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Latest backlashes

Find more about the latest contestations of gender equality in nine countries of the MENA Region below.

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Algeria

16 Jan 2023

'Anti-rainbow' campaign launched in Algeria.

State Institutions/Bodies Statement/Publication Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Political homophobia

Egypt

22 Jul 2022

Draft law on child marriage described as containing ‘rape loophole’.

Authoritarian feminism Freedom from violence Family life, marriage/divorce and child protection State Institutions/Bodies Draft Law/Decree/Reform

Turkey

20 Jul 2022

Court upholds withdrawal from Istanbul Convention

Freedom from violence Highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Court's ruling State Institutions/Bodies

Turkey

5 Jul 2022

Turkish women being prevented from safe abortions

Anti-feminism Conservatism Highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Sexual and reproductive health and rights Other act of discrimination State Institutions/Bodies

Turkey

5 Jul 2022

Singer of gay love song targeted by hate campaign

Anti-gender Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Sexual and reproductive health and rights Citizens' Initiative State Institutions/Bodies Hate-speech Judicial harassment (incl. Arbitrary Arrests, Bans, and Detentions)

Syria

30 Jun 2022

Media reports that the Syrian regime confiscated children’s toys in Hama for ‘promoting homosexuality’

Political homophobia Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion State Institutions/Bodies Other act of discrimination Block/Veto

Turkey

26 Jun 2022

An estimated 370 people violently arrested in Istanbul attending a Pride march on June 26.

Anti-gender Political homophobia Freedom of assembly and association Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Freedom from violence State Institutions/Bodies Heads of State/Government Officials Judicial harassment (incl. Arbitrary Arrests, Bans, and Detentions)

Morocco/Western Sahara

2 Jun 2022

Ministry of Culture prevents ‘Lesbian Diaries’ from being presented at International Book Fair

State Institutions/Bodies Block/Veto Anti-gender Political homophobia Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Sexual and reproductive health and rights

Jordan

6 May 2022

Film banned in Jordan allegedly over inclusion of gay character

Political homophobia Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Sexual and reproductive health and rights State Institutions/Bodies Block/Veto

Lebanon

28 Feb 2022

New draft contract for domestic workers violates human rights

Illiberalism Freedom of movement Work, decent job, and equal wage for work of equal value Highest attainable standard of physical and mental health State Institutions/Bodies Draft Law/Decree/Reform

Morocco/Western Sahara

10 Jan 2022

Higher Education Union shows solidarity with sexual harassment aggressors rather than victims, according to ADFM

State Institutions/Bodies Statement/Publication Anti-feminism Freedom from violence Highest attainable standard of physical and mental health

Turkey

30 Sep 2021

Turkey against amendment of Council of Europe’s resolution seeking to guarantee respect for women and LGBTQI rights in Afghanistan

State Institutions/Bodies Block/Veto Anti-feminism Anti-gender Highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Freedom from violence Freedom from discrimination

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