Are you a woman?

Hungarian men can be very sexist in their thinking, but women do not suffer any particular form of harassment (although rape and domestic violence get little media coverage). Most men – even drunks – are effusively polite with women . Nevertheless the usual care should be taken.

Women United Against Violence
PO Box 660, Budapest 1462 (+36-1-216 5900, help line +361-216 1670)

Feminist Network
PO Box 701, Budapest 1399

Professional Women`s Association-meets on the second Monday of each month. Contact Erika Tóth at pwa@nextra.hu

Swedish Women`s Educational Association-SWEA in Budapest is an association for Swedish speaking women living in Hungary wit monthly dinner gatherings and a lot of other activities. For more info contact Helene Pataki at 06 30 934 1475

International Women`s Club Association-if you have any questions call Kathy Canon at 226 1598

British Women`s Association-meets on the last Friday of each month, 10am-12pm at the Budapest Marriott. Call Inggrid Bale at 246 4814 or Cary Cochrane on 326 0239.

North American Women`s Association-meets at the American Club (XII. Tündér utca 1.) Call Sue Tatrallyey at 247 1210.