68th Unity for the Community
Unity for the community: In these politically charged times the hard-won rights of our rainbow community are under serious pressure. Around the world we see decreasing tolerance in general and especially towards our LGBTIQ+ community, with those in power seizing every opportunity to roll back or even erase the rights we fought so hard to win. Even in countries we once considered steadfast allies, tolerance for our community is increasingly hard to find. That is why it remains essential for us to speak out politically and make our voices heard loudly.
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Unity for the community:
In these politically charged times the hard-won rights of our rainbow community are under serious pressure. Around the world we see decreasing tolerance in general and especially towards our LGBTIQ+ community, with those in power seizing every opportunity to roll back or even erase the rights we fought so hard to win. Even in countries we once considered steadfast allies, tolerance for our community is increasingly hard to find. That is why it remains essential for us to speak out politically and make our voices heard loudly.
The Pink Networks of 50PLUS, CDA, D66, PRO, Volt and VVD have once again joined forces this year to stand together—as one community—during WorldPride 2026 in Amsterdam, despite our differences across many areas.
Together we will not only sail on the Unity-for-the-Community boat during Canal Pride on 1 August, but we will also meet throughout the year at events focused on rights, acceptance, safety and legislation affecting our wonderful rainbow community.
Our chosen theme for this year is “Proud Politics Worldwide,” because as proud Pride representatives we want to continue working globally—together with our sister organisations in other countries—to improve the position of everyone who belongs to the LGBTIQ+ community, whether in Europe or elsewhere in the world.
We are pleased to welcome 50PLUS as a new partner this year. Since 2019 we have sailed together in various line-ups each year during Canal Parade of Amsterdam Pride. We can’t wait to show in August that politics stands with the community and to celebrate Pride together on our boat.
