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.

our focus areas & news

Civil Organizations Address State Dignitaries on the Crisis in Tibet

Last week’s events have shaken the common opinion of the public’s conscience. The Tibet Support Association, Protect the Future, the Hungarian Young Greens and the HCLU believes in Hungary having the responsibility of standing up in this matter. Read our letter!

Challenging Mr. Costa's Opening Remarks

Watch our videos and read our comments on the UN drug czar's remarks on NGO criticisms

Silenced NGO Partner

The global drug czar shied away from answering an inconvenient question: WATCH OUR VIDEO NOW!

Executive Board of the Labour Party Acquitted

Upon the initiation of the President of Capitol Court, criminal proceedings were started against the Executive Board of the Labour Party for defamation. According to the accusation and later the arraignment, 7 members of the Board have committed the act of defamation. The Party – in a statement - deemed a verdict of the Capitol Court a ’political decision’ and ’revenge of power’.

The HCLU is Seeking a New Staff Member

The HCLU is looking for a full-time employee for the position of Coordinator for its new program. Click on for details!

Michael Jourdan on heroin prescription in Denmark

Filmed at the International Drug Policy Reform Conference by the Drug Policy Alliance in New Orleans, December 2007.