"caste-based"

#13051242

3 December 2025

The Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur, speaks to the press after the committee hearing for e-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company does not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, France, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicates that it will not attend the hearing. The French government seeks a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5.

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#13051246

3 December 2025

The Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur, speaks to the press after the committee hearing for e-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company does not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, France, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicates that it will not attend the hearing. The French government seeks a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5.

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#13051248

3 December 2025

The Chair of the National Assembly's Sustainable Development Committee, Sandrine Le Feur, speaks to the press after the committee hearing for e-commerce giant Shein, based in Singapore, which the company does not attend, at the National Assembly as part of its parliamentary information mission in Paris, France, on December 2, 2025. Shein indicates that it will not attend the hearing. The French government seeks a three-month suspension of the platform, following outrage in the country over the sale of childlike sex dolls on the retailer's e-commerce platform, with a court to hear the case on December 5.

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#13045804

1 December 2025

An indoor-style market stall in Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, on November 20, 2025, features red gingham curtains and Christmas garlands. It includes a large glass display case filled with rows of baked goods, muffins, and pastries, with a sign advertising ''torta Sacher'' (Sacher cake). The stall sells various sweets and cakes, reflecting a commercial operation within a festive market environment.

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#13040003

30 November 2025

A young feminist activist takes part in a march organized by feminist groups, including the Tunisian Association of the Democratic Women (ATFD), in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 29, 2025. The demonstration brings together hundreds of human rights defenders, feminist activists, opposition parties, civil society members, and ordinary Tunisians. They denounce what protesters describe as a growing crackdown on freedoms, criminalization of civil society, and restrictions on public space imposed by Tunisian authorities. Participants also condemn the suspension of the activities of dozens of associations and organizations, as well as the rising gender-based violence. They show solidarity with opposition figures recently sentenced on appeal in the ''conspiracy against state security'' case.

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#13040011

30 November 2025

A young feminist activist raises a sign reading in Arabic, ''we want equality between regions, not polygamy,'' during a march organized by feminist groups, including the Tunisian Association of the Democratic Women (ATFD), in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 29, 2025. The demonstration brings together hundreds of human rights defenders, feminist activists, opposition parties, civil society members, and ordinary Tunisians. They denounce what protesters describe as a growing crackdown on freedoms, criminalization of civil society, and restrictions on public space imposed by Tunisian authorities. Participants also condemn the suspension of the activities of dozens of associations and organizations, as well as the rising gender-based violence. They show solidarity with opposition figures recently sentenced on appeal in the ''conspiracy against state security'' case.

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#13040039

30 November 2025

A young feminist activist raises a sign reading in Arabic, ''there is no free nation without free women,'' during a march organized by feminist groups, including the Tunisian Association of the Democratic Women (ATFD), in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 29, 2025. The demonstration brings together hundreds of human rights defenders, feminist activists, opposition parties, civil society members, and ordinary Tunisians, who denounce what protesters describe as a growing crackdown on freedoms, criminalization of civil society, and restrictions on public space imposed by Tunisian authorities. Participants also condemn the suspension of the activities of dozens of associations and organizations, as well as the rising gender-based violence. They show solidarity with opposition figures recently sentenced on appeal in the ''conspiracy against state security'' case.

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#13040069

30 November 2025

A young feminist activist raises a sign reading in Arabic ''murder, rape, impunity'' during a march organized by feminist groups, including the Tunisian Association of the Democratic Women (ATFD), in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 29, 2025. The demonstration brings together hundreds of human rights defenders, feminist activists, opposition parties, civil society members, and ordinary Tunisians. They denounce what protesters describe as a growing crackdown on freedoms, criminalization of civil society, and restrictions on public space imposed by Tunisian authorities. Participants also condemn the suspension of the activities of dozens of associations and organizations, as well as the rising gender-based violence. They show solidarity with opposition figures recently sentenced on appeal in the ''conspiracy against state security'' case.

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#13040108

30 November 2025

A young feminist activist raises a sign reading, ''I tried to be a joyful feminist, but I was very angry,'' during a march organized by feminist groups, including the Tunisian Association of the Democratic Women (ATFD), in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 29, 2025. The demonstration brings together hundreds of human rights defenders, feminist activists, opposition parties, civil society members, and ordinary Tunisians to denounce what protesters describe as a growing crackdown on freedoms, criminalization of civil society, and restrictions on public space imposed by Tunisian authorities. Participants also condemn the suspension of the activities of dozens of associations and organizations, as well as the rising gender-based violence. They show solidarity with opposition figures recently sentenced on appeal in the ''conspiracy against state security'' case.

