In a Facebook post, the European Economic and Trade Office in Taiwan (EETO) lauded Taiwan as being "at the forefront of promoting LGBTI rights," adding that there is no room for complacency in the pursuit of universal human rights.
It pointed out that the LGBTI community still faces specific challenges at a time of global pandemic, such as domestic violence, hate speech online and offline, and hate crimes.
The EETO stressed the EU will continue to protect and promote the full and equal enjoyment of human rights for LGBTI persons.
The British Office Taipei posted photos of its personnel holding the Union Jack Rainbow Flag on its Facebook page to "draw people's attention to the discrimination and violence experienced by LGBT+ people around the world."
"Everyone shall be able to feel safe to be themselves," it said in a message that came with the photos.
The German Institute Taipei, the French Office in Taipei, and the Australian Office in Taipei were among other offices that expressed support for the LGBTI community on Facebook.
Thomas Prinz, director-general of the German Institute Taipei, said in a statement answering CNA questions "Taiwan is one of the front runners in Asia when it comes to equal rights for LGTBI groups."
"The annual pride parade in Taipei is the largest event of its kind in Asia. Me and my wife participated already three times to show our support," he said.
"I also do think that Taiwanese society, especially in urban centers, is quite open minded towards alternative relationships," he said.
"I sincerely congratulate Taiwan for its openness and tolerance," he added, taking note of the support of Taiwan's central and local governments for LGTBI rights and the passage of the same-sex marriage law by Taiwan's legislature in 2019, which made it the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.
The IDAHOT was created by grass roots movements in 2004 to draw the attention of policymakers and the public to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTI people, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
The date coincides with the WHO's removal of homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases on May 17, 1990.
