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#12048123

12 February 2025

Flags of the organizers of the gathering stand near the entrance of the Prefecture of Occitania. The collective RESF (Reseau Education Sans Frontieres, or 'Education Network Without Borders'), along with trade unions (CGT and SUD) and the Human Rights League, organizes a gathering in front of the Prefecture of Occitania in Toulouse, France, on February 12, 2025, to alert passers-by and the Prefet about the difficult situation of children whose parents have no papers. They state that French laws make school mandatory regardless of the child's situation, as does the CEDH (European Convention of Human Rights). They collect signatures to present petitions to the Prefet, asking for these children to stay in France. RESF is a collective that includes several parents' associations such as FCPE, associations, unions (SUD, CGT), and NGOs (LDH, Human Rights League).

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#12048124

12 February 2025

A protester stands near flags of the organizers of the gathering. The collective RESF (Reseau Education Sans Frontieres, i.e., 'Education Network Without Borders'), along with trade unions (CGT and SUD) and the Human Rights League, organizes a gathering in front of the Prefecture of Occitania in Toulouse, France, on February 12, 2025, to alert passers-by and the Prefet about the difficult situation of children whose parents have no papers. They state that French laws make school mandatory regardless of the child's situation, as does the CEDH (European Convention of Human Rights). They collect signatures to present petitions to the Prefet, asking for these children to stay in France. RESF is a collective with several parents' associations such as FCPE, associations, unions (SUD, CGT), and NGOs (LDH, Human Rights League).

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#12048125

12 February 2025

A woman holds a cardboard sign reading 'France, for them, isn't holidays but their single chance'. The collective RESF (Reseau Education Sans Frontieres, or 'Education Network Without Borders'), along with trade unions (CGT and SUD) and the Human Rights League, organizes a gathering in front of the Prefecture of Occitania in Toulouse, France, on February 12, 2025, to alert passers-by and the Prefet about the difficult situation of children whose parents have no papers. They state that French laws make school mandatory regardless of the child's situation, as does the CEDH (European Convention of Human Rights). They collect signatures to present petitions to the Prefet, asking for these children to stay in France. RESF is a collective that includes several parents' associations such as FCPE, associations, unions (SUD, CGT), and NGOs (LDH, Human Rights League).

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#12048127

12 February 2025

The RESF flag stands near the entrance of the Prefecture of Occitania. The collective RESF (Reseau Education Sans Frontieres, or 'Education Network Without Borders'), along with trade unions (CGT and SUD) and the Human Rights League, organizes a gathering in front of the Prefecture of Occitania in Toulouse, France, on February 12, 2025, to alert passers-by and the Prefet about the difficult situation of children whose parents have no papers. They state that French laws make school mandatory regardless of the child's situation, as does the CEDH (European Convention of Human Rights). They collect signatures to present petitions to the Prefet, asking for these children to stay in France. RESF is a collective that includes several parents' associations such as FCPE, associations, unions (SUD, CGT), and NGOs (LDH, Human Rights League).

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#12048128

12 February 2025

A woman holds a placard reading 'The country of their childhood is France'. The collective RESF (Reseau Education Sans Frontieres, or 'Education Network Without Borders'), along with trade unions (CGT and SUD) and the Human Rights League, organizes a gathering in front of the Prefecture of Occitania in Toulouse, France, on February 12, 2025, to alert passers-by and the Prefet about the difficult situation of children whose parents have no papers. They state that French laws make school mandatory regardless of the child's situation, as does the CEDH (European Convention of Human Rights). They collect signatures to present petitions to the Prefet, asking for these children to stay in France. RESF is a collective that includes several parents' associations such as FCPE, associations, unions (SUD, CGT), and NGOs (LDH, Human Rights League).

