The French government launched a prevention campaign against harassment of women. It consists of distributing five million leaflets with the title "Women's safety in public space" The leaflets, to give more sense of authority, are being distributed by police and gendarmes.

Sexist and sexual infractions have grown by 32% in one year, especially in means of transport. Eight out of 10 women are afraid when they return home alone, according to the latest report by the High Council for Equality (HCE)