the field of LGBT emancipation. Eighteen municipalities committed themselves to developing or implementing LGBT emancipation policies at the local level. The experiences involving the eighteen frontrunner communities from 2008 until 2011 show that intensifying the focus on this target group in local policies bears fruit. In line with international developments, local governments also focused explicitly on the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community. This is partly the reason why the Local LGBT Programme has been in effect since Due to the desire for national coverage the 50 largest municipalities in the Netherlands and the three large Zealand municipalities were invited to join the programme. The programme was eventually expanded by an additional 22 municipalities. Ultimately, the focus on LGBT emancipation in these 40 municipalities must be anchored in local policy. In addition to social acceptance, the government also lists safety and security as another key focus area for LGBT policy. This overview contains, per municipality, a description of the type of policy, the key focus areas for the period , the municipal sectors and/or services involved and the collaboration partners for implementation. The officials responsible for Local LGBT have completed this overview and all of their contact details are listed, should you have any questions about the approach and/or contents of their local LGBT emancipation policy. Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policy

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5 Table of contents Municipality of Alkmaar... 1 Municipality of Almere... 2 Municipality of Amersfoort... 3 Municipality of Amsterdam... 4 Municipality of Arnhem... 5 Municipality of Breda... 6 Municipality of Capelle aan den IJssel... 7 Municipality of Delft... 8 Municipality of The Hague... 9 Municipality of Deventer Municipality of Dordrecht Municipality of Eindhoven Municipality of Enschede Municipality of Goes Municipality of Groningen Municipality of Haarlem Municipality of Heerlen Municipality of Helmond Municipality of Hengelo Municipality of Hoorn Municipality of Leeuwarden Municipality of Leiden Municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg Municipality of Lelystad Municipality of Maastricht Municipality of Middelburg Municipality of Nijmegen Municipality of Oss Municipality of Purmerend Municipality of Rotterdam Municipality of Schiedam Municipality of Den Bosch Municipality of Sittard-Geleen Municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân Municipality of Tilburg Municipality of Utrecht Municipality of Venlo Municipality of Vlissingen Municipality of Westland Municipality of Zoetermeer Municipality of Zwolle... 41

6 Municipality of Alkmaar Development in progress of a policy on sexual diversity Less discrimination, greater safety, assertiveness and acceptance of LGBT residents, so that they can participate in society as equally valued citizens Safety; Promoting empowerment of LGBT residents; Increasing the visibility and social acceptance of LGBT residents; Monitoring and safeguarding policies. Society, Research & Statistics and the Dutch Social Support Act ("Wmo"). Article 1 NHN (Northern North-Holland) Anti discrimination agency. COC Northern North-Holland The police and local anti discrimination agency, professional institutions and associations in the fields of sport, education and health care, community-based ethnic organisations and enthusiastic volunteers who have a role as ambassadors for the topic The municipal Emancipation Officer from the society sector, LGBT advisory board. Ms Hasna Abrari (habrari@alkmaar.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 1

7 Municipality of Almere Initial, fundamental principles while making the multiannual plan are a wide diversity of thought and mainstreaming within existing policy Operating a mainstreamed diversity policy 2012 Promoting safety (combatting discrimination, intimidation and violence); Increasing assertiveness; Promoting social acceptance (for example, by facilitating discussion of the topic in circles where it is still taboo); In addition, the municipalities will carry out the following, where possible: Draw international attention to the rights, emancipation and safety of the LGBT and Monitor feelings of safety or a lack thereof among the LGBT community. Community Development Service, Social Cohesion Team, Office of Research & Statistics and the Dutch Social Support Act ("Wmo"). Flevoland GGD ('Municipal Health Service'). / other collaboration partners Open Podium Almere, Avanti, Anti discrimination agency, ANBO Pink Consortium 50+. Municipality, BGB ('Equal Treatment Commission'). Mr Peter Deenen (pmjdeenen@almere.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 2

8 Municipality of Amersfoort The commitment is to make local LGBT policy a logical part of the policy for a socially cohesive city. Therefore, each key focus area will be linked with a policy area that can guarantee its implementation. We want lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents to feel at home and safe in the city and we want them to have a fair chance to participate in society Safety; Assertiveness and support; Social acceptance; Visibility. Community Development Sector, Research and Statistics Department and HR Department. Centre for Youth and Family, Public Health Service Netherlands, Amersfoort Welfare Foundations Ravelijn and ServicePunt, Domestic Violence Advice and Support Centre. KeiRoze Foundation, Wham ('Amersfoort Homosexuality Work Group'), ANBO pink senior community, T-Amersfoort, Amersfoort Gay Pride Foundation. Article 1 Central Netherlands (anti discrimination agency), Police, Ministry of Justice. The Municipality of Amersfoort itself, together with the above-mentioned organisations Ms Arieke van Andel (a.vanandel@amersfoort.nl) Web link to Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 3

9 Municipality of Amsterdam Specific policy letter on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) emancipation for / embedded and mainstreamed LGBT emancipation into general local policy. There is also a number of city districts that have an LGBT policy. While the acceptance of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community is a personal matter, failure to accept this community affects their freedom and that is when the government must act 1982 Combating violence and discrimination and Promoting LGBT emancipation and social acceptance of the LGBT community. The key focus areas in this regard are: Facilitating the discussion and visibility of LGBT emancipation among young people; LGBT emancipation among groups in which the topic is still taboo; Strengthening LGBT emancipation and visibility in sports; LGBT tourism and events in a top international city; Visibility of lesbian and bisexual women; Transgendered person; International. All sectors and services are involved Youth Work, Health care facilities, Welfare Services, Discrimination Hotline, Community-based Immigrant Organisations, Volunteer Centres, GGD, Public Libraries, Women's Platform, Diversity Advisory Council. NB: where ever possible in collaboration with city districts. COC Amsterdam and COC Netherlands, International Gay and Lesbian Archive (IHLIA), Gay Union Through Sports (GUTS), immigrant LGBT organisations, ProGay (organisers of Gay Pride), international interest groups that support gay rights (twin cities, etc.). Religious leaders of "migrant churches" in the South-East district of the city, mosques, companies, municipalities and ministries. Municipality of Amsterdam, city districts and all other collaboration partners : Mr Raoul Galarraga (r.galarraga@amsterdam.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 4

10 Municipality of Arnhem Specific memorandum on LGBT emancipation (sexual diversity policy) The Municipality of Arnhem favours an inclusive policy. Sexual diversity policy must be explicitly implemented in the mainstream policy programmes. This means that specific principles must be formulated within the various areas of policy referred to here. October 2009 Facilitating the discussion of sexual diversity among various local populations and among local organisations (multicultural society, sport and education); Combating sexual discrimination and intolerant behaviour (Artikel 1 Office, Code of Conduct); Promoting the feeling of safety; Promoting the welfare and health care system (senior citizens, health care system, persons requiring care and young people). & Governance Sector, Departments of Social Affairs, Sport and Education, Health Care, Education, Social, Sports, Safety and Youth All subsidised institutions have the task of devoting attention to diversity in both their staffing policies and their policies with respect to clients. COC Central Gelderland, Article 1 (anti discrimination agency) of Central Gelderland. Police, OM ('Dutch Public Prosecution Service'). Municipality of Arnhem, COC Central Gelderland. Ms Gemmy Hermsen (gemmy.hermsen@arnhem.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 5

11 Municipality of Breda (twofold) Breda applies the principle that people who have questions in relation to emancipation should be able to find an answer to them or a provision for them in mainstream policy. Samen@Breda ('Together@Breda'): Residents take responsibility for participating in society in a proportionate manner. Those who are unable to do so receive support in (re)discovering independence and self-reliance; Jong@Breda ('Young@Breda'): Breda offers a positive environment for child-rearing and education, with quality basic facilities. Facilitating the implementation of local LGBT policy for Each resident of Breda participates in society in a proportionate manner 2012 Education and youth welfare: Safety; Visibility; Health care for LGBT seniors. Management Development Team, Housing & Social Affairs RADAR (local anti-discrimination agency) Outway Foundation (LGBT youth), De Kringen Breda, ANBO and the Breda and regional branches of the COC. Neighbourhood welfare organisations and community workers The municipality, in collaboration with COC Breda and environs, the Outway foundation, RADAR and de Kringen Mr Otto Geijer (obm.geijer@breda.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 6

12 Municipality of Capelle aan den IJssel To develop an LGBT policy from a positive approach. To promote the acceptance of the LGBT community and to combat discrimination and violence. We have appointed three LGBT ambassadors who actively support our policy To increase the assertiveness and safety of the LGBT community; To promote the social acceptance of and facilitate the discussion of homosexuality; Young people and education; Senior citizens, health care and nursing homes. Centre for Youth and Family, Buurtkracht ('Power of Neighbours'), RADAR (local anti discrimination agency) Local COC branch (LGBT advocacy organisation) School directors, BSN ('Broad School Network'), Rotterdam Verkeert, Advisors on Youth & Education, directors of care for senior citizens. The municipality of Capelle aan den IJssel is in charge. Ms Zilla van der Stap (z.stap@capelleaandenijssel.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 7

13 Municipality of Delft Its "LGBT policy" started out as a specific target group policy. However, instead of remaining an independent theme, the municipality of Delft now aims at increasing consideration for LGBT issues in overall municipal policy. Gradually, more attention is being given to the target group within fields such as education, care for senior citizens and safety. To promote safety, assertiveness and social acceptance. Common theme: facilitating the dialogue on sexual diversity Facilitating the discussion of homosexuality among young people; Contributing to a gay-friendly environment in various fields; Combating discrimination, intimidation and threats of violence; Greater visibility for pink culture in the city; Greater attention to special care for elderly The LGBT community; International policy: facilitating the discussion among students and expats. Society and Safety. Pieter v. Foreest Foundation (health care provider for senior citizens), DIVA (welfare services for senior citizens), JIP (youth information point), anti discrimination agency. Delft Homosexuality Work Group ("DWH") Municipalities of Westland, Leidschendam-Voorburg and Zoetermeer; Occasionally: schools, cultural institutions, etc. Supervisory committee, comprising the municipality, DWH (Delft Homosexuality Work Group) and a number of people on a personal basis. Mr Stefaan Vanderstappen (svanderstappen@delft.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 8

