Category: Culture & society

No to “minority propaganda“ in French schools, far-right's Zemmour says

French far-right candidate Eric Zemmour on Monday attacked anti-racist and anti-homophobia groups in schools, saying they were brainwashing pupils, as he urged a return to a more conservative education system.

10.01. 2021 - Reuters

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E.U. members must recognize familial ties of same-sex couples and their children, top court rules

Children of same-sex couples recognized in one European Union country should be recognized by all members to guarantee their free movement, the European Union’s top court ruled Tuesday, giving a boost to the rights of same-sex parents across the continent.

15.12. 2021 - Washington Post - Maite Fernández Simon

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Putin slams “cancel culture“ and trans rights, calling teaching gender fluidity “crime against humanity“

Russian President Vladimir Putin again attacked Western liberalism in a fiery address on Thursday, blasting so-called cancel culture and advances in gay and transgender rights.

22.10. 2021 - The Washington Post - Amy Cheng

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Across Africa, major churches strongly oppose LGBTQ rights

In the United States, Western Europe and various other regions, some prominent Protestant churches have been vocal advocates for same-sex marriage and LGBTQ rights

20.10. 2021 - ABC News

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From LGBT to LGBTQIA+: The evolving recognition of identity

As society’s understanding of diverse sexual identities and gender expressions has grown more inclusive, so has the acronym used to describe them.

19.10. 2021 - National Geographic - Erin Blakemore

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Portugal moves to outlaw anti-gay blood donation prejudice

Portugal has moved a step forward in stamping out gay prejudice in blood donation programmes. The country's parliament approved four bills on Friday that enshrine Portugal’s rules and procedures on blood donations in law

08.10. 2021 - Euronews

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Swiss vote highlights Europe's east-west divide on gay marriage

After Swiss voters overwhelmingly backed same-sex marriage in a referendum on Sunday, LGBT groups in the country hailed a

30.09. 2021 - Euronews - Sandrine Amiel

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Three Polish regions repeal “LGBT-free“ declarations

hree Polish regional councils voted on Monday to repeal motions declaring their provinces

27.09. 2021 - Reuters

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Divided Swiss to vote on same-sex MARR

Swiss voters decide on Sunday whether to allow same-sex couples to wed and adopt children after a highly charged campaign pitted gay rights activists against conservative opponents in one of the last Western European countries to still ban gay marriage.

22.09. 2021 - Reuters

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Germany compensates hundreds convicted under Nazi-era homosexuality law

Germany has compensated nearly 250 people who were prosecuted or investigated under a Nazi-era law criminalising homosexuality.

14.09. 2021 - Euronews

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Pride affects us all, not just LGBT people

LGBTIQ pride is not just about celebration. Pride events are a loud and visible expression of the LGBTIQ community affirming our existence and demanding recognition and protection of our human rights.

17.08. 2021 - Euronews - Paul Jansen

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Orbán’s LGBT+ crackdown extends to schools

Proposed legislation would see ban on dissemination of LGBT-related content in schools

11.06. 2021 - The Independent - William Nattrass

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Prague Pride Festival returns with focus on 'coming out' but no parade this year.

There will be concerts, sports, dance, picnics, and other public events – but due to crowd restrictions the parade is canceled again this year

04.06. 2021 - Expats CZ - Raymond Johnston

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From passive tolerance to acceptance: Czech Activists Fight to Bring LGBT Rights out of Closet

Regularly branded as the most progressive of the former Eastern Bloc countries, the secular Czech Republic still has some way to go to fully embrace LGBT rights, local activists warn.

13.01. 2021 - Balkan Insight - Jules Eisenchtete

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The complete guide to Prague's LGBTQ+ community for English speakers

Prague Off the Map offers some tips and resources for LGBTQ+ Praguers and their friends, families, and allies. Click through for more, from Amanda Bell at Expats CZ.

03.08. 2020 - Expats CZ - Amanda Bell

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Support for LGBT+ rights soaring in the Czech Republic with two-thirds backing marriage equality

Support for marriage equality in the Czech Republic is soaring, with around two-thirds of the public backing same-sex marriage, a new poll published Thursday showed

25.01. 2020 - PinkNews - Josh Milton

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New exhibition puts 1980s clandestine Prague gay scene in spotlight

T-Club is the name of one of the two gay clubs that operated in the Czech capital under Communism. The place, frequented by the LGBT community, was immortalized in a series of pictures taken by photographer Libuše Jarcovjáková. They are now on display within the Prague Pride festival, which got...

06.08. 2019 - Czech Radio - Ruth Fraòková

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Can the Czech Republic Tear Down Europe’s Rainbow Curtain?

Eastern Europe has long resisted same-sex marriage. Prague might be about to change that. The Czech Republic is already one of the most tolerant countries in Central and Eastern Europe toward the LGBT community.

21.03. 2019 - ForeignPolicy - Tim Gosling

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The Czech Republic Is One of the Best Countries In the World for LGBT Workers

The LGBT Worldwide Workplace Index reviews workplace discrimination laws, employee rights, minimum wage and LGBT inclusion in 30 countries globally

04.07. 2018 - Expats CZ - Jason Pirodsky

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Gay Prague Travel Guide 2018

The “Walking Distance“ YouTube channel presents its guide to Gay life in Prague.

15.11. 2017 - YouTube - Walking Distance

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Gay under Communism: Part 2

Under Communism, being gay or lesbian was essentially taboo and many still preferred to live with the secret rather than come out. In this second part of a story begun on August 17, Jana Kociánová describes how her secret was eventually uncovered.

18.08. 2017 - Czech Radio - Chris Johnstone

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Gay under Communism: Part 1

Under Communism, being gay or lesbian was essentially taboo. Homosexuality was de-criminalized in the former Czechoslovakia from 1962, a lot earlier than in many west European countries, but attitudes did not change as a result.

