On Avignon's Ancient Ramparts, Modern Messages Denounce Rape Culture'
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The ramparts of Avignon, sturdy and historical, set the scene for the current mass rape trial, becoming a poignant backdrop to modern struggles for justice.
The group Amazons of Avignon, with their powerful messages on the walls, symbolize the rising feminist movements in France, confronting violence against women head-on.
As the trial unfolds, these old walls, which have stood through centuries of sieges and pope protectorates, now bear witness to contemporary issues of women's rights.
The messages plastered around Avignon, like "Rapist, we see you" and "Victims, we believe you," reflect a strong community response to the urgent need for justice.
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