The land of equality? Where does France stand on women’s rights
By France24
06 March 2023 |
7:55 am
As we once again mark International Women's Day, we're focusing on the French government's stance on equality. The country has still yet to have its first female president; the gender pay gap stubbornly hovering at around 16 percent while neighbouring Spain is leading the way on dealing with domestic violence and consent.
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