Today the Dutch governing coalition stood down after an independent report confirmed tax authorities falsely accused over 26,000 parents of fraud, requiring them to pay childcare benefit debts that did not in fact exist. The government’s actions led to family bankruptcies, depression, divorce, and evictions, and targeted those with dual nationality and of limited means. […]
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Daryll Ricardo Landbrug pursues radical equality through his many activities as a youth social worker, teacher, and public speaker based in Amsterdam. A Bij1 candidate for the 2021 Dutch Parliamentary elections, he’s one of the people we follow both on Instagram and in ‘real life’. Today, he shared some personal thoughts about International Migrants Day. […]
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This December, when both means and shopping opportunities are more limited for many, all the more reason to find gifts that are special in all kinds of ways. With this in mind, we’re opening up a small feminist raffle starting today and running for the next two weeks, until December 20. As always, all proceeds […]
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It’s time for The Netherlands to follow Scotland’s lead and make period products completely free for anyone who needs them. Two weeks ago Scotland became the first nation in the world to commit to providing free and universal period products for all. From everyone at Neighborhood Feminists we say a big thank you and congratulations […]
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In Amsterdam, we’re approaching the shortest days and longest nights of what has been a heavy year for so many. This is a thank you note to all of you who have reached out, finding ways to connect and help, whether large or small, one time or systematically. The wonderful volunteers at Neighborhood Feminists (and […]
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Today is the annual Trans Day of Remembrance, a day to remember and honour the lives of trans and gender-diverse people reported murdered in the past 12 months. The rates of abuse and violence against trans people are as unacceptably high in the Netherlands as elsewhere — estimated to be seven times above the Dutch […]
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As the days once again shorten, we’ve taken to lighting candles in the evenings. (Boo Daylight Savings Time!) Nevertheless, our moods remain buoyant, thanks in part to the light and lovely perfume lingering in our new workspace from shampoo bars donated by Lush, the natural cosmetics company. We’re also most pleased to announce that, starting […]
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We’re excited to be on the shortlist for the Omarmprijs 2020 (or ‘Embrace’ Prize 2020). Launched by PACT, the Amsterdam platform which connects the municipality of Amsterdam, the business community and social organizations, the annual Omarmprijs spotlights local initiatives fighting against poverty. Like us, the other nominees are all actively helping folks and building hope […]
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Just one short year ago, we three embarked on this “backyard” community project. Since then, we have kept busy connecting with more and more like-minded folks, and happily, increasing the number of Dignity Kits we are able to distribute. We’ve been able to scale up thanks to your generous support, whether as a donation of […]
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In the past few weeks, coronavirus infections are once again on the rise in both Belgium and the Netherlands, where the increase is the highest in Amsterdam and Rotterdam…so we continue to wear face masks, even in places where it’s not currently required. Chalk our attitude up to ‘better safe than sorry,’ out of the […]
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