Pride 2025
We are marching at Pride, Dublin on Saturday 28 June alongisde other embassies in support for the 'Diplomats for Equality', please read the joined Pride statement below.
-- DIPLOMATS FOR EQUALITY IRELAND DECLARATION 2025 --
The Ambassadors and chargés d’affaires of the Diplomatic Missions of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and the Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland would like to express our continued commitment in favour of diversity and inclusion as we celebrate Dublin Pride 2025.
We express our full and continuous support of persons belonging to LGBTI communities, the work of Dublin Pride to promote and celebrate equality, as well as other like-minded organisations and services advocating for equal rights for all. We are against discrimination on any grounds, including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and we recognise the importance of addressing the multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination faced by persons belonging to this traditionally marginalized group including by eliminating the root causes of structural discrimination against them.
Everyone, everywhere, should have the freedom to express themselves and to choose whom to love, without any threat of harassment, violence, discrimination, or retaliation. We are pleased to be part of the joint contingent of ‘Diplomats for Equality’ supporting the rights of LGBTI persons during Pride Week, advocating for inclusivity, acceptance, freedom for all individuals, and guaranteeing all human rights, including sexual and reproductive health.
We reaffirm the human rights of all LGBTI persons. We are committed to championing equal rights and dignity for LGBTI persons internationally and support those who defend them.
During Pride Week, we not only rejoice in the progress achieved but also reflect on the important work that still lies ahead. We reiterate our aspiration for a world where every person can live freely and authentically without fear.
Still 65 jurisdictions criminalise same-sex conduct between consenting adults. There continues to be instances of discrimination and/or persecution of LGBTI persons worldwide and we are deeply concerned to see their rights being rolled back across the globe in recent years. This includes hate-motivated violence, arbitrary arrest, and the application of the death penalty and prison sentences in some countries simply for being part of an LGBTI community or a supporter of persons belonging to a LGBTI community. By denying or putting at risk their political, civil, economic, social, and cultural rights, the whole of society is weakened.
We encourage statesto take effective measures to prevent violence and all forms of discrimination, and to introduce or amend legislation, policies, and practices to remove structural barriers to protect LGBTI persons from all forms of discrimination and to protect their human rights, which are the rights of us all as well as to promote their social and economic inclusion. Legal reform must be undertaken efficiently and be guided by international human rights law and aimed at ensuring a safe and enabling environments for all.
In this spirit, we welcome the recent approval of same-sex marriage in Thailand, a significant milestone that inspires hope and progress in the global movement for equality.
As representatives of our respective countries and institutions, we are committed to promoting freedom, equality, acceptance and respect for all individuals. In order to achieve this, we must strive to promote societies that are inclusive and welcoming to everyone. Education, sexual and reproductive health and services, raising awareness, and dialogue are key tools to achieve this. Dublin Pride and Pride organisations around the world play a fundamental role in this work, in standing up for equal rights and addressing outstanding challenges.
It is imperative to ensure that we do not take a step backward in our commitments to the rights of LGBTI persons, gender equality and the full realization of everyone’s human rights. The progress achieved must be safeguarded and strengthened. Upholding these commitments is not only a matter of human rights but also a cornerstone for sustainable development, social justice, and global stability.
“Taking Liberties” is the theme of this year’s festival as Ireland marks 10 years of marriage equality. Building through milestones like this one, we applaud the courageous advocacy efforts carried out by human rights defenders, activists, civil society organisations, and committed individuals defending the rights of LGBTI persons. Today we specially recognise young people, honouring their bravery in standing up for their beliefs. We also celebrate the freedom of everyone to express the importance of being able to be seen, to express joy and pride, and to champion the cause of LGBTI equality.
We commend Ireland for its ongoing efforts to combat hate crimes, including the appropriate use of the criminal justice system when necessary. This represents an important step towards protecting individuals from violence and discrimination, including on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics.
As a diplomatic community, our diversity is our strength, and our unity is our power. Let us continue to defend freedom, equality, justice and love for all, and let us never waver in our commitment to building a more inclusive and accepting world for future generations.
Anzac Day 2025
On Friday 25 April at Dawn, we gathered at Grangegorman Military Cemetery to remember the brave ANZAC soldiers who fought and died together on the beaches of Gallipoli, 110 years ago today. 
Anzac Day is an important day of national remembrance for Australia and New Zealand — it is a time to reflect on the courage and sacrifices made by generations of service personnel, and the families who support them.
On behalf of the Australian and New Zealand Embassies, thank you to OPW - Office of Public Works , An Garda Síochána , Pheonix Park Rangers and the Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces for their continued support for the annual Anzac remembrance service.
A special thank you to all participants and guests for supporting and attending the official Irish Anzac service.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
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You can watch the Anzac service video here
Additionally, On Friday Evening 25 April and Sunday Afternoon 27 April, Ambassador-Designate Taylor attended and participated in the evening Anzac Service at St.Ann’s Church on Dawson Street and the Anzac service at the The Kilkenny Great War Memorial
Both services were incredibly special and poignant and we respectfully thank both Jonathan Saint, President of the New Zealand Ireland Association and Donal Croghan, Chairman of the Kilkenny Great War Memorial Committee for organising each event.
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