Dutch Government Pride
Dutch Government Pride
In a country where 150,000 civil servants work together to keep it liveable, healthy and fair for everyone, it is important that the government we work for is as diverse as the society we serve.
Love to excess
The Netherlands has 2.7 million lhbtiq+ people. This estimate is based on data from the Safety Monitor 2023, a survey by Statistics Netherlands in which 182 thousand people participated. Therefore, on the boat of Dutch Government Pride full of members of the lhbtiq+ community and allies, we show that we are represented and how important we consider diversity and inclusion within the State. With employees from almost all 15 ministries, we put down a statement for acceptance and equality for all.
The theme of the Amsterdam Canal Pride is LOVE. We gladly subscribe to this theme, in the broadest sense of the word.
Our slogan 'love to over(heid)' stands for love for all genders, sexual orientations and people. Our officials come dressed as candy hearts in all kinds of different pastel colours, depicting a candy drum of inclusion where everyone matters equally.
We also want to emphasise that romantic love is beautiful, but we have just as much respect for friendships and asexuality. There is love aplenty, inside but also outside the government.
