Thousands of people protested femicide, sexual and gender violence in France

PARIS (AP) — Thousands of protesters demonstrated against femicide and sexual and gender violence in Paris and other French cities on Saturday.

A large crowd of men and women marched in Paris waving purple banners condemning gender-based violence and defending women’s reproductive rights.

Protesters expressed concerns about a possible decline in women’s rights following the election victory of US President-elect Donald Trump. They also expressed solidarity. Gisèle Pelicot. sad trial The trial of her ex-husband and dozens of other men for rape while she was drugged and unconscious has fueled anger in France about sexual violence.

“Unfortunately, anyone can be the perpetrator of violence. We may have siblings. We may have fathers. It could be our colleagues. We can have bosses. “I think it’s a big shock for people,” said Maelle Noir, who represents the feminist collective “Nous Toutes” – meaning “All of Us”.

“There is no typical profile of who the rapist might be, and there is also no typical profile of who the victim might be,” he said.

Organizers of the protest demanded increased government spending to combat sexual and gender violence and promote gender equality.