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Published: 
November 2023

On June 15, 2022, the Hungarian Parliament passed Act LXXIX of 2021 on stricter actions against pedophile offenders, and the amendment of certain laws for the protection of children (the so-called ‘child protection’ law). A year and a half after the adoption of the law, its far-reaching and devastating impact is apparent.

Published: 
August 2023

The Hungarian Parliament adopted Act LXXIX of 2021 on taking more severe action against pedophile offenders and amending certain acts for the protection of children on June 15, 2021. The law often referred to as the "propaganda law" bans on access of minors to any content that propagates or portrays divergence from self-identity corresponding to sex at birth, sex change or homosexuality. An update on the implementation of the act, dated 07/2023 focusing on media and retail bookstores. 

Mid-term report on the implementation of recommendations relevant for the rights of LGBTQI people received as part of the 3rd cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Published: 
May 2023

The report examines the implementation of the LGBTQI-relevant recommendations received by Hungary during the 3rd cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) by the UN Human Rights Council, in the middle of the next review cycle, after two years. The report shows that no substantial progress has been made even with regard to the recommendations accepted, and in some areas (e.g. regarding the human rights consultation mechanism) further regression can be observed.

Transnational report: The crucial role of intersectional and victim-centred approaches to confronting bias-motivated violence
Published: 
May 2023

This transnational comparative report produced in the Counter-Hate project examines the role of victim-centered and intersectional approach in the response to hate crimes. The report covers the legal environment at the European and national level, the needs of hate crime victims, the accessibility of support services, methods of cooperation between civil and state actors, data collection, the procedural position of victims and the use of restorative methods.

The crucial role of intersectional and victim-centred approaches to confronting bias-motivated violence
Published: 
April 2023

The country reports prepared in the Counter-Hate project examine the role of victim-centered and intersectional approaches in the response to hate crimes in six European countries (Greece, Lithuania, Italy, Spain, Slovenia and Hungary).

Legal guide for LGBTQI foreigners in Hungary
Published: 
February 2023

This short guide provides information for non-Hungarian citizens who wish to visit Hungary or are planning to move to Hungary for a longer period. Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) community may face particular challenges in this process. This guide answers the questions that most often arise in their cases and describes the practice in Hungary regarding legal entry and residence.

The rights of LBTQI women in Hungary
Published: 
January 2023

A joint submission by the Hungarian LGBT Alliance, Háttér Society, Transvanilla Transgender Association, and Labrisz Lesbian Association aimed at assisting the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) by providing information about the state of the rights of lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex women in Hungary.

 

Published: 
July 2022

The Hungarian Parliament adopted Act LXXIX of 2021 on taking more severe action against pedophile offenders and amending certain acts for the protection of children on June 15, 2021. The law often referred to as the "propaganda law" bans on access of minors to any content that propagates or portrays divergence from self-identity corresponding to sex at birth, sex change or homosexuality.

Common Point Handbook for Trainers
Published: 
May 2022

The Common Point Handbook for Trainers provides guidance for trainers who would like to implement trainings for mental health professionals with the goal of improving the professionals' attitudes, knowledge and skills related to LGBTQI+ persons.

Trans, intersex and non-binary people at work in Hungary: A national report
Published: 
January 2022

A report prepared in the framework of the Inclusion4All project based on interviews and surveys with HR professionals and trans, intersex and non-binary. 

These are our publications available in English, for a full list of publications see: http://hatter.hu/kiadvanyaink

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