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Rob Jetten Visits Stonewall Inn, Highlights LGBTQ+ Rights
Rob Jetten is the Netherlands’ first openly gay prime minister.
He visited the Stonewall Inn in New York, an important place in LGBTQ+ history.
In 1969, police raided the bar, and people outside resisted.
The events led to protests and helped inspire the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Today, Stonewall is part of a national monument.
Jetten said people should remember those who fought for equality.
He also said LGBTQ+ rights are not completely secure everywhere.
He urged people to stay alert and protect the community’s rights.
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten visited New York’s Stonewall Inn during a trip for the United Nations General Assembly.
The Stonewall uprising began after a police raid on 28 June 1969 and became a catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Jetten said the visit honored people who fought for equal rights and stressed the importance of preserving historic LGBTQ+ sites.
He connected the visit to the Netherlands’ foreign-policy focus on human rights and warned that new threats still face LGBTQ+ communities.
At an LGBTQ Victory Institute reception, Evan Low cited Jetten’s election as an example of the importance of political representation.
- Who
- Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, Stonewall Inn co-owner Kurt Kelly, and LGBTQ Victory Institute CEO Evan Low.
- What
- Jetten visited the Stonewall Inn and spoke about LGBTQ+ history, political representation, human rights, and continuing threats to the community.
- Where
- The Stonewall Inn in New York City, followed by an LGBTQ Victory Institute reception.
- When
- Monday, during Jetten’s trip for the United Nations General Assembly; the historic Stonewall uprising occurred on 28 June 1969.
- Why
- To honor the site’s role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, emphasize the importance of preserving historic places, and highlight the continuing need to defend LGBTQ+ rights.
Key facts
- Visitor
- Rob Jetten, Prime Minister of the Netherlands
- Historic event
- A police raid at Stonewall Inn on 28 June 1969 triggered days of protests and clashes.
- Historical significance
- The uprising is widely regarded as a major catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
- Current status
- The Stonewall Inn and surrounding area are part of the Stonewall National Monument, established in 2016.
- Political milestone
- Jetten became the Netherlands’ first openly gay prime minister in February.
- Age and distinction
- At 39, Jetten is the youngest person to hold the Dutch premiership, according to the article.
- Upcoming engagement
- Jetten was scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.
Quotes
Rob Jetten
Prime Minister of the Netherlands and the country’s first openly gay prime minister
“Historical grounds like these are important, and we will make sure we’ll never give up.”
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“You have to understand that the emancipation of a community will never stop.”
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Evan Low
CEO of the LGBTQ Victory Institute
“You can’t be what you can’t see.”
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