In Budapest, over 100,000 people participated in a Pride march organized by the NGO Rainbow Mission, despite a government ban. The government previously attempted to stifle the event through legislative amendments aimed at prioritizing children's rights, undermining freedoms of assembly. The Mayor of Budapest declared the march a municipal event, bypassing the ban. Police deemed the event illegal and warned of penalties. Counter-protesters were outnumbered and separated, allowing the Pride march to proceed without violence, underscoring rising tensions around LGBTQ+ issues in Hungary.
Despite the government's ban on the Pride march, over a hundred thousand people participated, defending LGBTQ+ rights and freedom of assembly in Hungary.
Many marched in Budapest to oppose legislation that places the rights of children above all others, reflecting a growing discontent with the ruling government.
Participants expressed the need to stand up for their rights, fearing that silence could lead to lost opportunities for advocacy in the future.
Counter-protests were organized by far-right groups but were effectively managed and did not disrupt the Pride march or its participants.
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