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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Egypt
22 Jul 2022
Draft law on child marriage described as containing ‘rape loophole’.
Authoritarian feminism Freedom from violence Family life, marriage/divorce and child protection State Institutions/Bodies Draft Law/Decree/Reform
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Jordan
25 Aug 2021
The House of Representatives refuses to increase quota for women in Governorate Councils
Members of Parliament Block/Veto Conservatism Authoritarian feminism Citizenship and Political participation Freedom from discrimination
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Morocco/Western Sahara
9 Jul 2021
Sexual assault charges used to shut down freedoms, according to rights groups
Judiciary Court's ruling Judicial harassment (incl. Arbitrary Arrests, Bans, and Detentions) Illiberalism Authoritarian feminism Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Access to justice and right to a fair trial
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