Gender equality

Pay gap means women in France start working ‘for free’ from today

EU statistics suggest that on average women earn 16.5% less than men, leading feminist newsletter Les Glorieuses to petition France’s presidential candidates for change

French MPs pass law to make gay conversion therapy illegal

It follows reports of ‘hundreds of recent cases’ using techniques including hypnosis, electric shocks and forced heterosexual marriage

Paris mairie fined for appointing too many women to top jobs

The issue dates back to 2018 when 11 women and five men were appointed in senior roles. It has resulted in a €90,000 fine

French ethics report: All women should have IVF access

The French national ethics committee has reiterated its stance in favour of extending medically-assisted reproduction to all women, including lesbians, and lifting anonymity of sperm donors in some cases.

Rennes market celebrates rise of French female chefs

The city of Rennes is celebrating female chefs this weekend (Sunday September 2), by including only restaurants and food by women in the 10th edition of its monthly food markets.

Women pioneers in French submarines

Four female naval officers have become the first to complete a mission on a French nuclear battle submarine after being barred from such work since the service was founded.

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Birth rate drop hints at ‘problematic mindset change’

The birth rate in France has dropped significantly and is likely to stay low for the foreseeable future due to “a problematic change in mindset” that is not good for the nation, an expert has said.

Minister hits back at husband murder confession

The minister for gender equality has said we must “stop making excuses for domestic violence” after the husband of murdered Alexia Daval, Jonathann, admitted to her killing.

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Sexual harassment in the workplace and anywhere else needs to be condemned and punished appropriately

Ibuprofen affects testosterone levels, says new study

Taking too much ibuprofen too frequently can affect testosterone levels and reproductive health in men, a new Franco-Danish study has found.

Just 6% of streets are named after women

Inequality on the streets

‘Journées du patrimoine’ could become ‘du matrimoine’

The name for the French “journées du patrimoine” could receive a change to also include “matrimoine” - in the name of equality - if a new proposal goes ahead.