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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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Syria
31 Oct 2023
Anti-LGBTIQ+ remarks by Asma al-Assad
Political homophobia Anti-gender Illiberalism Statement/Publication
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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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Turkey
11 Oct 2023
Erdogan tells supporters he does not “recognise” LGBTIQ+ people
Conservatism Anti-gender Political homophobia Freedom from discrimination Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Family life, marriage/divorce and child protection Heads of State/Government Officials Hate-speech
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Turkey
25 Sep 2023
Conservative NGOs march against LGBTIQ+ associations
Conservatism Anti-gender Political homophobia Freedom from discrimination Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Freedom of assembly and association Civil Society Organisations Protest Hate-speech
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Ireland
20 Sep 2023
Rival protests over trans rights take place in Dublin
Anti-gender Protest
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Turkey Algeria
15 Sep 2023
Optional course introduced to combat LGBTIQ+ values in schools
Conservatism Political homophobia Anti-gender Freedom from discrimination Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Education State Institutions/Bodies
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Lebanon
13 Sep 2023
Bid to Ban screening of Barbie
Anti-gender Political homophobia Conservatism Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Heads of State/Government Officials Block/Veto
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Lebanon
8 Sep 2023
Christian Extremist Group attacks on LGBTIQ+ community
Anti-gender Political homophobia Enactment of violence (offline/online) Hate-speech Religious-based discourse Religious Leaders and/or Institutions Law Enforcement Authorities
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Turkey
4 Sep 2023
State agency fines streaming platforms for “promoting” homosexuality
Political homophobia Anti-gender Anti-feminism Conservatism Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion State Institutions/Bodies Financial Decision Block/Veto
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Ireland
24 Aug 2023
Far-right figures targeting libraries with LGBTIQ+ content
Anti-gender Conservatism Education Sexual and reproductive health and rights Political Party Protest
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Sweden
18 Aug 2023
LGBTIQ+ asylum applications rejected on unlawful grounds
Political homophobia Anti-gender Freedom from discrimination State Institutions/Bodies
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Jordan
17 Aug 2023
New Cybercrime Law endangers LGBTIQ+ people
Anti-gender Political homophobia Religious-based discourse Sexual and reproductive health and rights Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Religious Leaders and/or Institutions Draft Law/Decree/Reform Surveillance
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