According to a new announcement by the Hungarian government, apart from schools, churches will also be subject to the controversial provisions of Hungary's new anti-LGBTQ law.

Passed in June, the "Anti-Paedophilia Act", originally intended to toughen penalties for child abuse, but was later&nbsp;amended to prohibit the promotion of homosexual behaviour to minors, i.e., those under 18.

The government announced on Friday that shops will be prohibited from selling such products within a 200-metre (yard) radius of churches, schools, and child protection institutions.

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As per this law, companies are prohibited from running ads that show support for homosexuality and could be perceived as targeting minors.&nbsp;

The government decree setting out the implementation of the law regulates the "display or portrayal" of products that "express homosexuality" or represent a "deviation from the identity corresponding to the sex at birth".

Hungarian and European Union leaders are once again at odds over this law.

Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission chief, has branded the measure "a disgrace" and the commission has initiated an infringement procedure against Hungary, claiming the measure violates EU rights to freedom of expression, trade, and services.

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With the new law,&nbsp;Hungary's nationalist prime minister Viktor Orban is seen as pursuing a policy to transform the country into an allegedly illiberal country built upon conservative Christian values.

Activists warn of a rising fear in the community as a result of the law, the latest in a series of laws targeting LGBTQ Hungarians.

The law could have an adverse effect; according to teachers, publishers, and broadcasters, it might mean that books would be removed from the curriculum and films with&nbsp;gay characters&nbsp;would be banned from daytime viewing.

Prior to the latest law, a civil society group was fined for not labelling a children's book published on same-sex parents with a parental guidance warning.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hungary-to-hold-referendum-on-controversial-anti-lgbtqia-law-says-pm-orban-399461">Hungary to hold referendum on controversial anti-LGBTQIA+ law, says PM Orban</a>

Orban announced on July 21 the new law would be subject to a national vote, although no date was specified.

It is speculated that Orban is targeting the LGBT community as part of his antimigration agenda and an effort to reinforce his socially conservative voter base ahead of the next election.

(With inputs from agencies)

According to a new announcement by the Hungarian government, apart from schools, churches will also be subject to the controversial provisions of Hungary's new anti-LGBTQ law.

According to a new announcement by the Hungarian government, apart from schools, churches will also be subject to the controversial provisions of Hungary's new anti-LGBTQ law. Passed in June, the "Anti-Paedophilia Act", originally intended to toughen penalties for child abuse, but was later amended to prohibit the promotion of homosexual behaviour to minors, i.e., those under 18. The government announced on Friday that shops will be prohibited from selling such products within a 200-metre (yard) radius of churches, schools, and child protection institutions. Also read | Thousands to join Budapest Pride march in protest over new anti-LGBT law As per this law, companies are prohibited from running ads that show support for homosexuality and could be perceived as targeting minors. The government decree setting out the implementation of the law regulates the "display or portrayal" of products that "express homosexuality" or represent a "deviation from the identity corresponding to the sex at birth". Hungarian and European Union leaders are once again at odds over this law. Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission chief, has branded the measure "a disgrace" and the commission has initiated an infringement procedure against Hungary, claiming the measure violates EU rights to freedom of expression, trade, and services. Also read | EU launches legal action against Hungary, Poland over LGBTQ rights With the new law, Hungary's nationalist prime minister Viktor Orban is seen as pursuing a policy to transform the country into an allegedly illiberal country built upon conservative Christian values. Activists warn of a rising fear in the community as a result of the law, the latest in a series of laws targeting LGBTQ Hungarians. The law could have an adverse effect; according to teachers, publishers, and broadcasters, it might mean that books would be removed from the curriculum and films with gay characters would be banned from daytime viewing. Prior to the latest law, a civil society group was fined for not labelling a children's book published on same-sex parents with a parental guidance warning. Also read | Hungary to hold referendum on controversial anti-LGBTQIA+ law, says PM Orban Orban announced on July 21 the new law would be subject to a national vote, although no date was specified. It is speculated that Orban is targeting the LGBT community as part of his antimigration agenda and an effort to reinforce his socially conservative voter base ahead of the next election. (With inputs from agencies)

Churches in Hungary to be subject to anti LGBTQ law

Thousands of Hungarians planned to join the annual Budapest Pride march on Saturday in a show of support for LGBT people and to protest against a law banning the use of materials in schools seen as promoting homosexuality and gender reassignment.

Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, in power since 2010, has grown increasingly radical on social policy in what he portrays as a fight to safeguard traditional Christian values from Western liberalism.

The European Commission has launched legal action against Orban's government over the new law, which came into force this month, saying it is discriminatory and contravenes European values of tolerance and individual freedom.

Orban's government, which faces a tough election next year, says matters such as LGBT rights are for national governments to decide and says it will call a referendum on the reform. It says the law is not about targeting homosexuals but about protecting Hungary's children.

Organisers of Saturdays'&nbsp;march have called on supporters to stand up against hatred and resist attempts by what they called "power-hungry politicians" to intimidate LGBT people.

"The recent past has been very demanding, distressing and frightening for the LGBTQ community," they said in a statement.

"Instead of protecting minorities, the Fidesz-Christian Democrat government is using laws to make members of the LGBTQ community outcasts in their own country."

Several civil rights groups have criticised Orban`s reforms and a survey last month by the Ipsos polling organisation found that 46% of Hungarians support same-sex marriage.

On Monday, more than 40 foreign cultural institutions and embassies in Hungary, including those of the United States, Britain and Germany, published a joint statement in support of the Budapest Pride Festival.

"Concerned by recent developments that threaten the principle of non-discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity, we encourage steps in every country to ensure the equality and dignity of all human beings irrespective of their sexual orientation or gender identity," they said.

Thousands of Hungarians planned to join the annual Budapest Pride march on Saturday in a show of support for LGBT people and to protest against a law banning the use of materials in schools seen as promoting homosexuality and gender reassignment.

Thousands of Hungarians planned to join the annual Budapest Pride march on Saturday in a show of support for LGBT people and to protest against a law banning the use of materials in schools seen as promoting homosexuality and gender reassignment. Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, in power since 2010, has grown increasingly radical on social policy in what he portrays as a fight to safeguard traditional Christian values from Western liberalism. The European Commission has launched legal action against Orban's government over the new law, which came into force this month, saying it is discriminatory and contravenes European values of tolerance and individual freedom. Orban's government, which faces a tough election next year, says matters such as LGBT rights are for national governments to decide and says it will call a referendum on the reform. It says the law is not about targeting homosexuals but about protecting Hungary's children. Organisers of Saturdays' march have called on supporters to stand up against hatred and resist attempts by what they called "power-hungry politicians" to intimidate LGBT people. "The recent past has been very demanding, distressing and frightening for the LGBTQ community," they said in a statement. "Instead of protecting minorities, the Fidesz-Christian Democrat government is using laws to make members of the LGBTQ community outcasts in their own country." Several civil rights groups have criticised Orban`s reforms and a survey last month by the Ipsos polling organisation found that 46% of Hungarians support same-sex marriage. On Monday, more than 40 foreign cultural institutions and embassies in Hungary, including those of the United States, Britain and Germany, published a joint statement in support of the Budapest Pride Festival. "Concerned by recent developments that threaten the principle of non-discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity, we encourage steps in every country to ensure the equality and dignity of all human beings irrespective of their sexual orientation or gender identity," they said.

Thousands to join Budapest Pride march in protest over new anti-LGBT law

German Chancellor Angela Merkel slammed Hungary's proposed new law prohibiting the distribution of homosexuality and gender change materials in schools.

"I believe this law is incorrect and incompatible with my beliefs," Merkel said in a statement to the Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, adding that the bill was something she would vote against politically.

Last week, the Hungarian parliament passed a new rule proposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's cabinet that prohibits the portrayal of homosexuality and sex reassignment in school education materials and television programmes aimed at children under the age of 18.

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High-ranking officials from numerous EU countries and organisations in the European Parliament immediately condemned the bill, which was passed during Pride month.

