Budapest Pride is under attack.
Hungary’s government is trying to ban Pride events under the guise of “child protection”—but what’s really at stake is the freedom to speak, protest, and exist as LGBTQ+ people in Europe.
This is more than a local crackdown. It’s a test case for authoritarian leaders across the continent: if Orbán succeeds in silencing Pride, others will follow.
But we won’t let that happen.
Despite legal threats and state intimidation, Budapest Pride 2025 will go ahead—bigger, braver, and louder than ever. This year’s march on June 28th is more than a celebration—it’s a stand for democracy and dignity in the heart of Europe.
Your gift will help:
Fund on-the-ground logistics, equipment, and event safety
Ensure organizers, volunteers, and communities can carry out Pride under pressure
Cover vendor costs and essential infrastructure for the march
If Orbán wins here, he won’t be the last. But if we hold the line in Budapest, we send a clear message: Europe will not surrender to fear.
This is your moment to act.
Stand up for democracy.
Stand with Pride.
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Our Community Matching Funds Program is a powerful response to the threat of authoritarianism worldwide, designed to mobilize resources and empower local organizations fighting for democratic resilience. This initiative offers individuals who recognize the global nature of the struggle for democracy a direct way to get involved.
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Through this matching funds program, Action for Democracy will double every dollar raised for our grantees, amplifying their efforts to defend progressive values and challenge authoritarianism. The Community Matching Funds Pilot Program is more than a fundraising effort—it’s a rallying cry for global solidarity. Together, we aim to build a world where democracy thrives and authoritarianism is held at bay, connecting people to tangible actions that make a real difference in the fight for democratic values worldwide.