We, Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Prague, support
the human rights of all, including LGBTI persons. Diplomats from eleven countries
will proudly join the Pride Parade in Prague on
August 10, 2019 behind a #DiplomatsforEquality banner.
We join together to express our support for the human
rights and fundamental freedoms of LGBTI individuals, as we recognize the
benefits of diversity around the world.
Across our borders, we remain committed to improving
institutional protections against discrimination; removing or amending
discriminatory laws, policies and practices; reducing violence or harassment
based on discrimination; and increasing opportunities for all people to fully
participate in our societies. We do this because inclusive and tolerant
societies are more peaceful and more prosperous.
Criminalization of and intolerance towards LGBTI
persons denies them their human rights, and weakens society by allowing violence
and bullying to go unchecked, often with severe consequences for the health and
well-being of those targeted and their families.
On August 10, for the first time in Prague, staff from
our Embassies will proudly walk together in the Prague Pride parade behind
a single #DiplomatsforEquality banner, to demonstrate unity and solidarity
among the Prague diplomatic community for the human rights of LGBTI persons
everywhere.
Check out the rainbow flags flying or on display at
some of our missions. Follow us through the week on our social
networks. Come join us at Prague Pride!
Signatories:
Albania: Ambassador
Ilirian Kuka
Austria: Ambassador
Alexander Grubmayr
Canada: Chargé
d’Affaires a.i. Peter Stulken
Cyprus: Ambassador Antonios
Theocharous
Denmark: Ambassador
Ole Frijs-Madsen
Finland: Ambassador Jukka Pesola
France: Ambassador
Roland Galharague
Greece: Ambassador Efthymios Efthymiades
Israel: Ambassador
Daniel Meron
Mexico: Ambassador Leonora Rueda
Gutiérrez
Netherlands: Ambassador
Kees Klompenhouwer
Spain: Ambassador
Angel Lossada Torres Quevedo
Sweden: Ambassador
Viktoria Li
Switzerland: Ambassador
Dominik Furgler
United Kingdom: Ambassador
Nicholas Archer
United States of America: Ambassador Stephen King