Tag: Womens rights
migrants on the front line
Around thirty people gathered on Tuesday, December 17 near the National Assembly to pay tribute to sex workers who are victims of violence and to demand better protection. Attacks against…
Dominique Pelicot’s final apologies to his family before the verdict
In Avignon, at the Pelicot trial, the Court left to deliberate after four months of debate. Dominique Pelicot is accused of having drugged his wife to rape her and have…
feminist associations demonstrate for the inclusion of femicide in the law
After 16 days of action, the campaign against gender-based violence is coming to an end with a demonstration on Saturday December 14 in Abidjan. The numerous associations defending women’s rights…
the last day of defense arguments
In Avignon, at the Pelicot trial, the pleadings ended on Friday December 13 at midday. It marks the end of this trial which has lasted for almost four months. Dominique…
end clap for the Miss Netherlands competition
In the Netherlands, a page of history is turning. There will no longer be an annual parade of young women in swimsuits or long dresses: the annual Miss competition ends…
Triple jumper Ana Peleteiro accuses ex-companion of rape and psychological violence
Madrid (AFP) – The Spaniard Ana Peleteiro, European triple jump champion, accused a former partner of rape and psychological violence on Monday on the social network TikTok. 1 minute “…
25 feminicides since the start of the year, a rising toll
In Tunisia, it is with the sad assessment of the increase in feminicides that the sixteen days of activism campaign against violence against women ends on Tuesday, December 10. This…
Mazan rape trial in France: Avignon gluers put feminist messages on the walls
In Avignon, the Mazan rape trial is coming to an end. This is the last week of pleadings before the Vaucluse Criminal Court. The jury will deliver its verdict next…
thousands of people demonstrate for total legalization of abortion
This Saturday, several thousand demonstrators marched in Berlin and Karlsruhe, seat of the German Constitutional Court, to “end the blaming of women” and obtain full legalization of abortion. 2 mins…
awareness days against violence against women
In Côte d’Ivoire, several NGOs are initiating awareness days on gender-based violence from Monday November 25 until Tuesday December 10. During these “ 16 days of activism », conferences and…