Budapest Pride organizers have criticized a new law in Hungary, which aims to scapegoat the LGBTQ+ community in order to stifle dissent against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government. The organizers called the law “fascism” and emphasized that it is not about protecting children as claimed by the government. Despite Orbán’s efforts to marginalize LGBTQ+ people, the organization has received an overwhelming amount of support from the public.
The passage of the law marks the latest in a series of government crackdowns on LGBTQ+ rights in Hungary. Previous laws have been condemned as repressive by rights groups and European politicians, with the European Commission filing a case against Hungary’s 2021 child protection law. This law was criticized for discriminating against individuals based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
The controversial new legislation not only prohibits the promotion of homosexuality in content available to minors but also bans the discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in school programs and restricts the public portrayal of gender identities that do not align with sex at birth. Despite these restrictions, Budapest Pride organizers have seen an increase in public support and attendance for their event, with many individuals expressing their intention to participate for the first time in response to the government’s actions.
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