Protest for Jacqueline Sauvage’s Pardon (“Breakout Attempt at Saran Prison”)
Date: January 22, 2016
Location: Saran Prison, France
FEMEN activists staged a protest at Saran Prison, attempting to symbolically “break out” Jacqueline Sauvage, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing her abusive husband. This protest aimed to highlight the injustice faced by victims of domestic violence.
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Mock Hanging Protest Against Hassan Rohani
Date: January 28, 2016
Location: Paris, France (Debilly Bridge)
FEMEN staged a mock hanging on Debilly Bridge in Paris during Iranian President Hassan Rohani’s visit to France, condemning Iran’s human rights violations.
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Protest Against Prostitution (“Money Doesn’t Buy Consent”)
Date: March 7, 2016
Location: Montreal, Canada
FEMEN protested against the sex industry in Montreal, emphasizing that prostitution is a form of slavery and exploitation.
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FEMEN U.S.A. Disrupts David Daleiden at Walk for Life
Date: January 24, 2016
Location: San Francisco, USA
FEMEN USA activists disrupted David Daleiden’s speech at the Walk for Life, protesting his anti-abortion stance.
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Protest in Mexico Against Government Repression
Date: February 5, 2016
Location: Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
FEMEN protested against the systematic repression and human rights violations by the Mexican government, especially the targeting of activists and journalists.
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Protest Against Political Islam During Tariq Ramadan’s Speech
Date: May 14, 2016
Location: Paris, France
FEMEN disrupted a speech by Muslim Brotherhood leader Tariq Ramadan, condemning political Islam as a form of totalitarianism.
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Belgrade Pride Parade Protest
Date: September 20, 2016
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
FEMEN activists protested during the Belgrade Pride Parade, opposing the homophobia and violence faced by the LGBT community in Serbia.
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Protest at the European Parliament in Support of Polish Women
Date: October 6, 2016
Location: Strasbourg, France
FEMEN interrupted a session of the European Parliament to support Polish women fighting for abortion rights.
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Protest in London Against UAE Laws
Date: November 23, 2016
Location: London, UK (United Arab Emirates Embassy)
FEMEN UK protested against the UAE’s anti-women laws, highlighting the case of a British tourist facing punishment after reporting a rape in Dubai.
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Protest Against Donald Trump at Voting Station
Date: November 8, 2016
Location: Manhattan, USA
FEMEN activists protested against Donald Trump at a polling station during the U.S. presidential election, opposing his policies of discrimination.
FEMEN activists staged a protest outside the residence of Dominique Strauss-Kahn in Paris. The action was a response to the sexual assault allegations against him and aimed to highlight issues of sexual violence and abuse of power by high-profile figures (FEMEN).
