France’s Celebrity Backing Fuels Lyhanna-Driven Push for Broad Violence Law
After the 11-year-old Lyhanna’s murder, French stars including Juliette Binoche and Andrea Bescond joined a grassroots movement pressing for a comprehensive loi intégrale to protect women and children from gender-based and sexual violence. The bill would reform the justice system, require training for police and magistrates, create specialized courts, and fast-track minor-related cases. The campaign, amplified on social media with #JeSuisLyhanna and #JeSuisAuTribunal, has energized Monday protests and a planned Sept. 7 nationwide strike as Parliament readies debate on the measure.
