The 2023 Rainbow Pride festival in Bratislava. (source: TASR)
As friends and partners of Slovakia, we are honored to support the LGBTQI+ community and Pride events across the country, from Banská Bystrica and Trnava, to Bratislava and Košice. Pride serves as a poignant reminder that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, and of the fact that everyone, regardless of who they are or whom they love, deserves the same respect, dignity, and equality in the enjoyment of their human rights.
We support Slovaks in their efforts to guarantee that all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, are able to fully enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms. International and regional instruments on human rights, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the Charter of the Fundamental Rights of the European Union, ensure the promotion of universal respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and stipulate that all are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination. These principles compel all of us to work toward equal treatment for everyone. This includes members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Hate-motivated violence and attacks, including the tragic 2022 Tepláreň attack, loom large in our collective memory. We continue to condemn all forms of discrimination and violence, reaffirming our commitment to defending the rights of every person, no matter who they are or whom they love.
We stand firm against attempts to undermine these rights, understanding that our collective prosperity and security are rooted in the inclusion and protection of all. Today, we send a clear message: everyone deserves to live authentically and without fear. We will continue to advocate for peaceful and inclusive societies where love and respect prevail.
To the LGBTQI+ community in Slovakia and beyond, we stand shoulder to shoulder with you, unwavering in our support.
1. Embassy of the Republic of Albania
2. Embassy of Australia
3. Embassy of the Republic of Austria
4. Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium
5. Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria
6. Embassy of Canada
7. Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus
8. Embassy of the Czech Republic
9. Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark
10. Embassy of the Republic of Estonia
11. Embassy of the Republic of Finland
12. Embassy of the French Republic
13. Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
14. Embassy of the Hellenic Republic
15. Embassy of the Republic of Iceland
16. Embassy of Ireland
17. Embassy of the State of Israel
18. Embassy of Japan
19. Embassy of the Republic of Latvia
20. Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania
21. Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
22. Embassy of the Republic of Malta
23. Embassy of Montenegro
24. Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
25. Embassy of New Zealand
26. Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia
27. Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway
28. Embassy of the Portuguese Republic
29. Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia
30. Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain
31. Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden
32. Embassy of Switzerland
33. Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
34. Embassy of the United States of America
35. Embassy of Ukraine
36. European Commission Representation in Slovakia
37. European Parliament Liaison Office in Slovakia
38. Wallonia.be & Wallonia-Brussels International in Slovakia
39. Taipei Representative Office, Bratislava
40. General Delegation of Flanders
41. EIB Group Office in Slovakia 42. Matúš Vallo, Mayor of Bratislava
43. Matej Vagač, Mayor of the City District Bratislava-Old Town
44. Juraj Droba, Governor of Bratislava Region
45. Slovak National Center for Human Rights Team and its Executive Director, Silvia Porubänová
