# Budapest protests for Istanbul Convention ratification

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/budapest-protests-for-istanbul-convention-ratification
> Updated: 2026-10-03T11:06:11.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In Budapest, demonstrators gathered in front of the Hungarian Parliament to demand the ratification of the Istanbul Convention, a treaty aimed at preventing and combating violence against women. Organized under the slogan ‘Hold my hand! And let’s not let go…’, the protest included symbolic performances and the display of names and ages of women killed by abuse.

Activists are seeking government action to ratify the convention, which Hungary signed in 2014 but saw its ratification rejected by Parliament in 2020 due to concerns regarding migration and gender ideology.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Budapest protesters demonstrate against high energy bills

Protesters in Budapest demonstrated at Kossuth Square against high energy bills and billing inaccuracies, submitting a petition and legislative proposal to the Ministry of Economy and Energy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/budapest-protesters-demonstrate-against-high-energy-bills

### 2026-09-06: Budapest protesters demand ratification of Istanbul Convention

Women's rights activists demonstrated in Budapest, demanding that the Hungarian government ratify the Istanbul Convention to better protect women from domestic violence.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/budapest-protesters-demand-ratification-of-istanbul-convention

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