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NEW SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIMS

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a form of domestic abuse (physical or emotional), there is a new website where you can obtain help, support and practical guidance. Australian founder Sarah McGrath saw there was a problem with the system in France in this area, but even more so for women who don’t speak French. When asked about accessibility to existing services in France, McGrath said: “It is already a difficult system for French women experiencing domestic violence to understand. There are a lot of rights, there are a lot of measures, but trying to navigate such a complex system … it’s almost impossible to find information in foreign languages in France. ” In partnership with experts, organisations in the field, and survivors, WFWF developed a program which includes a multi-language online resource centre for victims of domestic violence, and professionals. “Our first project is to get important information, life-saving information, to people who can’t speak French.” Visit their website: www.womenforwomenfrance.org/en

NEW SC AM WARNING

There are more telephone scams doing the rounds, one particular one is from people preporting to be calling from FranceConnect (linked with Impots, La Poste, Ameli etc). The callers are asking for people’s carte vitale numbers and personal details (although they can seem genuine as they often do have some of your personal details) so they can process a needed security update. One reader advised they even fetched an English-speaking person for them to speak to. Please always remember that legitimate callers do not ask for your personal details, and you should never give your personal information to anyone unless you are 100% sure of who they are. If in doubt, tell them you will take their number and call them back, if they are legitimate, they won’t mind!

ANOTHER REMINDER AIRPORT CLOSURE

In case you missed the snippet in August’s edition, please note that Limoges airport will be completely closed from the 31st October until the 11th of December this year. The airport runway and aircraft parking is having a complete renovation. It’s also important to know that it appears some airlines (at the time of print) are still taking bookings, and we’ve heard of people having great difficulties in obtaining refunds. See details on Limoges airport’s website: www.aeroportlimoges.com/en