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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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Sweden
18 Aug 2023
LGBTIQ+ asylum applications rejected on unlawful grounds
Political homophobia Anti-gender Freedom from discrimination State Institutions/Bodies
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Turkey
31 Jul 2023
Pro-LGBTIQ+singer Cem Adrian concert cancelled
Anti-gender Political homophobia Cultural rights Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Freedom from discrimination Heads of State/Government Officials Block/Veto
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Italy
26 Jul 2023
Miss Italia refuses trans women in competition
Anti-gender Freedom from discrimination Private Sector
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Egypt
5 Jun 2023
Legal experts expose violations of LGBTIQ+ peoples’ rights
Political homophobia Anti-gender Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Freedom from discrimination Sexual and reproductive health and rights Law Enforcement Authorities Judicial harassment (incl. Arbitrary Arrests, Bans, and Detentions)
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Italy
20 May 2023
Criticism of anti-LGBTIQ+ rights discarded as ‘fake news’
State Institutions/Bodies Statement/Publication Conservatism Anti-feminism Anti-gender Freedom from violence Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Freedom from discrimination
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Cyprus
10 May 2023
Proposed amendments to ‘conversion therapy’ bill to exempt priests and those that receive consent
Political Party Members of Parliament Draft Law/Decree/Reform Conservatism Anti-feminism Anti-gender Freedom from discrimination Freedom from violence Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion
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France
8 May 2023
Rise in homophobic attacks reported by French LGBTIQ+ organisation
State Institutions/Bodies Conservatism Anti-feminism Anti-gender Freedom from discrimination Freedom from violence Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion
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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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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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Ireland
23 Oct 2022
Upsurge in extreme right-wing movement after the murder of a 12-year-old girl
Citizens' Initiative Members of Parliament Protest Statement/Publication Femonationalism/homonationalism Illiberalism Freedom from discrimination Freedom of movement
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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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Tunisia
16 Aug 2022
President’s new constitution puts gender equality and women’s rights at risk
Illiberalism Religious-based discourse Freedom from discrimination Heads of State/Government Officials Draft Law/Decree/Reform
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