In the Atrium of the City Hall in The Hague, the first The Hague Rainbow Ballot Box Agreement signed. Representatives of ten political parties have pledged to make an extra effort for the LGBTI+ community in the municipality of The Hague.

Marion Tahapary Keislair, chairman of COC Haaglanden: “With this ballot box agreement, we hope that politics will step up its game for the Rainbow Community. Not only do we expect an inclusive municipal policy, but we also have to work actively on safety and anti-discrimination. Young people also need extra support, not only in education, but also in youth care.”

The agreement also includes agreements on supporting vulnerable groups and on visibility. More visibility in society leads to acceptance.

The COC chairman wants to keep his finger on the pulse: “In this ballot box agreement, but also in the recent election debate, parties have promised a lot of things. COC Haaglanden continues to monitor The Hague's politics to see if they keep their promises. In two years' time, we will make an interim assessment of the results and then we will visit the parties again."

The Hague Pink Ballot Box Agreement has been signed by 50+, CDA, D66, GroenLinks, Haagse Stadspartij, Party for the Animals, PvdA, SP and VVD.