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News WHO confirms first fatal human case of H5N2 bird flu The 59-year-old, who died on April 24 in Mexico, had 'no history of exposure to poultry or other animals' and 'multiple underlying medical conditions', the World Health Organization said in a statement.

Published on June 6, 2024, at 2:08 am (Paris), updated on June 6, 2024, at 8:07 am Le Monde with AFP

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In Depth Subscribers only Why are some Taylor Swift fans reporting post-concert amnesia? Known as 'transient global amnesia,' this not-so-rare phenomenon has been described in connection with emotionally-charged events.

Published on June 4, 2024, at 2:18 pm (Paris), updated on June 4, 2024, at 4:41 pm Ynès Khoudi

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Feature Subscribers only The women who stop their periods: 'It's so much easier not to have them' Many women are choosing to stop menstruating by taking the pill continuously. The practice is harmless, but it still generates many misconceptions and concerns.

Published on June 3, 2024, at 3:00 am (Paris) Elvire Camus

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Op-Ed Subscribers only 'If the horrors of Britain's infected blood scandal lead to positive change, we have campaigners to thank' British historian Andrew Seaton takes a look back at the United Kingdom's infected blood scandal and at the lessons to be learned to improve the country's public health system.

Published on May 31, 2024, at 12:05 pm (Paris), updated on May 31, 2024, at 1:00 pm Andrew Seaton

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In Depth Subscribers only France's pharmacists go on strike over remuneration, threat of retail giants Angry French pharmacists are set to go on strike on Thursday with 40 demonstrations scheduled for across France, including one in Paris.

Published on May 30, 2024, at 10:31 am (Paris) Zeliha Chaffin

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Editorial France's end-of-life bill: Legislating with caution Now that the Assemblée Nationale has begun examining the bill on aid in dying, this is no time for political posturing or strategy. The debate, which is as divisive in terms of individual experience as it is in terms of partisan labels, cannot get bogged down.

Published on May 28, 2024, at 10:14 pm (Paris) Le Monde

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News South Korea: Seoul authorities find Shein products contain high levels of toxic chemicals The government of South Korea's capital Seoul found toxic substances in amounts hundreds of times above acceptable levels in children's products.

Published on May 28, 2024, at 1:02 pm (Paris), updated on May 29, 2024, at 10:13 pm Le Monde with AFP

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News French parliament debates divisive bill on 'aid in dying' In the first day of two weeks of debates in France's Assemblée Nationale, MPs debated the controversial right-to-die bill, which has been promoted as a key reform of President Emmanuel Macron's second term.

Published on May 27, 2024, at 9:16 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Feature Subscribers only How do you deliver a cancer diagnosis? Medical students train in empathy in drama workshops At the Montpellier-Nîmes medical school, students train with actors and a director in short improv scenes: a new way of learning how to put interpersonal skills into practice.

Published on May 27, 2024, at 3:00 am (Paris) Lilas Pepy

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News Mayotte: Second person dies of cholera on French island A 62-year-old woman has died of cholera, bringing the death toll from the epidemic on the French island in the Indian Ocean to two, health authorities said on Sunday.

Published on May 26, 2024, at 2:28 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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News Pandemic agreement talks end without a deal Countries have been trying to draft new treaties on the world's ability to prevent and react to pandemics.

Published on May 25, 2024, at 1:26 am (Paris), updated on May 25, 2024, at 10:19 am Le Monde with AFP

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Column Subscribers only 'Faced with the revolution in anti-obesity drugs, Nestlé has come up with a solution' The agrifood group, whose sales are threatened by the craze for chemical treatments to combat excess weight, is launching a range of pasta, sandwiches and pizzas specifically designed to tackle obesity, writes columnist Philippe Escande.

Published on May 23, 2024, at 3:50 am (Paris), updated on May 23, 2024, at 8:38 am Philippe Escande

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News Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu is second US case tied to dairy cows The worker, who had been in contact with cows at a farm with infected animals, experienced mild eye symptoms and has recovered, officials said on Wednesday.

