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# Hungary passes law banning LGBTQ+ content in schools
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/hungary-passes-law-banning-lgbtq-content-in-schools/
- Published: 2021-06-16T11:12:50.000Z
- Updated: 2021-06-16T11:12:50.000Z
- Description: Hungary has passed a law to prevent the sharing of content that is considered to ‘promote homosexuality or gender change’ with under 18s.
- Author: Rachel Badham
- Tags: News, Politics, Amnesty International, Eu, Hungary, LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ rights, Viktor Orban, Zsolt Semjen

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/hungary-pride-1.jpg)

A Pride parade in Hungary

**Hungary** has officially passed a law to prevent the sharing of content that is considered to ‘promote homosexuality or gender change’ with under 18s, meaning LGBTQ+ topics can no longer be discussed in school or on children’s TV. The bill was first introduced by Hungary’s **Fidesz** party, led by anti-LGBTQ+ prime minister **Viktor Orbán,** as an amendment to an anti-paedophilia law.

The legislation was then passed by the country’s national assembly in a 157-1 vote, with a government spokesperson saying: *“There are contents which children under a certain age can misunderstand and which may have a detrimental effect on their development.”* The day before the vote saw thousands protest outside parliament, urging politicians to reject the law. A petition against it was signed by more than 100,000 people.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/viktor-orban-1.jpg)

Viktor Orban

Following the success of the bill, **[Amnesty International](https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2021/06/hungary-dark-day-for-lgbti-rights-as-homophobic-and-transphobic-law-adopted/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)** described it as *“a dark day for LGBTQ+ rights”* in the country. **David Vig**, director of Amnesty International Hungary, urged the EU to take action, saying: *“The EU and its member states must take urgent steps by raising this issue at the next General Affairs Meeting in the Council and ensuring that the EU is a safe place for LGBTQ+ people.”*

Hungary has passed a handful of anti-LGBTQ+ bills during Orbán’s presidency, including a [ban on same-sex couples adopting](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/hungary-bans-same-sex-adoption/) which was passed in late 2020\. Deputy prime minister, **Zsolt Semjen**, argued the law would ensure the *“healthy development”* of children. It was strongly contested by LGBTQ+ activists and advocacy organisations.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/lgbt-hungary.jpg)