FEMEN was founded as a feminist movement aimed at combating sex tourism and gender discrimination in Ukraine. The founders, a group of Ukrainian women, sought to raise awareness through public activism and provocative demonstrations.
FEMEN ACTIONS IN 2008
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Protest Against Turkish Sex Tourism
September 2008
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
FEMEN activists organized a protest outside the “Tourist” hotel in Kyiv, targeting Turkish men who were allegedly involved in sex tourism. The activists, dressed in nurse costumes, called on the Turkish visitors to stop harassing Ukrainian women.
FEMEN ACTIONS IN 2008
Live
Protest Against Political Corruption
Autumn 2008
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
FEMEN held a series of protests against political corruption in Ukraine. These early actions were a mix of satirical performances and direct demonstrations aimed at highlighting the pervasive corruption in the Ukrainian government.
FEMEN ACTIONS IN 2008
Live
Protest “Ukrainian Women Are Not For Sale!”
July 2008
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
FEMEN activists staged a protest to draw attention to the issue of Ukrainian women being exploited and commodified. The action was a part of their ongoing campaign against sex tourism and the trafficking of women in Ukraine.