Published on May 23, 2024, at 12:23 am (Paris), updated on May 23, 2024, at 7:40 am Le Monde with AP

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In Depth Subscribers only UK's infected blood scandal: Victims are finally recognized, 40 years after the first warnings British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued a formal apology on behalf of the government to the victims of infected blood, on a historic day during which the report of the public inquiry launched in 2017 was handed over.

Published on May 21, 2024, at 2:49 pm (Paris), updated on May 21, 2024, at 2:49 pm Cécile Ducourtieux

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Visual Story Subscribers only 'We counted the bodies around us': Narcotics Anonymous, the return from hell of ordinary people Overdose. France under the influence | Across France, some 2,000 people damaged by drugs attend the discussion groups to help them overcome their addiction.

Published on May 20, 2024, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on May 30, 2024, at 5:41 pm Ivanne Trippenbach infographic

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In Depth Subscribers only French prisons vulnerable in the face of drug trafficking The attack on a French prison van on Tuesday, in which two officers were killed, has highlighted the difficulties faced by prison administration in dealing with large-scale drug traffickers.

Published on May 16, 2024, at 8:00 pm (Paris), updated on May 17, 2024, at 8:27 am Thomas Saintourens

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News Subscribers only French senators warn that France is 'submerged by drug trafficking' After six months of investigation, a report by a Sénat committee on drug trafficking published its conclusions on Tuesday, May 14. It presents a worrying assessment of the situation, along with proposals for reform.

Published on May 14, 2024, at 11:08 am (Paris) Simon Piel Antoine Albertini Thomas Saintourens

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News Subscribers only The microbiota of male mice influences their offspring's health A team from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory has demonstrated that a disturbance in rodent intestinal flora can have harmful effects on baby mice.

Published on May 13, 2024, at 2:57 am (Paris), updated on May 13, 2024, at 8:03 am Matéo Vaucouleur

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Op-Ed Subscribers only Elective egg freezing in France: 'A promise without the means' Obstetrician and gynecologist François Olivennes deplores abnormally long waiting times despite a law that is supposed to facilitate fertility preservation for women.

Published on May 10, 2024, at 4:06 pm (Paris) François Olivennes

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Visual Story Subscribers only Teenage killers, drug trafficking's lost generation Overdose. France under the influence | Part 7. The more powerful drug traffickers become, the more they're able to subcontract the murder of rivals to an easily exploitable workforce, as in the high-profile 'Popincourt' case in Paris.

Published on May 8, 2024, at 12:00 pm (Paris) Lorraine de Foucher infographic

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Column Subscribers only Women are first victims of global warming According to several scientific studies, heatwaves exacerbate gender inequalities in poor countries, reports Julien Bouissou in his column.

Published on May 8, 2024, at 10:37 am (Paris), updated on May 9, 2024, at 9:26 am Julien Bouissou

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Visual Story Subscribers only How Dubai became a safe haven for drug traffickers Overdose. France under the influence | Part 6. A paradise for opaque finances and a mecca for those with money to burn, the Emirate has everything it takes to please high-level drug traffickers, who flock there to put their feet up.

Published on May 6, 2024, at 4:49 pm (Paris) Thomas Saintourens Luc Leroux infographic

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Feature Subscribers only Sweden's social model is on its last legs In schools, hospitals and nursing homes, employees complain of worsening working conditions. Meanwhile new budget cuts are being announced by local and regional authorities, whose deficits are exploding.

Published on May 6, 2024, at 9:32 am (Paris) Anne-Françoise Hivert

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Visual Story Subscribers only A drug trafficker comes clean: 'I know I'm dead, they're going to put contracts all over my head' For two years, Kamel worked for one of France's biggest drug traffickers, Abdelkader Bouguettaia, alias 'Bibi.' Arrested after a container was searched in the port of Le Havre, he has provided investigators with an avalanche of information.

