Session: The Right to Family: Social Acceptance and Legal Rights as Crucial Pillars of Rainbow Families across the Globe

Time: 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
Location: -1.3 - Tooropzaal
Track: Rights & Governance

Description

Organised by Meer dan Gewenst and NELFA (Dutch and European rainbow families associations), this session explores how rainbow family emancipation drives broader LGBTQ+ rights. By combining political and legal developments in The Netherlands with European and global perspectives, we examine the interplay between social acceptance and legal rights in practice.

Through lived experiences and expert insights from legal, activist and organisational voices, we dive into family building, effective lobbying, and social inclusion. We will explore how local best practices intersect with international progress, offering concrete strategies to advance rainbow family rights worldwide. Join us to connect and turn practical insights into meaningful change!