{"id":17802,"date":"2024-06-10T10:51:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T08:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/festival.praguepride.com\/?page_id=17802"},"modified":"2026-06-05T11:14:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T09:14:47","slug":"what-we-stand-for","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/festival.praguepride.com\/en\/what-we-stand-for\/","title":{"rendered":"What We Stand For"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block\n  block--core-post-featured-image\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  <figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/festival.praguepride.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_1369-1920x1080-c-default.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large_crop size-large_crop wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><figcaption class=\"u-fs--200 u-pt--200\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-paragraph\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Prague Pride Festival is a&nbsp;human rights festival committed to changing the status of LGBTQ+ people. Its core principles include respect for human rights, creating an inclusive environment, and promoting diversity in society. The festival is rooted in the values of freedom, equality, and human dignity.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-paragraph\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the festival, we connect queer people and their allies, creating space for discussions on current issues, strengthening mutual bonds, and offering opportunities to experience queer and queer-friendly culture up close\u2014and maybe even co-create it. We also bring key topics into the public debate and communicate them to the country\u2019s political representation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-paragraph\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are aware that there is a&nbsp;system of societal identities, a&nbsp;patriarchal order, and a&nbsp;climate crisis, and that these intersect, disadvantaging people on multiple levels. Through Prague Pride, we aim to highlight these issues, open them up for discussion, and challenge them in the public space with care, sensitivity, and low-threshold access. Our approach is based on inclusivity, feminism, sustainability, and barrier-free access. We believe that these values benefit our entire society. We are queer and we want to change the world.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-heading\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Are We Doing This?<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-list\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"block\n  block--core-list-item\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<li>The 2006 law on registered partnerships remained in force in our country for 17 long years, while prosperous European countries adopted equal marriage. Since January 2025, a&nbsp;new law has introduced so-called \u201cpartnership\u201d instead of equal marriage\u2014continuing to exclude LGBTQ+ people and unnecessarily complicating shared parental rights. This is not equality.<\/li>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-list\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"block\n  block--core-list-item\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<li>While the 2009 Anti-Discrimination Act protects against discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, awareness and practical application of the Act remain low.<\/li>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-list\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"block\n  block--core-list-item\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<li>In July 2025, the Constitutional Court abolished the requirement of castration for the official gender recognition of trans people. However, despite this ruling, Czech lawmakers have failed to adopt adequate legislative changes, and the issue is still regulated only by a&nbsp;ministerial decree.<\/li>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-heading\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are We Trying to Achieve?<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-list\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"block\n  block--core-list-item\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<li>Create a&nbsp;safe, open, and inclusive environment where LGBTQ+ people can be themselves, address issues that deeply concern them, and experience an atmosphere of respect and acceptance.<\/li>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-list\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"block\n  block--core-list-item\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<li>Educate LGBTQ+ people about their human rights and mobilize them to join our efforts for social change.<\/li>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-list\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"block\n  block--core-list-item\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<li>Connect the general public with LGBTQ+ people, encouraging mutual understanding and gaining new allies. We see this as a&nbsp;way to ensure that LGBTQ+ people are spoken about with respect and that lies and misinformation about them are less likely to spread.<\/li>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-list\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"block\n  block--core-list-item\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<li>Create opportunities for public performances by queer artists, enriching the diversity of the arts scene.<\/li>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-list\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"block\n  block--core-list-item\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<li>Put pressure on political leaders to take responsibility and take concrete steps to improve the situation of LGBTQ+ people.<\/li>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-heading\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Prague Pride in August?<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-paragraph\n  block--align-none\n    u-pb--400  \">\n  \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">June is globally recognized as Pride Month. Still, we have chosen August for the Prague Pride Festival for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-list\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"block\n  block--core-list-item\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<li>This timing prevents overlap with other major European Pride events, allowing us to support and visit one another rather than compete.<\/li>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-list-item\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<li>August falls during school holidays, making it easier for pupils and students to attend.<\/li>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-list-item\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<li>The highest rainfall of the year typically occurs in June and July\u2014so August offers better conditions for the festival (although the 2025 edition showed this rule isn\u2019t entirely reliable).<\/li>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-heading\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Future of the Festival<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block\n  block--core-paragraph\n  block--align-none\n      \">\n  \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The future is what we make it. Explore the ways to get involved and help shape it with us. <strong>The smallest thing you can do this year is simply show up\u2014and contribute the voluntary entry fee at Pride Park on \u0160tvanice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Prague Pride Festival is a&nbsp;human rights festival committed to changing the status of LGBTQ+ people. Its core principles include respect for human rights, creating an inclusive environment, and promoting diversity in society. The festival is rooted in the values of freedom, equality, and human dignity. 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