Published on May 4, 2024, at 12:01 pm (Paris) Nicolas Chapuis Thomas Saintourens infographic

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Visual Story Subscribers only Drugs in Paris: The leak that implicated a police chief Overdose. France under the influence | Part 4. Le Monde learned that a highly experienced chief brigadier, who for a long time was in charge of narcotics in the Paris suburbs, is suspected of having colluded with major drug traffickers.

Published on May 3, 2024, at 10:13 am (Paris), updated on May 3, 2024, at 12:35 pm Luc Bronner infographic

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Visual Story Subscribers only Uber Narcos Customer service, franchises, discounts – using the same model as food deliveries, home drug delivery has rapidly developed in France.

Published on May 2, 2024, at 5:48 pm (Paris) Alexandre Kauffmann infographic

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News Subscribers only In Africa, trauma from climate disasters lingers Until now, little attention has been paid to the psychological impact caused by the brutality of extreme weather events.

Published on May 2, 2024, at 4:03 am (Paris), updated on May 2, 2024, at 7:42 am Laurence Caramel

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News Subscribers only Bird flu can spread very quickly in live poultry markets, study shows While the H5N1 type of avian flu raises fears of a pandemic that could affect humans, a new study of the H9N2 type shows that its transmission speed between chickens can take less than one day.

Published on May 1, 2024, at 12:20 pm (Paris), updated on May 1, 2024, at 1:53 pm Julien Lemaignen

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Visual Story Drug trafficking is disruptive to our societies and a threat to our democracies France has become a crossroads for drug routes. To chronicle this shift, Le Monde is publishing project 'Overdose,' consisting of several investigations documenting drug importation into the country, the way they are sold and consumed, and their social and health damage.

Published on April 30, 2024, at 12:39 pm (Paris) Le Monde infographic

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Visual Story Subscribers only Cons, Covid and cocaine: The fall of the 'sugar cartel' Overdose. France under the influence | Part 1. An investigation by Le Monde has found that French and Colombian drug traffickers mastered a game-changing process for smuggling narcotics into Europe, by chemically infusing sugar with cocaine.

Published on April 30, 2024, at 12:33 pm (Paris), updated on April 30, 2024, at 1:10 pm Liselotte Mas Simon Piel Thomas Saintourens infographic

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Profile Subscribers only Using artificial intelligence to detect endometriosis At 26, Elise Mekkaoui is the founder of Matricis.ai, an AI software designed to aid diagnosis of this disease, which she plans to adapt to other female pathologies.

Published on April 29, 2024, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on April 29, 2024, at 9:41 am Sofia Hullot-Guiot

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Feature Subscribers only Near Paris, a pediatric clinic treats young children for 'excessive' screen use Concerned parents come to pediatrician Sylvie Dieu Osika for help, such as when an child doesn't speak or look people in the eye. When her practice was launched in 2019, the target age was before 11. Now, it has dropped to below 3.

Published on April 26, 2024, at 10:00 pm (Paris) Mattea Battaglia

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In Depth Subscribers only Nestlé destroys two million bottles of Perrier over bacterial contamination In an order dated April 19, the company received formal notice to 'immediately suspend' operations at one of its seven water extraction sites in Vergèze, in southern France.

Published on April 25, 2024, at 10:43 am (Paris) Stéphane Foucart

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Interview Subscribers only 'While screen time matters, the context of exposure to screens matters a great deal, if not more' Researcher Jonathan Bernard works on young children's exposure to screens and its influence on their development and health.

Published on April 24, 2024, at 5:15 pm (Paris) Mattea Battaglia

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News Subscribers only Junk food and controversy: Nestlé in turmoil The world's number one food company faced rebuke from critical shareholders and NGO representatives at its annual general meeting. In particular, it is accused of continuing to mass-produce and distribute foods that are too fatty, too salty and too sweet.

