由「高雄同志大遊行」及「台灣同志遊行」組成的「台灣世界同志遊行籌備委員會」，今（12）日發布聲明表示被迫停辦「WorldPride 2025」，其聲明指出，雖經籌備委員會努力溝通，「InterPride」推翻雙方達成以「WorldPride Taiwan」為名稱的共識，強硬要求在台灣舉辦的活動只能使用城市名，因此要求改名為「WorldPride Kaohsiung」。外交部對籌備委員會被迫停辦活動的情形均有充分掌握，對此結果深表遺憾。
外交部提到，「高雄同志大遊行」2021年11月取得「WorldPride 2025」主辦權；經外交部居間協助，洽獲「InterPride」更正新聞稿中對我方的不當稱呼，雙方也達成「WorldPride Taiwan」為活動名稱的共識。
外交部說到，此次活動若能舉行，將是世界同志遊行活動首次在東亞舉辦，對於亞洲及全球追求多元族群平等價值極具意義。我方甚為遺憾「InterPride」基於政治考量，單方推翻雙方共識，破壞彼此合作信任關係導致破局，不但不尊重我方權益及各項努力、傷害亞洲廣大同志社群，也與「InterPride」組織追求的進步價值背道而馳。
外交部強調，台灣作為亞洲第一個同婚合法的國家，致力追求多元平等包容的努力，已在國際間廣獲好評。我方往年辦理各項大型同志遊行活動的事實，也印證台灣為亞洲最有能力舉行「WorldPride」的國家。此次結果雖不盡人意，但不會澆熄台灣人民追求自由平權的熱情。
外交部表示，對「台灣世界同志遊行籌備委員會」堅持原則，努力爭取我方權益及維護國家尊嚴的努力，表達肯定及敬意。未來也將繼續協助我國平權團體，運用各種管道與國際分享台灣推動平權的經驗與成果。
外交部英文聲明全文如下：
On August 12, the WorldPride 2025 Taiwan Preparation Committee, jointly set up by Kaohsiung Pride (KHPride) and Taiwan Pride, released a statement indicating that it was being forced to cancel WorldPride 2025. The committee and InterPride had previously reached a consensus, agreeing to call the event WorldPride Taiwan. However, despite persistent efforts by the committee, InterPride reneged on the agreement, rigidly insisting that only the city name be used and that the event be called WorldPride Kaohsiung instead. MOFA is fully aware of the circumstances under which the committee has been forced to cancel the event and deeply regrets this result.
In November 2021, KHPride won the bid to host WorldPride 2025. With MOFA serving as an intermediary, InterPride rectified a press release in which it had used an inappropriate designation to refer to Taiwan, and both sides reached a consensus to call the event WorldPride Taiwan.
WorldPride Taiwan would have been the first WorldPride event to be held in East Asia and would have helped meaningfully advance diversity and equality across Asia and the world. Taiwan deeply regrets that InterPride, due to political considerations, has unilaterally rejected the mutually agreed upon consensus and broken a relationship of cooperation and trust, leading to this outcome. Not only does the decision disrespect Taiwan’s rights and diligent efforts, it also harms Asia’s vast LGBTIQ+ community and runs counter to the progressive principles espoused by InterPride.
MOFA emphasizes that Taiwan was the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage and that Taiwan’s commitment to the pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion has been widely lauded by the international community. For years, Taiwan has held large-scale Pride parades and events, demonstrating that it is the most capable country in Asia to host WorldPride. Although this result is disappointing, it will not dampen the enthusiasm of Taiwan’s people in their pursuit of freedom and equal rights.
MOFA expresses its affirmation and admiration of the WorldPride 2025 Taiwan Preparation Committee for its efforts to uphold its principles, fight for Taiwan’s rights and interests, and safeguard national dignity. In the future, MOFA will continue to assist equal rights groups in Taiwan and leverage a variety of channels to raise awareness worldwide regarding Taiwan’s experience and success with equal rights promotion.
（民視新聞網／綜合報導）
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