Monaco Pride highlights push for equal rights
Campaigners used Monaco Pride to renew calls for stronger legal protections and equal rights for the Principality's LGBTQIA+ community.
Monaco Pride 2026 brought renewed calls for greater legal protections for the Principality's LGBTQIA+ community, with campaigners urging equal rights for workers and families.
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Organised by Mon Arc-en-Ciel at Stars of Monaco, the event focused on securing equal access to social security and legal recognition rather than seeking special treatment.
Organisers said all residents and workers should enjoy the same rights regardless of sexual orientation.
Politician Béatrice Fresko-Rolfo welcomed the government's plans to introduce a legal framework for same-sex civil unions but cautioned that the details of the legislation would be crucial.
Lawyer Sarah Filippi said recent court rulings had supported campaigners' efforts and expressed hope that Monaco's legal approach would increasingly align with broader European standards.
Campaigners also welcomed plans for future legislation to prioritise the best interests of children, extending greater legal protections to same-sex families.
Speakers and performers ended the event on an optimistic note, expressing hope that full equality in Monaco would eventually become a reality.