14 Municipality of The Hague Specific memorandum on LBGT community. The purpose of The Hague's LGBT emancipation policy is to enable lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons to be themselves in a self-confident and visible manner. LGBT emancipation is different from female and male emancipation in the sense that in this case, the emphasis is on equality, social acceptance and safety. The basic principles of the LGBT policy can be found in the The Hague memorandum on LGBT emancipation entitled, Simply Different. In 2011 this specific LGBT emancipation policy was continued, strengthened and made more specific. The municipality of The Hague has been implementing a specific LGBT emancipation policy since The key focus areas of LGBT emancipation are set out in the emancipation memorandum 2.0 for the period Young immigrants; Continued education; Perception of the LGBT community; Safety/entering registration code and collaborating with partners; Using emancipation ambassadors; Sports clubs. Welfare, Education and Cultural Services. COC The Hague, Kringen The Hague Region, Rainbow Foundation, Splash (The Hague LGBT Swim Club), Anti discrimination agency, Welfare organisations and immigrant organisations LGBT and immigrant organisations based in The Hague The College of the Mayor & Aldermen is in charge of implementing the policy. The OCW department implements the policy in collaboration with other municipal services and social institutions. Mr Gökmen Dogan (gokmen.dogan@denhaag.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 9

15 Municipality of Deventer To achieve the emancipation of the LGBT community, various themes are tackled and specific action will be taken in the near future. Increasing the safety of the LGBT community is crucial 2009 assertiveness and safety of LGBT community, facilitating discussion of LGBT community; Broader involvement of partners in health care, education and welfare, in order to build a social infrastructure; Facilitate discussion of LGBT issues within ethnic and religious groups (setting up Gay-Straight Alliances), a role for the work group and partners in the city; Strengthen the position of COC Deventer & region Departments of Wmo, Spatial and Social Services, Environment and Education, Health care, Sport, Community Development. Etty Hillesum Centre, public library, Articlel 1 Overijssel (anti discrimination agency) COC Deventer (LGBT advocacy organisation) IJsselland police force, various community-based organisations, Refugee Foundation Overijssel, Amnesty International. Municipal Management Team, in collaboration with the LGBT emancipation working group Mr Zafer Aydogdu (z.aydogdu@deventer.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 10

16 Municipality of Dordrecht Attention to specific groups, when necessary. The central goal, the basis of the three key focus areas, is to achieve an open, safe urban environment To combat discrimination, intimidation and violence; Safety in schools, on the street, at work, in the health care system, in the world of sports and wherever it is difficult to come out and be out, as well as promoting the assertiveness and welfare of the LGBT community; To encourage, support and facilitate the discussion of LGBT issues in circles where it is a taboo. Community Development Department Radar (anti discrimination agency) Religious and immigrant organisations and organisations for senior citizens. Fire brigade, regional police force, pop music centres, Twern youth services, MEE, Dordrecht Pride foundation, secondary education (GSA), Safety in and around schools, health care centres, Drechtsteden Research Centre. Municipal Community Development Dept. in collaboration with the Dordts steering committee. Frontrunner programme is in charge of management and collaboration partners are in charge of implementation. Mr Kasper Stolk (kj.stolk@dordrecht.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 11

17 Municipality of Eindhoven To support secondary schools in Eindhoven and Helmond in improving the level of safety of LGBT students and staff in a social context. To improve the school environment in relation to sexual diversity at all secondary schools in Eindhoven and Helmond. We do this by structurally incorporating interventions aimed at improving the feeling of safety in social situations and acceptance in relation to sexual diversity. To create an environment in which one can be open about one's sexual preference School should be a pleasant and safe place for all students and employees; Improving knowledge, understanding and skills within schools; Organising structural support, solidarity and motivation in relation to the spectrum of diversity of employees and students. Social development sector GGD Nijmegen (Municipal Health Service) COC Eindhoven, Outway LGBT youth foundation and the Helmond LGBT interests group. SchoolsOut, representative for secondary education schools. GGD South-East Brabant (Municipal Health Service), municipalities of Eindhoven and Helmond. Ms Renette Scheffer (r.scheffer@eindhoven.nl) work in progress Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 12

18 Municipality of Enschede Incorporating social acceptance of sexual diversity into all policy areas of Enschede Enschede wants all of its residents to feel safe and at home in the city and for them to have a fair chance to participate in society. Involvement to promoting a tolerant and open-minded society for a diversity of residents. The LGBT policy is intended to supplement existing local initiatives in Enschede in the field of LGBT emancipation and emancipation policy in general To increase awareness of homosexuality and transgendered persons and promote a safe environment in the city; To promote the social acceptance of and facilitate the discussion of homosexuality, transvestism, transgenderism and transsexuality by way of information and public campaigns; To encourage social contact within the target group wherever the target group is unable to organise this themselves; Monitoring and safeguarding policies by addressing specific issues in the annual youth monitor, the diversity and integration monitor (e.g. with the GGD in Twente region). The monitors' findings can be used as the basis for future LGBT policy; In the context of the above-mentioned key focus areas, the development of a Rainbow Contract is another means of promoting diversity in the workplace, sports clubs, foundations, health care facilities and schools. Programmes covering Growth & Development, Economy & Labour, Neighbourhood Development and Health Care & Welfare. GGD Twente (municipal health service), Artikel 1 Overijssel, Alifa Welfare, various health care facilities. COC Twente-Achterhoek, SHHT ('Twente LGBT Movement Accommodation Foundation')/Stonewall. Twente police force, Albers & De Vries communication, municipalities of Hengelo and Almelo, t Bölke community centre. Municipality of Enschede's Emancipation Advisor, together with the LGBT work group (major role for COC Twente-Achterhoek and Artikel 1 in Overijssel). Ms Inge Stegeman (I.Stegeman@enschede.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 13

