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Latest backlashes

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

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Cyprus
16 Feb 2024
Cyprus: Government says country “not ready for Gay marriage”
Conservatism Political homophobia Heads of State/Government Officials
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Cyprus
12 Jan 2024
Cyprus : MPs denounce police failure to take action against abusive officers
Law Enforcement Authorities Freedom from violence Access to justice and right to a fair trial Family life, marriage/divorce and child protection Sexual and reproductive health and rights
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Cyprus
27 Oct 2023
Homophobic comments on Cyprus’ Sigma TV
Political homophobia Anti-gender Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Sexual and reproductive health and rights Hate-speech Private Sector Media
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Cyprus
10 May 2023
Proposed amendments to ‘conversion therapy’ bill to exempt priests and those that receive consent
Political Party Members of Parliament Draft Law/Decree/Reform Conservatism Anti-feminism Anti-gender Freedom from discrimination Freedom from violence Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion
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Cyprus
8 Mar 2023
Increase in complaints of violence and abuse since 2020, the majority of victims being women and girls
Enactment of violence (offline/online) Conservatism Freedom from violence
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