Purple Friday
12 December 2025
11:00 - 15:00
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Wear purple!
Friday 12 December is all about Purple Friday! On this day, we wear purple to show that everyone – regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation – is welcome at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. An increasing number of universities take part, because it is important that both students and staff have the space to explore and express their gender identity, expression and sexuality in a safe environment. Alongside wearing purple clothing, we invite everyone to join activities that centre on gender and sexuality.
Programme
Everyone is warmly welcome at the meeting point in the atrium between 11:00 and 15:00. Volunteers from BO-Diversity will be present with their WHIP bus and the exhibition Taboe Tabee. A cosy seating area will be set up where you can enjoy coffee, tea and a purple treat while engaging in conversation with others. In addition, Theatre Group DRANG will provide short, creative interventions that highlight LGBTQIA+ acceptance and the importance of a safe and open school environment in an interactive way. Show your solidarity by wearing a purple item of clothing or by taking a button with you. Everyone is welcome, and no registration is required!
WHIP Bus & Exhibition Taboe Tabee – Queer Muslims
11:00 – 15:00 | Main entrance and atrium
BO-Diversity will be stationed at the main entrance with the WHIP bus – the place to talk about sexuality, gender and intimacy in a playful and relaxed way. Next to the bus, you’ll find a welcoming meeting point in the atrium, where you can take part in a quiz, explore a mini-museum and visit the ongoing exhibition Taboe Tabee – Queer Muslims.
In this exhibition, queer Muslims share their stories about the challenges they face in relation to ethnicity, faith and sexual orientation. Would you like to talk further after visiting the exhibition, or do you have questions? Feel free to stop by the BO-Diversity volunteers in the atrium for a meaningful conversation!
DRANG
12:00 – 13:00 | Atrium
DRANG is a The Hague–based educational theatre group that has been creating performances about current social issues for over twenty years. Their performances encourage reflection, invite dialogue and offer brief moments of connection and awareness during the programme.
An event by The Lighthouse
At The Lighthouse, you take a closer look at the world and maybe also at yourself. Always relevant, inspiring, and with a twist.
