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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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Turkey
24 Jun 2021
Mayor imposes ban on rainbow-coloured umbrellas
Heads of State/Government Officials Judicial harassment (incl. Arbitrary Arrests, Bans, and Detentions) Anti-gender Illiberalism Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Sexual and reproductive health and rights
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Turkey
20 May 2021
Domestic violence levels “tolerable” for Family and Social Affairs Minister
Heads of State/Government Officials Statement/Publication Anti-feminism Freedom from violence Highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
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Turkey
20 Mar 2021
Turkey withdraws from the Istanbul Convention
Heads of State/Government Officials Draft Law/Decree/Reform Anti-gender Illiberalism Freedom from discrimination Freedom from violence Highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
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Turkey
1 Feb 2021
Anti-LGBTIQ hate speech from the President and a governmental official amidst student protests
Heads of State/Government Officials Statement/Publication Hate-speech Anti-gender Sexual and reproductive health and rights Freedom from discrimination
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