View the Facebook post here. Last year, I posted a comment about a mural in a popular Amsterdam gay bar, Taboo Gay Bar. The artwork featured a stereotypically masculine, white, blond man, and I questioned whether this image was inclusive and representative of the diverse LGBTQ+ community. The response was overwhelming, with over 200 comments…
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Shared cars Some 3,250 shared cars are available in Amsterdam, and this number is growing all the time. See an overview of providers below. Both commercial organisations and private residents can offer cars for sharing. You can choose between shared cars with or without a fixed parking place. Cars with a fixed parking place must…
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Click here to find psychologists and psychiatrist covered by your Dutch health insurance Finding the right mental health practitioner can be a daunting task, especially when you are already struggling with mental health issues. Fortunately, in the Netherlands, there is a website called Choosing in mental health care that offers an overview of practitioners to…
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View the document (here). IntroductionThe first Netherlands national report on the SDGspaints a mixed picture. There is positive progress onseveral goals – decent work and economic growth;responsible consumption and production; andpeace, justice and strong institutions. In contrast, thetrends for SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 10 (ReducedInequalities) are not so encouraging.Poverty, income inequality, employmentNetherlands’ per…
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Op zoek naar een zwarte psycholoog, of bruine psycholoog, een persoon of kleurpsycholoog of counselor die je culturele achtergrond begrijpt en je kan helpen zonder stereotypering of vooroordelen? Ik heb een lijst samengesteld van zwarte psychologen, coaches en andere gekleurde professionals die aan drie belangrijke criteria voldoen: Toegankelijkheid: U kunt passief informatie verzamelen over deze…
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Looking for a black psychologist, or brown psychologist, a person of color psychologist or counselor who understands your cultural background and can help you without stereotyping or prejudice? I have compiled a list of Black psychologists, coaches, and other professionals of color who meet three important criteria: Reimbursement Whether or not the mental health care…
Read moreThe Netherlands Benefits The Kingdom of the Netherlands offers a variety of financial benefits and contributions to its residents and citizens. Many of these benefits are intended to assist low-income individuals in covering essential living expenses such as rent, health insurance, raising children, and childcare. The following is a summary of the many benefit programs. Your…
Read moreCity of Amsterdam Benefits The City of Amsterdam offers a variety of financial benefits and contributions to its residents. Many of these benefits are intended to assist low-income individuals in covering essential living expenses such as rent, health insurance, raising children, and childcare. The following is a summary of the many benefit programs. Your unique circumstances…
Read moreRACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN THE NETHERLANDS Pages 16 to 35 of: human Rights in the Netherlands – Annual Status Report 2013 Introduction 2013 may well enter history as the year in which the Dutch talked about racial discrimination more than ever before. The discussions in the media revealed great differences of opinion on what discrimination on…
Read moreA Noord-Holland police chief is being investigated by the National Police for possible racist comments. He allegedly made the comments in April of this year, according to NRC. The incident occurred during an iftar celebration of the Noord-Holland police unit, at which former police officer and well-known TV presenter Dwight van van de Vijver gave…
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