SAEDNEWS: Sexual violence in France has increased to such an extent that women and children are even being abused even in their own homes.
According to a report by the SaedNews news agency, citing Fars, based on the findings of the French High Council for Gender Equality, one in three women in France experiences sexual harassment. Women reportedly say that “France is the most dangerous country in the world in terms of sexual harassment.”Yesterday, a French man who had been giving his wife sleeping pills for ten years so that strangers could rape her while she was unconscious admitted his charges in a court in southern France. He confessed that he had enabled 50 men to rape his 71-year-old wife.
Sexual violence against women in France is described as so severe that more than a quarter of women are unwilling to leave their homes alone due to fear of harassment. At the same time, many women also experience abuse within their own homes.
In recent years, despite widespread protests and various movements, cases of violence against women in France have reportedly increased significantly. Many believe that the French government’s efforts to control violence and ensure women’s safety are not sufficient.
Studies by the National Crime Agency indicate that sexual harassment in France is seven times higher than in other countries. According to statistics, 47% of women in the country have experienced harassment at least once. Government data also shows that annually around 94,000 women become victims of rape or attempted rape. These figures are reported while fewer than 10% of affected women file complaints in court.
However, violence and harassment in France are not limited to women; children are reportedly victimized at nearly twice the rate. Each year, more than 160,000 girls and boys experience sexual violence, on average starting from the age of 7.
Social psychologist Dr. James D. Harvey believes that statistics on domestic violence may be exaggerated due to media influence and women’s rights advocacy groups. In contrast, social researcher Dr. Rosa Brooks argues that domestic violence statistics are often underreported, as many victims refrain from reporting for various reasons.
The Organization for Assistance to Victims of Domestic Violence states that the solution to this threat lies in education, awareness, and empowering victims. It also emphasizes the need for legal reforms to better protect victims and increase penalties for offenders.