Published on April 19, 2024, at 2:30 pm (Paris) Serge Enderlin

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Interview Subscribers only Child malnutrition soaring in Sahel: 'Without aid, consequences will be extremely grave' In an interview, UNICEF's regional director for West and Central Africa explains the challenges of operating in an area plagued by insecurity and affected by climate change.

Published on April 18, 2024, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on April 18, 2024, at 8:17 am Mathilde Gérard

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In Depth Subscribers only Paris 2024 Olympics: How authorities are preparing for the risk of epidemics With some 15 million visitors expected to attend the Olympic and Paralympic Games, French authorities are trying to anticipate any health risks.

Published on April 18, 2024, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on April 18, 2024, at 12:59 pm Julien Lemaignen

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News analysis Subscribers only In Germany, the legalization of cannabis faces implementation challenges Enacted in haste and without the necessary preparation to deal with its legal and law enforcement ramifications, the law leaves many questions unanswered.

Published on April 18, 2024, at 2:00 am (Paris), updated on April 18, 2024, at 9:50 am Thomas Wieder

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News US Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce ban on transgender healthcare for minors The justices' order Monday allows the state to put in place a 2023 law that subjects physicians to up to 10 years in prison if they provide hormones, puberty blockers or other gender-affirming care to people under age 18.

Published on April 16, 2024, at 3:29 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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News What the French bill on end of life allows compared to its European neighbors Le Monde has listed the most frequent conditions that have led to euthanasia in Belgium and the Netherlands, and imagined the fate of the same patients in France if the draft law on 'aid in dying' were to be voted as it stands.

Published on April 10, 2024, at 10:11 am (Paris) Romain Imbach

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News Landmark English review urges 'extreme caution' on youth gender identity healthcare The four-year investigation into services provided for young people dealing with gender identity issues comes weeks after puberty blockers were blocked for under-16s outside of research trials.

Published on April 10, 2024, at 7:50 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Investigation Subscribers only Women are the first victims of burnout From breakdown to rehabilitation, L'Burn, a Bordeaux-based organization, takes care of exhausted women from all over France. According to the country's public health body, more women than men are affected by work-related mental distress.

Published on April 10, 2024, at 5:30 am (Paris), updated on April 10, 2024, at 10:13 am Brune Mauger

Op-Ed Subscribers only Cannabis: 'The time has come to debate how best to regulate the market within a legal framework' The legalization of cannabis in Germany is unlikely to eradicate the black market for it, as it will not allow for production in sufficient quantities to meet demand, writes health economist Pierre-Yves Geoffard.

Published on April 9, 2024, at 4:00 pm (Paris) Pierre-Yves Geoffard

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News Dust cloud from Sahara causing poor air quality in Europe Europe's climate monitor on Monday said the latest plume from North Africa was related to a weather pattern that has brought warmer weather to parts of Europe in recent days.

Published on April 9, 2024, at 12:37 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Op-Ed Subscribers only End of life: 'In Belgium, the doctor who performs the act accepts medicine's powerlessness to provide relief' Corinne Vaysse-van Oost, a retired doctor who has performed euthanasia and a self-professed Catholic, highlights the strengths of the Belgian model and points out the limitations of the French bill presented by Emmanuel Macron.

Published on April 8, 2024, at 4:20 pm (Paris) Corinne Vaysse-van Oost

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News Vatican condemns sex change, surrogacy and gender theory in new document Five years in development, the 20-page 'Infinite Dignity' delcaration was presented on Monday.

Published on April 8, 2024, at 2:27 pm (Paris), updated on April 8, 2024, at 2:59 pm Le Monde with AP

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Interview Subscribers only Marie Pezé, burnout specialist: 'Presenteeism at work penalizes women who work a double day' The psychoanalyst believes that 'what women go through at work increases anxiety and depressive disorders.' In an interview, she explains that acute stress can have repercussions on their health, and even prevent them from getting pregnant.

