15 years after the creation of the
With the creation of its foundation in 2008,
Sexual violence against children and incest - like gender-based violence - are extremely widespread. It affects all cultures and all social classes. According to the
Children are also direct and/or indirect victims of domestic violence: in
Over the past 15 years, the Foundation has worked closely with partner NGOs. These exchanges have enabled it to refine its strategy for combating violence where it takes root. We have seen and heard that those
We have also seen that outcomes are not pre-determined. Cycles of intergenerational violence can be broken by combating violence from the earliest age, both through prevention initiatives and through appropriate care for victims and survivors.
In 2019, the Foundation began working on the intersection of violence against women and violence against children by joining forces with various initiatives:
support for the opening of a new unit dedicated to intrafamilial sexual violence at La Maison des femmes de Saint-Denis, with the organization Face a l'Inceste;
partnership with Make.org's 'Grande Cause pour la Protection de l'Enfance', which led to the development of a chatbot for 10-14 year-olds, run by the NGO En avant toute(s);
collaboration with Louie Media to broadcast the podcast 'Ou peut-etre une nuit', created and presented by
support for the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault and its Project DOT (Dream, Own, Tell), which organizes prevention activities around sexual violence for teenagers from marginalized communities.
Furthermore, to amplify its commitment and facilitate collaboration with its Houses, other companies or other foundations, as well as to raise funds,
'In 2008, we knew that to protect women from violence, we needed to also protect their children. Over the course of our 15 years of action, we have also learned that protecting and caring for children is a fundamental lever for preventing violence in adulthood. Today, it seems natural, and, above all, necessary to commit ourselves to focusing on both levels in order to strengthen our impact. More than ever, this area of intervention and those
In 15 years, the
100,000 young people have participated in violence against women awareness-raising workshops.
More than 40,000 professionals have been trained to provide tailored services to women survivors.
43 companies have been mobilized to take action against violence against women
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Since 2008, the
It supports local organizations that offer comprehensive and adapted support to women and children survivors of violence, works to change behaviors and mentalities by engaging young people, and aims to create safe and supportive workplaces for survivors, as well as mobilizing other companies on this issue.
On the occasion of its 15th anniversary,
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