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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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Algeria
16 Jan 2023
'Anti-rainbow' campaign launched in Algeria.
State Institutions/Bodies Statement/Publication Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Political homophobia
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Algeria
10 Dec 2022
WHRD Yosra Frawes prevented from entering Algeria
Illiberalism Freedom of movement Law Enforcement Authorities Judicial harassment (incl. Arbitrary Arrests, Bans, and Detentions)
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Egypt
30 Nov 2022
Filmmaker Salma el-Tarzi fined for solidarity with survivors of sexual violence in court ruling
Anti-feminism Freedom from violence Access to justice and right to a fair trial Judiciary Court's ruling
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Turkey
25 Nov 2022
Crackdown against women’s rights demonstrators by police
Anti-feminism Freedom from violence Freedom of assembly and association Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Law Enforcement Authorities Judicial harassment (incl. Arbitrary Arrests, Bans, and Detentions) Enactment of violence (offline/online)
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Morocco/Western Sahara
22 Nov 2022
Justice and Development Party speaks out against equality in inheritance
Conservatism Religious-based discourse Adequate standard of living, including social security Freedom from discrimination Political Party Statement/Publication
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Lebanon
22 Nov 2022
Caretaker Minister of Interior bans LGBTQI conference
Political homophobia Anti-gender Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Freedom of assembly and association Sexual and reproductive health and rights Judicial harassment (incl. Arbitrary Arrests, Bans, and Detentions) Heads of State/Government Officials
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Turkey
14 Nov 2022
WHRD smeared and attacked with death threats
Illiberalism Freedom from violence Highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Heads of State/Government Officials Smearing campaign/Diffamation Spread of false information
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Turkey
14 Nov 2022
Interior Minister calls LGBTQI ‘cultural terrorism’
Political homophobia Anti-gender Heads of State/Government Officials Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Sexual and reproductive health and rights Hate-speech
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Turkey
29 Oct 2022
President Erdogan’s party plans constitutional amendment to protect against ‘perverse trends’
Anti-gender Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Freedom from discrimination Sexual and reproductive health and rights Heads of State/Government Officials Draft Law/Decree/Reform
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Tunisia
21 Oct 2022
Queer activist arrested
Illiberalism Freedom of movement Freedom from discrimination Freedom of assembly and association Law Enforcement Authorities Judicial harassment (incl. Arbitrary Arrests, Bans, and Detentions)
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Jordan
10 Oct 2022
Amendment to new Child Rights Law removes mother’s right to make decisions regarding children’s education
Anti-feminism Conservatism Family life, marriage/divorce and child protection Members of Parliament Draft Law/Decree/Reform
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Turkey
19 Sep 2022
Thousands attend anti-LGBTQI demonstration in Istanbul
Anti-gender Conservatism Sexual and reproductive health and rights Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Freedom of assembly and association Citizens' Initiative Protest
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