On International Day of Homophobia, Czechia grapples with same-sex marriage legalization
Although the public generally supports it, some parties of the ruling coalition are opposed to same-sex marriage in Czechia.
Czechia to issue new birth certificates for children of same-sex parents
At present, same-sex parents do not have their genders recognized on their child's birth certificate.
Czech football player comes out on social media
In a video posted today that thousands of supporters worldwide liked and shared, Spartans midfielder Jakub Jankto came out as gay.
Prague photo exhibit highlights same-sex couples' lack of rights in Czechia
The photo gallery showcases the stories of 10 different LGBTQ+ families who have faced issues due to Czechia's legislation.
Hundreds of demonstrators in Prague call for end to violence against LGBTQ+ community
Friday evening's protest began at Prague's Rudolfinum and marched on to the Slovak Embassy.
Czech LGBTQ+ advocacy groups launch petition against hate, plan rally for Prague
Today 20 human rights organizations have come together to ask for increased safeguarding of LGBTQ+ community. A protest is planned for Oct. 26.
Czechia weekend news brief: Oct. 15–16, 2022
The top news headlines for the Czech Republic this weekend in brief.
Lawyers call for strengthening laws protecting the LGBTQ+ community in Czechia
Opinion polls show a large number of Czechs are in favor of same-sex marriage.
Prague LGBTQ+ community to hold vigil at Slovak embassy following shooting
The shooting that happened yesterday outside a Bratislava bar left two men dead on the spot and a waitress injured.
Czech companies are taking LGBT+ workplace rights into their own hands
Czech law still denies LGBT+ employees certain rights – a number of companies are implementing inclusivity policies anyway.
Prague's new LGBT+ community space welcomes Czechs and expats alike
Prague Pride has opened a new location for community work and events, and is calling for input from the international community.
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As the EU takes a step forward for gay rights, Czechia stands still on the issue
As the EU enforces same-sex couples’ rights throughout the bloc, an amendment recognizing gay adoption stalls in the Czech Senate.
Elections 2021: Where do Czech political parties stand on same-sex marriage?
The hesitant stance of most parties towards same-sex marriage means reform is unlikely to come in the next parliament.
Czech court rules against adoption of children abroad by same-sex registered couples
The court ruling was in response to a proposal that would amend a current law preventing same-sex partners who registered abroad to adopt.
