A call for the formation of a Gay-Straight alliance encompassing all sections of Dutch society has been made during a demonstration in Amsterdam. It follows recent violent attacks against gay men in the capital.

Frank van Dalen chair of the ProGay foundation and Amsterdam city councillor for the centre-right VVD liberal party addressed the crowd. He said joint action by heterosexuals and homosexuals was needed to stop attacks on gays.

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