Published on April 7, 2024, at 10:45 am (Paris), updated on April 9, 2024, at 3:43 pm Brune Mauger

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News France to fine patients who miss doctors' appointments €5 Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced the measure in response to the main doctors' union's claim that 27 million appointments are wasted annually due to patient no-shows.

Published on April 7, 2024, at 5:43 am (Paris), updated on April 7, 2024, at 10:12 am Le Monde with AFP

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News Subscribers only The effects of cleaning products on housekeeping professionals: A hidden public health issue The 600,000 or so employees in the French housekeeping industry handle products that sometimes contain extremely harsh chemicals.

Published on April 5, 2024, at 4:59 pm (Paris) Ynès Khoudi

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In Depth Subscribers only Parkinson's disease: Study suggests positive effect of diabetes drug According to a clinical trial conducted on 156 patients by a network of French hospitals, an anti-diabetic drug appears to slow the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain after one year.

Published on April 5, 2024, at 11:11 am (Paris) Florence Rosier

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News 22 arrested over suspected €600 million EU Covid fund fraud People were arrested in Italy, Austria, Romania and Slovakia as part of a crackdown on those suspected of scooping Covid recovery money funds.

Published on April 4, 2024, at 1:43 pm (Paris), updated on April 4, 2024, at 8:15 pm Le Monde with AFP

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News Subscribers only Pregnancy 'ages' women, giving birth makes them 'younger' An American study suggests that while bearing a child may accelerate biological aging, the effect is reversible – with a more pronounced 'rejuvenation' effect observed in breastfeeding women who are not overweight.

Published on April 4, 2024, at 4:29 am (Paris), updated on April 4, 2024, at 8:19 am Nathalie Brafman

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In Depth Subscribers only Maternal mortality: One woman dies every four days in France A new report recorded 272 maternal deaths from 2016-2018, covering the period from the start of the pregnancy to one year after the baby's birth. In total, 60% of the deaths were found to be preventable.

Published on April 3, 2024, at 5:22 pm (Paris) Nathalie Brafman

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News Largest US fresh egg producer halts production after finding bird flu in chickens The move comes after a person in Texas was diagnosed with bird flu after being exposed to cattle that have been presumed to be infected. The first US bird flu case in a human occurred in a Colorado prison inmate in 2022.

Published on April 3, 2024, at 12:28 am (Paris), updated on April 3, 2024, at 8:04 am Le Monde with AP

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News Subscribers only Postpartum depression: Studies show that fathers suffer too Psychiatrists have begun to identify the psychological difficulties experienced by men around the birth of their child. According to a French study, 5% of fathers are affected.

Published on April 2, 2024, at 5:30 am (Paris) Julien Lemaignen

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News Florida Supreme Court paves way for 6-week abortion ban The existing 15-week ban impacts few as most abortions occur earlier, but a 6-week limit could significantly affect abortion access in Florida and the broader south of the United States.

Published on April 1, 2024, at 10:56 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AP

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Video Germans celebrate legalization of recreational cannabis As of Monday, April 1, recreational cannabis consumption is now legal for adults in Germany.

Published on April 1, 2024, at 1:01 pm (Paris) Le Monde's video desk 01:06

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Column Subscribers only Walk more and faster: A simple way to do yourself good The French Athletics Federation is launching a program to evaluate walking speed. The aim is to raise the profile of this activity in the daily lives of French people.

Published on April 1, 2024, at 7:44 am (Paris) Pascale Santi

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News Canada to make contraception for women free The country will pay for the most widely used methods to avoid pregnancy, such as IUDs, contraceptive pills, hormonal implants or the day-after pill, the Canadian government said Saturday.

Published on March 31, 2024, at 4:28 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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News Subscribers only Swedish feminist organizations oppose gender self-identification law A reform proposal aimed at simplifying procedures for changing sex on official documents has provoked opposition from feminist organizations in the country.

Published on March 30, 2024, at 6:51 pm (Paris), updated on March 30, 2024, at 6:55 pm Anne-Françoise Hivert

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