Dalfsen boosts efforts to tackle discrimination ahead of International Day against Racism
Residents of Dalfsen facing discrimination can now turn to Discriminatie.nl for free, confidential support. The municipality is raising awareness as part of a campaign highlighting barriers faced by people with disabilities, ensuring everyone knows where to report incidents.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Reporting Center | Discriminatie.nl |
| Campaign Start Date | March 16, 2026 |
| Campaign Theme | 'See the person, not the limitation' |
| Municipality | Dalfsen, Overijssel |
| Awareness Day | International Day against Racism and Discrimination (March 21, 2026) |
| Support Organization | Vizier Oost-Nederland |
| Policy Plan | Local Inclusion Agenda (adopted end of 2025) |
The municipality of Dalfsen plays a key role in promoting social inclusion and combating discrimination within its community. It collaborates with organizations like Vizier Oost-Nederland to provide residents with accessible reporting channels and policy initiatives, such as the Local Inclusion Agenda.
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Recognizing and Reporting Discrimination at Discriminatie.nl
Where can you turn if you experience or witness discrimination? For many people, this is unclear. That's why the municipality of Dalfsen is drawing extra attention to the reporting center Discriminatie.nl . Additionally, Dalfsen supports the awareness campaign of advisory organization Vizier.
Saturday, March 21 is the International Day against Racism and Discrimination. A recent mystery caller investigation, in which the municipality of Dalfsen also participated, reveals that signs of discrimination are not always easy to recognize.
The anonymous caller (a researcher from Discriminatie.nl) called various organizations to report that an accommodation had canceled their reservation because they wanted to bring their assistance dog. This can indicate discrimination based on a disability or chronic illness and is therefore prohibited. In such cases, it is important that people know where they can go for advice and support.
Free Independent and Confidential Help
“The municipality is often seen by residents as the first point of contact for questions or problems,” says alderman Jan Uitslag. “We work together with Vizier Oost-Nederland for this.”
“Vizier, together with other organizations, has set up the national reporting center Discriminatie.nl. People can get free independent and confidential help there. This applies when someone experiences discrimination themselves, but also when someone sees that another person is being discriminated against. By reporting discrimination, we gain better insight into what is happening and can address situations.”
Extra Awareness Campaign
To draw extra attention, a awareness campaign will also start on Monday, March 16 along the municipal roads: ‘See the person, not the limitation’, with a reference to the reporting center.
The campaign, an initiative of Vizier, is about the prejudices and barriers that people with disabilities experience. People are still too often judged on what they cannot do, instead of who they are and what they contribute to society.
Responsibility of Everyone
Alderman Uitslag: “We all have the responsibility to contribute to an inclusive society where everyone has equal opportunities: at work, in education, and in daily life. We are working hard on this as a municipality, for example, through the Local Inclusion Agenda that was adopted by the municipal council at the end of last year.”
The Local Inclusion Agenda is a new policy plan to make Dalfsen more accessible and inclusive. This means: ensuring that everyone belongs and can participate. The plan focuses on three main goals: fewer barriers (including accessible buildings and good aids), living together, and accessible policy.