76 result(s) for lgbt rights in Current Affairs
Watch: Why LGBT+ Community is Fleeing Hungary
- 31 Mar 2022 12:21 PM
- current affairs
VICE says it's no accident that on April 3 Hungary will vote in national elections and on LGBT+ rights, since 'attacking minorities has been part of PM Orban's autocratic strategy'.
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.
Hungarian Opinion: Trouble in Store for Hungarian Relations with Post-Merkel Germany?
- 13 Dec 2021 8:48 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
Right-wing analysts fear that the new left-liberal German government will harshly criticize Hungary and try to encroach on national sovereignty. Left-wing commentators are less than certain that Germany will become more critical of Hungary than under Chancellor Merkel.
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.
Pope Francis Praises Hungarians' 'Ecumenical Spirit, Family Protection, Ecological Awareness'
- 17 Sep 2021 7:33 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Pope Francis praised the “ecumenical spirit, family protection and ecological awareness” of Hungarians in an informal discussion with journalists on Wednesday evening.
Pope’s Visit to Hungary ’Rare Honour’, Says Gulyás
- 16 Sep 2021 7:30 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Speaking about the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress Budapest hosted last week, Prime Minister’s Office chief Gergely Gulyás said the government regarded Pope Francis’s participation as recognition for Hungary, adding that neither the current pontiff nor his predecessor had taken part in any other Eucharistic congress.
Watch: 'Filthy Pride' - Marching for LGBTQ + Rights in PM Orbán's Hungary
- 30 Aug 2021 9:27 AM
- current affairs
Patrik and Zsolt are activists and YouTubers representing LGBTQ+ people in Hungary, where a new 'anti-paedophile' law means it is illegal to educate about or to promote LGBTQ+ issues to under-18s.
Watch: 'Crackdown on LGBTQ Community' in Hungary Prompts Condemnation
- 11 Aug 2021 4:42 PM
- current affairs
The rights of Hungary’s LGBTQ people are increasingly under threat, according to local activists. Last month, a law came into force that restricts the depiction of homosexuality and sex reassignment to children in schools.
Watch: Why LGBT+ Community is Fleeing Hungary
- 31 Mar 2022 12:21 PM
- current affairs
VICE says it's no accident that on April 3 Hungary will vote in national elections and on LGBT+ rights, since 'attacking minorities has been part of PM Orban's autocratic strategy'.
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.
Hungarian Opinion: Trouble in Store for Hungarian Relations with Post-Merkel Germany?
- 13 Dec 2021 8:48 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
Right-wing analysts fear that the new left-liberal German government will harshly criticize Hungary and try to encroach on national sovereignty. Left-wing commentators are less than certain that Germany will become more critical of Hungary than under Chancellor Merkel.
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.
Pope Francis Praises Hungarians' 'Ecumenical Spirit, Family Protection, Ecological Awareness'
- 17 Sep 2021 7:33 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Pope Francis praised the “ecumenical spirit, family protection and ecological awareness” of Hungarians in an informal discussion with journalists on Wednesday evening.
Pope’s Visit to Hungary ’Rare Honour’, Says Gulyás
- 16 Sep 2021 7:30 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Speaking about the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress Budapest hosted last week, Prime Minister’s Office chief Gergely Gulyás said the government regarded Pope Francis’s participation as recognition for Hungary, adding that neither the current pontiff nor his predecessor had taken part in any other Eucharistic congress.
Watch: 'Filthy Pride' - Marching for LGBTQ + Rights in PM Orbán's Hungary
- 30 Aug 2021 9:27 AM
- current affairs
Patrik and Zsolt are activists and YouTubers representing LGBTQ+ people in Hungary, where a new 'anti-paedophile' law means it is illegal to educate about or to promote LGBTQ+ issues to under-18s.
Watch: 'Crackdown on LGBTQ Community' in Hungary Prompts Condemnation
- 11 Aug 2021 4:42 PM
- current affairs
The rights of Hungary’s LGBTQ people are increasingly under threat, according to local activists. Last month, a law came into force that restricts the depiction of homosexuality and sex reassignment to children in schools.