Hungary’s Pride ban
The mayor of Budapest announced that Budapest Pride will be held as a municipal event, but the Budapest police have issued a decision prohibiting this.
Gender Issues
Addressing menstrual poverty in the EU
Approximately half of the European Union (EU) population menstruates at some point in their lives, experiencing around 450 menstrual cycles. Each month, individuals rely on menstrual hygiene products to manage their periods.
The rights of LGBTI people in the European Union
In some parts of the world, negative perceptions of LGBTI people (see glossary) are reflected in harsh laws.
The rights of LGBTI people in the European Union
In some parts of the world, negative perceptions of LGBTI people (see glossary) are reflected in harsh laws.
Hungary’s ban on Pride
On 18 March 2025, a law was adopted in Hungary restricting the freedom of assembly, by connecting it to a previous controversial law from 2021, which prohibited the public portrayal to children of ‘divergence from self-identity corresponding to sex at birth, sex change or homosexuality’.
Child-friendly justice
‘Child-friendly justice refers to justice systems which guarantee the respect and the effective implementation of all children’s rights at the highest attainable level, … giving due consideration to the child’s level of maturity and understanding and the circumstances of the case.
Maternity and paternity leave in the EU
Maternity rights are set out in the 1992 Pregnant Workers Directive. This EU legislation sets the minimum period for maternity leave at 14 weeks, with 2 weeks’ compulsory leave before and/or after confinement and an adequate allowance subject to national legislation.
New and enduring challenges for women’s rights and gender equality in the EU
8 March, International Women’s Day, is a good opportunity to take stock of progress and challenges for women’s rights and gender equality.
New and enduring challenges for women’s rights and gender equality in the EU
8 March, International Women’s Day, is a good opportunity to take stock of progress and challenges for women’s rights and gender equality.
Women in foreign affairs and international security: An increasingly salient debate
In the current context of geopolitical volatility and complex security threats, the topic of women in foreign affairs and international security is increasingly salient.