11-07-2025
Nonprofit helps French festivals fight gender-based violence
To the music of Lucky Love, three volunteers walked the lawns of the We Love Green festival in the Bois de Vincennes in Paris, on Sunday, June 8. They were members of Safer, the only association dedicated to fighting sexual and gender-based violence present at this type of event. "We keep up constant prevention efforts so everyone can enjoy the moment without fear. Festival-goers know we're here, just in case," explained Siriane (those mentioned by their first names have requested anonymity), a 28-year-old volunteer wearing a branded vest to ensure visibility.
Among the festival-goers, Nada, age 31, felt reassured just by seeing the Safer booth at the entrance: "Assaults at festivals are always on my mind, even if I try to focus on the party. I pay close attention to who comes near me, I watch my drink and I'm wary of crowds. I'm glad to know there's a place I can go if I don't feel safe."
