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Girls felt unsafe in IJburg's Theo van Goghpark, now they are getting their own hangout spot

Girls felt unsafe in IJburg's Theo van Goghpark, now they are getting their own hangout spot

Young girls in Amsterdam's IJburg neighborhood will now have access to a dedicated, exclusive hangout space in Theo van Goghpark. This initiative was launched to provide a safer and more welcoming environment, as girls previously felt intimidated in areas dominated by boys.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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