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# Thousands demonstrate in French cities at what they called an “offensive” against trans rights
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/thousands-demonstrate-in-french-cities-at-what-they-called-an-offensive-against-trans-rights/
- Published: 2024-05-07T11:45:10.000Z
- Updated: 2024-05-07T11:45:10.000Z
- Description: Thousands of demonstrators protested in French cities on Sunday, May 5 at what they called an “offensive” against transgender rights after lawmakers drafted a proposed bill of law that is scheduled to be debated on May 28. Activists, left-wing members of parliament, trade unionists and young people
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: France, Paris, Trans Rights

Thousands of demonstrators protested in French cities on **Sunday, May 5** at what they called an “offensive” against transgender rights after lawmakers drafted a proposed bill of law that is scheduled to be debated on May 28.

Activists, left-wing members of parliament, trade unionists and young people rallied, chanting and brandishing placards calling for “health resources for transitions”.

“Anti-patriarchy, anti-capitalism, solidarity with trans people all over the world,” chanted protesters in **Paris**.

More than 800 groups and personalities launched the call for demonstrations, including the left-wing party **France Unbowed** and the **Socialists**.

Some 10,880 people demonstrated across France, including 2,500 in Paris, according to the Interior Ministry.

In Paris, protesters gathered at **Place de la République** in the early afternoon.

The call to demonstrate was launched last week in an article published on the website of the weekly [*Politis*](https://www.politis.fr/?ref=scenemag.co.uk).

Among the signatories are notably the writers **Annie Ernaux** and **Vanessa Springora**, the singer **Bilal Hassani**, the NGOs **Act Up Paris**, **Strass**, **Family Planning** and the left-wing elected officials **Mélanie Vogel** and **Clémentine Autain**.

Demonstrators also rallied in **Lyon**, **Marseille** and **Montpellier** over the weekend in France, as well as in **Brussels** and **Liege** in Belgium, according to organisers.