Same-sex partnership law takes effect in Czechia: What are your rights as a foreigner?
Czechia's new same-sex partnership amendment will impact expats, too. Got questions? This overview of the new rules can help.
WEEKEND PHOTOS: Prague turns multi-colored amid climax of Prague Pride
Tens of thousands of attendees walked through the streets of central Prague to celebrate LGBTQ+ inclusion – many attended workshops and other events.
60,000 participate in 2024 Prague Pride parade through Czech capital
Despite increased security measures, police reported no major incidents at the annual event, which drew about the same number of people as last year.
LGBTQ+ foreigners in Czechia: A 'minority within a minority' says Pride spokesperson
Reb Xiberras, Prague Pride’s Malta-born international communications officer, talks struggles, support, and the importance of chosen family.
Prague Pride calls on attendees to make a statement about family in 2024
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Organizers emphasize the event’s significance as the country continues to debate equal marriage rights for same-sex couples.
Czechia lifts discriminatory ban on gay men donating blood
Minority rights initiatives have long considered the policy unfair; more donors are now needed due to the aging of the population and disease.
New gender-neutral toilets at Czech school spark strong debate
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The head of a secondary school says she wants to cater to transitioning children as best as possible, but others say the school is trying to cut costs.
Czechia among EU countries with greatest workplace inclusivity progress
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New data shows the European countries with the greatest LGBTQ+ inclusivity progress since 2019.
LGBTQ+ people in Czechia face highest discrimination in the EU, says a new report
In Czechia, 63 percent of LGBTQ+ individuals faced harassment due to their sexual orientation or gender identity last year, the highest rate in the EU.
Czech court abolishes mandatory surgery requirement for legal gender change
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In a landmark decision, the Constitutional Court ruled that mandating surgery and sterilization for official gender changes violates human dignity.
Czech president signs law granting same-sex couples more rights – but not marriage
Under the new law, same-sex civil partnerships will have more of the rights that traditional marriages do, although rules on child adoption will differ.
Amnesty International: Czechia still discriminates against Ukrainians, LGBTQ+ people, Roma
An annual report also condemned the country's incidence rate of gender-based violence as well as irresponsible arms transfers to Asian countries.
Czech education minister says that LGBTQ+ teaching belongs in Czech schools
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During a debate on the reform of Czechia's curriculum, Mikuláš Bek drew parallels between learning about sexual minorities and women's rights.
'A sad day for equality': Czechia grants same-sex couples partnership rights, limited adoption
Lawmakers have approved an amendment permitting same-sex couples to enter partnerships, but not marriage.
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia still won't allow same-sex couples to marry
Ahead of this week's historic vote, we look at why the Czech Republic remains divided on the issue of gay marriage.
Most Czechs say same-sex marriage law won't negatively impact daily lives
The findings come from a poll released ahead of a second reading of the same-sex marriage bill in the lower house of parliament on Wednesday.
Czech society divided on same-sex rights as marriage-for-all debate stalls
Same-sex marriage and adoption are still illegal in Czechia, meaning that gay couples are deprived of the same rights as heterosexual couples.
