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French farmer launches #MeToo movement in agriculture

After reporting a 2023 sexual assault and seeing no charges, French farmer Laura Chalendard launched a #MeToo campaign for the agricultural sector; the episode also examines menopause pressures on Germanys workforce and an elderly women's cricket team in eastern Uganda.

Mar 27th 2026 ยท France

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  • Laura Chalendard reported a sexual assault in 2023 and, after no charges were filed, helped spark a #MeToo movement in the French farming sector.
  • The movement seeks to empower women in agriculture to report sexual violence and challenge long standing industry norms.
  • Perimenopause and menopause are aggravating Germanys labour shortage and prompting some employers to confront a workplace taboo.
  • A team of elderly women in eastern Uganda use cricket to reduce stress, ease loneliness, and face ongoing health challenges.

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