COC Midden-Gelderland (Cultuur- en Ontspanningscentrum)

COC Midden-Gelderland is the regional branch of COC, a Dutch organisation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTIQ+) people, active in the Arnhem and Midden-Gelderland area. It organises social activities, gives information and support, and speaks out for the rights and safety of LGBTIQ+ people locally. Its role matters here because it is one of the local voices that responds when rainbow symbols or LGBTIQ+ rights are challenged.