Above the building where the Amsterdam District East is located, the rainbow flag will now be flying permanently. The district has been confronted with gay-related violence several times this year. The municipality wants to show solidarity with the flag.
“Stop swearing, fists, dirty cans and throwing rotten eggs,” says district chairman Maarten Poorter in the Parool. “The measure is full, everyone should be able to be themselves without any hindrance.”
According to Poorter, this is important in a society where different people and cultures live side by side. “Respect, learn and connect with each other within diversity.”
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