Hungary Proposes Bill To Prohibit Same-Sex Adoption

The Hungarian government has proposed a bill that prohibits adoption by same-sex couples and allows only married couples to adopt children in the country. The bill aims to ensure raising of children in accordance with the "Hungary's constitutional identity and Christian culture". However, human rights groups and LGBTQ+ community condemned the bill and blamed the government for passing it amidst pandemic. Earlier, transgenders were banned from changing their gender in the country.