Women’s rights activists rally in Paris over sexual violence law

Loading the video No Comment Video. Women’s rights activists rally in Paris over sexual violence law Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 09/09/2026 - 11:41 GMT+2 Women’s rights activists gather outside France’s Justice Ministry as lawmakers begin examining a proposed law on sexual violence. Several hundred women’s rights activists and supporters gathered outside France’s Justice Ministry in Paris as lawmakers began examining a proposed comprehensive law on sexual violence. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Protesters chanted, held purple banners and called on authorities to ensure the legislation is adopted and backed by sufficient funding and resources. Placards at the demonstration included messages calling for greater protection for children and an end to sexual violence. The rally also drew political figures, including presidential candidates Marine Tondelier and Raphaël Glucksmann. Organisers say the proposed law should cover prevention, victim support, justice and follow-up for both victims and perpetrators. Sexual Abuse Sexual harassment Sexual violence Women's rights Top stories Now playing Next Women’s rights activists rally in Paris over sexual violence law Now playing Next Flower-crowned cows bring Alpine tradition to Gstaad festival Now playing Next Watch: Archaeologists uncover 38 skeletons at ancient Peru citadel Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 9th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next US destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran takes aim at Jordan Now playing Next 'Turning blind eye' to AfD win further angers voters, analyst warns Now playing Next UAE warned Netanyahu of 7 October attack, Israeli newspaper reports Now playing Next Merz 'deeply shocked' after major AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt Now playing Next French billionaire Olivier Bouygues on trial in illegal hunting case Now playing Next Von der Leyen counters Trump with €200M investment in Greenland Now playing Next Thousands attend Mladić's funeral in Serbia despite EU warnings Now playing Next Popular Egyptian TV presenter to appeal drug-related death sentence Now playing Next The European commute: Which EU country spends the most time getting to work? Now playing Next Around one-third of young Europeans are "functionally illiterate", education expert says Now playing Next Former Spanish minister: Ceuta incident was a "hybrid attack" aimed at "weakening" the EU Now playing Next Occupied territory or colonial remnant? The nuance behind the British bases in Cyprus ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Sumatran tiger cubs receive first health checks at Greek zoo No Comment Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across border No Comment Venice’s historic Regata Storica fills Grand Canal with colourful boats No Comment Inside Uzbekistan’s restored contemporary art centre Europe Today Europe Today: Ceuta cries out for EU help, Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats Europe News At least five killed in large-scale overnight Russian aerial attack on Ukraine's capital Europe News UK airports face more disruption after air traffic control glitch with 250 flights axed Europe News Ceuta President urges the EU to take firm action against Morocco, as the city is 'on the brink of collapse' Tech News Laundry, backflips and panda suits: Humanoid robots take over IFA 2026 Israel 11 European nations and Canada announce trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank Europe News Global trade accounted for 35% of the EU's carbon footprint in 2023, study finds Qatar Qatar and UAE say Gulf cannot rely on US alone for region's security ADVERTISEMENT Business Line Made in Uzbekistan: Local brands look to new markets Earth Series From corals to saiga: Inside the recovery of threatened wildlife Europe News European Parliament's report tightens EU investment conditions as China negotiations heat up Europe News Zelenskyy expects Trump meeting in late September as Kyiv pushes for air defence and new talks Economy Serbia and Uzbekistan strike strategic partnership in Mirziyoyev's first Belgrade visit Health news Can dogs sniff out cancer? Indian start-up turns their noses to AI Europe News EU warns of new terror menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youths seek violent thrills Economy Canada hits US goods with tariffs of up to 50% as trade dispute escalates ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT