818 result(s) for human rights
Hungarian Helsinki Committee Wins Defamation Lawsuit Against Fidesz
- 2 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz must publicly apologize and pay HUF 1 million (USD 3,890) to human rights advocacy NGO Hungarian Helsinki Committee (HHC) for impugning the latter’s good reputation, reports Index.hu.
State Paid HUF 120 Million In Damages To Prisoners So Far This Year
- 1 Aug 2017 8:30 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian state has paid a total of HUF 120 million (USD 461,000) so far this year in damages to prisoners who lodged complaints over unacceptable conditions of their detention, reports pro-government daily Magyar Hirlap.
Local Opinion: Weeklies On The Opposition’s Meagre Chances
- 24 Jul 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Analysts on both Right and Left believe that the fragmented left-wing opposition stands no chance whatsoever of winning next year’s elections, at least not in their present shape. Right-wing commentators suspect however that the Socialist Party is doomed even in the longer run.
Amnesty Voices Concern Over Deepening Orbán Netanyahu Ties
- 18 Jul 2017 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Amnesty International’s Hungarian and Israeli chapters have expressed concern over what they see as “growing collaboration” between Hungarian and Israeli prime ministers Viktor Orbán and Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing that both leaders are running “smearing” campaigns against rights groups and their activists.
Freedom House: Hungary’s Govt Has Resorted To Tactics Reminiscent Of Darkest Days Of Dictatorship
- 17 Jul 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
US-based human rights watchdog Freedom House on Friday slammed the Hungarian government’s nationwide billboard and television campaign concerning civil organisations saying that it was “vilifying” NGOs and refugees.
Opinion Of Embassies About Budapest Pride Festival
- 6 Jul 2017 1:35 AM
- community & culture
The following joint press release is issued by the Embassies of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The United ...
Ombudsman: Hungary Not Living Up To Constitutional Obligations In Providing Education For Disabled Children
- 5 Jul 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s ombudsman has determined that the government does not currently fulfill its own constitutional obligations, nor those required by international treaty, concerning the provision of adequate and accessible education for seriously disabled students, hvg.hu reports.
Opposition Parties Criticise Govt’s Foreign Policy
- 4 Jul 2017 9:34 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist and LMP parties criticised the Hungarian government’s foreign policy for what they see as moving Hungary closer to “military dictators” and regimes that “trample on human rights”.
Budapest Pride Parade, 8 July
- 29 Jun 2017 8:10 AM
- entertainment
From the organisers: Is there freedom of choice? Is there freedom of thought? Is there freedom of love? Is there freedom of self-expression? Is there safety? Is there free life?
Hungarian Helsinki Committee Wins Defamation Lawsuit Against Fidesz
- 2 Aug 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz must publicly apologize and pay HUF 1 million (USD 3,890) to human rights advocacy NGO Hungarian Helsinki Committee (HHC) for impugning the latter’s good reputation, reports Index.hu.
State Paid HUF 120 Million In Damages To Prisoners So Far This Year
- 1 Aug 2017 8:30 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian state has paid a total of HUF 120 million (USD 461,000) so far this year in damages to prisoners who lodged complaints over unacceptable conditions of their detention, reports pro-government daily Magyar Hirlap.
Local Opinion: Weeklies On The Opposition’s Meagre Chances
- 24 Jul 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Analysts on both Right and Left believe that the fragmented left-wing opposition stands no chance whatsoever of winning next year’s elections, at least not in their present shape. Right-wing commentators suspect however that the Socialist Party is doomed even in the longer run.
Amnesty Voices Concern Over Deepening Orbán Netanyahu Ties
- 18 Jul 2017 9:04 AM
- current affairs
Amnesty International’s Hungarian and Israeli chapters have expressed concern over what they see as “growing collaboration” between Hungarian and Israeli prime ministers Viktor Orbán and Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing that both leaders are running “smearing” campaigns against rights groups and their activists.
Freedom House: Hungary’s Govt Has Resorted To Tactics Reminiscent Of Darkest Days Of Dictatorship
- 17 Jul 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
US-based human rights watchdog Freedom House on Friday slammed the Hungarian government’s nationwide billboard and television campaign concerning civil organisations saying that it was “vilifying” NGOs and refugees.
Opinion Of Embassies About Budapest Pride Festival
- 6 Jul 2017 1:35 AM
- community & culture
The following joint press release is issued by the Embassies of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The United ...
Ombudsman: Hungary Not Living Up To Constitutional Obligations In Providing Education For Disabled Children
- 5 Jul 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s ombudsman has determined that the government does not currently fulfill its own constitutional obligations, nor those required by international treaty, concerning the provision of adequate and accessible education for seriously disabled students, hvg.hu reports.
Opposition Parties Criticise Govt’s Foreign Policy
- 4 Jul 2017 9:34 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist and LMP parties criticised the Hungarian government’s foreign policy for what they see as moving Hungary closer to “military dictators” and regimes that “trample on human rights”.
Budapest Pride Parade, 8 July
- 29 Jun 2017 8:10 AM
- entertainment
From the organisers: Is there freedom of choice? Is there freedom of thought? Is there freedom of love? Is there freedom of self-expression? Is there safety? Is there free life?