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Hungary Condemned For Closing Top-Ranked Central European University

December 2, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hungarian government condemned by Human Rights First today after closing Central European University (CEU) top ranked, graduate-level academic institution.

Huge Pro-Government Media Conglomerate Formed In Hungary

November 29, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Huge Hungary’s pro-government media outlets said Wednesday they were donating their companies to a foundation, creating huge right-wing media conglomerate.

Hungarian Migrant Champion Wins Human Rights Award

October 19, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Márta Pardavi is being presented the William D. Zabel Human Rights Award for her work as an ardent defender of the rights of refugees in Hungary.

Hungarian Human Rights Defender Wins Human Rights Award

October 3, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The award comes in the wake of an assault on human rights and the rule of law in Hungary including a law criminalizing providing assistance to migrants.