Mensenrechtendag: Canberra

On the occasion of Human Rights Day, on 10 December, the Embassy of the Netherlands and The Street Theatre in Canberra are organizing a screening of Dutch documentary 'Warriors for love' (The Netherlands, 2013). The screening will be followed by a reception in the foyer.  In ‘Warriors for love’ Dutch TV personality Sipke Jan Bousema meets people from various countries, who have to fight for love – every day. Sipke Jan explores the importance of LGBTI-rights in the Netherlands and compares it to the situation in other countries, where he visits festivals, events and demonstrations. On his journey he meets many warriors for love.  He finds out who they are and why they fight this battle, he learns about their struggles, their strength and how they see the future.