Large crowds protest against the ban on Budapest Pride
Large crowds protest against the ban on Budapest Pride
in the middle of a colorful sea of rainbow flags and the loud call for Humans in the Hungarian capital Budapest for the 30th annual Pride march. This year the event is not only a celebration, but also a powerful protest.
variety and cohesion
In the event of a high heat, the demonstrators pulled through the streets of the city. They carried signs with the inscription "Solidarity with Budapest Pride" and kept posters with crossed -out illustrations by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The music sounded from portable speakers, while people of all ages, including families with strollers, teenagers in cloaks and older citizens, marched side with activists.
a sign of resistance
From the historic old town to the streets on the bank of the river, the procession grew in both numbers and in volume and occupied the public space to defend themselves against a law that is aimed at marginalizing it. The march was openly contradicted a ban imposed by the police, which was issued this year under a comprehensive new legislation, which is prohibited by LGBTQ+events across the country.
political support and solidarity
At least 70 members of the European Parliament should take part in the procession in May. Van Sparrentak, a Dutch EU MP of the "The Green/European Free Alliance" faction, announced that they would take part in Budapest Pride to "support the LGBTIQ+community in Hungary and to show them that they are not alone (and) to be visible as a community."
The meaning of pride
"Pride is a protest, and if Orbán Budapest can prohibit pride without consequences, every Pride event is only a choice away from a ban," she added. In March, the Hungarian legislators passed laws that prohibit pride events and allow the use of facial recognition technology to identify participants-measures that activists consider it illegal and value the LGBTQ+community as part of a more comprehensive approach.
reactions to the ban
Orbán welcomed the ban and said it would prevent meetings that “violate the child's well -being”. His government pursues a strongly Christian-conservative agenda. The ban led to lively protests in Budapest in March, with the organizers of the Pride Festival Vowed To Continue the Annual Festival Despite The New Law and said: "We will fight this new fascist ban."
petition and international support
a Petition , which asks the police to reject the ban, has collected over 120,000 signatures from supporters from 73 countries. The petition requires the authorities to "reject this unjust law" - which is considered the first of its kind in the recent history of the EU - and ensure that the march can take place "unhindered and peaceful, free of discrimination, nuisance, fear or violence".
The report was also supported by CNNS Catherine Nicholls and Billy Stockwell.
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