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#13040117

30 November 2025

A young feminist activist raises a sign reading ''stop killing women'' while blowing a whistle during a march organized by feminist groups, including the Tunisian Association of the Democratic Women (ATFD), in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 29, 2025. The demonstration brings together hundreds of human rights defenders, feminist activists, opposition parties, civil society members, and ordinary Tunisians to denounce what protesters describe as a growing crackdown on freedoms, criminalization of civil society, and restrictions on public space imposed by Tunisian authorities. Participants also condemn the suspension of the activities of dozens of associations and organizations, as well as the rising gender-based violence. They show solidarity with opposition figures recently sentenced on appeal in the ''conspiracy against state security'' case.

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#13040123

30 November 2025

A feminist activist shouts slogans while raising a sign reading in Arabic ''No to silencing free voices'' during a march organized by feminist groups, including the Tunisian Association of the Democratic Women (ATFD), in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 29, 2025. The demonstration brings together hundreds of human rights defenders, feminist activists, opposition parties, civil society members, and ordinary Tunisians, who denounce what protesters describe as a growing crackdown on freedoms, criminalization of civil society, and restrictions on public space imposed by Tunisian authorities. Participants also condemn the suspension of the activities of dozens of associations and organizations, as well as the rising gender-based violence. They show solidarity with opposition figures recently sentenced on appeal in the ''conspiracy against state security'' case.

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#13040130

30 November 2025

A feminist activist raises a sign reading in Arabic, ''forget it, our president is misogynistic and too busy restoring a swimming pool,'' during a march organized by feminist groups, including the Tunisian Association of the Democratic Women (ATFD), in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 29, 2025. The demonstration brings together hundreds of human rights defenders, feminist activists, opposition parties, civil society members, and ordinary Tunisians to denounce what protesters describe as a growing crackdown on freedoms, criminalization of civil society, and restrictions on public space imposed by Tunisian authorities. Participants also condemn the suspension of the activities of dozens of associations and organizations, as well as the rising gender-based violence. They show solidarity with opposition figures recently sentenced on appeal in the ''conspiracy against state security'' case.

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#13040151

30 November 2025

Women chant slogans while holding a large banner featuring raised fists during a march organized by feminist groups, including the Tunisian Association of the Democratic Women (ATFD), in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 29, 2025. The demonstration brings together hundreds of human rights defenders, feminist activists, opposition parties, civil society members, and ordinary Tunisians. They denounce what protesters describe as a growing crackdown on freedoms, criminalization of civil society, and restrictions on public space imposed by Tunisian authorities. Participants also condemn the suspension of the activities of dozens of associations and organizations, as well as the rising gender-based violence. They show solidarity with opposition figures recently sentenced on appeal in the ''conspiracy against state security'' case.

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#13040175

30 November 2025

Feminist activists chant slogans while raising a placard reading in Arabic, ''rural women are dying in trucks while you, cursed president, rule the country,'' during a march organized by feminist groups, including the Tunisian Association of the Democratic Women (ATFD), in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 29, 2025. The demonstration brings together hundreds of human rights defenders, feminist activists, opposition parties, civil society members, and ordinary Tunisians to denounce what protesters describe as a growing crackdown on freedoms, criminalization of civil society, and restrictions on public space imposed by Tunisian authorities. Participants also condemn the suspension of the activities of dozens of associations and organizations, as well as the rising gender-based violence. They show solidarity with opposition figures recently sentenced on appeal in the ''conspiracy against state security'' case.

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#13040217

30 November 2025

A woman shouts slogans during a march organized by feminist groups, including the Tunisian Association of the Democratic Women (ATFD), in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 29, 2025. The demonstration brings together hundreds of human rights defenders, feminist activists, opposition parties, civil society members, and ordinary Tunisians. They denounce what protesters describe as a growing crackdown on freedoms, criminalization of civil society, and restrictions on public space imposed by Tunisian authorities. Participants also condemn the suspension of the activities of dozens of associations and organizations, as well as the rising gender-based violence. They show solidarity with opposition figures recently sentenced on appeal in the ''conspiracy against state security'' case.

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#13040233

30 November 2025

A young feminist activist shouts slogans through a megaphone during a march organized by feminist groups, including the Tunisian Association of the Democratic Women (ATFD), in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 29, 2025. The demonstration brings together hundreds of human rights defenders, feminist activists, opposition parties, civil society members, and ordinary Tunisians, who denounce what protesters describe as a growing crackdown on freedoms, criminalization of civil society, and restrictions on public space imposed by Tunisian authorities. Participants also condemn the suspension of the activities of dozens of associations and organizations, as well as the rising gender-based violence. They show solidarity with opposition figures recently sentenced on appeal in the ''conspiracy against state security'' case.

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