17.08. 2017 - Czech Radio - Chris Johnstone

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In a Heartbeat: the story behind the animated gay love short that's gone viral

The makers of the four-minute film, with 12m views in under a week, discuss the shock of their success and the importance of depicting same-sex romance

04.08. 2017 - The Guardian - Jake Nevins

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In a Heartbeat - Animated Short Film by Beth David and Esteban Bravo

A closeted boy runs the risk of being outed by his own heart after it pops out of his chest to chase down the boy of his dreams.

31.07. 2017 - YouTube

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Nearly 1,400 same-sex Czech couples are in registered partnerships

A total of 1,390 same-sex couples have entered into registered partnerships in the Czech Republic since the law came into being in July 2006. The majority of the couples are male.

15.08. 2012 - PinkNews - Cristopher Brocklebank

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Prague Hosts First Pride March

Several thousand people marched in the first LGBT Pride parade in the Czech capital Saturday as riot police contained antigay protesters assembled to decry the event

13.08. 2011 - Advocate - Julie Bolcer

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Czechs Blasted for Asylum “Arousal” Test

The European Union’s human rights agency has criticized the Czech government for using a “sexual arousal” test to determine whether applicants who seek asylum on the basis of sexual orientation are genuinely gay.

09.12. 2010 - Advocate - Julie Bolcer

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New Czech gay-friendly holiday brochure only third on European market

Traveling has just become a lot more convenient for Czech gays and lesbians. A new holiday brochure provides an alternative to lengthy internet research to find a place to stay that is gay-friendly.

19.03. 2010 - Czech Radio - Sarah Borufka

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Czechs face EU sanctions over anti-discrimination directive

The Czech Republic could face an official complaint from the European Commission and financial sanctions over its failure to introduce an EU directive on discrimination into its legislation.

09.10. 2008 - PinkNews - Tony Grew

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Czech vote on discrimination bill delayed until after elections

A key parliamentary vote that would bring the Czech Republic into line with other EU nations has been delayed.

25.09. 2008 - PinkNews

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Antigay Activists Attack Czech Pride

About 20 people were injured in a tear gas attack at the Czech gay pride parade Saturday in the city of Brno, according to Agence France-Presse.

01.07. 2008 - Advocate

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Brno sees first gay pride parade

Around 500 gays and lesbians took part in a gay pride parade in the Czech Republic’s second largest city, Brno on Saturday.

28.06. 2008 - Czech Radio - Jan Velinger

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Czech gay man wins landmark discrimination case

In yet another sign of positive change in the new EU states, a gay man has won damages after being denied a job as a masseur because of his sexuality.

16.01. 2007 - PinkNews - Tony Grew

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AIDS cases on the rise in Czech Republic

The Czech Republic has reported an increase in new cases of HIV. A lack of awareness among the nation's youth and a steady level of immigration may be responsible for the rise, according to a statement by National Reference Laboratory on AIDS

18.11. 2006 - Advocate

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First Czech gays tie the knot

As of July 1st Czech homosexuals can enter in same sex registered partnerships.

01.07. 2006 - Czech Radio - Daniela Lazarová

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Gay pride in Prague's Rudolfinum

The 150-member Boston Gay Men's Chorus is one of New England's largest and most successful choirs. It has broken ground in affirming the positive image of the gay community in the United States, and is now on a tour of Europe.

30.06. 2005 - Czech Radio - David Vaughan

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Category: Culture & society

No to “minority propaganda“ in French schools, far-right's Zemmour says

E.U. members must recognize familial ties of same-sex couples and their children, top court rules

The Worrying Regression Of LGBT Rights In Eastern Europe

LGBTQ+ Czechs urge reform to allow adoption

Why is the idea of “gender“ provoking backlash the world over?

Putin slams “cancel culture“ and trans rights, calling teaching gender fluidity “crime against humanity“

Across Africa, major churches strongly oppose LGBTQ rights

From LGBT to LGBTQIA+: The evolving recognition of identity

Portugal moves to outlaw anti-gay blood donation prejudice

Swiss vote highlights Europe's east-west divide on gay marriage

Three Polish regions repeal “LGBT-free“ declarations

Divided Swiss to vote on same-sex MARR

Germany compensates hundreds convicted under Nazi-era homosexuality law

Pride affects us all, not just LGBT people

Orbán’s LGBT+ crackdown extends to schools

Prague Pride Festival returns with focus on 'coming out' but no parade this year.

From passive tolerance to acceptance: Czech Activists Fight to Bring LGBT Rights out of Closet

The complete guide to Prague's LGBTQ+ community for English speakers

Support for LGBT+ rights soaring in the Czech Republic with two-thirds backing marriage equality

New exhibition puts 1980s clandestine Prague gay scene in spotlight

Can the Czech Republic Tear Down Europe’s Rainbow Curtain?

The Czech Republic Is One of the Best Countries In the World for LGBT Workers

Gay Prague Travel Guide 2018

Gay under Communism: Part 2

Gay under Communism: Part 1

In a Heartbeat: the story behind the animated gay love short that's gone viral

In a Heartbeat - Animated Short Film by Beth David and Esteban Bravo

Nearly 1,400 same-sex Czech couples are in registered partnerships

Prague Hosts First Pride March

Czechs Blasted for Asylum “Arousal” Test

New Czech gay-friendly holiday brochure only third on European market

Czechs face EU sanctions over anti-discrimination directive

Czech vote on discrimination bill delayed until after elections

Antigay Activists Attack Czech Pride

Brno sees first gay pride parade

Czech gay man wins landmark discrimination case

AIDS cases on the rise in Czech Republic

First Czech gays tie the knot

Gay pride in Prague's Rudolfinum