Euromed Rights

Latest backlashes

Find more about the latest contestations of gender equality in countries across the Euro-Mediterranean region below.

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Lebanon
24 Jun 2022
Floral installation in LGBT colours vandalised by Christian extremists
Religious extremism Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Sexual and reproductive health and rights Enactment of violence (offline/online) Citizens' Initiative
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Egypt Tunisia Lebanon
12 Mar 2022
Police target LGBTQI individuals’ phones in Egypt, Lebanon and Tunisia
Political homophobia Anti-gender Freedom from discrimination Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Sexual and reproductive health and rights Law Enforcement Authorities Surveillance
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Lebanon
28 Feb 2022
New draft contract for domestic workers violates human rights
Illiberalism Freedom of movement Work, decent job, and equal wage for work of equal value Highest attainable standard of physical and mental health State Institutions/Bodies Draft Law/Decree/Reform
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Lebanon
7 Oct 2021
Electoral quota for women dismissed by MPs
Members of Parliament Block/Veto Anti-feminism Conservatism Citizenship and Political participation Freedom from discrimination
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Lebanon
10 Sep 2021
Only one woman appointed in new 24-member government cabinet
Heads of State/Government Officials Statement/Publication Other act of discrimination Conservatism Anti-feminism Citizenship and Political participation Freedom from discrimination
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Lebanon
1 Jul 2021
Government rejects key UPR recommendations on women and LGBTQI rights
State Institutions/Bodies Block/Veto Anti-feminism Anti-gender Highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Freedom from violence Freedom from discrimination
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