Heatwave as a Trigger for Violence Against Women, Warns French Women's Lobby

Paris – 25.06.2026: Françoise Brié, director of the French Women's Lobby, warned in an interview with France Inter about the increased risk of violence against women during the current heatwave. She emphasized that extreme temperatures can act as a trigger for tensions and conflicts, which may escalate into violence against women. Brié appealed to society to be especially vigilant, as such factors can lead to femicides.The current heatwave in France is of exceptional intensity and duration. Météo-France has placed 49 departments on the highest alert level, setting a historic record. ...