A Hungarian Teacher Is Facing Criminal Charges for Organizing a Pride Event. Protect LGBTQ Rights in Hungary!

Hungary's far-right party, led by Viktor Orbán, has been growing in power in the past few years. This political rise is dangerous for all of us: Orbán has blocked support for climate-friendly policies, espouses hateful rhetoric against immigrants, and has worked to make abortion access much more difficult and humiliating.

Now, the far-right in Hungary has taken its hatred to new heights, banning pride events throughout the country. And one teacher who simply organized one local pride event in Pécs is facing criminal charges for his involvement.

Sign now to tell the European Union to intervene in this case and prevent these arrests!

Just days after the Pécs pride event, one local teacher was questioned by police about his involvement. His case has since been forwarded to a prosecutor's office with a recommendation to press charges, and prosecutors are deciding on next steps.

It's possible that this man -- who simply organized a parade to celebrate local LGBTQ+ peoples' right to love one another and exist -- will face a prison sentence of three years.

Earlier this year, the European Union committed to marriage equality across all member nations. But Hungary is in the EU, and now Hungarians are risking criminal charges for simply organizing a pride event. Will the EU finally take a stand?

It's unclear what will happen to this innocent man next, which is why we must demand action now.

If the EU is serious about protecting marriage equality, it's time that the organization intervene in this case in Hungary, which is quickly approaching a human rights violation. Sign the petition if you agree!