COC Secures Rainbow Agreements in 119 Municipalities
COC local branches have reached agreements in 119 Dutch municipalities. These Rainbow Agreements focus on safety and equal rights for LGBTQ+ people. They set specific tasks for local councils.
Local branches of advocacy group COC have secured Rainbow Agreements in 119 municipalities.
These are agreements between councils and COC branches. They ensure councils actively work on safety and equal treatment for LGBTQ+ people.
The agreements cover concrete measures. For example: police training, school attention, and quick action on discrimination.
These agreements exist because not all councils automatically address this issue. COC wants it taken seriously.
"We still see much discrimination," says a spokesperson. "These agreements help councils tackle this properly."
Similar agreements were already common in major cities. Now they are expanding to smaller towns.
It remains unclear how strictly councils follow these agreements. Implementation also varies by location.