19 Municipality of Goes Safeguarding within mainstream policy: this means ensuring the interventions and measures regarding LGBT form an integral part of the municipality's policies on youth, health, social support and education. The goal of this project is for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people to feel safe and at home and for them to have a fair chance to participate in society Safe school environment; To improve the accessibility and quality of care for LGBT young people and set up a suicide prevention plan; To organise a social network run for and by LGBT young people in Zealand; To increase reporting of and the willingness to report discrimination and violence with the ADB Zealand (anti discrimination agency) and the police by the LGBT community (both young and old); To mainstream research into the welfare and health of the LGBT community in local or regional health-, youth- and safety monitors. Youth, health, social support, education. Health Care Advice Teams, Zealand Anti-discrimination agency. GGD Zealand (municipal health service) and the Centres for Youth and Family (CJG). COC Zealand, the (national) Christian LGBT advocacy groups The Zealand/West Brabant Regional Discrimination Consultation collaborates with the local Justice department and the police force. Goes, Middelburg and Vlissingen, ADB Zealand and COC Zealand. Ms Lenneke Strijd (l.strijd@goes.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 14

20 Municipality of Groningen Implementation policy, no specific memorandum. is set out in implementation plan that was created in collaboration with the local LGBT platform. To increase the social acceptance and visibility of the LGBT community in the city of Groningen and surrounding areas. 1989, back on the political agenda as since To combat discrimination, intimidation and violence against the LGBT community; To promote an environment in which the LGBT community feel safe(r), assertive and comfortable at school, on the street, at work, in the health care system and in their own social circles; To promote an environment in which LGB persons can be open about their sexual preferences and where transgender persons are supported; To promote an environment that facilitates greater discussion of homosexuality and transgenderism among young people and in circles where these topics are still taboo and to promote an environment in which the LGBT community get support with this; Where possible, to focus on international aspects of rights, emancipation and safety of the LGBT community. We do this primarily via our twin cities of Murmansk (Russia) and San Carlos (Nicaragua); To monitor feelings of safety or a lack thereof among the LGBT community. Committed to mainstream the topic into the annual GGD monitor and to use the City Panel for this purpose. Research & Statistics Bureau, Public Order & Safety, Sport & Recreation, Emancipation, Integration & Anti-discrimination and Education & Youth., including: Nursing homes, COC Groningen/Drenthe, Groningen LGBT Platform, Transgender Work Group, ROC Alfa-college, Humanitas, GGD Groningen. In addition, the contracts concluded with our executive institutions devote specific attention to diversity, including sexual diversity. The Groningen LGBT Platform Foundation, managed by the municipality. Mr Lieuwe Rozema (Lieuwe.Rozema@groningen.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 15

21 Municipality of Haarlem Development of a policy on sexual diversity Less discrimination, more acceptance and greater safety. In the role of motivator from Senior LGBT citizens; Information on and promoting of the visibility of sexual diversity; To increase the social acceptance of and facilitate the discussion of sexual diversity; Monitoring and safeguarding LGBT issues in mainstream policies. City Affairs/Housing, Welfare and Health Care Kennemerland Anti Discrimination Agency. The film, "Gay and Muslim," is shown as part of the debate in the Pletterij Debating and Cultural Centre, a seniors meeting café is being organised in the welfare provider Haarlem Effect, and three health care centres have a pink passkey (certificate for an LGBT inclusive environment in instuitutions) COC Kennemerland, Kennemerland Anti Discrimination Agency, Gay-Haarlem.nl, Pink Ambassadors for senior citizens. Police force (Regional Discrimination Consultation). The collaboration partners listed above, together with the municipality. Mr Herman Lock (Lockh@haarlem.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 16

22 Municipality of Heerlen Increasing the safety and empowerment of LGBT groups and increasing the social acceptance of LGBT groups in the fields of education and sport. Further development of the Safe Schools project and development of a new project, No-one is offside Safety and empowerment; Education; Sport (football, "No-one is offside" certificate) Sport and Education Anti discrimination agency (ADV) Limburg, GGD South Limburg (regional health service) COC Limburg (LGBT advocacy group) Local school boards, LVO ('Limburg Secondary Education'), SWOZL ('Eastern South Limburg Alliance'), AOB ('General Education Association'), NOC*NSF ('Dutch Olympic Committee*Dutch Sports Federation), local football club managers, EduDivers, Huis van de Sport, e Waardevolle club COC Limburg, municipalities of Heerlen, Maastricht and Sittard Geleen. Ms Petra van Zundert (p.zundert@heerlen.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 17

23 Municipality of Helmond Supporting secondary schools in Helmond and Eindhoven, in order to improve the feeling of safety among LGBT students and staff in a social context. To improve the school environment in relation to sexual diversity at all secondary schools in Helmond and Eindhoven by structurally incorporating interventions aimed at improving the feeling of safety in social situations in relation to sexual diversity School should be a pleasant and safe place for all students and employees; Improving knowledge, understanding and skills within schools; Organising structural support, solidarity and motivation in relation to the spectrum of diversity of employees and students; Spreading tolerance of the LGBT community in the cities. Social Development Department and Services department (municipality of Helmond). GGD Nijmegen COC Eindhoven, Outway LGBT youth foundation and the Helmond LGBT interest group SchoolsOut, representative for secondary schools, municipality of Eindhoven GGD South-east Brabant, municipalities of Helmond and Eindhoven. Ms Inge Janssen (i.janssen@helmond.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 18

