Thousands of Hungarians took to the streets of Budapest to signal their disdain for the government’s ban on Pride marches.
Hungay prime minister Orbán passed legislation banning pro-LGBTQ+ marches as part of his continued legislative campaign against the community.
Under the so-called “child protection” law, allows districts in Hungary to fine Pride organisations and attendees for hosting marches or LGBTQ+ events.
Budapest Pride, one of the LGBTQ+ organisations affected by the bill, said in a statement that the move is “not child protection, this is fascism.” And they added "We will not let Hungary’s largest regular human rights demonstration be banned!!
This year, Budapest Pride is marking its 30th anniversary.
