Switzerland
Berne Pride 2026: Thousands March for Queer Rights
Berne Pride 2026 brought together thousands of people on July 25, 2026 in the streets of Switzerland's capital. The colourful and peaceful procession started at noon from Waisenhausplatz, crossed the old town and the Matte and Marzili neighbourhoods along the Aar River, and ended at Federal Square. Speakers emphasised that legal equality remains incomplete. Main demands included banning conversion therapy—pseudo-scientific practices aimed at modifying sexual orientation or gender identity—which remain legal in many cantons, and securing legal recognition for non-binary people.