Overview

• Oxfam France claims that Emmanuel Macron's government has failed to deliver on its commitments to gender equality, citing delays in implementing promised reforms.
• French women in the private sector still earn 23.5% less than men, and the country ranks 48th globally in economic gender equality, according to the World Economic Forum's 2024 report.
• Proposed measures, such as equitable parental leave, a public childcare service, and a revised professional equality index, have yet to materialize, raising concerns among advocates.
• The organization has called for urgent actions, including a comprehensive law against sexual violence and 15 specific measures to address systemic gender inequalities.
• The government highlights increased funding for women's rights programs and initiatives like anti-violence tools but faces criticism for insufficient budget allocation and a lack of tangible progress.