the government will generalize the filing of complaints at hospitals, announces the Secretary of State

Salima Saa, Secretary of State for Equality between Women and Men, was the guest of “8h30 franceinfo”

“The entire government is mobilized on action and support for women to fight against violence against women“, assures Salima Saa, Secretary of State in charge of Equality between women and men, guest on franceinfo this Monday, November 25, international day to combat violence against women.

The Prime Minister “will officially announce“the generalization of filing complaints at hospitals”by the end of 2025“, announces Salima Saa, on franceinfo. These complaints will be possible in hospitals which are “equipped with an emergency service or a gynecological service“, either “377 hospitals in France“.

“Do not hesitate to cross the door of a hospital, and the door of a police station“, launches the Secretary of State to the address of women victims, “we are here to welcome you, to support you“.

Furthermore, the Secretary of State for Equality between Women and Men announces that universal emergency aid will increase from 13 to 20 million euros. “We obtained a 10% increase in the budget devoted to the State Secretariat responsible for Equality between women and men, (…) specifically an increase in universal emergency aid, from 13 to 20 million euros“, underlines the minister. “Last year 33,000 women” were able to benefit from this universal emergency aid for “leave their home“, “cover the first expenses, feed the children, get a room“, precise Salima Year.

“This is truly a crucial issue for the government“, insists the minister, “it's a priority“, recalling what has already been put in place with anti-reconciliation bracelets. Salima Saa also wishes “deploy even more” the emergency number 39 19, particularly in overseas territories.

On average, 217,000 women are victims of rape, attempted rape and/or sexual assault each year.