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France Introduces Comprehensive Bill Against Sexist and Sexual Violence

On October 1, 2026, France introduced a comprehensive bill against sexist and sexual violence. Comprising 69 articles, it targets key sectors such as justice, police, health, education, and childhood. Inspired by feminist recommendations since 2024, the bill has received mixed reactions regarding its ambition and sufficiency.


Nadia El-Amrani
Nadia El-Amrani
October 2, 2026  ·  1 min read
Brief

On Thursday, October 1, 2026, a comprehensive bill against sexual and sexist violence was introduced in the French National Assembly.

Comprising 69 articles, this proposal addresses several sectors where such violence occurs, notably justice, police, health, education, and childhood.

The text draws inspiration from recommendations made since 2024 by various feminist organizations. Some associations consider it ambitious, while others find it insufficient to fully address these issues.

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