Why Oh My Cream supports la Fondation des Femmes for Black Friday

"2.6 billion euros! That's the amount the State should allocate to the protection of victims of domestic, sexist, and sexual violence in France, as estimated by la Fondation des Femmes in the report "Where is the money against violence towards women?" Today, the percentage of the State budget dedicated to the fight against violence towards women in 2023 represents only 184.4 million euros, which is 15 times less than what is truly necessary to properly support victims.

Despite advancements in women's rights, the number and severity of violence remain unbearable in France. The increase in demands (+83% in complaints of domestic violence in 5 years, +100% in complaints of sexual violence in 10 years) has never been followed by investments matching needs to support women victims."

"Our main objective at la Fondation des Femmes is to support feminist associations throughout the country, and for this, we provide three types of support:

• Financial Support: Through two annual calls for projects (this year, we have redistributed €875,000 to over 26 associative projects, totalling €8.5 million redistributed since 2016).

• Material Support: This includes, for example, providing office space at Cité Audacieuse, Paris immediate hotel reservations throughout France to secure the safety of women who have experienced violence, and the organisation of campaigns to collect hygiene and care products.

• Legal Support: Through the Legal Force, which mobilises a network of volunteer lawyers to assist victims and support associations, and to engage in advocacy and strategic litigation actions.

Over the past 8 years, la Fondation des Femmes has played a crucial role in four fundamental areas. Firstly, funding for women's rights has become a significant issue. The understanding that substantial resources are needed has grown, and there is a need for means and spaces for associations to work. Then, rights. Women are speaking out and filing complaints. They can no longer be ignored, just as femicides cannot be ignored. Of course, the precariousness of women and inequalities are becoming more starkly visible. Inequalities between women and men are increasingly less tolerated in France. More than ever, awareness of these inequalities is accelerating."