Paraguay's 2026 Pride March to Demand Law Against All Forms of Discrimination

Under the slogan “Neither silence, nor retreat,” Paraguay's 2026 Pride March and Festival will take place on June 27 in Asunción, demanding a comprehensive law against all forms of discrimination.

The Paraguayan LGBTQ+ Artists Network (Repar+) confirmed the event, which will begin with a march starting at 4:30 PM from the Escalinata de Antequera. The procession will move through downtown Asunción to the Plaza de la Democracia. Earlier, at 3:00 PM, various LGBTIQ+ collectives, human rights organizations, student movements, unions, feminist groups, diplomatic representatives, artists, and activists will gather at the Escalinata de Antequera.

Following the march, the Pride Festival will commence at 6:00 PM in the Plaza de la Democracia. The organization anticipates the participation of over 30 artists focused on diversity and will rely on a team of more than 50 volunteers. Organizers intend for the festival to serve as a space for gathering, visibility, and cultural expression, while also advocating for rights and promoting inclusion.

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This year we take to the streets to say forcefully that we will not accept setbacks in human rights. Paraguay needs a Law against discrimination, and it needs it now.

Hugo González, president and executive director of Repar+, stated that the march's primary objective is to push for legislative changes. "This year we take to the streets to say forcefully that we will not accept setbacks in human rights," he said. "Paraguay needs a Law against discrimination, and it needs it now." González also described the Pride celebration as a political and civic demand that can no longer be ignored.

Repar+ highlighted that the Pride March and Festival have become significant cultural and community events in Paraguay, drawing large numbers of people connected to diversity and human rights. National and international organizations are expected to attend, reinforcing their commitment to equality, inclusion, and human rights defense.

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The Pride is a celebration, but it is also a political and civic demand that can no longer be ignored.