France Archives – Page 2 of 4

French Teen, 14, Deserts Family, Joins Islamic State

By Hajer Naili ● Arts & Culture ● September 15, 2014

Since 2012, up to 150 French women have joined the ranks of the Islamic State or Al Nusra Front. Here the family of a 14-year-old describes how her departure has left them stunned and wondering why the government isn’t doing more.

Latest in France

Euro Court’s Ban on French Veil Is Biased

By Hajer Naili ● Arts & Culture ● July 4, 2014

France expresses no concern over cyclists who race naked or sunbathe naked on certain beaches, yet is concerned by women who wish not to show their skin and face? I call that a blatant double standard.

Two Female Resistance Heroes Join French Pantheon

By Rochelle G. Saidel ● Uncategorized ● February 24, 2014

Germaine Tillion and Geneviève de Gaulle, political prisoners in Ravensbrück women’s concentration camp, have received the posthumous honor. In April, the English premiere of Tillion’s play will be staged at the University of Southern Maine.

France Confirms Abortion Right as Spain Pulls Back

By Hajer Naili ● Uncategorized ● January 24, 2014

Spain may be committing to a stricter path on abortion but French lawmakers are moving to better secure women’s right to the procedure. The new French law does away with language requiring “a situation of distress.”

Paris Mayoral Race Hosts an All-Female Field

By Hajer Naili ● Commentary ● August 16, 2013

But the City of Light shouldn’t be considered a national barometer in a country where few political parties nominate female candidates. “What is happening in Paris is the tree that hides the forest,” says the founder of a networking forum for women in politics.

French Riots Intensify Debate Over Face-Veil Ban

By Hajer Naili ● Uncategorized ● July 30, 2013

Since youth riots last week over a police identity-check of a woman wearing a niqab, France has resumed debate of a 2011 law banning the face veil. Critics of the ban say it is part of a pattern of Muslim stigmatization.

Texas Dems Defy Perry; Cairo Protestors Assaulted

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● July 5, 2013

Texans are protesting Gov. Rick Perry’s efforts to pass an abortion bill. But sex assaults have returned to Cairo’s Tahrir Square amid the renewed protests.

France’s Christiane Taubira Has Made Her Mark

By Paula DiPerna ● Uncategorized ● April 25, 2013

France’s legalization of same-sex marriage on April 23 may not have been possible without her courage and eloquence. “A star is born,” say some media, and her style and courage deserve all the admiration she has won.

Judge Strikes Plan B Limits; Abortion Laws Passed

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● April 6, 2013

French Like Being Moms; Breastfeeding, Not So Much

By Elisabeth Badinter ● Uncategorized ● January 18, 2013

While French mothers have one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in Europe and many work full time, the country has a high birthrate, says Elisabeth Badinter in this excerpt from the book “The Conflict.”