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Parents Rally in Paris to End School Violence Silence on Children's Safety

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Hundreds of parents gathered across several locations including the 17th arrondissement, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Place de la République, La Sorbonne, Rue des Rosiers, Montmartre, Les Halles, Le Marais, and near Notre-Dame to protest sexual violence in early childhood education. The demonstration aimed specifically for an end of the "omerta" or silence surrounding these abuses rather than protecting staff members who are accused as perpetrators by many attendees.

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    Parents have gathered in Paris to protest against sexual violence within the preschool and school system.
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    The demonstrations aim to end 'the omerta' or silence surrounding these incidents involving early childhood education staff.
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    Organizers emphasize that children are being protected, not animators (staff members).
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    Participants expressed shock ('scandalisés') regarding how many more cases remain unaddressed.
[Mar 21] Parents gathered in Paris to protest against sexual violence within the preschool and school system, demanding an end to 'the omerta' surrounding these incidents involving early childhood education staff. Organizers emphasized that children are being protected.
[Mar 21] Participants expressed shock ('scandalisés') regarding how many more cases remain unaddressed, asking questions about the number of affected children still at risk or silent in schools and preschools. The demonstrations were organized to mobilize parents against sexual violence.