FEMINIST
AND PROUD
Osez le Féminisme
A feminist non-profit organisation founded in 2009.
We campaign for gender equality, women’s rights and lasting social change. We fight all forms of male violence against women and girls through grassroots action, advocacy, litigation and awareness-raising campaigns across France and Europe.
Themes
Feminism
Technology-facilitated violence
Justice
Education
Workplace inequality
Sexual violence against children and incest
Anti-racism and intersectionality
The manosphere and anti-feminism
Lesbian visibility and lesbophobia
Comprehensive Law on Sexual Violence
Violence against women and girls
Health
Sexism
Protests
of reported rapes in France do not result in a conviction (High Council for Equality between Women and Men).
of women worldwide have experienced technology-facilitated violence (UN)
Every
2 to 3 days
a woman is killed by her partner or ex-partner in France.
Advocacy work
We work at the national, European and international levels to influence legislation, policies and social norms.
© Fanny Texier
Fighting the porn industry
Fighting sexual exploitation, challenging the normalisation of violence against women, and holding the pornography industry accountable.
©Camila Mattos
Get involved
Support our work, amplify our voice and help build a feminist future.
© Fiora Garenzi
European and international networks
CLEF – French Coordination for the European Women’s Lobby
EWL – European Women’s Lobby
Brussels’ Call
FREQUENTLY
Asked Questions
SUPPORT FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING VIOLENCE
I am experiencing violence.
Where can I get help ?
Where can I get help ?
We are unable to provide direct support to people who contact us, but there are specialist organisations and services that can help :
- 3919 – France’s free and confidential national helpline for women experiencing violence, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Fédération Nationale Solidarité Femmes (FNSF) and its network of local organisations.
- If you are in immediate danger, call 17 (police or gendarmerie), or text 114 if you are unable to speak.
JOINS US
Comment adhérer ?
L’adhésion se fait en ligne ou auprès d’une antenne locale.
Faut-il être une femme pour adhérer ?
Non. Toute personne partageant nos valeurs peut rejoindre OLF.
Je n’ai pas beaucoup de temps,
puis-je quand même m’engager ?
puis-je quand même m’engager ?
Oui. Par exemple, vous pouvez relayer nos campagnes, participer ponctuellement à une action ou soutenir financièrement l’association.
ABOUT US
What is Osez le Féminisme ?
Osez le Féminisme (OLF) is a French feminist non-profit organisation founded in 2009 under the French Law of 1901. We campaign for substantive gender equality and against all forms of male violence against women, including sexual violence, as well as sex-based discrimination.
Do you provide victim support ?
No. We are not a victim support organisation. Our main role is to advocate, raise awareness and provide information to help change laws and attitudes and tackle sexism and male violence against women. However, we do provide legal, social and psychological support to victims of the pornography industry.
ACTIONS AND CAMPAIGNS
What are your main activities ?
We run awareness-raising campaigns, organise public mobilisations, publish brochures, reports and opinion pieces, and advocate for change with public authorities.
What issues do you work on ?
Our work covers male violence against women and girls, including sexual violence, prostitution and pornography, incest and sexual violence against children, and domestic violence. We also work on equality in the workplace, economic violence, sexist stereotypes, women’s health and access to sexual and reproductive rights, sexuality, justice, anti-racism and lesbian visibility. As a generalist feminist organisation, we also respond to emerging and ongoing issues affecting women and girls, with the aim of combating all forms of discrimination against them.
Do you work with schools ?
Yes. We run workshops in secondary schools and universities to raise awareness of sexism, male violence against women and girls, sexist stereotypes and women’s rights.
LOCAL BRANCHES
Do you have local branches across France ?
Yes. Our local branches organise activities in their communities. You can join your nearest branch or start a new one.
Support and donations
How can I support your work ?
You can support our work by becoming a member or making a donation online. If you are a French tax resident, 66 % of your donation may be deducted from your French income tax, in accordance with French tax rules.
MEDIA AND PRESS
I’m a journalist. Who should I contact ?
For interview requests or press enquiries, please contact us at presse@osezlefeminisme.fr
I’m a journalism student.
Can I use your resources ?
Can I use your resources ?
Yes. As our spokeswomen are volunteers, their availability for interviews is limited. We therefore encourage you to consult our press resources and publications first, where you will find reliable, well-sourced information for your assignments and research.
Do you work with partner organisations ?
Yes. We work with other feminist organisations, networks and institutions in France, across Europe and internationally.
Get in touch
Want to learn more about our work, collaborate with us, request an interview or invite us to speak at an event ? Get in touch with our team.
What is your enquiry about ?