The EU Council discussed the uproar over the Hungarian law on Tuesday afternoon, with the Benelux ministers bringing together like-minded countries in a scathing declaration against the legislation. &nbsp;

"The law represents a flagrant form of discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and hence deserves to be condemned. Inclusion, human dignity and equality are core values of our European Union, and we cannot compromise on these principles," the countries said.

Merkel is one of a small number of European Union leaders who have spoken out against the legislation.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, called it a "shame" and pledged in a statement to utilise all of the commission's powers to preserve LGBT rights in the EU.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel slammed Hungary's proposed new law prohibiting the distribution of homosexuality and gender change materials in schools. "I believe this law is incorrect and incompatible with my beliefs," Merkel said in a statement to the Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, adding that the bill was something she would vote against politically.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel slammed Hungary's proposed new law prohibiting the distribution of homosexuality and gender change materials in schools. "I believe this law is incorrect and incompatible with my beliefs," Merkel said in a statement to the Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, adding that the bill was something she would vote against politically. Last week, the Hungarian parliament passed a new rule proposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's cabinet that prohibits the portrayal of homosexuality and sex reassignment in school education materials and television programmes aimed at children under the age of 18. Also read: Britain slams Hungary's anti-LGBT+ law as an 'affront to human rights' Also read: Japan at 'turning point' for LGBTQ rights: Campaigners High-ranking officials from numerous EU countries and organisations in the European Parliament immediately condemned the bill, which was passed during Pride month. The EU Council discussed the uproar over the Hungarian law on Tuesday afternoon, with the Benelux ministers bringing together like-minded countries in a scathing declaration against the legislation. "The law represents a flagrant form of discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and hence deserves to be condemned. Inclusion, human dignity and equality are core values of our European Union, and we cannot compromise on these principles," the countries said. Merkel is one of a small number of European Union leaders who have spoken out against the legislation. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, called it a "shame" and pledged in a statement to utilise all of the commission's powers to preserve LGBT rights in the EU.

'This law is wrong': Angela Merkel joins other EU leaders in criticising Hungary's anti-LGBT law

Hungary's ban on school talks about sexuality or transgender issues is "an affront to human rights", Britain's first Special Envoy on LGBT Rights said on Thursday, saying he would join the&nbsp;European Union (EU) in fighting the new law.

The&nbsp;EU&nbsp;has criticised the law, passed on Tuesday, outlawing the dissemination in schools of content deemed to "promote homosexuality and gender change", with Equality Commissioner Helena Dalli raising the possibility of sanctions.

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"This kind of law is obviously completely unacceptable," Nick Herbert, who was the first Conservative Party lawmaker to be openly gay when elected in 2005, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation in a video call.

"It's an affront to human rights (and) it's very concerning that&nbsp;European countries should be going backwards like this," said Herbert, who stood down from parliament in 2019.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that she was "very concerned" about the new law and was assessing whether it breached "relevant&nbsp;EU&nbsp;legislation".

Herbert, 58, said he could not speak for ministers as to whether Britain was considering sanctions, but said he intended to "look at any proposal" by the government in response to Hungary's move.

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Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has grown increasingly radical on social policy ahead of an election next year, railing against LGBT+ people and immigrants.

Herbert said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed LGBT+ rights with Orban when they met in London last month.

"It's already been raised at a high level and we will continue to press this issue working with our allies," said Herbert, who previously served as a minister at the Home Office and Ministry of Justice.

Herbert was appointed as Special Envoy on LGBT Rights last month and will next year lead Britain's first global LGBT+ conference, aimed at promoting legal reform and tackling violence and discrimination.

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"(Johnson) is clearly sending a signal of his own concern for these issues and the progress he wants to see," said Herbert, who was an outspoken advocate for same-sex marriage before it was legalised in Britain in 2013.

The government has faced criticism for a delay in banning so-called conversion therapy, which aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, and for not simplifying the procedure for changing gender on legal documents.

"It's true that the government decided not to proceed with self-certification for trans people, but we do want to make the process of transition easier," Herbert said.

