Grachtengordel in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Inge Intven

— Walk of Pride Amsterdam —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

1. Inge Intven Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Inge Intven
1969-
zij/haar she/her

Inge Intven streed voor de afschaffing van het geheimhoudingsprotocol voor intersekse personen. Deze afschaffing vond in 2003 plaats, waarna artsen een intersekse status niet langer verborgen mochten houden.

Inge Intven fought to abolish the Dutch confidentiality protocol for intersex people. After this abolition came into effect in 2003, doctors could no longer conceal an intersex status from their patients.

Erected 2026 by Walk of Pride Amsterdam. (Marker Number 16.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the Walk of Pride Amsterdam series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2003.

Location. 52° 22.404′ N, 4° 53.295′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Grachtengordel. It is on Raadhuisstraat west of Singel, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Raadhuisstraat 12, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1016 DE, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tania Leon (here, next to this marker); Edgar Caïro (a few steps from this marker); Annemarie Grewel (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfred Kinsey (within shouting distance of this marker); Emma Trosse (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Anton Schorer (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgina Beyer (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Hegazi (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Inge Intven (Walk of Pride Amsterdam). Excerpt:

Inge worked for many years to abolish the official policy advising confidentiality in matters relating to intersex. She wrote to the Ministry, arguing that the Dutch Medical Treatment Agreement Act (WGBO) should not include any obligation of confidentiality. The Ministry’s response
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

2. Inge Intven Marker - wide view, looking east on Raadhuisstraat
was dismissive: it was considered to be the doctor’s responsibility. Despite setbacks like this, Inge persisted. The harm caused by imposed confidentiality had to end. Moreover, the injustice of withholding essential information from the individuals concerned was deeply troubling. Although confidentiality is no longer mandatory, many intersex people still receive advice to keep their condition secret. Structural change takes time and persistence…

(Submitted on September 18, 2026.)

Additional keywords. lhbtqia+, lgbt; lgbtq

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.