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Hungary

Despite being a EU member state, the systematic dismantling of democracy since 2014 has left Hungary in a state characterised by one-sided state propaganda and a complete lack of checks on power. Corruption and xenophobia are increasing in the country and human rights defenders and government critics are subjected to hate campaigns and threatened by prosecution. A number of new laws have been adopted, many of which severely restricts freedom of association and expression, and limit human rights defenders legitimate activities.

Read about Márta Pardavi, recipient of Civil Rights Defender of the Year Award 2019

News from Hungary

Hungary’s Latest Anti-LGBTI+ Bill Further Violates Community’s Human Rights

  • Hungary, Statements
  • 15 June 2021

Hungary’s adoption of legislation which outlaws any depiction or discussion LGBTI+ issues in public,…

Hungary Must Not Use Pandemic to Further Repress LGBTI+ Rights

  • Hungary, News
  • 13 November 2020

Hungary’s government’s decision to use lockdown measures to further humiliate and curtail the LGBTI+…

Hungary Ignores Calls For Respect of Human Rights

  • Hungary, News
  • 7 April 2020

Hungary has defied widespread calls by civil society organisations, including Civil Rights Defenders…

Hungary: State of Emergency Is No Excuse for Undermining Rule of Law

  • Hungary, Statements
  • 24 March 2020

Civil Rights Defenders calls upon the Hungarian government to withdraw an emergency draft law, submi…

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