24 Municipality of Hengelo Hengelo wants all of its residents to feel safe and at home in the city and for them to have a fair chance to participate in society. The municipality of Hengelo promotes the social acceptance and safety of LGBT residents To promote a safe and pleasant school environment in Hengelo for students and staff; by way of (guest) educators on LGBT issues. To promote regional collaboration and participation in regional activities and meetings, together with the other leading municipality in our region, Enschede. Community sector COC Twente-Achterhoek, Artikel 1 Overijssel (anti discrimination agency) Municipality of Enschede Schools, in collaboration with the municipality. Ms Karin Jentzsch (k.jentzsch@hengelo.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 19

25 Municipality of Hoorn Hoorn wants LGBT residents to feel safe and at home in the city and for them to have a fair chance to participate in society. Therefore, an action plan has been drafted together with the collaboration partners. Less discrimination, more acceptance and greater safety for the LGBT community in the fields of education and elderly care To increase awareness of homosexuality and transgender persons and promote a safe environment in the city; To promote the social acceptance of and facilitate the dialogue on homosexuality, transgenderism and transvestism, To promote a safe environment at schools for LGBT young people and staff; To promote a safe environment in sports for LGBT young people, coaches and referees, starting on the football pitch; To promote the social acceptance of elderly LGBT persons; Monitoring and safeguarding policies. Broad school development sector, the Safe School Covenant, Dutch Social Support Act, Sports Department (Sports, Recreation, Art and Culture Bureau). Article 1 (Anti Discrimination Agency) in Northern North-Holland. Pink Network Northern North-Holland and COC Northern North-Holland. Talent foundation (school board for public primary schools), Penta foundation (school board for special needs primary education), Atlas College (SG Newton location), Tabor College (Werenfridus and Oscar Romero locations), Netwerk foundation. Collaboration partners, with feedback from and monitoring by the municipality of Hoorn. Ms Karlien Crom (k.crom@hoorn.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 20

26 Municipality of Leeuwarden LGBT emancipation is positioned within the municipal anti-discrimination policy. Combating intolerance. The municipalities of Leeuwarden and Súdwest-Fryslân jointly promote the social acceptance and safety of the LGBT community in the region Safe and pleasant school environment; Safe and sociable living environment for senior citizens in care; Safe and sociable living environment within religious circles; Promote chain collaboration in relation to homosexuality; Department of Welfare Services Schools, health care facilities, CJG, general social work and GPs. COC Friesland (LGBT advocacy organisation) and Tûmba anti-discrimination agency. Municipality of Súdwest Fryslân, Province of Fryslân, police force and local Justice department, LGBT platform, GGD (regional health service) Tûmba and COC Friesland. Ms Tietia Feikens Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 21

27 Municipality of Leiden The LGBT target group is often overlooked when drafting broad policy visions. The Leiden College of Mayor & Aldermen have the intention to pay attention to this when making policies. To acknowledge problems and create an environment in which sexual diversity can be self evident Young people and education; Senior citizens; Sports; Safety; The municipal organisation; General visibility. Municipal sectors involved Advisory Council on the Social Support Act, Department of Education COC Leiden, professionals in health care and welfare for senior citizens and the young, CJG. Organisations for senior citizens, regional police force, regional dept. of Justice and Het Veiligheidshuis (the local agency for Safety & Security) Leiden's sports clubs, schools, NSA (Dutch Sports Alliance) COC Leiden. EduDivers Expertise Centre is carrying out a project aimed at paying more attention to sexual diversity at schools, for which the municipal council has taken the lead. Ms Nynke Zwierstra (n.zwierstra@leiden.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 22

28 Municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg The municipality is developing a general policy that takes the diversity of the city's residents into account. Promoting social cohesion, quality of life and safety Senior citizens; Safety; Research and monitoring; Social and Community Development. GGD Western South-Holland, Anti-Discrimination Agency, Kwadraad Welfare services for youth and senior citizens, general social work services, Disck youth services. COC The Hague Region, working group for LGBT senior citizens. Police force, schools, Florence and WZH residential and nursing homes, municipalities of Delft, Westland and Zoetermeer. Managed by municipality; implemented by regional Anti-Discrimination Agency Mr Han Wolters (h.wolters@leidschendam-voorburg.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 23

29 Municipality of Lelystad The fundamental principle for the municipality of Lelystad is to encourage the self-reliance and personal responsibility of its residents. This is achieved by creating natural networks around people. While the municipality does not create separate policies for target groups, there are focus groups for which attention is requested within the existing areas of municipal policy. The LGBT group experiences problems with social acceptance and often deals with the loss of their social networks. The ultimate goal of the LGBT emancipation policy is to facilitate the equal participation of all of Lelystad's residents including the LGBT community in society The national key focus areas are used to give substance to this goal: To tackle discrimination, intimidation and violence against the LGBT community; Safe environments at school, at work, in sports and in one's own social circles; To promote an environment in which the LGBT community can be open about their sexual preferences; To facilitate the discussion of homosexuality and transgenderism among young people and in circles where this is still taboo and to provide support in this regard, if necessary. In addition, the municipality has set out a number of key focus areas for the Lelystad approach, namely: Kennen en gekend ('Know and be known'), inclusive policy, safety and quality of life, support and information. Departmental policy (social and community policy and safety) Flevoland Equal Treatment Office (implements municipal policy), COC Flevoland, GGD, CJG, Lelystad Welfare Foundation, Neighbourhood social teams, nursing and residential homes, schools, etc. OSOL ('Organisation of collaborative senior citizens in Lelystad'), COC Flevoland. Welfare, GPs, schools boards (GSA), police force, COC, public prosecution service, religious institutions, Lelystad Welfare Foundation. Flevoland Equal Treatment Office. Ms Monique Huisman (m.huisman@lelystad.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 24

