The "Stop It" account will serve as a "resource center for women victims of violence to make them aware of the aid and guidance," said Monday a statement from the Ministry of the Interior and the secretariat of State to Equality between women and men.

A Twitter account "@arretonsles" to fight against sexual and gender-based violence by raising awareness among victims and the general public was launched on Monday on the social network, announced Christophe Castaner and Marlène Schiappa.

This account will serve as a "resource center for women victims of violence to make them aware of aid and guidance," according to a statement from the Ministry of the Interior and the State Secretariat for Equality between women and men.

Sexual violence increased in 2018

Put online this Monday, it is for example the promotion of the emergency number 3919 or online reporting platform to get in touch with a police officer or a gendarme. This Twitter account also aims to educate the general public on this issue declared a great national cause by the President of the Republic.

[#NewLeavePass] Let's mobilize! In the face of sexist and sexual violence, you are not alone.
Have the reflex 3919

➕ info on https://t.co/jeyxJOEFwrpic.twitter.com/XAJjIQVvbb

- Let's stop them! (@arretonsles) June 24, 2019

The latest statistical assessment of the Ministry of the Interior for insecurity and delinquency in 2018 showed a "sharp rise" in sexual violence in the wake of the #Metoo movement. Complaints for rape increased by almost 17% and those for sexual assault jumped about 20% last year.