EMA's boat in the Worldpride 2026 Amsterdam canal parade displaying banners reading “United for health” and “LOVE is the best medicine,” with spectators lining the canal and bridge.

United for health at WorldPride 2026

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) celebrated diversity, equality and inclusion in public health during Amsterdam's World Pride Canal Parade.
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On 1 August 2026, EMA joined the Amsterdam Canal Parade during WorldPride with the "United for health" boat to show its commitment to inclusive science and collaboration in public health.

EMA's boat was one of 80 sailing Amsterdam's canals in front of an estimated audience of 300,000 people. 

Representatives of patient organisations and the Dutch Medicines Evaluation Board joined EMA staff on our boat.

Together, we highlighted the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion. We also expressed appreciation for EMA's host city Amsterdam and its long-standing commitment to equal rights for the LGBTQI+ community.

EMA became the first EU agency to participate in WorldPride.

To see our social media coverage of the parade, visit onehealth_eu on Instagram.

EMA's boat in the Worldpride 2026 Amsterdam canal parade displaying banners reading “United for health” and “LOVE is the best medicine,” with spectators lining the canal and bridge.

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