Honors
In 2006, Queen Beatrix granted Dittrich the Knighthood in the Order of Orange-Nassau for his political works during 12½ years.
Januari 29, 2012 - receives a prize from Nederlandse Vereniging tot Integratie van Homoseksualiteit COC for his efforts to defend the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders
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