Open Letter to UNSR Reem Alsalem from French mothers seeking asylum

We are sharing this open letter in solidarity with mothers across the world who are being failed by a justice system which is no longer fit for purpose. 

‘Instead of protecting my children the system targeted me, the protective mother, branding me as an alienating mother without foundation and sentencing me to six months of suspended prison for refusing to hand over my children to their abuser. This sentence forces me to comply with dangerous visitation rights or face imprisonment and loss of custody.’

‘Hundreds of mothers across France face similar injustices, our voices are drowned out by a system that protects abusers over victims. I appeal to the international community, human rights organizations, and world leaders to provide asylum for French mothers and children who need protection from a system that endangers their lives.’

‘My plea is simple: we seek safety, justice, and the right to live free from fear. We call upon you to recognize our plight and advocate for systemic changes that prioritize victim protection over perpetrators’ rights. Our fight is for the future of countless children who deserve to grow up in a world where their rights and well-being are safeguarded.’

Please share the Open Letter to help raise awareness of this appalling injustice, one which is replicated across the world. 

Image is shared from A l’Assemblée nationale, “l’appel des 500 mamans” contre l’inceste avec Carla Bruni | AFP Images