In an asylum debate, BBB leader Caroline van der Plas has called for flags with the message “Hands off our women” to be displayed at asylum reception centers, as reported by De Telegraaf. This request comes in response to signals Van der Plas has received, indicating that women feel unsafe in these facilities. The BBB leader sees these visible warnings as a way to raise awareness about the vulnerable position of women, similar to how LGBT+ flags bring attention to the safety and acceptance of that group. Minister Keijzer acknowledges the concerns about women’s safety but has reservations about the effectiveness of using flags.
