Budapest Pride organizers have criticized Hungary’s new “child protection” law, which they believe is an attempt to target and silence the LGBTQ+ community and voices critical of Prime Minister Orbán’s government. The law, which passed on Tuesday, has been described as fascist by the organizers, who say it is not about child protection but rather about discrimination.
Despite the government’s efforts to stigmatize LGBTQ+ people, Budapest Pride has received an outpouring of support from the public. Many people who previously were indifferent to the event have now pledged to attend and show their support for the LGBTQ+ community.
This new legislation is just the latest in a series of measures targeting LGBTQ+ individuals by the Orbán government, which has faced criticism from rights groups and European politicians for its repressive laws. In 2022, the European Commission took Hungary to court over its 2021 child protection law, arguing that it discriminates against individuals based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
In addition to the ban on the promotion of homosexuality to minors, the new law also prohibits the mention of LGBTQ+ issues in school education programs and the public depiction of gender different from sex at birth. These measures have sparked outrage and concern among LGBTQ+ advocates and supporters in Hungary and beyond.
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