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Femen is a radical feminist activist group whose goal is to protect women's rights. The organization became internationally known for organizing topless protests against sex tourism, religious institutions, sexism, homophobia, and other social, national, and international topics.
Founded in Ukraine, the group is now based in France. Femen describes its ideology as being "sextremism, atheism and feminism".
"Ukrainian activist group FEMEN demonstrate underwear made from anti-infection masks at the Independence square in Kiev, Ukraine, 9 November 2009. The youth group in recent days has organized several street protests aimed at reducing public stress brought on by a flu epidemic in the former Soviet republic."[3]
The organization describes itself as "fighting patriarchy in its three manifestations – sexual exploitation of women, dictatorship and religion" and has stated that its goal is "sextremism serving to protect women's rights". Femen activists have been regularly detained by police in response to their protests.
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