The United Nations Condemns Hungary’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Banning Pride March
The United Nations has expressed deep concerns over a recent legislation passed in Hungary that imposes arbitrary and discriminatory restrictions on the rights of LGBTIQ+ individuals. This new law infringes on their freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and privacy, particularly during events such as Pride parades.
The law allows for the use of surveillance measures, including facial recognition technology, to identify and issue fines against participants in these events. UN Human Rights spokesperson, Liz Throssell, emphasized the importance of protecting the right to privacy and non-discrimination by avoiding the use of facial recognition technology to target peaceful assembly participants.
Public surveillance measures should only be used when strictly necessary and proportionate to legitimate objectives. It is crucial that these measures are not deployed in a discriminatory manner, especially targeting peaceful assemblies of LGBTIQ+ individuals and marginalized groups.
UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, has called on Hungarian authorities to repeal this discriminatory law and any other legislation that discriminates against LGBTIQ+ individuals. He also urges them to address the high levels of intolerance, discrimination, bullying, and harassment faced by children based on sexual orientation and gender identity, in accordance with Hungary’s international human rights obligations.
It is essential for all individuals to have their rights protected and respected, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Discriminatory laws and practices must be dismantled to create a society that upholds human rights for all.
