On March 12, Hal West filled with exactly the kind of energy we’d most hoped for: curious, warm, committed, and a little bit electric. For one evening, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, advocates, and community members of all ages and backgrounds came together around a shared conviction: that menstrual health is not a niche issue, but a […]
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With the 2026 protest against racism and fascism coming up this Saturday in Amsterdam, here’s some up to date context about protest rights. The Netherlands often presents itself as a place where people can speak freely. In recent years, however, tougher police enforcement, broader surveillance, proposed restrictions (for example on face coverings), and pre-emptive crackdowns […]
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Posting about our rights, realities, and resources that matter Solidarity and common ground We’ve focused on period poverty in the Netherlands, and more specifically Amsterdam, for the past six years. In this time, we’ve also addressed pressing matters beyond menstrual health. These Netherlands-focused resources are in both Dutch and English, because some of the people […]
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We said it in 2024 when we declared CODE RED: numbers tell a story we simply cannot ignore. Now, in 2026, we’ve gone one step further. Robust statistics are essential to show scale, but they do not show the in-depth experience as effectively: what it feels like to sit in a classroom praying you don’t […]
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Breaking the taboo and building opportunities. On March 12th from 19:15 onward, Neighborhood Feminists hosts its first-ever fundraising benefit at Podium Hal West in De Hallen (Hannie Dankbaarpassage 24 in Amsterdam), with the generous support of the venue. This International Women’s Day gathering brings together changemakers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs and advocates to spotlight menstrual health […]
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Femicide is the killing of a woman because she is a woman. It occurs across all levels of society, independent of origin, education, or religion. Femicide is not simply homicide, but rather a form of gender-based violence, which is in turn an expression of patriarchal power structures. When discussing femicide, it is important to acknowledge […]
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Breast cancer awareness and early detection through self-exam can make all the difference. Make it your monthly habit, here’s how.
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Make a direct impact in our city. We’re looking for a part time Community & Operations Coordinator! Deadline to apply is November 5. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Download coordinator details VACATURE: Coordinator (closed) We’re also looking for new board members! Want to help lead in the fight against period […]
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We’ve shown the current scale of period poverty in the Netherlands in our CODE RED research last year. Behind the statistics are real people, whose lives are marked by stigma, lost opportunities, and health risks. To directly tackle these negative impacts of period poverty, we’ve been raising funds over the past week to stock our […]
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