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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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Jordan
5 Oct 2021
Reservations from Islamic Action Front party to proposed constitutional amendment on women’s empowerment
Political Party Block/Veto Religious-based discourse Anti-feminism Citizenship and Political participation Freedom from discrimination Freedom from violence
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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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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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Algeria
1 Apr 2021
Political parties exploit electoral law loophole on gender parity
Political Party Other act of discrimination Anti-feminism Conservatism Citizenship and Political participation
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Egypt
1 Feb 2021
Smear campaign against WHRD Azza Soliman
Citizens' Initiative Smearing campaign/Diffamation Anti-feminism Highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Citizenship and Political participation Freedom from violence
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Tunisia
1 Feb 2021
Violence against female political representatives as they carry out their political duties
Members of Parliament Enactment of violence (offline/online) Anti-feminism Citizenship and Political participation Freedom from violence
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