Urgent Action Outcome: Pride March Went Ahead Despite Restrictions

On 28 June, Budapest Pride went ahead despite the restrictive anti-Pride legislation adopted
in March and police enforcement targeting the march. About 200,000 participants, including
over 280 Amnesty International activists and staff from Hungary and 22 other national offices
around the world, defied restrictions and marched to peacefully demand equality and the
right to assemble. Despite police efforts to prevent the event, the march became the largest
march in Budapest Pride’s 30 years history, demonstrating strong public resistance to
discriminatory laws and showcasing the resilience of Hungary’s LGBTI community and allies
in standing up against oppression.
NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUESTED. MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO SENT APPEALS.
On 28 June, Budapest Pride went ahead despite restrictive anti-Pride legislation and police efforts
to prevent the march. In April, discriminatory legislation came into force that could be used to ban
Pride marches and other protests supporting equal rights of LGBTI people in Hungary. Authorities
declared the Budapest Pride illegal, yet thousands, including over 280 Amnesty International
activists and staff, from Hungary and other 22 countries, nonetheless came together with
thousands of others to peacefully demand equality, freedom of assembly, and human rights.
This was the largest march in Budapest Pride’s history. Its success, despite authorities’
opposition, demonstrated the strength and resilience of Hungary’s LGBTI community and its
allies.
This outcome was achieved through the combined efforts of many, including Amnesty
International’s Let Pride March campaign, which helped raise awareness, mobilize activists, and
called on the Budapest police to respect the right to peaceful protest. Amnesty supporters
worldwide sent letters, signed petitions, and shared information- support local activists recognized
as vital. A total of over 120,000 actions were collected from across 73 countries and were
delivered on 25 June by Amnesty Hungary staff and activists to the Budapest police.
While challenges remain for LGBTI rights in Hungary, including the anti-Pride legislation and
potential fines for Pride march participants and criminal sanctions for organisers this event proved
that collective action and solidarity can overcome attempts to silence calls for equality. No further
action is needed for this case, but Amnesty will continue to monitor and support Hungary’s LGBTI
community.
NAME AND PREFFERED PRONOUN: Hungarian LGBTI community (ALL)
THIS IS THE 2nd AND FINAL OUTPUT FOR UA 39/25
LINK TO PREVIOUS UA: https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/eur27/9273/2025/en/
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