30 Municipality of Maastricht Increasing the safety and assertiveness of LGBT groups and increasing the social acceptance of LGBT groups in the fields of education and sport. Further development of the Safe Schools project and development of a new 'Football is for everyone' project Safety, assertiveness and acceptance; Education; Sports (football, certificate "No-one is offside") Sports, Education and & Development. Anti-discrimination agency (ADV) Limburg, GGD South Limburg (regional health service) COC Limburg Local school boards, LVO ('Limburg Further Education'), SWOZL ('Eastern South Limburg Alliance'), AOB ('General Education Association'), NOC*NSF ('Dutch Olympic Committee*Dutch Sports Federation), local football club managers, EduDivers, Huis van de Sport, De Waardevolle club. COC Limburg. Managed by: municipalities of Maastricht, Heerlen and Sittard-Geleen. Ms Jeske Lammers (jeske.lammers@maastricht.nl) Mr Chris Gijselaers (chris.gijselaers@maastricht.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 25

31 Municipality of Middelburg Safeguarding within mainstream policy: this means ensuring the interventions and measures regarding LGBT form an integral part of the municipality's policies on youth, health, social support and education. The goal of this project is for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people to feel safe and at home and for them to have a fair chance to participate in society Safe school environment; To improve the accessibility and quality of care for LGBT young people and set up a suicide prevention plan; To organise a social network run for and by LGBT young people in Zealand; To increase reporting of and the willingness to report discrimination and violence with ADB Zealand (anti discrimination agency) and the police by the LGBT community (both young and old); To mainstream research into the welfare and health of the LGBT community in local or regional health-, youth- and safety monitors. Youth, health, social support, education. Health Care Advice Teams, Zealand Anti-discrimination Agency. GGD Zealand (municipal health service) and the Centres for Youth and Family (CJG). COC Zealand, the (national) Christian LGBT advocacy groups The Zealand/West Brabant Regional Discrimination Consultation collaborates with the local Justice department and the police force. The municipalities of Goes, Middelburg and Vlissingen, ADB Zealand and COC Zealand. Mr Tonie van den Buuse (a.van.den.buuse@middelburg.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 26

32 Municipality of Nijmegen To promote the visibility, safety and empowerment of the LGBT community. In this respect, it is essential to count on personal responsibility and the power of citizens. From target group policy to mainstreaming the sexual diversity policy. Building on the success of the policy in recent years, especially where this focused on increasing the social acceptance of the LGBT community Education; Health Care & Welfare; Safety; Sports; Visibility; Culture; Transgender persons.. Social Development department (Health Care & Welfare, Sport, Education, Culture, Work & Income), Safety Department and Human Resources. GGD Nijmegen, Ieder1gelijk (anti-discrimination angency), Tandem Welfare, Veiligheidshuis, NIM (general social work) and neighbourhood social work teams. COC Nijmegen LGBT Advisory Committee, Dito! Youth organisation. Workplace Pride, Pink Wednesday, Pink Passkey Project, hospitality venues, sports clubs, schools (primary, secondary and vocational education), Radboud University and HAN (Polytechnic). Municipality, GGD Nijmegen and COC. Mr Henk Peereboom www2.nijmegen.nl/wonen/integratie Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 27

33 Municipality of Oss Together with the civil society, we maintain the momentum of social awareness and social dialogue, both in people's direct living environments as well as within institutions and companies. An inclusive society in which everyone feels free to be who they are. Once previously in the '90s and now since 2012 Focus on sexual diversity among the senior citizens target group and professionals in elkderly care; A number of health care facilities with a Pink Passkey certificate; A greater insight into the number of incidents of discrimination or violence against The LGBT community through registration instruments; Greater willingness to file a police report; Greater insight into how safe and accepted the LGBT target group feels. City, Neighbourhood Affairs and Communication. Radar Anti-discrimination Agency, BrabantZorg (regional service provider) COC Northern East-Brabant Police force, local Justice department, neighbourhood teams, het Veiligheidshuis. Municipality of Oss, COC, Radar, BrabantZorg. Ms Vanessa Duterloo (v.duterloo@oss.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 28

34 Municipality of Purmerend Local approach aimed at improving the safety, social acceptance and assertiveness of the LGBT community. Contributing to the social acceptance, empowerment and safety of the LGBT community Research; Information on diversity; In dialogue with society; Young people; Senior citizens; Information; Increasing social acceptance; Monitoring and safeguarding policy. Research and Information Management department Zaanstreek-Waterland anti-discrimination agency COC Amsterdam (local LGBT advocacy organisation) Clup welfare services, local Sports Council, police force. Zaanstreek-Waterland Bureau of Discrimination Cases. Mr Thom Schreuder Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 29

