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Protest Against Trump Statue

Date: January 17, 2017

Location: Madrid, Spain (Wax Museum)

A FEMEN activist grabbed the crotch of a wax statue of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during its unveiling, shouting, “grab patriarchy by the balls.”
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Protest at Surrogacy Fair

Date: May 6, 2017

Location: Madrid, Spain

Two FEMEN activists disrupted the Surrofair, a major European event supporting surrogacy, denouncing it as a form of reproductive slavery.
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Protest at Marine Le Pen’s Polling Station

Date: May 7, 2017

Location: Hénin-Beaumont, France

FEMEN activists protested near the polling station where Marine Le Pen voted, unfurling a banner on a church scaffolding.
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Protest at Voting Station During Le Pen’s Arrival

Date: April 23, 2017

Location: Hénin-Beaumont, France

FEMEN activists, wearing masks of Putin and Le Pen, protested outside the voting station as Le Pen arrived to cast her ballot.
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Disruption of Marine Le Pen’s Speech

Date: April 18, 2017

Location: Paris, France (Zenith Arena)

A FEMEN activist attempted to disrupt Marine Le Pen’s speech by going on stage with flowers while another shouted slogans from the audience.
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“Stop Sperm Toxicosis” Protest in Kyiv

Date: March 12, 2017

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (Maidan Nezalezhnosti)

A FEMEN activist held a solo protest against male chauvinism in Ukraine, referring to it as “sperm toxicosis.”
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Protest Against Lukashenko’s Visit to Ukraine

Date: July 21, 2017

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

A FEMEN activist disrupted a joint conference between Alexander Lukashenko and Petro Poroshenko, shouting “Lives Belarus!” and “Stop Dictatorship!”
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Protest at Woody Allen’s Concert in Hamburg

Date: July 12, 2017

Location: Hamburg, Germany (Elbphilharmonie)

FEMEN activists interrupted a concert by Woody Allen, reminding the audience of allegations against him.
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Participation in “I’ll Wear Whatever I Want” Campaign

Date: July 11, 2017

Location: Turkey

FEMEN joined a campaign against attacks on women for wearing short shorts in Turkey.
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Protest at Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix

Date: June 8, 2017

Location: Montreal, Canada

FEMEN activist Neda Topaloski protested the exploitation of women during the Grand Prix, denouncing the event before being arrested.
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Protest Against Erdogan at Football Match

Date: September 2, 2017

Location: Kharkiv, Ukraine

FEMEN activist Anzhelina Diash disrupted a football match by storming the field with “Erdogan Killer” written on her body.
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“Chocolate Freedom” Statue Erected in Kyiv

Date: August 23, 2017

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (Pedestal of the deposed Lenin statue)

FEMEN erected a statue titled “The Chocolate Freedom,” criticizing President Petro Poroshenko for his alleged enrichment during Ukraine’s independence.
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Protest at Trump’s Wax Statue in Madrid

Date: January 17, 2017

Location: Madrid, Spain (Wax Museum)

FEMEN activist protested in front of a wax statue of Donald Trump with “grab patriarchy by the balls” written on her back.
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Crucifixion Protest in Kyiv

Date: July 27, 2017

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (Monument to Vladimir the Baptizer)

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FEMEN activist Anna Allein staged a crucifixion protest against the influence of the Moscow Patriarchate in Ukraine.
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“Religion Kills” Protest

Date: September 11, 2017

Location: Multiple locations

FEMEN marked the anniversary of 9/11 with a protest against the destructive influence of religion.
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Protest at Ukrainian-Polish Border

Date: September 10, 2017

Location: Krakovets, Ukraine

FEMEN activist attempted to cross the border covered with portraits of Presidents Poroshenko and Saakashvili, protesting their political showmanship.
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Protest at Miss Ukraine 2017

Date: September 2017

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

FEMEN activist interrupted the Miss Ukraine beauty contest, labeling the event as a display of “fresh meat” for politicians and oligarchs.
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“School of Corruption” Protest in Kyiv

Date: September 1, 2017

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (Verkhovna Rada)

A FEMEN activist greeted the new school year by sitting on a monument with “School of Corruption” written on her chest.
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Protest Against Erdogan at Football Match

Date: September 3, 2017

Location: Kharkiv, Ukraine

FEMEN activist disrupted a live football match with “Erdogan Killer” written on her body, protesting against Erdogan’s regime.
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“Let’s Crush the Chocolate Hydra!” Protest

