Paris Anti-Mascu : un combat, des solutions

How can we fight the progression of masculinist discourse, especially on social networks? How can we protect victims of violence and cyberharassment? And what solutions can be built to promote alternative models of masculinity?

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the City of Paris and Théâtre de la Concorde offer an afternoon of meetings and exchanges dedicated to the rise of masculinism and ways to address it. Testimonies, sociological analyses, and debates will provide a better understanding of how these discourses spread, their consequences on women, and the responses to be given. From political and judicial initiatives to the regulation of digital platforms, this event will highlight concrete, sisterly, and united solutions.

Because the fight against sexist and sexual violence also involves culture and artistic creation, this day will also make room for illustration, humor, and music, to imagine together other representations of masculinities.

Program

Welcome address by Célia, from the Entremeufs podcast.

14h30 – Round table 1: Current landscape and testimonies

How does masculinism manifest today, especially on social networks? What mechanisms fuel cyberharassment and violence against women? Through testimonies and sociological insights, this first round table aims to better understand the phenomenon and its consequences.

With:

- Isa c’est moi, influencer, victim's testimony

- Laure Salmona, co-founder of Féministes contre le cyberharcèlement

- Thomas Piet, influencer committed against masculinism

- Sophia Ayada, CNRS research fellow on equality issues

- Moderation: Naomi Titti, from the podcast Les Couilles sur la table.

Carte blanche to Gabrielle Siry-Houari, delegate councillor in charge of fighting sexist and sexual violence in public space.

Screening of illustrations by Robabée and a video from the Entremeufs podcast.

16h – Round table 2: Sisterly and united solutions

What answers can be provided to the rise of masculinism? How can action be taken in the political, judicial, and digital arenas? This second round table explores levers of action to fight violence, hold platforms accountable, and promote other representations of masculinities.

With:

- Évelyne Corbière, senator of La Réunion, member of the Senate delegation for women's rights, rapporteur on masculinism

- Tiphaine Bouglon, doctoral researcher, specialist in digital platform regulation and content issues

- Hippolyte Marquetty, lawyer representing six victims in a case linked to masculinism

- Lucile Bernatas, from We Are Safe Place, around the documentary Et maintenant, on fait quoi?

Moderation: Tal Madesta, from the podcast Les Couilles sur la table.

A Q&A with the audience will extend the discussions.

17h – Speech by Barbara Gomes

Barbara Gomes, Paris city councillor delegated to gender equality, fighting precarious employment, and the platform economy, will speak to address the issues of this day and the actions taken by the City of Paris against sexist and sexual violence.

Screening of illustrations by Robabée and a video from the Entremeufs podcast.

18h – Show

To close this day, humor and music take center stage with a feminist stand-up set by Christine Berrou, followed by a musical performance by Bouche Carrée.

Throughout the afternoon, Célia, from the Entremeufs podcast, will accompany the discussions and illustrator Robabée will offer a drawn perspective on the event.