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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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Morocco/Western Sahara
30 Jun 2023
Sheikh calls for measures against LGBTIQ+ rights defenders
Anti-gender Political homophobia Religious-based discourse Statement/Publication Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Freedom of assembly and association Sexual and reproductive health and rights Religious Leaders and/or Institutions
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Egypt
5 Jun 2023
Legal experts expose violations of LGBTIQ+ peoples’ rights
Political homophobia Anti-gender Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Freedom from discrimination Sexual and reproductive health and rights Law Enforcement Authorities Judicial harassment (incl. Arbitrary Arrests, Bans, and Detentions)
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Italy
20 May 2023
Criticism of anti-LGBTIQ+ rights discarded as ‘fake news’
State Institutions/Bodies Statement/Publication Conservatism Anti-feminism Anti-gender Freedom from violence Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Freedom from discrimination
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Cyprus
10 May 2023
Proposed amendments to ‘conversion therapy’ bill to exempt priests and those that receive consent
Political Party Members of Parliament Draft Law/Decree/Reform Conservatism Anti-feminism Anti-gender Freedom from discrimination Freedom from violence Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion
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France
8 May 2023
Rise in homophobic attacks reported by French LGBTIQ+ organisation
State Institutions/Bodies Conservatism Anti-feminism Anti-gender Freedom from discrimination Freedom from violence Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion
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France
21 Mar 2023
Journalist faces defamation lawsuit for exposing sexual abuse accusations
State Institutions/Bodies Judiciary Conservatism Anti-feminism Freedom from violence Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion
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France
15 Mar 2023
Targeting of feminists in Lyon by far-right groups.
Anti-gender Anti-feminism Freedom from violence Freedom of assembly and association Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Citizens' Initiative Enactment of violence (offline/online) Smearing campaign/Diffamation
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Italy
13 Mar 2023
LGBTIQ+ parents’ rights under attack: Italy’s recent right-wing government takes steps to limit the rights of same-sex parents
Political Party Members of Parliament Draft Law/Decree/Reform Conservatism Anti-feminism Sexual and reproductive health and rights Family life, marriage/divorce and child protection
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Cyprus
8 Mar 2023
Increase in complaints of violence and abuse since 2020, the majority of victims being women and girls
Enactment of violence (offline/online) Conservatism Freedom from violence
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Egypt
1 Mar 2023
Female activist reports being sexually harassed in detention
Anti-feminism Illiberalism Freedom from violence Highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Law Enforcement Authorities
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Ireland
23 Feb 2023
LGBTIQ+ violence promoted on Irish-based (social) media platforms Facebook and Youtube
Media Enactment of violence (offline/online) Conservatism Anti-gender Freedom from violence
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Egypt
14 Feb 2023
Female Tiktok influencer’s 6-year prison sentence upheld
Conservatism Illiberalism Freedom of expression, thought, conscience and religion Access to justice and right to a fair trial Court's ruling
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