The University of Antwerp also supports Paars Today. This campaign promotes greater tolerance and respect for LGBTQI+ youth in Flemish secondary and higher education. Purple symbolises strength and courage ('spirit') and is a colour represented in the rainbow flag. Saying that everyone can be themselves and feel safe in doing so requires courage and strength.

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Intersex Hate (IDAHOT) is celebrated on May 17. On this day, annual initiatives are organised all over the world to draw attention to the rights and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer and intersex people.  

Starting in 2019, the University will fly the rainbow flag as a symbolic show of solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community, proclaiming that everyone should be able to be themselves at our University, regardless of their gender identity and sexual orientation.

UAntwerp supports IDAHOT and Paars Today