585 result(s) for human rights in Current Affairs
Hungary to Strengthen Border Crossing With Romania
- 18 Mar 2022 6:29 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
With an increase expected in the influx of refugees from Ukraine next week, Hungary must strengthen its border crossing point with Romania at Csengersima, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Facebook on Wednesday night.
EP Report on Foreign Interference, Disinformation Raises Concerns About Hungary
- 11 Mar 2022 12:45 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Parliament adopted a report at its plenary session in Strasbourg on Thursday, calling for the EU to do more to combat foreign interference and disinformation, while also raising concerns in connection with Hungary.
Risk of 'Prostitution, Grooming & Exploitation' for Ukraine Refugees at Hungarian Border
- 10 Mar 2022 6:42 AM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- current affairs
Exploitation of the most vulnerable is a well-known phenomenon in peacetime – thanks in part to its profitability – but it is even more acute now for those who arrive traumatised from war, without help, money or long-term plans.
Chinese in Hungary Request to Rename Streets that "Offend China" Denied
- 15 Feb 2022 6:26 AM
- https://hungarianpolitics.com/
- current affairs
The leaders of 16 chambers of commerce and associations, on behalf of 40,000 Chinese nationals living in Hungary, have sent a letter to Krisztina Baranyi, independent mayor of Budapest’s Ferencváros district, over the district’s decision last year to rename streets near the government-sponsored Fudan University development project to ones intentionally designed to irritate the Chinese government.
Civil Liberties Union Starts Proceedings on Secret Surveillance in Hungary
- 31 Jan 2022 7:49 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The Civil Liberties Union (TASZ) is initiating proceedings on behalf of six clients with Hungarian authorities, the European Commission, the European Court of Human Rights and in Israel, alleging illegal secret surveillance, the human rights organisation announced on Friday.
Hungarian Top Court Rejects Motions Against Referendum on Child Protection Law
- 7 Jan 2022 9:21 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
In a ruling posted on its website on Thursday, Hungary’s Constitutional Court rejected all claims against a planned referendum on Hungary’s child protection law, ruling that parliamentary approval of the referendum was in line with the constitution, according to Alapjogokért Központ, a think-tank.
Hungary's 'Anti-LGBTQ' Law Violates Fundamental Human Rights, says Venice Commission
- 15 Dec 2021 9:20 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The Venice Commission has said amendments to Hungary’s child protection law were “incompatible” with international human rights norms. In a statement on Monday, the Strasbourg body said it was regrettable that the law which came into force in June had been passed hastily and without prior consultation with civil society, the opposition or other stakeholders.
Hungary MEP Addresses EP Plenary on Violence Against Women
- 26 Nov 2021 10:07 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Commission will put forward a draft directive on combatting violence against women early next year, based on the objectives of the Istanbul Convention, Helena Dalli, the EU commissioner for equality, said at the European Parliament’s plenary session on Thursday.
Hungary 'Rejects Doubts Over its Democracy'
- 3 Nov 2021 7:38 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is always prepared to engage in dialogue on specific issues and laws but it firmly rejects remarks that call into question Hungary's democratic nature, the foreign minister said on Tuesday.
Hungary to Strengthen Border Crossing With Romania
- 18 Mar 2022 6:29 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
With an increase expected in the influx of refugees from Ukraine next week, Hungary must strengthen its border crossing point with Romania at Csengersima, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Facebook on Wednesday night.
EP Report on Foreign Interference, Disinformation Raises Concerns About Hungary
- 11 Mar 2022 12:45 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Parliament adopted a report at its plenary session in Strasbourg on Thursday, calling for the EU to do more to combat foreign interference and disinformation, while also raising concerns in connection with Hungary.
Risk of 'Prostitution, Grooming & Exploitation' for Ukraine Refugees at Hungarian Border
- 10 Mar 2022 6:42 AM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- current affairs
Exploitation of the most vulnerable is a well-known phenomenon in peacetime – thanks in part to its profitability – but it is even more acute now for those who arrive traumatised from war, without help, money or long-term plans.
Chinese in Hungary Request to Rename Streets that "Offend China" Denied
- 15 Feb 2022 6:26 AM
- https://hungarianpolitics.com/
- current affairs
The leaders of 16 chambers of commerce and associations, on behalf of 40,000 Chinese nationals living in Hungary, have sent a letter to Krisztina Baranyi, independent mayor of Budapest’s Ferencváros district, over the district’s decision last year to rename streets near the government-sponsored Fudan University development project to ones intentionally designed to irritate the Chinese government.
Civil Liberties Union Starts Proceedings on Secret Surveillance in Hungary
- 31 Jan 2022 7:49 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The Civil Liberties Union (TASZ) is initiating proceedings on behalf of six clients with Hungarian authorities, the European Commission, the European Court of Human Rights and in Israel, alleging illegal secret surveillance, the human rights organisation announced on Friday.
Hungarian Top Court Rejects Motions Against Referendum on Child Protection Law
- 7 Jan 2022 9:21 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
In a ruling posted on its website on Thursday, Hungary’s Constitutional Court rejected all claims against a planned referendum on Hungary’s child protection law, ruling that parliamentary approval of the referendum was in line with the constitution, according to Alapjogokért Központ, a think-tank.
Hungary's 'Anti-LGBTQ' Law Violates Fundamental Human Rights, says Venice Commission
- 15 Dec 2021 9:20 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The Venice Commission has said amendments to Hungary’s child protection law were “incompatible” with international human rights norms. In a statement on Monday, the Strasbourg body said it was regrettable that the law which came into force in June had been passed hastily and without prior consultation with civil society, the opposition or other stakeholders.
Hungary MEP Addresses EP Plenary on Violence Against Women
- 26 Nov 2021 10:07 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Commission will put forward a draft directive on combatting violence against women early next year, based on the objectives of the Istanbul Convention, Helena Dalli, the EU commissioner for equality, said at the European Parliament’s plenary session on Thursday.
Hungary 'Rejects Doubts Over its Democracy'
- 3 Nov 2021 7:38 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is always prepared to engage in dialogue on specific issues and laws but it firmly rejects remarks that call into question Hungary's democratic nature, the foreign minister said on Tuesday.