Latest backlashes
Find more about the latest contestations of gender equality in nine countries of the MENA Region below.
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22 Jul 2022
Draft law on child marriage described as containing ‘rape loophole’.
30 Jun 2022
Media reports that the Syrian regime confiscated children’s toys in Hama for ‘promoting homosexuality’
26 Jun 2022
An estimated 370 people violently arrested in Istanbul attending a Pride march on June 26.
2 Jun 2022
Ministry of Culture prevents ‘Lesbian Diaries’ from being presented at International Book Fair
6 May 2022
Film banned in Jordan allegedly over inclusion of gay character
28 Feb 2022
New draft contract for domestic workers violates human rights
10 Jan 2022
Higher Education Union shows solidarity with sexual harassment aggressors rather than victims, according to ADFM
30 Sep 2021
Turkey against amendment of Council of Europe’s resolution seeking to guarantee respect for women and LGBTQI rights in Afghanistan
1 Jul 2021
Government rejects key UPR recommendations on women and LGBTQI rights
24 Jun 2021
Women and children displaced during government siege of Daraa al-Balad
22 Jun 2021