Euromed Rights

Latest backlashes

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

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Lebanon
28 Jul 2022
Female parliamentarian subjected to harassment and misogyny
Anti-feminism Freedom from discrimination Citizenship and Political participation Members of Parliament Other act of discrimination
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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
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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
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Lebanon
25 Jun 2022
Lebanon's Interior Minister issues a memo urging security forces to crack-down on "queer events".
Anti-gender Political homophobia Freedom from discrimination Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Heads of State/Government Officials Religious Leaders and/or Institutions Other act of discrimination
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Turkey
3 Feb 2022
Police refuse to provide assistance to trans women victims of violence.
Anti-gender Freedom from discrimination Freedom from violence Law Enforcement Authorities Other act of discrimination
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Lebanon
10 Sep 2021
Only one woman appointed in new 24-member government cabinet
Heads of State/Government Officials Statement/Publication Other act of discrimination Conservatism Anti-feminism Citizenship and Political participation Freedom from discrimination
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Algeria Algeria
1 May 2021
Sexist practices mar the campaign for the legislative elections held in June 2021
Political Party Other act of discrimination Conservatism Anti-feminism Citizenship and Political participation Freedom from discrimination
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Algeria
1 Apr 2021
Political parties exploit electoral law loophole on gender parity
Political Party Other act of discrimination Anti-feminism Conservatism Citizenship and Political participation
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