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#12048129

12 February 2025

The RESF symbol. The collective RESF (Reseau Education Sans Frontieres, i.e., 'Education Network Without Borders'), along with trade unions (CGT and SUD) and the Human Rights League, organizes a gathering in front of the Prefecture of Occitania in Toulouse, France, on February 12, 2025, to alert passers-by and the Prefet about the difficult situation of children whose parents have no papers. They state that French laws make school mandatory regardless of the child's situation, as does the CEDH (European Convention of Human Rights). They collect signatures to present petitions to the Prefet, asking for these children to stay in France. RESF is a collective that includes several parents' associations such as FCPE, associations, unions (SUD, CGT), and NGOs (LDH, Human Rights League).

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#12048130

12 February 2025

A cardboard sign reads 'Liberty, Equality...and papers'. The collective RESF (Reseau Education Sans Frontieres, or 'Education Network Without Borders'), along with trade unions (CGT and SUD) and the Human Rights League, organizes a gathering in front of the Prefecture of Occitania in Toulouse, France, on February 12, 2025, to alert passers-by and the Prefet about the difficult situation of children whose parents have no papers. They state that French laws make school mandatory regardless of the child's situation, as does the CEDH (European Convention of Human Rights). They collect signatures to present petitions to the Prefet, asking for these children to stay in France. RESF is a collective that includes several parents' associations such as FCPE, associations, unions (SUD, CGT), and NGOs (LDH, Human Rights League).

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#12048131

12 February 2025

A banner reads 'Families united collective'. The collective RESF (Reseau Education Sans Frontieres, i.e., 'Education Network Without Borders'), along with trade unions (CGT and SUD) and the Human Rights League, organizes a gathering in front of the Prefecture of Occitania in Toulouse, France, on February 12, 2025, to alert passers-by and the Prefet about the difficult situation of children whose parents have no papers. They state that French laws make school mandatory regardless of the child's situation, as does the CEDH (European Convention of Human Rights). They collect signatures to present petitions to the Prefet, asking for these children to stay in France. RESF is a collective with several parents' associations such as FCPE, associations, unions (SUD, CGT), and NGOs (LDH, Human Rights League).

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#12048132

12 February 2025

A woman holds a cardboard sign reading ''The Falcucci school stands with the C. family.'' The collective RESF (Reseau Education Sans Frontieres, or 'Education Network Without Borders'), along with trade unions (CGT and SUD) and the Human Rights League, organizes a gathering in front of the Prefecture of Occitania in Toulouse, France, on February 12, 2025, to alert passers-by and the Prefet about the difficult situation of children whose parents have no papers. They state that French laws make school mandatory regardless of the child's situation, as does the CEDH (European Convention of Human Rights). They collect signatures to present petitions to the Prefet, asking for these children to stay in France. RESF is a collective that includes several parents' associations such as FCPE, associations, unions (SUD, CGT), and NGOs (LDH, Human Rights League).

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#12048133

12 February 2025

The banner reads 'No to immigration detention centres'. The collective RESF (Reseau Education Sans Frontieres, i.e., 'Education Network Without Borders'), along with trade unions (CGT and SUD) and the Human Rights League, organizes a gathering in front of the Prefecture of Occitania in Toulouse, France, on February 12, 2025, to alert passers-by and the Prefet about the difficult situation of children whose parents have no papers. They state that French laws make school mandatory regardless of the child's situation, as does the CEDH (European Convention of Human Rights). They collect signatures to present petitions to the Prefet, asking for these children to stay in France. RESF is a collective with several parents' associations such as FCPE, associations, unions (SUD, CGT), and NGOs (LDH, Human Rights League).

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#12048135

12 February 2025

A woman holds a placard reading 'The country of their childhood is France'. The collective RESF (Reseau Education Sans Frontieres, i.e., 'Education Network Without Borders'), along with trade unions (CGT and SUD) and the Human Rights League, organizes a gathering in front of the Prefecture of Occitania in Toulouse, France, on February 12, 2025, to alert passers-by and the Prefet about the difficult situation of children whose parents have no papers. They state that French laws make school mandatory regardless of the child's situation, as does the CEDH (European Convention of Human Rights). They collect signatures to present petitions to the Prefet, asking for these children to stay in France. RESF is a collective with several parents' associations, such as FCPE, associations, unions (SUD, CGT), and NGOs (LDH, Human Rights League).

