New research by Vizier and Radboud University shows that LHBTIQA+ individuals in Gelderland and Overijssel feel less safe and accepted than two years ago. Especially in public spaces, they adjust their behavior to avoid negative reactions.
The LHBTIQA+ Wellbeing Monitor 2025 shows that:
- Acceptance in public spaces has decreased, especially during going out and in their own neighborhoods.
- Acceptance by friends and family remains high.
- Bi+, asexual, transgender, and non-binary persons experience the lowest wellbeing.
- There are regional differences in experienced safety and acceptance.
- Waiting times for transgender care can be up to 2 years.
- Inaccessibility of places and events is an obstacle for LHBTIQA+ individuals with migration backgrounds, neurodivergence, and disabilities.
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LHBTIQA+ Wellbeing Monitor
If you want to see all results and recommendations, read the full research on vizieroost.nl. The LHBTIQA+ Wellbeing Monitor 2025 is a follow-up to previous studies from 2023, 2021, and 2019. This year, 3,533 LHBTIQA+ individuals from Gelderland and Overijssel participated. The research covered topics such as acceptance by the environment, experienced safety and behavioral adjustment, (transgender) care, connection with the region, and municipal policy.
