COC Nederland Wins International Pride Award for LGBTQ+ Advocacy
COC Nederland, the world's oldest LGBTQ+ rights organization, has been awarded the International Pride Award. Founded in 1946, COC Nederland has been recognized for its longstanding commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals. The award was presented during the WorldPride Human Rights Conference in Amsterdam, highlighting the organization's efforts in supporting LGBTQ+ communities, particularly in countries where being homosexual is illegal or punishable by death. The award is part of an initiative by the United Nations Development Programme and ILGA World to honor those who demonstrate courage and leadership in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality.