18 July 2026
As Slovakia celebrates Pride across the country, including in Banská Bystrica, Bratislava, Malacky, Trnava, Poprad, Prešov and Košice, we, the undersigned embassies and institutions, stand firmly with LGBTI persons who are an integral part of Slovak society and continue to strive for full equality. Let this year’s Pride be a reminder that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, regardless of how they identify themselves or whom they love.
In 2022, Slovakia experienced a horrific attack on Tepláreň that has painfully shown us how words and discrimination can lead to hate and violence. We continue to condemn all forms of discrimination, harassment and violence. We emphasize that standing up for human rights for all leads to freer, more prosperous and more secure societies.
The universal respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms are guaranteed by 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. These instruments oblige states to ensure full and equal enjoyment of human rights for all, without any discrimination.
The rights of LGBTI persons are human rights. They are non-negotiable. They are indivisible and interdependent. Human rights are the cornerstone of our free and democratic societies.
To the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people of Slovakia and around the world: we see you. We stand with you.
Embassy of the Republic of Albania
Embassy of Australia
Embassy of Austria
Embassy of Belgium
Embassy of Canada
Embassy of Cyprus
Embassy of Denmark
European Investment Bank Group
Embassy of the Republic of Estonia
European Commission Representation in Slovakia
European Parliament Liaison Office in Slovakia
Embassy of Finland
General Delegation of Flanders
Embassy of France
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Embassy of the Hellenic Republic
Embassy of Iceland in Vienna
Embassy of Ireland
Embassy of Israel
Embassy of Japan
Embassy of the Republic of Latvia
Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania
Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Embassy of Malta
Embassy of Montenegro
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vienna
Embassy of Portugal in Bratislava
Embassy of Romania
Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia
Embassy of Spain
Embassy of Sweden
Embassy of Switzerland
Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Embassy of Ukraine
UNHCR Representation for the Republic of Poland, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic
Walloon Region, Belgium
Institut Français de Slovaquie
Bratislava the Capital City of Slovakia
City District Bratislava-Old Town
Bratislava Region