Tag: Politics
Alliance for Family: Controversial Ultraconservative Group’s Recent Activities Raise Concerns Again
The Alliance for Family (Aliance pro rodinu, APR), a Czech ultraconservative interest group, has recently found itself embroiled in multiple controversies. This organization, known for its opposition to LGBTQ+ rights, same-sex marriage, and abortion, has been criticised for its undemocratic practices and potential ties to international ultraconservative movements. Legal Dispute and Russian InfluenceIn a recent…
End of sterilization as a condition for official sex change
We wholeheartedly welcome the Constitutional Court’s decision to abolish the legal requirements for surgery and sterilization as a condition for official sex change. This decision is an important victory for personal autonomy and human dignity for transgender and non-binary people in our country. In its ruling, the Constitutional Court today clearly stated that the legal…
Beyond the economic impact of sexualized violence and the Christian lobby
Sexualized violence is a dark stain on the face of Czech society, affecting the lives of thousands of women every year. New research presented by proFem and MindBridge Consulting presents alarming data on the economic impact and consequences that ripple through our society.The research found that more than half of women have experienced some form…
Strawmanning & refusing Istanbul Convention
The Senate of the Czech Republic voted narrowly not to ratify the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. Only 34 of the 71 senators present voted in favour of ratification, which was not enough to achieve the required majority of 36 votes. The failure to ratify the Convention is…
Dental care for anyone! … for anyone with the right political attitudes
Although Prague-based dental clinic‘s homepage features a large sign that reads “We’re here for everyone,” a little further down it states that it does not provide treatment to people with certain political views it disagrees with: Who we’re not for:* For supporters of all totalitarian trends, Russian, Chinese, Muslim.* For the followers of misinformation, manipulation,…
Czech National Drug Coordinator Calls for Reform based on Evidence, Not Ideology
The Czech Republic has long taken a prohibitionist approach to drug policy, but one man has been leading the call for change based on science rather than moralistic assumptions. Jindřich Vobořil, the country’s National Drug Coordinator, has argued for a more balanced approach founded on risk reduction rather than zero-tolerance.
Czech fast and cheap Covid-19 vaccine
At first – quick numbers: 8275 confirmed cases, 5058 recovered and 290 dead in Czech Republic. “SARS-CoV-2-CZ-Preval” Study shows that the degree of immunization of the Czech population is very low. In the most affected localities does not reach the value of 4% – 5%. 27000 tested people revealed 107 positive cases.The big news is…
Homeopathy is not officially recognized medical practice
Homeopathy is not a medical service, there is no scientific evidence, the court ruled this month. At the beginning there was a fine of almost €2.000 imposed by the Regional Council of the Zlín Region on a woman who provided homeopathy counseling. The fine was confirmed by the Ministry of Health. Both administrative bodies assume…
Minister of Health, homeopath
Minister of Health of the Czech Republic cautiously opposes the TCM and fails to fight homeopathy. Even worse, he advocates it. Let’s take a quick look into modern history of homeopathy in the Czech Republic: