COC Rotterdam Rijnmond is the local subsidiary of the national COC organization which 'has been advocating the rights of lesbian women, gay men, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBT’s) since 1946' 'COC strives for the decriminalization of sexual orientation and gender identity and for equal rights, emancipation and social acceptance of LGBT’s'. COC Rottedam stands up for the rights and safety of LGBTI people throughout the Zuid-Holland Zuid province. They support meetings for various groups of people, provides workshops at schools and offers information and advice regarding LGBTQI related issues or concerns.