Hungary's ban on school talks about sexuality or transgender issues is "an affront to human rights", Britain's first Special Envoy on LGBT Rights said on Thursday, saying he would join the European Union (EU) in fighting the new law.

Hungary's ban on school talks about sexuality or transgender issues is "an affront to human rights", Britain's first Special Envoy on LGBT Rights said on Thursday, saying he would join the European Union (EU) in fighting the new law. The EU has criticised the law, passed on Tuesday, outlawing the dissemination in schools of content deemed to "promote homosexuality and gender change", with Equality Commissioner Helena Dalli raising the possibility of sanctions. Also read | Hungary adopts child sex abuse law that also targets LGBT community "This kind of law is obviously completely unacceptable," Nick Herbert, who was the first Conservative Party lawmaker to be openly gay when elected in 2005, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation in a video call. "It's an affront to human rights (and) it's very concerning that European countries should be going backwards like this," said Herbert, who stood down from parliament in 2019. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that she was "very concerned" about the new law and was assessing whether it breached "relevant EU legislation". Herbert, 58, said he could not speak for ministers as to whether Britain was considering sanctions, but said he intended to "look at any proposal" by the government in response to Hungary's move. Also read | Hungary passes laws curtailing gay rights and expanding executive power Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has grown increasingly radical on social policy ahead of an election next year, railing against LGBT+ people and immigrants. Herbert said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed LGBT+ rights with Orban when they met in London last month. "It's already been raised at a high level and we will continue to press this issue working with our allies," said Herbert, who previously served as a minister at the Home Office and Ministry of Justice. Herbert was appointed as Special Envoy on LGBT Rights last month and will next year lead Britain's first global LGBT+ conference, aimed at promoting legal reform and tackling violence and discrimination. Also read | Poland, Hungary push against 'gender equality' at EU social summit "(Johnson) is clearly sending a signal of his own concern for these issues and the progress he wants to see," said Herbert, who was an outspoken advocate for same-sex marriage before it was legalised in Britain in 2013. The government has faced criticism for a delay in banning so-called conversion therapy, which aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, and for not simplifying the procedure for changing gender on legal documents. "It's true that the government decided not to proceed with self-certification for trans people, but we do want to make the process of transition easier," Herbert said.

Britain slams Hungary's anti-LGBT+ law as an 'affront to human rights'

The year 2020 has given us a lot of video meeting moments to laugh at, be it children of lawmakers popping up from behind during TV interviews or children coming up with ways to disrupt classes. However, what stole the show this year is when anti-LGBT lawmaker from Lithuania was spotted with a semi-naked man during a Parliament meeting.

A&nbsp;Lithuanian MP Petras Grazulis is known to be an outspoken critic of the LGBTQ community in his country and has often publically criticised the idea of Pride marches and has even compared&nbsp;homosexuality with paedophilia.

During a Parliamentary meeting, Grazulis, who had a word document open on his system, was suddenly spotted with a sem-naked man popping from behind him on the screen. The man has not been identified as his face was half-visible. It is, however, not clear if the MP was decently-dressed or not as only his head was visible.

The duo is spotted looking at the screen for a few moments — as if to fix some error — before the document took over the screen again.

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The MP has not given a straight answer yet as to who the person was. Grazulis, however, was not happy with the reaction and meeting everyone's expectations, responded angrily to the reactions. He earlier claimed it was his son helping him fix something on his system and then changed his story claiming the semi-naked man was&nbsp;Andrius Tapinas, a journalist who has been "persecuting him for a long time".

"He's haunting me everywhere, it's no wonder that he got here," Grazulis said.

While the local media and people took a hit at the irony of the situation, the&nbsp;Chairman of the&nbsp;parliamentary committee Vytautas Juozapaitis expressed concern over 'onlookers' being present during such meetings as he feels it can be risky considering sensitive information is discussed in these meetings.

"It's probably the responsibility of every member of parliament to ensure that no other people appear in their home environment..," said&nbsp;Juozapaitis. "It's a question of why are they half-naked during working hours. Of course, you could say it's a person's private life, but he is connected to a Seimas (parliament) meeting."

