FEMEN ACTIONS IN 2008
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FEMEN ACTIONS
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FEMEN ACTIONS IN 2008
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“FUCK DAVOS” Protest
Date: January 19, 2023
Location: Davos, Switzerland
FEMEN activists protested at the World Economic Forum, criticizing the commodification of women’s bodies and the exploitation of young women by powerful men under the guise of economic deals. The protest highlighted the hypocrisy of calling prostitution the “world’s oldest profession” and aimed to draw attention to the ongoing exploitation that takes place at such elite gatherings.
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“Pray for Abortion in the Constitution”
Date: January 22, 2023
Location: France
FEMEN activists joined the “March for Life” to ironically “pray” for the inclusion of abortion rights in the French constitution, coinciding with an upcoming Senate discussion on a related bill. The protest aimed to defend women’s reproductive rights.
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“No Hijab Day”
Date: February 1, 2023
Location: Global (with specific protests in London, UK)
FEMEN, alongside other organizations, protested against the enforcement of hijabs, particularly in Iran and Afghanistan, by participating in “No Hijab Day.” The protest aimed to highlight the compulsory nature of hijab-wearing under oppressive regimes and to show solidarity with women resisting these laws.
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“Ukraine Must Serve Putin” Protest
Date: February 24, 2023
Location: Germany
On the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, FEMEN activists held a protest to denounce Putin’s war and the European governments’ slow response in supporting Ukraine. The protest included a satirical element where activists “served” Putin as a symbolic act of resistance.
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“Jin Jiyan Azadi” (Women, Life, Freedom) Protest
Date: April 4, 2023
Location: Germany
FEMEN stood in solidarity with Iranian women fighting against the mandatory hijab and the oppressive policies of the Iranian regime. The protest highlighted the brutal repression faced by women in Iran, particularly in light of ongoing chemical attacks on girls in schools.
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“Till Lindemann #MeToo” Protest
Date: May 29, 2023
Location: Germany
FEMEN protested against Rammstein’s lead singer Till Lindemann following accusations of sexual misconduct. The protest was part of the #MeToo movement, focusing on the protection of women from powerful men who abuse their influence.
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“The Moral Police is Back!” Protest
Date: July 19, 2023
Location: Germany
FEMEN protested against the re-establishment of Iran’s moral police and the continued suppression of women. The protest called for international action against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and its inclusion on the EU terror list.
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“Support Women in the Israel-Palestine Conflict”
Date: October 10, 2023
Location: France
FEMEN expressed solidarity with women affected by the Israel-Palestine conflict, condemning the violence perpetrated by Hamas and supporting peace initiatives led by women on both sides of the conflict.