French bill aims to combat gender-based violence
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Céline Thiébault-Martinez, a Socialist MP in France, submitted a 69-article bill to the Assemblée Nationale to address gender-based and sexual violence, and a special committee began reviewing it on September 21.
The legislation draws on the experiences of victims, following a rise in reported cases in recent years. In 2024, Le Monde published a photograph of 100 people who had publicly shared experiences with sexual and gender-based violence as part of the #MeToo movement.
This publication prompted activists, actresses, and intellectuals to request a comprehensive law addressing these issues. A coalition of feminist groups, children’s rights organizations, experts, and unions formed later that year. Coordinated by the Fondation des Femmes, they developed a shared set of demands that directly influenced the bill. Supporters hope the legislation will become a landmark law if it passes without significant changes and receives adequate funding.
