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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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Algeria
30 Jun 2022
Algerian police destroy copies of the Quran in rainbow colours
Political homophobia Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Sexual and reproductive health and rights Law Enforcement Authorities Block/Veto
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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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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
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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
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Lebanon
7 Oct 2021
Electoral quota for women dismissed by MPs
Members of Parliament Block/Veto Anti-feminism Conservatism Citizenship and Political participation Freedom from discrimination
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Jordan
5 Oct 2021
Reservations from Islamic Action Front party to proposed constitutional amendment on women’s empowerment
Political Party Block/Veto Religious-based discourse Anti-feminism Citizenship and Political participation Freedom from discrimination Freedom from violence
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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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Jordan
25 Aug 2021
The House of Representatives refuses to increase quota for women in Governorate Councils
Members of Parliament Block/Veto Conservatism Authoritarian feminism Citizenship and Political participation Freedom from discrimination
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Lebanon
1 Jul 2021
Government rejects key UPR recommendations on women and LGBTQI rights
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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