Cocktail Friesland

For LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees in Friesland

Everyone deserves a place where they can be themselves, no matter where they come from, what they believe or who they love. For many LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees, that is not always the reality. There can be fear, uncertainty or a feeling of isolation.

That is why there is Cocktail Friesland: a social group within COC Friesland for LGBTQIA+ people who live in Friesland as asylum seekers and refugees.

Why Cocktail is important

Many LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees come from countries where it is not safe to be open about who they are. Coming to the Netherlands is the start of a new chapter, but even here support and connection are very important.

Cocktail offers a safe space to rebuild trust, meet new people and, step by step, be yourself again.

What we do

Cocktail offers a safe and welcoming place to meet others, share experiences and have fun together. During our meetings there is space for conversation, relaxation and mutual understanding.

We organise different kinds of activities, such as:

shared dinners and game nights

themed meetings about, for example, coming out, safety or relationships

creative evenings, film nights or small trips in the area

meetups with other groups within COC Friesland

Our volunteers create a warm and respectful atmosphere where everyone feels seen. Several languages are often spoken, and we do our best to take everyone's background and situation into account.

Practical information

When: every third Tuesday of the month, from 19:00 to 21:00
Where: Leeuwarden (location may change, current information via COC Friesland)
For whom: LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees
Accessibility: locations are wheelchair accessible

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We're glad you're interested in our group or activity. This form allows you to sign up easily. We only use your information to contact you and to process your registration properly.

Why do we ask for this information?
We want to be able to reach you with practical details, such as dates, locations or changes. Your information is never kept longer than necessary and is not shared with others.

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12-17 years

18-26 years

27 years and older

Email address (we will only email you in response to your message or registration)

Phone number (we only use this if we need to reach you quickly, for example in case of a last-minute change)

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Which meeting do you mean? (date / theme)

Are there any things we should be aware of to help you feel comfortable? (for example: low-stimulus space, wheelchair accessibility, I prefer not to be in photos...)

Would you like to share anything else with us? (Ask your question or tell us a bit about yourself)

I agree that COC Friesland may use my information to contact me about this group. We will only keep your information for as long as necessary to answer your question or process your registration.

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What is there to do?

A lot has already been achieved, but we can always use more help.

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