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Sexuality education in Hungary
SHAPE classifies the sexuality education framework in Hungary as highly restricted. This describes the national policy framework, not how every school delivers it.
Highly restricted framework
- National framework: The 2021 law restricts the presentation of homosexuality and gender reassignment to minors, substantially limiting inclusive sexuality education and external providers.
- Pending change (not yet verified as in force): On 13 October 2026 Parliament voted (139 to 51) to remove the 2021 ban on the "portrayal" or "promotion" of sexual and gender diversity to minors. Entry into force and the effect on school sexuality-education rules have not been verified, so the status is unchanged until confirmed.
- Interpretation: The status summarizes the verified policy framework; it does not guarantee uniform classroom delivery.
[Sources: https://www.unesco.org/gem-report/en/peer ; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/comprehensive-sexuality-education ; https://www.bzga-whocc.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Dokumente/BZgA_IPPFEN_ComprehensiveStudyReport_Online.pdf ; https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/hungarian-lawmakers-vote-to-cut-anti-lgbtq-legislation-from-orban-era-law ; https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/09/16/reforms-to-hungarys-anti-lgbt-laws-welcome-but-more-to-do]
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