This Saturday, November 22, the event is set to go: 2 PM, Place de la République. It’s a first gathering led by Nous Toutes, the Feminist Strike, Attac, and numerous collectives, to shine a light on the extent of sexist and sexual violence. A march in solidarity with all women who are victims of macho violence, of armed conflicts, of dispossessions, or of repressions, and for those who cannot demonstrate.
Because the numbers are staggering: in France, a domestic femicide occurs every seven hours, including attempts, as noted by Miprof. The latest official figures indicate a 11% increase between 2023 and 2024, with 107 women killed by a partner or ex-partner. On top of this, there are the realities that collectives have denounced for years: abs.
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Systemic violence, multiple realities
Eight years after Emmanuel Macron arrived at the Élysée, feminist organizations find the progress to be far from sufficient. While the 3919 helpline has been strengthened, and the...Anti-reconciliation bracelets or other phones « grave danger » exist, institutional reports talk about a « poorly funded cause » and investments deemed « derisory ».
During a press conference, Suzy Rojtman, spokesperson for the CNDF (National Collective for Women's Rights), reminded us of the harsh reality: « In France, the number of domestic femicides is increasing, and we still do not have a detailed plan to combat gender-based and sexual violence in universities ». She also points out the decline in funding: « We are cutting subsidies for associations, hesitating to prevent workplace violence and to manage its consequences ».
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On the ground, organizations continue to observe complaints left unresolved, persistent dysfunctions, and insufficient protection for victims. The diagnosis is widely agreed upon: the systems exist, but the state isn't providing the resources for them to work.
November 25: Second act, same determination
The day of the 22nd is just a prelude; on November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the streets will once again be filled with voices. A day of tribute to those we have lost, to those who still suffer, to women, girls, and LGBTQIA+ individuals who are victims of violence, here and around the world.
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In a context where the far right is making strides across Europe, organizations are ringing the alarm: women’s rights are among the first to take a hit. Collectives remind us that to defend women’s rights is to defend all women.
The same demands are still in sight: an ambitious framework law, a budget of 3 billion euros, a true education on emotional and sexual life, and massive support for associations.