The 51% – France 24

🇫🇷🧑‍🌾We meet #French #farmer, Laura Chalendard, who reported a sexual assault in 2023 and when no charges followed, launched a #MeToo movement in the agricultural sector to empower women to speak out against #sexualviolence. More here: f24.my/BpNg.x

From this week’s show ⬇️

From this week’s show ⬇️

💶🎁Are #women more inclined to give generously without seeking public recognition? @AnnetteF24 explores this issue with Suzanne Ehlers, exec. director of @UNRefugeeAgency which depends heavily on private donations. More here: f24.my/BoV7.x

💶🎁We focus on the world of philanthropy, particularly women donors. MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, gave more away in 2025 than either Bezos or fellow billionaire, Elon Musk gave away in their entire lifetimes. More here: f24.my/BoV7.x

As the US-Israeli war with Iran intensifies, @AnnetteF24 speaks to Iranian-American journalist @tarakangarlou about the devastating impact on a nation already crippled by sanctions & living under the grip of a harsh theocratic regime. More here: f24.my/BnbP

Watch the moment a call from the White House situation room interrupts U.S. treasury secretary Scott Bessent's interview with Sky's @WilfredFrost ⬇️

As the US–Israeli #war with #Iran escalates, former Pentagon advisor @jasmineelgamal tells @AnnetteF24 how male leaders on all sides ignore the human cost while the conflict spirals. More here: f24.my/BnbP

It’s only inevitable that the @_51percent focuses this week on the heavy toll the #war is having on #women & #children across the #MiddleEast.

Remembering the women with no voices around the world on Int Women’s Day - and celebrating those who use theirs loudly and often to fight for their sisters across the globe 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

Women’s rights are never permanently guaranteed. They are won through constant struggle, through courage, and through vigilance that must never weaken. On March 8, as on every other day of the year. A tribute to all the women who, every day, keep this fight alive. Those who commit themselves, who take action, who raise their voices when necessary, and who, through their courage and dedication, inspire present and future generations. Today, my thoughts are especially with the women living through the wars and conflicts affecting our world. As the first victims of violence, they are also, everywhere, essential actors in peace, resistance and reconstruction. While some seek to destroy, they rebuild. While some seek to subjugate, they stand firm. France stands by their side, tirelessly and without rest. I extend a message of solidarity and admiration to the women of Iran. Their courage commands respect and reminds the world that freedom can never be silenced. The fight for women’s rights is a universal one. It is the fight of both women and men, and it concerns us all. It will go on. For as long as equality is not a reality everywhere, France will be there to take action.

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Heart-breaking: Yanar Mohammed, the fearless Iraqi feminist and founder of the Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), was murdered in Iraq yesterday. Yanar was a dear colleage and friend to so many of us in the women’s rights and feminist community, one of our icons. She spent her life standing up for women’s rights in the most dangerous environment. She spoke out against so-called honor killings,against senseless violence and killings by armed groups, against violence and aggression by States, all States. She faced constant threats but she never stopped. And today we cry and mourn her energy, her commitment, her profound humanity, her amazing courage. As we prepare to meet for the Commission on the Status of Women, at a time when so many States are intent on turning the clock on years of (imperfect) progresses on the protection of women’s rights, and non-discrimination; when too many powerful actors are attacking human rights, gender rights and feminism, Yanar will be guiding us. We will stand tall, we will be relentless in our pursuit of justice and equality, we will be strong and united in resisting the backsliding and increasing violence. We will be courageous. Rest in Power dear Yanar.

An incalculable loss. Yanar Mohammed was an incredible person. A tireless activist, feminist, and advocate for justice. She was killed in Baghdad in what appears to have been a targeted attack. madre.org/media-item/yan…

🇰🇪🎗️The tale of one #breastcancer survivor in #Kenya who used her crafting skills to help fellow patients; by providing them with a knitted breast prosthesis. More here: f24.my/BllI.x

🇵🇸🥊Amid the devastation in #Gaza, a #Palestinian coach is teaching #women and #girls #boxing skills to help them cope with the trauma of living in a war zone. More here: f24.my/BllI.x

From this week’s show ⬇️

How the murder of a #Chechen #woman in the southern French city of Nice, has resulted in local Chechen women speaking out against #patriarchal traditions which normally force them to remain silent. More here: f24.my/BllI.x