Mass Protests Erupt in France Against Sexual Violence Amid Shocking Trial

Thousands of people protested across France against sexual violence and in support of women's rights, coinciding with the upcoming International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. In Paris, around 80,000 demonstrators, including feminist groups, marched to denounce gender-based violence and express concerns over potential rollbacks on women's rights in the U.S. The protests also highlighted solidarity with victims of sexual violence, such as Gisele Pelicot, whose ex-husband is on trial for rape. France recently enshrined abortion rights in its constitution, a move seen as a response to U.S. policy changes.