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Latest backlashes

Find more about the latest contestations of gender equality in nine countries of the MENA Region below.

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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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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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Turkey
9 Aug 2021
Women urged to have three or more children by health director
Heads of State/Government Officials Statement/Publication Conservatism Sexual and reproductive health and rights Freedom from discrimination
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Turkey
25 Jul 2021
Women’s volleyball team denounced by religious cleric for indecency
Religious Leaders and/or Institutions Statement/Publication Religious-based discourse Conservatism Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Freedom from discrimination
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Egypt
20 Jun 2021
Female Tiktok influencers sentenced to 10 and 6 years in prison
Judiciary Court's ruling Judicial harassment (incl. Arbitrary Arrests, Bans, and Detentions) Conservatism Illiberalism Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Access to justice and right to a fair trial
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Syria
10 Jun 2021
Mixed-gender online student groups prohibited by Idlib University
University Judicial harassment (incl. Arbitrary Arrests, Bans, and Detentions) Conservatism Freedom of assembly and association Education Freedom from discrimination
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Morocco/Western Sahara
1 Jun 2021
“New Model of Development”: outdated in terms of gender equality
State Institutions/Bodies Statement/Publication Conservatism Anti-feminism Adequate standard of living, including social security Freedom from discrimination
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Syria
1 Jun 2021
Impunity for perpetrators murdering women
Non-Governmental Authorities Armed Group Enactment of violence (offline/online) Conservatism Illiberalism Freedom from violence Access to justice and right to a fair trial
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Algeria
18 May 2021
Violent attack against women teachers
Citizens' Initiative Enactment of violence (offline/online) Anti-feminism Conservatism Freedom from violence
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Egypt
11 May 2021
Suspension of investigation into Fairmont gang rape case
Judiciary Court's ruling Conservatism Access to justice and right to a fair trial Freedom from violence Highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
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Algeria Algeria
1 May 2021
Sexist practices mar the campaign for the legislative elections held in June 2021
Political Party Other act of discrimination Conservatism Anti-feminism Citizenship and Political participation Freedom from discrimination
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