French woman who refused sex with husband not to blame for divorce, rights court says

The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of a French woman who was blamed for her divorce due to refusing sexual relations with her husband, stating that her human rights were violated. The court found that placing blame solely on the woman for lack of intimacy violated her right to private and family rights, highlighting the issue of sexual freedom and bodily autonomy. This decision comes amidst growing conversations about women’s rights in France, particularly in light of high-profile cases like Gisele Pelicot’s public trial for mass rape, sparking calls for change and a culture of consent and mutual respect.

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