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Today is International Non-Binary People’s Day.

Today, we celebrate non-binary people across Europe and beyond, and recognise the vital contributions they make to our communities and the Pride movement.

#InternationalNonBinaryPeoplesDay #NonBinary #EPOA #Pride #PrideMovement
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July 14, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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July is Disability Pride Month! 🌈

Disability Pride Month celebrates the identities, contributions and experiences of disabled people. We are commitment to a Pride movement where everyone can participate, belong and thrive.

#EPOA #DisabilityPrideMonth #PrideMovement #Pride
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July 1, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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🕯️ Yesterday, we remembered the victims of the terrorist attack during Oslo Pride.

During the commemoration in Oslo, EPOA President Patrick Orth laid flowers at the site of the attack on behalf of the European Pride movement. 🌹🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We remember and we stand together.

#OsloPride #PrideMovement #Pride
A group of people stands on a city street, observing a memorial with flowers and notes placed on the ground. The location appears to be near a building with large windows. A circular "EPOA" emblem is visible in the foreground. A group of people walking down a city street during a parade. Two individuals in the foreground are each holding bouquets of flowers. They are wearing light-colored clothing, and one has sunglasses. There are buildings with signs and a crowd in the background. A logo at the bottom features the word "EPOA. A street filled with people attending the commemoration in Oslo. A crowd gathers amidst tall buildings, some holding signs.
June 26, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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"CALLS FOR RESIGNATION OVER 'HATE SPEECH' EMAIL"
#AndyMorris for Rugby & Lutterworth Observer

#WayneBridges, a #ReformUK councillor, has been accused of #HateSpeech.
He claims the #PrideMovement has been "hijacked by groomers and mentally ill men".

#RugbyObserver
#TomorrowsPapersToday
June 25, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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"CALLS FOR RESIGNATION OVER 'HATE SPEECH' EMAIL"
#AndyMorris for Leamington Observer

#WayneBridges, a #ReformUK councillor, has been accused of #HateSpeech.
He claims the #PrideMovement has been "hijacked by groomers and mentally ill men".

#LeamingtonObserver
#TomorrowsPapersToday
June 25, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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"CALLS FOR RESIGNATION OVER 'HATE SPEECH' EMAIL"
#AndyMorris for Stratford Observer

#WayneBridges, a #ReformUK councillor, has been accused of #HateSpeech.
He claims the #PrideMovement has been "hijacked by groomers and mentally ill men".

#StratfordObserver
#TomorrowsPapersToday
June 25, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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Today we mark the anniversary of the first unveiling of the Rainbow Flag in San Francisco in 1978. 🏳️‍🌈

Happy anniversary to a symbol of pride, visibility, and solidarity that still inspires us today in many shapes and forms!

#RainbowFlag #Pride #PrideMovement #EPOA
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June 25, 2026 at 6:38 AM
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🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ EPOA launches State of Pride!️‍ 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Today, EPOA launches State of Pride: the first-ever pan-European report on Pride organising!

📖 Read the report: https://epoa.eu/state-of-pride/

#EPOA #StateOfPride #Pride #LGBTQIA #Democracy #PrideMovement #PrideInEurope
The image is a colorful poster with the text "State of Pride in Europe 2026." It features a world map with a magnifying glass highlighting Europe, surrounded by a rainbow circle. The logo of the European Pride Association is present at the bottom.
June 19, 2026 at 6:50 AM
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🕯️ Today, we remember the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting.

On 12 June 2016, 49 people were killed and many others injured at Pulse in Orlando, in an attack targeting LGBTQIA+ people and a space of safety, joy and community.

#EPOA #Pulse #Orlando #WeRemember #PrideMovement #Pride
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June 12, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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Three weeks ago, on 17 May, Odesa Pride returned to the streets of Odesa. 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦

At EPOA, we are deeply proud of Odesa Pride, and fully support their courage, resilience and continued work under incredibly difficult circumstances.

#EPOA #OdesaPride #Ukraine #PrideMovement #Pride
A group of people holding signs and rainbow flags participate in the Odesa Pride march on a tree-lined street. The crowd is diverse, and the atmosphere is vibrant. Banners with messages in different languages are visible, and there is a prominent text overlay reading, "ODESA PRIDE RETURNED TO THE STREETS OF ODESA" with a circular EPOA logo at the bottom.
June 7, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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Dresden is running to host EuroPride 2029! 🇩🇪

Read the full press release on our website:
https://epoa.eu/dresden-is-running-to-host-europride-2029/

#EPOA #EuroPride #EuroPride2029 #Dresden #PrideMovement #Pride
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June 6, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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Aromantic Visibility Day (5 June)

Today we celebrate Aromantic Visibility Day, raising awareness of aromantic and aro-spectrum identities and experiences.

