Pride University presents Bring Your Own Ally: Doeta in conversation with MEROL, Jurre Geluk and Loiza Lamers

What is a good ally?

Allyship goes beyond sympathy. It means actively listening, examining your own assumptions, and standing up for others, even when things get uncomfortable. During Bring Your Own Ally at Pride University, that question takes center stage: what makes someone a true ally to the queer community, and how do you grow into that?

Guests: MEROL, Jurre Geluk and Loiza Lamers

Moderator Doeta Aartsma enters into conversation with three familiar faces: MEROL, Jurre Geluk, and Loiza Lamers. Drawing on their own backgrounds and experiences, they share what allyship means to them, the role allies played in their lives, and what they expect from others.

Bring someone along

The concept of this program is deliberate: bring a friend, colleague, or family member who wants to learn more about this subject, or someone you wish to honor as an ally. The conversation is intended to discover together, not to judge.

Pride University during WorldPride Amsterdam

Pride University is a collaboration between HvA, VU, UvA, Inholland, and ROCvA-F. The program combines learning with connection and forms a substantive part of WorldPride Amsterdam 2026.