Latest backlashes
Find more about the latest contestations of gender equality in nine countries of the MENA Region below.
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26 Jun 2022
An estimated 370 people violently arrested in Istanbul attending a Pride march on June 26.
25 Jun 2022
Lebanon's Interior Minister issues a memo urging security forces to crack-down on "queer events".
12 Jan 2022
Egyptian Court of Cassation upholds the conviction against WHRD Amal Fathy
18 Oct 2021
Woman physically assaulted for not covering her hair is detained
28 Sep 2021
Denouncing imam’s homophobic comments could land lawyers in jail
1 Sep 2021
Three-month prison sentence for youtuber reportedly denouncing authorities’ protection of sex tourism
25 Jul 2021
Women’s volleyball team denounced by religious cleric for indecency
9 Jul 2021
Sexual assault charges used to shut down freedoms, according to rights groups
1 Jul 2021
Crackdown on those opposing Turkey’s withdrawal from Istanbul Convention
25 Jun 2021
Sports club refuses entry to woman for modest clothing
24 Jun 2021