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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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Italy

28 Jul 2023

Mothers removed from their children’s birth certificates

Anti-feminism Political homophobia Sexual and reproductive health and rights Family life, marriage/divorce and child protection Education Law Enforcement Authorities Judiciary

Ireland

28 Jul 2023

Same-sex couples and single people not eligible for new IVF scheme

Anti-feminism Political homophobia Family life, marriage/divorce and child protection Sexual and reproductive health and rights Draft Law/Decree/Reform

France

25 Jul 2023

Government reshuffle ignites fears of LGBTIQ+ community

Political homophobia Conservatism Anti-gender Heads of State/Government Officials Sexual and reproductive health and rights

Spain

11 Jul 2023

Gay and lesbians fear to be unprotected against discrimination under new Balearic government

Political homophobia Anti-gender Sexual and reproductive health and rights Access to justice and right to a fair trial Political Party Heads of State/Government Officials Draft Law/Decree/Reform

Denmark

10 Jul 2023

Danish firm drops Pride symbols

Political homophobia Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Sexual and reproductive health and rights Private Sector Statement/Publication

Morocco/Western Sahara

30 Jun 2023

Sheikh calls for measures against LGBTIQ+ rights defenders

Anti-gender Political homophobia Religious-based discourse Statement/Publication Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Freedom of assembly and association Sexual and reproductive health and rights Religious Leaders and/or Institutions

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)

Italy

13 Mar 2023

LGBTIQ+ parents’ rights under attack: Italy’s recent right-wing government takes steps to limit the rights of same-sex parents

Political Party Members of Parliament Draft Law/Decree/Reform Conservatism Anti-feminism Sexual and reproductive health and rights Family life, marriage/divorce and child protection

Italy

18 Jan 2023

Proposal to establish anti-abortion “pro-life” celebration

Members of Parliament State Institutions/Bodies Draft Law/Decree/Reform Illiberalism Anti-feminism Anti-gender Conservatism Sexual and reproductive health and rights Highest attainable standard of physical and mental health

Italy

16 Jan 2023

Proposal to amend Civil Code puts abortion rights at risk.

Sexual and reproductive health and rights Highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Anti-feminism Anti-gender Conservatism Members of Parliament State Institutions/Bodies Draft Law/Decree/Reform

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

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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