Hungarian Civil Liberties Union

The Hungarian Civil Liberties Union is a human rights NGO. Since our foundation in 1994, we have been working for everybody being informed about their fundamental human rights and empowered to enforce it against the undue interference by those in position of public power.

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The Ibogaine Session

On Monday, May 12th, 2008, the Six O'Clock Show at the International Harm Reduction Conference in Barcelona hosted a ‘User’s Choice’ session on Ibogaine, supported by INPUD. The filmed and edited session is available, in four parts, below. It is worth your time!

Constitutional Complaint Filed by HCLU Against Hungarian Telecom Data Retention Regulations

The Hungarian Civil Liberties Union has filed its complaint with the Constitutional Court, requesting the ex-post examination for unconstitutionality and the annulment of the data retention provisions of the Act C of 2003 on electronic communications.

Polak's question: Round 3

Polak challanged Costa in Barcelona again -Costa says UNODC is preparing its official response

East East: Partnership Beyond Borders Program at the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union

As of the 1st of May 2008, Katalin Sós is the full time coorditator who will be responsible for the East East: Partnership Beyond Borders Program at the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union in Budapest. HCLU is joining the network as the Program's institutional partner in Hungary.

Thailand: Opportunity or Obscenity?

Many people are concerned that the next Harm Reduction Conference will be held in Thailand -watch the video to find out more

Questions from a Parallel Universe

Questions to Mr. Costa from the parallel universe of harm reduction -watch our video!