In Guadeloupe, some people still live in fear of being insulted, attacked, or rejected simply because they love someone of the same sex or because they are perceived as different. For many, this means hiding, avoiding certain places, or giving up on being themselves in public. No one should have to live that way.

In July 2026, residents of Guadeloupe want to change this reality. Local organizations — including the first BI-FWI center (Maison des Initiatives — a Caribbean community network committed to the rights, visibility, and inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people, as well as to the fight against all forms of discrimination) — along with artists and families, are preparing the first KRÉYÒL PRIDE: a peaceful march to affirm a simple principle: everyone should be able to live freely, safely, and with dignity.

Gathering peacefully in public spaces is a fundamental right. Authorities have a duty to protect that right and to ensure that everyone can live free from violence and intimidation.

For LGBTQIA+ people in Guadeloupe, this event represents an opportunity to step out of isolation, to meet others who share similar experiences, and to show that no one should be treated as a second-class citizen.

KRÉYÒL PRIDE also plans to include public discussions, health information resources, and cultural activities open to everyone.

But organizing an event of this scale in an island territory remains challenging: travel costs are high, local funding is limited, and some people still fear hostile reactions.

That is why clear support from public authorities is essential. Ensuring the safety of a peaceful gathering and supporting initiatives that uphold human dignity are core responsibilities of public institutions.

Today, we are calling on the authorities of Guadeloupe and France to offer clear support for the first KRÉYÒL PRIDE so that it can take place under conditions of safety, respect, and dignity.