35 Municipality of Rotterdam LGBT policy forms part of the city's emancipation policy. The core of the city's emancipation policy is that everyone is challenged to make the most of themselves. The focus is on strengthening the knowledge and networking function by setting up a local knowledge centre on LGBT emancipation (RotterdamV) and by making investments in improving the safety, visibility and social acceptance of the LGBT community. All activities are focused on strengthening citizens' capacities and opportunities for development A local knowledge centre on LGBT emancipation; To improve the visibility of the LGBT community; Social acceptance; Safety; To combat discrimination. Social Development Cluster RotterdamV knowledge centre, Citizenship knowledge centres, RADAR anti-discrimination agency, GGD. COC Rotterdam, Apollo LGBT youth organisation Schools, Rotterdam Centre for Theatre, Humanitas. Management by municipality of Rotterdam; various organisations will be involved, in order to implement the action plan. Ms Sana el Fizazi (s.elfizazi1@rotterdam.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 30

36 Municipality of Schiedam The Council wants to do justice to all of Schiedam's residents and it wants all of Schiedam's residents to identify with its policy. Without any distinction based on race, colour, sex or religion. Everyone should be able to feel at home in Schiedam. To combat discrimination, intimidation and violence, to promote the safety, assertiveness and welfare of the LGBT community at school, on the street, at work, in the health care system, in the world of sports and in their own circles. To facilitate the discussion of sexual diversity among young people and in circles where this is still a taboo and to support the LGBT community in this regards Studies; Administrative consultations; Provision of information; Social Support Act ("Wmo"); Immigrants; Senior citizens. Research & Statistics, Safety, Sports, Communication, Education and Welfare and Wmo. Schools, (young people's) sports organisations, scout groups, working with senior citizens, ethnic minority community-based organisations. Management by municipality of Schiedam. Various organisations will be involved, in order to implement the action plan. Ms Ursula Ramkisoensing (uc.ramkisoensing@schiedam.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 31

37 Municipality of Den Bosch Den Bosch stands for a safe city where residents can have a comfortable life and where citizens can work towards a welcoming and accepting environment. Acceptance and safety are themes of everyday life, and that's where initiatives to improve these themes must come from, insofar as possible. Drawing on this strength in the city is at the heart of our policy Facilitating the discussion and visibility of LGBT/diversity issues; Safety & monitoring; Education and youth; Senior citizens and care; Sports; Safety and acceptance in the workplace/good employer practices Sense/GGD, RADAR anti-discrimination agency. COC Noordoost Brabant (regional LGBT advocacy organisation) Management and students of educational institutions, police force, the Pink Passkey Project and health care facilities, hospitality and sports clubs. Management by the municipality, implementation preferably with and by parties from society. Mr Sergio Espigares Tallón (s.espigarestallon@s-hertogenbosch.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 32

38 Municipality of Sittard-Geleen To increase the safety, empowerment and social acceptance of the LGBT community in the fields of education and sport. Further development of the Safe Schools project and development of a new project, No-one is offside! Safety and assertiveness; Respect for others; Education; Sport (football, certificate "No-one is offside") Sports, Education, Welfare and Public Order & Safety. Anti-discrimination Agency (ADV) Limburg, GGD South Limburg COC Limburg (regional LGBT advocacy organisation) Local school boards, LVO ('Limburg Further Education'), SWOZL ('Eastern South Limburg Alliance'), AOB ('General Education Association'), NOC*NSF ('Dutch Olympic Committee*Dutch Sports Federation), local football club managers, Huis van de Sport, De Waardevolle club. COC Limburg, municipalities of Sittard-Geleen, Maastricht and Heerlen. Mr Jos Roes (jos.roes@sittard-geleen.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 33

39 Municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân To incorporate LGBT emancipation into current policy. No specific policy. The municipalities of Leeuwarden and Súdwest-Fryslân wish to promote the social acceptance and safety of The LGBT community in the region To promote a safe and sociable school environment; To promote a safe and sociable living environment for senior citizens in care; To promote a safe and sociable living environment within religious circles; To promote a safe and sociable living environment in the context of collaborative partnerships. Social Domain. CJG, social work and GPs. COC Friesland (regional LGBT advocacy organisation) Municipality of Leeuwarden, police force, Tûmba anti-discrimination agency. Tûmba centre and COC Friesland. Ms Janke Hof (j.hof@gemeenteswf.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 34

40 Municipality of Tilburg To promote safety, empowerment and social acceptance. To facilitate a more open discussion on homosexuality among young people and in other circles where this is still a taboo; To promote an environment in which the LGBT community feels safe(r), at school, in the world of sports, on the street and at work so that they can be open about their sexual identity; To forcefully combat discrimination, intimidation and violence against the LGBT community; To ensure that the health care and welfare systems take the position and interests of the LGBT community into account Areas of attention Youth and education; Senior citizens. Social Development Department, Safety and Neighbourhoods Department. Radar Anti-discrimination Agency Phoenix - Urban Centre for Emancipation, Centre for Foreign Women, COC Tilburg, Embrace Pink. Secondary schools, health care centres Municipality of Tilburg, Embrace Pink, COC Tilburg. Ms Karin van Meersbergen (karin.van.meersbergen@tilburg.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 35

41 Municipality of Utrecht The municipality of Utrecht operates a policy that focuses on a sociable, safe and tolerant environment and it also wishes to use this policy to promote the acceptance, integration and visibility of The LGBT community in Utrecht society. To stimulate the emancipation process among the residents of Utrecht, with respect to the acceptance of the LGBT community. Mid-1980s. Safety; Education and youth welfare; Visibility, e.g. Pink Saturday 2013; Assertiveness and support (e.g. care for LGBT senior citizens); Sports. Sport and Society, Education, Public Order & Safety and Diversity & Integration. Artikel 1 Central Netherlands (regional anti-discrimination agency), GG&GD (municipal health service) Advisory Committee on LGBT emancipation policy: COC Central Netherlands, PANN, De Overkant foundation, De Utrechtse Kringen foundation, etc. Pink Panel, schools and school boards, police force, Safety and Neighbourhoods. Schools, welfare institutions, interest groups, police force. Kees van den Berg (c.van.den.berg@utrecht.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 36

