Attacks on Czech LGBTQ+ community rise amid calls to boost legal protection
Multiple non-governmental organizations are calling on the country to adopt stricter laws that would better protect the LGBTQ+ community.
Prague 2 gets new queer street art exhibition promoting inclusion
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This is one of several projects of the Prague! organization, which aims to change public perceptions through street art.
PHOTO GALLERY: Prague turns rainbow-colored as thousands celebrate Prague Pride 2023
Tens of thousands of people congregated in the center of Prague and headed to Letná Park for the 13th edition of Prague Pride.
Prague Pride festival to make a splash in the Czech capital this week
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The 13th edition of the annual festival will bring a total of 190 activities to 45 different locations across the Czech capital throughout the week.
Prague Pride returns this year with an emphasis on traditions and inclusion
In addition to more than 150 events, the highlight of the upcoming festival is, as always, the Rainbow Parade.
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Czech lower house could act on same-sex marriage this week
Interior Minister Vít Rakušan said the bill would move forward in September, but lower house Speaker Markéta Pekarová Adamová will push for it this week.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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