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France Extends Ciivise Mandate to 2026 to Combat Child Sexual Violence

The French government approves key recommendations, including new pediatric reception units and expanded reporting systems, while broader reforms remain under discussion.

La ministre des solidarités et des familles Catherine Vautrin a annoncé dimanche 6 avril 2025 que la Ciivise serait prolongée jusqu’à octobre 2026.
La ministre française du Travail, de la Santé, de la Solidarité et des Familles Catherine Vautrin au Palais de l'Élysée, le 19 mars 2025.
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Overview

  • The Ciivise's mandate has been officially extended until October 2026, allowing continued efforts to address child sexual violence and incest in France.
  • The French government has approved nine of the commission's fifteen recommendations, including the creation of 25 new pediatric reception units in 2025.
  • Reporting mechanisms for child sexual violence will be generalized across all public administrations as part of the approved measures.
  • Broader systemic reforms, such as making child sexual violence crimes imprescriptible and improving sexual education in schools, remain under consideration.
  • The Ciivise was established in 2021 following revelations in Camille Kouchner's book, highlighting systemic failures in addressing child sexual abuse.