42 Municipality of Venlo A safe school environment is the basis from which students learn to develop themselves and from which teachers give substance to their teaching. All schools must actively disseminate the core values of our democratic state and this can be done in a manner that fits one's identity. Our schools should offer all students and staff from any origin, background, religion, conviction or orientation whatsoever, a pre-eminently safe place where all participants can be who they are, with mutual respect Education; Social Support Act and Education GGD Central and North Limburg, Limburg anti-discrimination agency ("ADV") AOB (Education Union), Amnesty International. Police force COC Limburg (regional LGBT advocacy organisation) Ms Christien Thijssen (c.thijssen@venlo.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 37

43 Municipality of Vlissingen Safeguarding within mainstream policy: this means ensuring the interventions and measures form an integral part of the municipality's policies on youth, health, social support and education. For lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people to feel safe and at home in the city and for them to have a fair chance to participate in society Safe school environment; To improve the accessibility and quality of care for LGBT young people and set up a suicide prevention plan; To organise a social network run for and by LGBT young people in Zealand; To increase reporting of and the willingness to report discrimination and violence with the ADB Zealand (anti discrimination agency) and the police by the LGBT community (both young and old); To mainstream research into the welfare and health of the LGBT community in local or regional health-, youth- and safety monitors. Departments of Youth, Health, Social Support, Education. Health Care Advice Teams, Zealand Anti-discrimination agency. GGD Zealand (municipal health service) and the Centres for Youth and Family (CJG). COC Zealand, (national) Christian LGBT advocacy groups The Zealand/West Brabant Regional Discrimination Consultation collaborates with the local Justice department and the police force. Municipalities of Goes, Middelburg and Vlissingen, ADB Zealand and COC Zealand. Mr Kees Luteijn (kln@vlissingen.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 38

44 Municipality of Westland The municipality is developing a general policy that takes the diversity of the city's residents into account. To promote safety and facilitate the discussion and prevention of discrimination Young people and education; Senior citizens; Safety including LGBT sensitivity training for police agents and monitoring feelings of safety. Society Department (emancipation policy) and ROV Department (safety). The Hague Region Bureau of Discrimination Cases and welfare institutions. COC The Hague (regional LGBT advocacy organisation) Police force, municipalities of Delft, Leidschendam-Voorburg and Zoetermeer, convalescence and nursing homes. The Hague Regional anti-discrimination agency, in consultation with the municipality and COC. Mr Hans Kleis (JKleis@gemeentewestland.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 39

45 Municipality of Zoetermeer Social Support Act Multiannual Plan, Making sure it works! Improving the safety, empowerment and social acceptance of the LGBT community in Zoetermeer. The local LGBT Action Plan will be implemented from This plan focuses on the fields of health care, young people and safety. More people should find their way to the regional Anti-discrimination Agency and the LGBT community must be encouraged to file official complaints and police reports. The municipality of Zoetermeer takes part in the MOVISIE benchmarking system for LGBT policy. In addition, Zoetermeer together with the municipalities of Delft, Leidschendam-Voorburg and Westland have had the GGD develop a monitor to measure the feelings of safety, or a lack thereof, among the target group. s To create a safe living environment for the LGBT community; To increase the social acceptance of the LGBT individuals; To combat discrimination, intimidation and violence against the LGBT community; To facilitate the discussion of the themes of sexual diversity and transgenderism Lesbian women, homosexual men, bisexuals and transgenders; Senior citizens; Young people; Immigrants; Professionals (employed by the municipality, police force, in social work, health care, schools, etc.). Residents Department GGD (regional health service) Municipalities of Leidschendam-Voorburg, Westland, Delft and Pijnacker-Nootdorp. Anti- Discrimination Agency Mid-Holland and The Hague Region, in consultation with the municipality and COC. Ms Katrien Stuyt (K.M.Stuyt@zoetermeer.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 40

46 Municipality of Zwolle Since 2008 the municipality of Zwolle has been actively operating an LGBT policy. The dialogue and discussion on acceptance of sexual diversity will be encouraged. To continue with and even expand the ambition of launching a movement to facilitate the discussion and acceptance of homosexuality in immigrant religious circles. This is mainly aimed at young people in schools and at religious groups Based on the Memorandum of Understanding, the key focus area is to facilitate the discussion of sexual diversity in the education system and in immigrant circles. At present this is taking precedence. Creating partnerships and connections by: entering into dialogue with respect; increasing knowledge and expertise; increasing visibility; With the following target groups: religious groups; young people in education; municipality of Zwolle and the regional municipalities. Social Development Department (integration, welfare & health care). Artikel 1 foundation in Overijssel, Welfare services De Kern and Dimence. COC Zwolle, Bezoekvrouwen ('Visiting women' local neighbourhood project) Key figures within religious organisations, community-based organisations, educational institutions and other professionals involved. The municipality (Social Development department). Ms Marijke Sterkenburg (m.sterkenburg@zwolle.nl) Utrecht, the Netherlands, April 2013 * Summary of Dutch local LGBT policies 41