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Hungary's Government Moves to Ban Pride March

3/5/2025

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The Hungarian government is set to ban the Pride march in Budapest, using a controversial constitutional amendment on child protection as justification. Prime Minister Orbán's administration, known for its crackdown on LGBTQ rights, faces fierce opposition from activists who claim this move undermines democracy and infringes on the fundamental right to assemble, backed by the Hungarian Helsinki Committee.

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The Hungarian government is set to ban the Pride march in Budapest, using a controversial constitutional amendment on child protection as justification. Prime Minister Orbán's administration, known for its crackdown on LGBTQ rights, faces fierce opposition from activists who claim this move undermines democracy and infringes on the fundamental right to assemble, backed by the Hungarian Helsinki Committee.