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France


'It Is Time to Reflect On Whether Or Not to Have a Child'—Oh, Boy.

'It Is Time to Reflect On Whether Or Not to Have a Child'—Oh, Boy.

In its efforts to combat infertility, France is missing the point. That's because a decision to have a child isn't just a medical issue, it's a social one, too.

by Diane de Vignemont
'Why Not Us?'—In France, Men Are Finally Speaking Out Against Violence

'Why Not Us?'—In France, Men Are Finally Speaking Out Against Violence

Gisèle Pelicot’s son David is encouraging more men to speak out against sexual violence. It's working.

by Monique El-Faizy
In Paris, I’m an American First, a Black Woman Second

In Paris, I’m an American First, a Black Woman Second

At first, Paris appeared to be a city where race didn’t matter. But things weren’t all they seemed.

by Brianna Holt
France (Finally) Changes the Legal Definition of Rape to Include Consent

France (Finally) Changes the Legal Definition of Rape to Include Consent

The definition defines consent as free and informed, specific, prior, and revocable. 'It cannot be inferred solely from the victim’s silence or lack of response.'

by Monique El-Faizy
'When Gisèle Pelicot Speaks, People Listen'

'When Gisèle Pelicot Speaks, People Listen'

Nearly a year on from the historic landmark verdict in the Pelicot drugging and rape trial, some things really have changed.

by Monique El-Faizy
‘I Couldn’t Stay Away’

‘I Couldn’t Stay Away’

A reenactment of the Dominique Pelicot trial takes on a life of its own, becoming as real as the trial itself.

by Monique El-Faizy
It's 2025. Has France’s #MeToo Moment Finally Arrived?

It's 2025. Has France’s #MeToo Moment Finally Arrived?

France has a long tradition of protecting powerful men accused of sex crimes. Feminists are mixed on whether that’s about to change.

by Monique El-Faizy
As the Trial of ‘Mr. Every Man’ Draws to a Close, France Debates ‘Intent’ vs. ‘Consent’

As the Trial of ‘Mr. Every Man’ Draws to a Close, France Debates ‘Intent’ vs. ‘Consent’

The Pelicot trial pits the notion of intent against the concept of consent. The outcome could alter how these kinds of cases are handled in the future.

by Monique El-Faizy
How Marine Le Pen Uses Her Femininity as a Smokescreen

How Marine Le Pen Uses Her Femininity as a Smokescreen

Following the French election, the far-right National Rally will stay out of power—for now. But the journalist Megan Clement warns the movement is not going away, either.

by Francesca Donner
France’s Next Chance at a #MeToo Reckoning

France’s Next Chance at a #MeToo Reckoning

Gérard Depardieu being questioned on assault charges gives France another shot at holding its establishment to account.

by Josie Cox

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