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.
