Protests held in The Hague for abortion rights and post-infectious syndromes

Two distinct demonstrations took place in The Hague on Sunday, October 25.

The Schreeuw om leven organization held an annual manifestation at the Malieveld, featuring a silent march past the House of Representatives and the Hofvijver. Led by director Arthur Alderliesten, the group advocated for the protection of unborn children and called for a society that supports those facing unintended pregnancies. Speakers included SGP leader Chris Stoffer and David Ille from the Romanian organization Clinica Provita.

Separately, a PAIS protest wake was held at the Malieveld to honor those who have died from post-acute infection syndromes (PAIS), such as Long Covid, ME/CVS, and post-sepsis. Organizers used the event to demand structural government funding for biomedical research into these conditions. The gathering included moments of silence and personal testimonies to highlight the impact of chronic exhaustion, pain, and loss of independence on patients and their families.