14 Nov 2022 | 11:39 AM UTC
France: Women's rights activists to demonstrate in French urban centers Nov. 19
Women's rights activists to demonstrate in French urban centers Nov. 19; heightened security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
Women's rights activists will demonstrate in towns and cities across France Nov. 19 to denounce gender-based and sexual violence. The largest demonstration will likely be in Paris where participants will gather at Place de la Republique from 14:00. The following actions are also confirmed:
Lille: Place du Theatre, 11:00
Montpellier: Place de la Comedie, 14:30
Nantes: Place Graslin, 14:30
Nice: Place de la Liberation, 14:30
Toulouse: Palais de Justice, 14:30
Additional protests are likely in towns and cities nationwide Nov. 19. Attendance will vary by location but will likely be in the hundreds at most gatherings.
Additional police will likely deploy to monitor all gatherings. Large numbers of people and associated security measures will likely prompt localized transport disruptions; public transport in the surrounding area may be canceled or diverted. The demonstrations are likely to proceed peacefully, though isolated clashes between police and activists cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid the demonstrations as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for disruptions and allow extra time for travel in affected areas Nov. 19.
