Emmaüs Removes Abbé Pierre from Logo Following Sexual Abuse Allegations

The decision follows 33 accusations of sexual violence against the late founder, with 91% of members voting for the symbolic change.

Emmaüs has removed the mention of its founder, Abbé Pierre, from its logo after an extraordinary general assembly vote, with 91% in favor of the change.
This decision comes after 33 allegations of sexual violence against Abbé Pierre, detailed in three reports commissioned by Emmaüs and the Fondation Abbé Pierre.
The organization has also permanently closed a memorial site dedicated to Abbé Pierre in Esteville, Seine-Maritime, and recommended removing all public images of him.
Emmaüs leadership emphasized the importance of continuing their mission to support vulnerable populations while recognizing and respecting the victims of abuse.
The allegations, spanning decades from the 1950s to the 2000s, include accounts of harassment, sexual assault, and abuse involving both adults and minors.