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Since the 1930s, Czechoslovak elites have been fighting to decriminalize homosexuality. Among those who made such efforts were Czech poet Jiří Karásek ze Lvovic, lawyer JUDr. František Čeřovský, clerk Jana Mattuschková, director Vladimír Vávra, and the Černý brothers, members of the Czechoslovak Legions. All of these people were behind the birth of Hlas (The Voice), a newspaper for sexual reform, in 1931. They would surely be delighted to know that the defence of human rights and freedoms and the love for diversity are still alive in Prague.

Rainbow Prague! Prague has been called the beating heart of Central Europe – thanks to its geographical location, it has always been a crossroads where nationalities, cultures and religions meet and intertwine. Its multi-layered nature and wealth of cultural and social goings-on provide a whole range of qualities appreciated in kind by residents and visitors from all over the world. Prague is home to aware and open-minded people, free to express themselves. Praguers know how to live and let live, in peace.

events

Every August, the whole of Prague puts rainbow shades on – this is the time for Prague Pride, the largest LGBT+ festival in Central Europe. In November, we have Mezipatra, a queer film festival that offers screenings of the best LGBT+ films made the year before. In addition, Prague is part of the Global Fast Track Cities Network, an initiative aimed at finally ending the AIDS epidemic. Every year, many Prague residents participate in the Fun&Run charity run against homophobia, transphobia, biphobia and stigmatization of people with HIV.

bars, clubs, cafes

Whatever your idea of an ideal evening in the city, Prague can meet your expectations – there are numerous queer cafes, bars and clubs to choose from.

other friendly places

Cover image: Jan Zrzavý, Autoportrait, 1907

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