Happy Aromantic Visibility Day! 💚🤍🩶🖤

#EPOA #AromanticVisibilityDay #Aromantic #AroVisibility #PrideMovement #Pride
Hands hold up the Aromantic Pride flag. Text reads "Aromantic Visibility Day" with "5 June" in the corner. An "EPOA" logo is at the bottom. The background is a gradient of green and white.
June 5, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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🇭🇺 A significant development for Pride and freedom of assembly in Hungary!

Today, criminal charges against Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony and Pride organiser Géza Buzás Habel were dropped!

#EPOA #BudapestPride #FreedomOfAssembly #HumanRights #ProtectPride #PrideMovement #Pride
The image shows a white background with red and green blurred circles. Text in black reads 'criminal charges dropped!'. At the bottom Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony and Pride organiser Géza Buzás Habel are shown. Also the EPOA logo is shown at the bottom.
June 4, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Today, ILGA-Europe marked 30 years of vital work for LGBTI rights and freedom across Europe and Central Asia! 🎉

We at EPOA congratulate them on this important milestone! 🌈

#EPOA #ILGAEurope #LGBTIQ #HumanRights #PrideMovement #30Years #Pride
Celebratory graphic for ILGA Europe's 30th anniversary, featuring the number "30!" in colorful, circular shapes. Below is the ILGA Europe logo with a similar dotted pattern. A small EPOA logo is at the bottom. The background is a gradient of pastel green, blue, and pink.
June 3, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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International Sex Workers’ Day (2 June)

Today we mark International Sex Workers’ Day, commemorating the occupation of Saint-Nizier Church in Lyon, France. This year, the focus is on access to justice.

#EPOA #InternationalSexWorkersDay #HumanRights #Inclusion #PrideMovement #Pride
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June 2, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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🌈 Happy Pride Month!

Today marks the start of June, which is internationally recognised as Pride Month!

And this month? Stay tuned! We have many exciting things coming your way! 👀

#EPOA #PrideMonth #Pride2026 #PrideMovement #Pride
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June 1, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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🇭🇺 Good news for Pride in Hungary!

Ahead of Budapest Pride 2026, the city’s Chief of Police has confirmed that there are no grounds to ban the event!

#EPOA #BudapestPride #FreedomOfAssembly #Pride #PrideMovement #HumanRights
A large, vibrant crowd gathers outdoors during Budapest Pride 2025, holding colorful flags, including a rainbow umbrella, and a large pride flag. A banner above reads "Good News for Pride in Hungary." In the background, green trees cover a hillside with a statue visible. The letters "EPOA" are on a circular logo at the bottom.
May 30, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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⏰ Last chance: standard AGM rates end this weekend!

Pride organisers: if you haven’t registered for the EPOA AGM 2026 yet, now is the time!

📝 Register and find more information here:
https://csdmagdeburg.de/agm-2026-magdeburg/

See you there!

#EPOA #AGM2026 #Magdeburg #PrideMovement #Pride
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May 29, 2026 at 7:16 AM
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🚨 Last chance to sign our letter for Portugal! 🚨

By the end of this month, we will send the letters.

✍️ Read & Sign the open letter at: epoa.eu/portugal

#EPOA #TransRights #IntersexRights #Portugal #EuroPride #HumanRights #PrideMovement #Pride
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May 26, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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🩺 Today is the last day of European Testing Week (18–25 May)!

Knowing your status matters. Testing for HIV, hepatitis and STIs helps support early diagnosis, access to care, and healthier communities.

Have you gotten tested already?

#EPOA #EuropeanTestingWeek #SexualHealth #PrideMovement #Pride
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May 25, 2026 at 2:04 AM
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🩷💛💙 Pansexual & Panromantic Visibility Day (24 May)

Today we celebrate Pansexual & Panromantic Visibility Day, recognising people who experience attraction regardless of gender, and raising awareness of pan identities and experiences.

#EPOA #PansexualVisibilityDay #PrideMovement #Pride
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May 24, 2026 at 6:54 AM
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Harvey Milk Day (22 May)

Yesterday, we celebrated the legacy of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States and a pioneer of LGBTQ+ visibility, representation and political activism.

#EPOA #HarveyMilkDay #HarveyMilk #PrideMovement #Pride
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May 23, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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📣 Have you registered for the EPOA AGM 2026 yet?

⏰ Standard registration rates are available until the end of May, so book fast!

📝 Register here:
https://csdmagdeburg.de/agm-2026-magdeburg/

We look forward to welcoming you to Magdeburg!

#EPOA #AGM2026 #Magdeburg #PrideMovement #Pride
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May 22, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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🩺 We’re in the midst of (Spring) European Testing Week (18–25 May)!

Learn more: https://www.testingweek.eu/

#EPOA #EuropeanTestingWeek #KnowYourStatus #SexualHealth #HIVAwareness #PrideMovement #Pride #healthawareness
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May 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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🏳️‍🌈 Last Sunday marked IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

This year’s theme, 'At the Heart of Democracy', could not be more relevant for Pride organisers.

#EPOA #IDAHOBIT #AtTheHeartOfDemocracy #PrideMovement #Pride
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May 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM