Sexual orientation
Dutch law forbids discrimination because of sexual orientation. For example: for work, leisure, education, services, housing.
Certain crimes (such as damage to property or verbal or physical violence) are punished more heavily if they are motivated by hatred against lesbian women, gay men, bisexuals or transgender persons.
In the Netherlands, gay and lesbian couples can marry and legally live together, or take a registered partnershop. Two men or two women can also have a child together.
Lesbian couple with children
If you are the victim of violence because of your sexual orientation or gender identity, you can mention or report it to a special police department called Roze in Blauw (Pink in Blue). You can also call, e-mail or chat with someone from the LGBT helpline called Switchboard for more information.