France: proposals submitted to government to bolster obligations to prevent sexual violence

On 18 November 2024, a group of female experts submitted a report on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) that the government had commissioned in March. The legislative arsenal exists: since 2018, companies have had to appoint a sexual harassment point of reference from members of the social and economic committee (CSE) and designate one when they have more than 250 employees. Public guides have also been published. However, the experts observe that SGBV persists, particularly under...