On May 12th 2021, the French government published a decree in the official journal to specify the exact terms for extending paid paternity leave from 14 to 28 days. Voted five months ago as part of the 2021 Social Security Financial Act, the new benefits for French...
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Proposing Dubious New European Rules for “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights”
Following the report submitted by MEP Predrag Fred Matic, the European Parliament's Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) adopted a motion for a resolution "concerning sexual and reproductive health and rights in the EU" on May 10th -11th. The...
New Bill Passed to Better Protect French Minors against Sexual Offenses
On April 15, the draft law to better protect minors from sexual crimes, offences and incest was unanimously adopted at second reading in the French National Assembly. This bill establishes an age of “non-consent” at 15, under which a child cannot be considered to have...
Why Government Policies Should Include Counseling for Couples
Providing counseling for couples: A groundbreaking study in France highlights that "Regardless of the couple’s legal status, the stability of their relationship has a positive impact on the well-being of individuals and a substantial effect on public finances." The...
Sexual Crimes: Better Protection for French Minors
In France a new bill to protect minors from sexual crimes, offences and incest (# 576) was adopted unanimously by the National Assembly on January 21st, followed by the Senate at first reading on March 15th. This bill set the limit of “non-consent” at age 15, under...
French Government Launches Platform to Help Parents Protect Children from Pornography
On Tuesday February 9, 2021, the French government launched its’ platform to help parents protect minors over the age of six from exposure to pornography.. The new website “jeprotegemonenfant.gouv.fr », (I protect my child) was disclosed on the international “Safer...