Protests Erupt in Barcelona Against Hungary's Pride Ban

Protests erupted in Barcelona against Hungary's recent ban on LGBTQI+ Pride events, following the Hungarian parliament's approval of a law that restricts assembly rights for the community. The law, passed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party, claims Pride events are harmful to children and allows police to use facial recognition technology to identify participants. Meanwhile, LGBTQ+ activists in Hungary remain defiant, planning to proceed with the Budapest Pride Festival despite the ban, emphasizing solidarity and resistance against authoritarianism. Global funders are also mobilizing resources to support LGBTQ+ rights in the face of rising threats worldwide, with campaigns aimed at countering funding instability for advocacy groups. Despite calls for boycotts of events like WorldPride due to concerns over safety and rights violations under the current U.S. administration, organizers argue participation is crucial for visibility and resistance. The international LGBTQ+ community continues to navigate a challenging landscape marked by increasing hostility and legislative setbacks.