Rita is now active in Utrecht too!

#WeBlijvenOnszelf started as a reporting platform for LGBTQ+ individuals in the Utrecht region, established by COC Midden Nederland and Discriminatie.nl Provincie Utrecht | Art.1 Midden Nederland in collaboration with the Municipality of Utrecht. The platform provided a safe and recognizable space to share experiences of discrimination, exclusion, and mistreatment. With the arrival of RITA, we are taking the next step: a single national reporting point for the queer community, where everyone can turn and be certain that they will be heard, seen, and understood.

"You aren't just reporting for yourself, but for each other – so that together, we can continue to be ourselves."

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RITA: "We are incredibly happy that we can now take this step together in Utrecht. Behind the scenes, we have already been actively supporting and processing reports in the region, but we are especially proud that we can now work even more closely with the local community to build visibility, support, and safety. This feels like an important start to a long-term partnership in which we continue to work together toward a region where everyone can be themselves and feels safe sharing their experiences."