Queer history and rights in the Czech RepublicCEFR A1
13 Apr 2026
Adapted from Laura, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Daniel Silva, Unsplash
- The Czech Republic is often seen as tolerant.
- Many people accept LGBTQ+ people in public life.
- Some politicians still attack LGBTQ+ people publicly.
- Laws and social protections remain incomplete for LGBTQ+ people.
- Homosexuality became legal in 1961 in the country.
- Registered partnerships for same-sex couples started in 2006.
- Some legal changes for same-sex couples happened recently.
- An NGO created an online map called Queer Prague.
- The map shows many queer places and history.
Difficult words
- tolerant — willing to allow different people or ideas
- politician — person who works in government or politicspoliticians
- legal — allowed by law or by official rules
- partnership — a close relationship or formal legal unionRegistered partnerships
- history — stories and facts about past events
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Discussion questions
- Do people in your country accept LGBTQ+ people?
- Are there queer places in your city?
- Have you used an online map to find places?
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