The year 2020 has given us a lot of video meeting moments to laugh at, be it children of lawmakers popping up from behind during TV interviews or children coming up with ways to disrupt classes.

The year 2020 has given us a lot of video meeting moments to laugh at, be it children of lawmakers popping up from behind during TV interviews or children coming up with ways to disrupt classes. However, what stole the show this year is when anti-LGBT lawmaker from Lithuania was spotted with a semi-naked man during a Parliament meeting. A Lithuanian MP Petras Grazulis is known to be an outspoken critic of the LGBTQ community in his country and has often publically criticised the idea of Pride marches and has even compared homosexuality with paedophilia. During a Parliamentary meeting, Grazulis, who had a word document open on his system, was suddenly spotted with a sem-naked man popping from behind him on the screen. The man has not been identified as his face was half-visible. It is, however, not clear if the MP was decently-dressed or not as only his head was visible. The duo is spotted looking at the screen for a few moments — as if to fix some error — before the document took over the screen again. Also read| British author Roald Dahl's family issues quiet apology for anti-Semitic comments The MP has not given a straight answer yet as to who the person was. Grazulis, however, was not happy with the reaction and meeting everyone's expectations, responded angrily to the reactions. He earlier claimed it was his son helping him fix something on his system and then changed his story claiming the semi-naked man was Andrius Tapinas, a journalist who has been "persecuting him for a long time". "He's haunting me everywhere, it's no wonder that he got here," Grazulis said. While the local media and people took a hit at the irony of the situation, the Chairman of the parliamentary committee Vytautas Juozapaitis expressed concern over 'onlookers' being present during such meetings as he feels it can be risky considering sensitive information is discussed in these meetings. "It's probably the responsibility of every member of parliament to ensure that no other people appear in their home environment..," said Juozapaitis. "It's a question of why are they half-naked during working hours. Of course, you could say it's a person's private life, but he is connected to a Seimas (parliament) meeting."

Anti-LGBT lawmaker spotted with semi-naked man on video meeting

Brazil`s Supreme Court has criminalised discrimination and hateful acts against gays and transgenders.

The court on Thursday ruled with eight votes in favours out of 11 for the law.&nbsp;

According to the court`s ruling, the homophobic and transphobic violence falls under the existing anti-racism laws.

Justice Carmen Lucia, who supports the new policy, said the court can`t deny protection "to those who have at times been denied the right to life, and most often to the right to liberty and dignity, by the absence of legislation," the Hill reported.

The court ruled unanimously in 2011 that every state in Brazil had to recognize same-sex civil unions.&nbsp;

However, the country has not passed reinforcing legislation.

Along with that, there is no provision to protect the LGBT community from harassment.

Some gay groups have earlier said that they have faced more threats of violence and hostility following the election of the country`s president, Jair Bolsonaro, last year.

Brazil has one of the world highest murder rates when it comes to individuals in the LGBT community. In 2018, 420 LGBT people were killed across the country.

Brazil`s Supreme Court has criminalised discrimination and hateful acts against gays and transgenders. The court on Thursday ruled with eight votes in favours out of 11 for the law.

Brazil`s Supreme Court has criminalised discrimination and hateful acts against gays and transgenders. The court on Thursday ruled with eight votes in favours out of 11 for the law. According to the court`s ruling, the homophobic and transphobic violence falls under the existing anti-racism laws. Justice Carmen Lucia, who supports the new policy, said the court can`t deny protection "to those who have at times been denied the right to life, and most often to the right to liberty and dignity, by the absence of legislation," the Hill reported. The court ruled unanimously in 2011 that every state in Brazil had to recognize same-sex civil unions. However, the country has not passed reinforcing legislation. Along with that, there is no provision to protect the LGBT community from harassment. Some gay groups have earlier said that they have faced more threats of violence and hostility following the election of the country`s president, Jair Bolsonaro, last year. Brazil has one of the world highest murder rates when it comes to individuals in the LGBT community. In 2018, 420 LGBT people were killed across the country.

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