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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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Cyprus
27 Oct 2023
Homophobic comments on Cyprus’ Sigma TV
Political homophobia Anti-gender Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Sexual and reproductive health and rights Hate-speech Private Sector Media
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France
16 Oct 2023
Subsidies cut for basketball clubs refusing to comply to the ban on head coverings
Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Freedom from discrimination Heads of State/Government Officials Financial Decision
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Italy
12 Oct 2023
Pro Life movements seek to hinder right to abortion
Anti-feminism Sexual and reproductive health and rights Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Civil Society Organisations Citizens' Initiative
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Turkey
11 Oct 2023
Erdogan tells supporters he does not “recognise” LGBTIQ+ people
Conservatism Anti-gender Political homophobia Freedom from discrimination Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Family life, marriage/divorce and child protection Heads of State/Government Officials Hate-speech
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France
28 Sep 2023
Headscarf banned for French athletes at the 2024 Olympic Games
Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Freedom from discrimination State Institutions/Bodies Block/Veto
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Turkey
25 Sep 2023
Conservative NGOs march against LGBTIQ+ associations
Conservatism Anti-gender Political homophobia Freedom from discrimination Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Freedom of assembly and association Civil Society Organisations Protest Hate-speech
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Ireland
20 Sep 2023
Rival protests over trans rights take place in Dublin
Anti-gender Protest
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Turkey Algeria
15 Sep 2023
Optional course introduced to combat LGBTIQ+ values in schools
Conservatism Political homophobia Anti-gender Freedom from discrimination Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Education State Institutions/Bodies
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Lebanon
13 Sep 2023
Bid to Ban screening of Barbie
Anti-gender Political homophobia Conservatism Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Heads of State/Government Officials Block/Veto
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France
11 Sep 2023
France bans wear of Muslim Abaya gowns in public schools
Freedom from discrimination Education Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Heads of State/Government Officials Draft Law/Decree/Reform
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Morocco/Western Sahara
8 Sep 2023
Foreign institutions prevented from addressing homosexuality
Political homophobia Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Sexual and reproductive health and rights Education Heads of State/Government Officials
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Lebanon
8 Sep 2023
Christian Extremist Group attacks on LGBTIQ+ community
Anti-gender Political homophobia Enactment of violence (offline/online) Hate-speech Religious-based discourse Religious Leaders and/or Institutions Law Enforcement Authorities
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