2023-08-04 15:24:30
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Fourteen French chess players denounced in an open letter sexist and sexual violence on the part of other players and members of the authorities. ” We female chess players, coaches, arbiters and leaders have experienced gender-based or sexual violence, whether verbal, written or physical, perpetrated by female chess players, coaches, arbiters or leaders “Explains the letter released Thursday, August 3 on Twitter (renamed “X”). ” We are convinced that this harassment and these attacks are still today one of the main reasons for the cessation of the game of chess by women and young girls, especially in adolescence. “, adds the letter. ” Faced with this violence, we have been silent for too long. However, to be silent is to carry the weight of shame alone », continue the 14 signatories, encouraging « all the players to denounce the violence suffered » . The French Chess Federation (FFE) has shown its support for the approach, for “ get out of solitary journeys, which deter speaking “, according to its vice-president, Jean-Baptiste Mullon. ” We will always stand with the victims “, he told AFP again on Friday.
Published on: 08/04/2023 – 15:24
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