FEMEN activists protested on the International Holocaust Remembrance Day with slogans against antisemitism, racism, homophobia, and right-wing extremism. They condemned growing antisemitism and the rise of far-right movements in Germany.
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Protest at the Political Ash Wednesday
Date: February 14, 2024
Location: Dahlem, Germany
FEMEN activists protested against Justice Minister Marco Buschmann, demanding that the judiciary take violence against women more seriously. They called out the government for ignoring women’s rights and failing to address gender-based violence.
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Anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Date: February 24, 2024
Location: Germany
On the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, FEMEN held a protest condemning Russia’s war crimes, including the use of sexual violence as a weapon. The protest highlighted the ongoing suffering of the Ukrainian people and the need for continued support from the EU.
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“Brutkasten Barbie” Protest
Date: March 2, 2024
Location: Berlin, Germany
FEMEN protested outside the “Wish for a Baby” conference, which promotes surrogacy, criticizing it as human trafficking and exploitation of women. They denounced the practice as a billion-dollar industry that commodifies women’s bodies and children.
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“Unser Vaterstaat” Protest
Date: May 5, 2024
Location: Germany
FEMEN activists held a protest mocking traditional prayers to demand the right to abortion and criticize the government’s control over women’s bodies. The protest called for the abolition of Paragraph 218, which restricts abortion rights in Germany.
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Mother’s Day Protest for the Istanbul Convention
Date: May 12, 2024
Location: Germany
On Mother’s Day, FEMEN protested the government’s failure to implement the Istanbul Convention, which aims to protect women from violence. The protest highlighted the ongoing femicides and the government’s inaction in addressing male violence against women.
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Protest Against Hamas and Terrorism
Date: June 7, 2024
Location: Germany
FEMEN activists held a protest condemning Hamas and other terrorist organizations for their attacks on Israel and the use of violence against civilians. The protest emphasized the importance of fighting against all forms of terrorism and supporting peace.
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“PL1904 Misogynist” Protest in Brazil
Date: June 13, 2024
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
FEMEN protested against a law passed by far-right parliamentarians in Brazil that criminalizes abortion after 22 weeks, even in cases of rape. The protest, part of the “Children are not Mothers” campaign, demanded the decriminalization of abortion and protection of women’s rights.
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Operation “Grossreinemachen”
Date: June 30, 2024
Location: Trocadero Square, Paris, France
FEMEN activists “cleaned” the square of fascist “dirt” in a protest against the far-right Rassemblement National party. The protest was a symbolic act to encourage voters to oppose the rise of far-right ideologies in France.
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Red Card for Sex Buyers During the UEFA European Championship
Date: July 14, 2024
Location: Germany
FEMEN protested the increase in demand for prostitution during large sporting events like the UEFA European Championship, calling for the implementation of the Nordic Model to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
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“ABORTO SEGURO SAGRADO!” Protest in Brazil
Date: July 21, 2024
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
FEMEN held a protest demanding the decriminalization of abortion in Brazil. The protest took place near the Christ the Redeemer statue and highlighted the ongoing struggle for women’s reproductive rights in the country.
