{"id":72302,"date":"2024-12-31T15:22:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T14:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/news-events\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T09:49:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T08:49:19","slug":"news-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/news-events\/","title":{"rendered":"News &amp; Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module title-highlight preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Our latest articles<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blog_0 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_posts et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_posts et_grid_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_72703 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_0 post-72703 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/international-womens-day-a-shared-commitment-to-equality\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_3344.jpeg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"International Women\u2019s Day: A Shared Commitment to Equality\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_3344.jpeg 479w, https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_3344-400x284.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/international-womens-day-a-shared-commitment-to-equality\/\">International Women\u2019s Day: A Shared Commitment to Equality<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">8 Mar 2026<\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Every year on March 8, International Women\u2019s Day reminds us that gender equality remains an ongoing struggle. Although significant progress has been made over the past decades, discrimination, violence, and inequalities still persist in many areas of society. This day&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_72640 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-72640 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/new-year-greetings-2025-review-and-2026-outloo\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MEP-Voeux-Post-Facebook-RCB-1200x800-2026-1-1.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"New Year Greetings \u2013 2025 Review and 2026 Outlook\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MEP-Voeux-Post-Facebook-RCB-1200x800-2026-1-1.jpg 479w, https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MEP-Voeux-Post-Facebook-RCB-1200x800-2026-1-1-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/new-year-greetings-2025-review-and-2026-outloo\/\">New Year Greetings \u2013 2025 Review and 2026 Outlook<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">30 Jan 2026<\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>At the beginning of this year, we are pleased to share with you the report on our association\u2019s activities over the past year.In 2025, Rainbow Cops Belgium continued its commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the police services and in society at&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_72462 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_2 post-72462 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/rainbow-cops-on-telesambre-highlighting-lgbtqia-diversity-within-the-belgian-police-force\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/gender-baby.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Rainbow Cops on T\u00e9l\u00e9sambre: Highlighting LGBTQIA+ diversity within the Belgian police force\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/gender-baby.jpg 479w, https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/gender-baby-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/rainbow-cops-on-telesambre-highlighting-lgbtqia-diversity-within-the-belgian-police-force\/\">Rainbow Cops on T\u00e9l\u00e9sambre: Highlighting LGBTQIA+ diversity within the Belgian police force<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">20 Dec 2024<\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>We are proud to share our recent appearance on T\u00e9l\u00e9sambre&#8217;s Gender Baby programme, where we had the opportunity to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion within the Belgian police force. At Rainbow Cops, we firmly believe that the police force should be&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_72465 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_3 post-72465 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/468323611_1105461178256596_6967461445668422013_n.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"160\" alt=\"International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/468323611_1105461178256596_6967461445668422013_n.jpg 479w, https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/468323611_1105461178256596_6967461445668422013_n.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women\/\">International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">25 Nov 2024<\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Today, we are highlighting a reality that affects millions of women around the world, but also here, close to home. Violence against women, whether physical, psychological, economic or sexual, is a scourge that must be fought with determination. Some alarming figures:&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_72468 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_4 post-72468 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/rainbow-cops-general-assembly\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/464856812_8760664734012726_8073174241131287467_n.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Rainbow Cops General Assembly\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/464856812_8760664734012726_8073174241131287467_n.jpg 479w, https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/464856812_8760664734012726_8073174241131287467_n-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/rainbow-cops-general-assembly\/\">Rainbow Cops General Assembly<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">24 Nov 2024<\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Today was the Rainbow Cops General Assembly in Namur! To start the day off right, we had the opportunity to take the cable car up to the Citadel. The gusts of wind added excitement to the experience, providing thrills for all participants! After this high-altitude&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class=\"pagination clearfix\">\n\t<div class=\"alignleft\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"alignright\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Support Rainbow Cops Belgium<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Since 2012, thanks to your commitment, RCB has been carrying out awareness-raising, information, training and support activities to promote mutual respect. Together, we will continue to advance these initiatives within the police and far beyond in the years to come. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/support-rainbow-cops-belgium\/\" data-icon=\"\uf0c0\">Become a member<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_2 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/shop\/\" data-icon=\"\uf07a\">Online shop<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_3_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_3 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/donation\/\" data-icon=\"\ue05c\">Donate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-72302","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/72302","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=72302"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/72302\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":72687,"href":"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/72302\/revisions\/72687"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rainbowcops.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72302"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}