France: Thousands Demonstrate In Paris Against Violence Against Women
Demonstrators are calling for the French government to take action against domestic violence. In France, an average of one woman was killed every three days this year. Thousands of people took to the streets in Paris against violence against women and discrimination. According to the organizers, around 50,000 demonstrators took part in a protest march through the city center. The police reported 18,000 participants. They called on the government to take further measures against domestic violence and the high number of so-called femicides - killing women because of their gender. The demonstrations are part of a worldwide week of action on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which will be celebrated next Thursday, November 25th. The feminist collective #NousToutes (we all) and around 60 clubs, unions and political parties called for the French protests. Kyle Rittenhouse Case: A Gift For Donald Trump According to a 2017 national study in France, more than 220,...