Overview
- The #MeTooÉcole parents’ collective published an open letter in La Tribune calling on Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron to speak out and take strong action to safeguard pupils.
- The Paris prosecutor has opened 15 investigations into alleged sexual assaults in nursery schools.
- Paris officials report 36 suspensions of after‑school staff this year, including 19 for sexual violence against minors, with disciplinary sanctions pledged.
- The city has introduced a plan to combat sexual and sexist violence against children, created a child defender role, and expanded training for périscolaire staff.
- The collective demands systematic background checks, clear reporting and immediate protection protocols, and a national audit of schools and after‑school programs beginning in Paris.