TAKE ACTION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

LET PRIDE MARCH FREELY

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On March 18, Hungary’s Parliament swiftly passed a law that effectively bans Pride marches. The law prohibits assemblies deemed to violate the anti-LGBTI “Propaganda Law”, which falsely portrays LGBTI visibility as ‘harmful to children’. Under this law, authorities can ban Pride or other LGBTI events, fine participants, and sentence organizers for up to one year in prison. It also allows the use of facial recognition technology to track and identify participants, posing a serious threat to privacy and spreading fear. This law represents an urgent and severe violation of human rights, including the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly, expression, privacy, and non-discrimination.

Hungarian authorities must uphold the right to peaceful protest and ensure the June 28 Budapest Pride march can go ahead without unjust restrictions, intimidation, or violence. They must also repeal this discriminatory legislation and protect the rights of LGBTI individuals and communities.

Call on Dr. Terdik Tamás to reject this unjust law, and ensure that the June 28 Budapest Pride march proceeds unhindered and peacefully - send your email using our email-writing tool.

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Budapest Chief of Police

Dr. Terdik

Tamás

Budapest Chief of Police

Dear Chief of Police,

I am writing to urgently address Hungary’s recently adopted legislation - Act III of 2025 - which not only can be used to ban Pride marches but also imposes fines on participants and criminal charges on organizers. It also empowers authorities to use invasive facial recognition surveillance to track participants. This legislation is a clear violation of Hungary’s international and regional human rights obligations, including the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly, expression, the right to privacy, and the right to be free from discrimination.

For three decades, Pride organizers in Hungary and the police have worked to ensure the safety and dignity of all those involved. Pride is a peaceful demonstration of equality and justice. Yet, this recently adopted law is built on falsehoods, mischaracterizing LGBTI visibility as “harmful to children,” and creates fear, not safety. This law not only undermines the rights of LGBTI people but sets a dangerous precedent that impacts the rights of all.

I call on you to reject this unjust law, uphold Hungary’s human rights commitments, and ensure that the June 28 Budapest Pride march proceeds unhindered and peacefully, free from discrimination, harassment, fear, or violence.

Yours sincerely,

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