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#11096567

25 March 2024

A plane tree in Saix, France, is currently hosting an Ecureuil (in red) who is standing in the tree to prevent its cutting for the A69 highway. After spending 37 days in the trees, the last three 'Ecureuils' have descended as the French Justice has ruled that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees cannot be cut until September 1st. Supporters, including members of LVEL, are gathering to welcome the Ecureuils back to the ground. Riot police are present to maintain order. The 'Ecureuils' and their trees had been surrounded by police for over a month. In Saix, Tarn, on the planned A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, activists established a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre' to live in the trees and prevent their removal. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' is advocating for the highway project to be halted until all judicial decisions are finalized. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less expensive. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 53 kilometers, and its construction would result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. The photo was taken in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 24, 2024.

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#11096568

25 March 2024

A man is taking a picture of a tear gas canister launched by riot police in the Crem'Arbre woods. After 37 days in the trees, the last three 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) living in the trees of the Crem'Arbre ZAD (Zone To Defend) are climbing down as the French Justice has recognized that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees should not be cut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are coming to welcome the 'Ecureuils' on the ground. Riot police are present but only to avoid public disorder. The 'Ecureuils' and their trees have been besieged by police for more than a month. In Saix, Tarn, France, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have installed a ZAD dubbed 'Crem'Arbre' and 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to block their cutting. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free) wants the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions are given. All expropriations for farmers aren't cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. This is happening in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 24, 2024.

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#11096569

25 March 2024

An activist from a ZAD (Zone to Defend) is standing on a cut tree in the Crem'Arbre woods in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 24, 2024. After 37 days in the trees, the last three 'Ecureuils' (squirrels), who had been living in the trees of the Crem'Arbre ZAD to prevent them from being cut down, descended as the French Justice ruled that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees cannot be cut until September 1st. Supporters, members of LVEL, gathered to welcome the 'Ecureuils' back to the ground. Riot police were present to prevent public disorder. The 'Ecureuils' and their trees had been surrounded by police for over a month. Opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have set up the Crem'Arbre ZAD and have been living in the trees to block the cutting. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free) is demanding that the highway project be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less expensive. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 53 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11096570

25 March 2024

People are waiting for the 'Ecureuils' to climb down from the trees they have occupied for 37 days to prevent them from being cut down. After 37 days in the trees, the last three 'Ecureuils' descended as the French Justice ruled that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees cannot be cut until September 1st. Supporters, including LVEL members, are gathering to welcome the 'Ecureuils' back to the ground. Riot police are present to prevent public disorder. The 'Ecureuils' and their trees were surrounded by police for over a month. In Saix, Tarn, France, on the proposed A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, opponents set up a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre' to live in the trees and block their cutting. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' is advocating for the highway project to be halted until all judicial decisions are made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents argue that upgrading the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less expensive. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 53 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. The event is taking place in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 24th, 2024.

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#11096571

25 March 2024

Riot police are gesturing towards 'zadistes', ZAD activists (ZAD stands for Zone To Protect), in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 24, 2024. After 37 days in the trees, the last three 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels'), who have been living in the trees of the Crem'Arbre ZAD (Zone To Defend), are climbing down as the French Justice has recognized that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees cannot be cut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are coming to welcome the Ecureuils on the ground. Riot police are present but only to avoid public disorder. The 'Ecureuils' and their trees have been besieged by police for more than a month. On the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have installed a ZAD dubbed 'Crem'Arbre', and 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to block their cutting. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free') wants the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions are given. All expropriations for farmers aren't cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers, and more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed.

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