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Violence against women: demonstrations all over France
Violence against women: demonstrations everywhere in France – (France info)
Demonstrations took place on Saturday November 25 throughout France for the day to combat violence against women. 244,000 cases of domestic violence in France were recorded in 2022, an increase of 15% compared to 2021.
Slogans and numerous purple signs in the streets of Paris, Saturday November 25, during the demonstration for the day to combat violence against women. At the head of the procession, the families of victims of femicide. On their signs, they brandish the portraits of their murdered loved ones and call on the government. “Legislation needs to evolve”, said a spokesperson. This year, 121 femicides within a marital context have, for the moment, been recorded by associations, a figure which already exceeds the 118 recorded in 2022.
Defend the image of women
The demonstrators hope that their numbers will make the government react. This is what motivated several people to join this procession. Through this fight against violence, it is the image of women in society that several demonstrators came to defend. Departing from Place de la Nation at 2 p.m., the procession arrived in the quiet Place de la République at the end of the afternoon.