Date: November 7, 2017

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (Arsenal Factory)

FEMEN activist captured a cannon near the Arsenal factory, calling for the overthrow of “Tsar Poroshenko” on the anniversary of the October Revolution.
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“Sweets or Impeachment” Protest

Date: October 31, 2017

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (Roshen brand store)

FEMEN staged a Halloween protest at a Roshen store, demanding that President Poroshenko choose between power and his confectionery business.
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Protest Against Roman Polanski

Date: October 31, 2017

Location: Paris, France (Cinematheque)

FEMEN activists disrupted a Roman Polanski film retrospective, accusing him of sexual crimes.
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Protest Against Sex Tourism on Baku-Kyiv Flight

Date: October 24, 2017

Location: Boryspil International Airport, Ukraine

FEMEN activists protested against Azerbaijani airlines promoting sex tourism to Kyiv.
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Protest Against Spanish Flag

Date: October 13, 2017

Location: Spain

FEMEN took ownership of the Spanish flag, denouncing the violence associated with it.
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FEMEN Receives LiberPress Award

Date: October 9, 2017

Location: Catalonia, Spain

FEMEN received the LiberPress Catalunya Prize 2017 for their bold and provocative protests defending human rights.
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“Happy Birthday, Mr. Dictator” Protest

Date: October 7, 2017

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

FEMEN celebrated Russian President Vladimir Putin’s birthday with a parody of “Happy Birthday, Mr. President,” highlighting the dangers he poses.
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“Irma, Flush Trump Down” Protest

Date: September 13, 2017

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (US Embassy)

FEMEN called on Hurricane Irma to “flush” Donald Trump down the toilet, condemning his misogyny and xenophobia.
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“Girl with a Paddle” Protest

Date: December 7, 2017

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (Saakashvili Maidan)

FEMEN staged a protest at the Saakashvili Maidan with a statue labeled “Row the fuck away!” directed at Poroshenko and Saakashvili.
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Protest on Day of Dignity and Freedom

Date: November 21, 2017

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (Presidential Administration)

FEMEN activists marked the Day of Dignity and Freedom by protesting against President Poroshenko, demanding that he and Saakashvili “row the fuck away.”
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Protest Against Violence Against Women

Date: November 25, 2017

Location: Paris, France (Place de la République)

FEMEN activists, including leader Inna Shevchenko, protested topless during a demonstration against violence against women, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The protest took place amidst heightened awareness due to the Weinstein scandal, with about a thousand participants, including feminist organizations, leftist parties, and unions.
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Black Friday Protest at Roshen Brandstore

Date: November 24, 2017

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (Central Roshen Brandstore)

FEMEN protested during Black Friday at a Roshen store in Kyiv, criticizing President Poroshenko for not fulfilling his pre-election promise to sell his confectionery business. The protest, titled “Sweets or Impeachment,” highlighted the conflict between Poroshenko’s business interests and his political responsibilities.
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Revolution of Dignity – From Dream to Reality

Date: November 21, 2017

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (Presidential Administration)

On the fourth anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity, FEMEN activists criticized the outcomes of the revolution, accusing President Poroshenko of enriching himself and betraying the ideals of the revolution. The protest concluded with the activists being detained by the authorities.
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EMEN Sextremist Steals Newborn Jesus in Vatican

Date: December 25, 2017

Location: Vatican City (St. Peter’s Square)

FEMEN activist Alisa Vinogradova stole a statue of the baby Jesus from the Vatican’s Christmas nativity scene. The action was a protest against the Vatican’s stance on women’s rights, particularly regarding the issues of abortion and contraception. The words “God is Woman!” were written on her chest, symbolizing the FEMEN movement’s opposition to the Catholic Church’s policies, which they view as oppressive to women.
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The Virgin Mary Silence Breaker in Vatican

Date: December 25, 2017

Location: Vatican City (St. Peter’s Square)

On Christmas night, a FEMEN activist portrayed the Virgin Mary breaking her silence in a protest at the Vatican’s Nativity scene. The action was part of the #MeToo movement, criticizing the Catholic Church’s patriarchal practices and its history of violence and oppression against women. The activist highlighted issues such as the Church’s stance on abortion, homophobia, and the mishandling of sexual abuse cases within the clergy. The protest called for continued efforts towards gender equality and an end to violence against women.