Blocking of access to LGBTQI+ content online
Háttér Society are preparing for litigation challenging the blocking of access to online LGBTQI+ content in Hungary. This relates to the adoption in 2021 of legislation that bans access of minors to content featuring or promoting homosexuality and trans identities. Háttér Society have evidence that public internet access points such as universities, libraries, and public transportation companies, as well as employers, restrict access to LGBTQI+ content including the websites of LGBTQI+ organisations. They will further map and gather evidence of this censorship and identify those who can be targeted with litigation.
Blocking of access to LGBTQI+ content online
Organisation Name
Háttér Society
Country/Jurisdiction
Hungary
Amount Granted
EUR 25,000
Current Status
Ongoing
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Grant type
Pre-litigation Research Support
Description
Háttér Society are preparing for litigation challenging the blocking of access to online LGBTQI+ content in Hungary. This relates to the adoption in 2021 of legislation that bans access of minors to content featuring or promoting homosexuality and trans identities. Háttér Society have evidence that public internet access points such as universities, libraries, and public transportation companies, as well as employers, restrict access to LGBTQI+ content including the websites of LGBTQI+ organisations. They will further map and gather evidence of this censorship and identify those who can be targeted with litigation.
"public internet access points such as universities, libraries, and public transportation companies, as well as employers, restrict access to LGBTQI+ content including the websites of LGBTQI+ organisations"
Strategic Goal
1. Challenge the discriminatory application of legislation beyond its intended use.
2. Secure non-discriminatory access to LGBTQI+ content in online spaces.
3. Raise awareness of LGBTQI+ people to discrimination in online spaces, fostering a watchdog mentality in the LGBTQI+ community.