Emancipation
The importance of Spirit Day
What makes Spirit Day such an important day? This article is based on a previously written Dutch article I wrote in 2021 for “Purple Friday,” the Dutch equivalent of Spirit Day, as it is known in the Netherlands. In 2023 I decided to also add an English version to this website.
What about this thing called non-binary?
There’s a chance you read about the news that actor Elliot Page came out as a non-binary transgender this week. I found this a good moment to share my thoughts about all of this. So, what about this thing called non-binary?
IKEA knows what is important!
Over the last few days, there’s been a lot of discussion about changing diapers in public restrooms. Unfortunately, these aren’t widely available. When I visited IKEA this weekend, I noticed that there is a possibility to change diapers in the men’s restroom. IKEA knows what’s important.
We men, we screwed up – sorry for that!
Not every historical event can be considered as good ambassadorship for men. Throughout the centuries, “we” men screwed up and the bad news: we got away with this.
A letter for the world leaders
The organization ONE has written a letter that is addressed to the world leaders. The letter is signed by 140 celebrities. It’s time to do something about poverty and especially the poverty caused by the way women are treated.