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Extremist flyers threaten women in Tangier

1 Mar 2021

Countries

Morocco/Western Sahara

The actor of the backlash

Citizens' Initiative

The form of backlash

Hate-speech Statement/Publication

Political trend

Religious-based discourse Conservatism

Rights at stake and state’s obligations

Freedom from violence Freedom from discrimination Freedom of movement

March 2021: Extremist flyers appeared in the streets of Tangier threatening women and criticising their clothing and behaviour. They referred to women using terms such as “naked women” and “cheap goods".

See AlHurra, April 2021 and Raseef22, April 2021.