Hungary’s Anti-LGBT Campaign
A propaganda campaign is being conducted across Hungary as part of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s strategy ahead of the upcoming election.
This campaign is aimed at demonizing the LGBTQ+ community and is having a significant impact on families, including those raising children. The controversial new bill would prevent the portrayal of families like those headed by same-sex couples, and many fear that this campaign will lead to increased violence and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.
On June 14th, thousands of people protested against the new bill outside the Hungarian parliament. The European Union has launched proceedings against the Hungarian government over the new law. In response, Orbán has announced a referendum on the matter. The government-funded propaganda campaign is all over the country, with billboards asking people if they are angry at Brussels and if they are worried about their children facing “sexual propaganda.”
However, some believe that Orbán has picked the wrong target this time, as the truth about LGBTQ+ people cannot be silenced.