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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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Lebanon
13 Sep 2023
Bid to Ban screening of Barbie
Anti-gender Political homophobia Conservatism Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Heads of State/Government Officials Block/Veto
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France
11 Sep 2023
France bans wear of Muslim Abaya gowns in public schools
Freedom from discrimination Education Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Heads of State/Government Officials Draft Law/Decree/Reform
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Morocco/Western Sahara
8 Sep 2023
Foreign institutions prevented from addressing homosexuality
Political homophobia Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Sexual and reproductive health and rights Education Heads of State/Government Officials
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Turkey
4 Sep 2023
State agency fines streaming platforms for “promoting” homosexuality
Political homophobia Anti-gender Anti-feminism Conservatism Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion State Institutions/Bodies Financial Decision Block/Veto
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Algeria
18 Aug 2023
Ban on Barbie film
Conservatism Political homophobia Anti-feminism Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion State Institutions/Bodies Block/Veto
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Jordan
17 Aug 2023
New Cybercrime Law endangers LGBTIQ+ people
Anti-gender Political homophobia Religious-based discourse Sexual and reproductive health and rights Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Religious Leaders and/or Institutions Draft Law/Decree/Reform Surveillance
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Sweden
10 Aug 2023
MP claims Pride is linked to pedophilia
Political homophobia Anti-gender Hate-speech Spread of false information Members of Parliament Statement/Publication Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion
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Italy
4 Aug 2023
Controversy over ‘Listening room’ for pregnant women in Torino hospital
Anti-feminism Conservatism Family life, marriage/divorce and child protection Sexual and reproductive health and rights Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Civil Society Organisations Citizens' Initiative
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Lebanon
3 Aug 2023
Hezbollah repeatedly calls for anti-gay violence
Political homophobia Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Political Party Religious Leaders and/or Institutions Religious-based discourse Enactment of violence (offline/online) Hate-speech
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Tunisia
31 Jul 2023
Feminist activists increasingly subject to cyberviolence
Anti-feminism Hate-speech Enactment of violence (offline/online) Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Citizens' Initiative
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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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Spain
28 Jul 2023
Abortion website remains blocked
Anti-feminism Sexual and reproductive health and rights Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion State Institutions/Bodies Block/Veto
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