25 Years of Gay Marriage: How Far Have We Come?

Thu May 07 2026 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+02:00

Fosbury & Sons Member club Prinsengracht | Amsterdam

Make it Werk
Publisher/HostMake it Werk
25 Years of Gay Marriage: How Far Have We Come? An evening including a panel, drinks and drag
About this Event


Panel Discussion, Networking, Music and Drag Performances to kick off World Pride season & Celebrate 25 years of Gay Marriage

To mark 25 years since the world’s first legally recognised same-sex marriage, which took place in Amsterdam in 2001, Make it Werk is hosting a special evening that celebrates this historic milestone while asking an important question: how far have we really come?

Amsterdam has long been seen as a global leader in LGBTQ+ rights. Yet across Europe and beyond, equality is facing renewed pressure. This anniversary provides a powerful moment not only to celebrate progress, but to reflect on the work still needed to protect and advance LGBTQ+ rights.

The evening will centre around a moderated panel conversation bringing together voices from business, culture, activism and government. By convening perspectives across sectors, the conversation will explore how different institutions and communities can work together to safeguard equality and create meaningful change.

Following the panel, guests will be invited to stay for networking, music, refreshments and a drag performance.


Our Panelists

  • Marc Piertse, Strategy Director - Boomerang
  • Maartje Weijers, Co-Founder - Table For Ten
  • Marja Lust, WorldPride Conference on Human Rights
  • Marie Ricardo, Executive Director - COC Nederland

Panel Conversation to be Moderated by Make it Werk's Safiya Bashir and Charlie Robertson

Event Venue

Fosbury & Sons Member club Prinsengracht, 769 Prinsengracht, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tickets

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