Tag: Womens rights
Two years after Mahsa Amini’s death, the impact of a “cultural revolution” still underway
On September 16, 2022, the announcement of the death of young Mahsa Jina Amini triggered a major protest movement against the regime in Iran. While the demonstrations were stifled by…
Marzieh Hamidi, athlete and Afghan refugee, under protection after denouncing the Taliban
Marzieh Hamidi is in her twenties and has been living in France for three years. Since September 4, 2024, this taekwondo champion has been under police protection. The consequence of…
Suspect in murder of athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies
Rebecca Cheptegei’s attacker has died from burns sustained when he set fire to the Ugandan marathon runner, who died on Thursday, a hospital in western Kenya where he was being…
A summer affected by the Olympics in detention centers, according to Cimade
In France, several irregularities were noted during the Olympic Games in administrative detention centers (CRA) and in particular in Mesnil-Amelot. Located north of Paris, the second largest center in Île-de-France…
Dominique Pelicot, main accused in the Mazan rape trial, is hospitalized
Dominique Pelicot – accused of having drugged and raped his wife by dozens of men recruited on the internet – is ” hospitalized “, declared his lawyer on Tuesday, September…
UN concerned about cases of ‘sexualized torture’ of Palestinian prisoners
The UN calls for a response to the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories. The Commissioner for Human Rights called on the international community on Monday 9 September to act…
Emmaüs must carry out “work to raise awareness of what Abbé Pierre was able to do”
New complaints against Abbé Pierre in France, a man of the Church and fervent defender of the poorest. Seventeen new testimonies of sexual assault have been identified, in addition to…
Documents reveal how Abbé Pierre silenced those who wanted to denounce him
After 17 new accusations of sexual assault against Abbé Pierre were revealed last week, letters from the prelate reinforce the words of the alleged victims. An article published Monday, September…
Kamala Harris campaign stops in Georgia to mobilize voters on abortion
Democrat Kamala Harris is continuing her presidential campaign by focusing on the issue of abortion, a topic that has become crucial since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which…
At the Mazan rape trial, Gisèle Pelicot insists on a public trial for justice
Friday, September 6 marked the end of the first week of Dominique Pelicot’s trial in Avignon. Accused of drugging his wife, having her raped by dozens of men and filming…