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Migrant women in France face ‘double violence’ when reporting sexual abuse

A report by Amnesty International warns of the barriers faced by migrant, sex and trans women when reporting sexual violence to police in France. © Ian LANGSDON / AFP

Migrant women who report sexual violence in France are often confronted with a “double violence” when dealing with authorities, Amnesty International said in a report, warning that they risk being ignored, arrested or even deported when seeking protection.

Migrant women face particularly high risks when reporting abuse, Amnesty found, despite legal protections for all women, including those who are undocumented.

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