French Government Faces Criticism Over Stalled Progress on Gender Equality

Oxfam France accuses the administration of neglecting its promises as key reforms and measures remain unfulfilled ahead of International Women's Day.

Oxfam France claims that Emmanuel Macron's government has failed to deliver on its commitments to gender equality, citing delays in implementing promised reforms.
French women in the private sector still earn 23.5% less than men, and the country ranks 48th globally in economic gender equality, according to the World Economic Forum's 2024 report.
Proposed measures, such as equitable parental leave, a public childcare service, and a revised professional equality index, have yet to materialize, raising concerns among advocates.
The organization has called for urgent actions, including a comprehensive law against sexual violence and 15 specific measures to address systemic gender inequalities.
The government highlights increased funding for women's rights programs and initiatives like anti-violence tools but faces criticism for insufficient budget allocation and a lack of tangible progress.