Crémieu Honors Zaïa Binet with Silent March Amid Rising Feminicide Concerns

On November 30, 2025, nearly 1,000 people gathered in Crémieu, Isère, for a silent march to honor Zaïa Binet, a 27-year-old nursing assistant and caregiver who was found dead in her burning car on November 19. Zaïa’s partner has been charged with her murder and has partially confessed, highlighting the tragic case as part of a national crisis of rising violence against women in France.

The event brought together friends, family, and community members, including Zaïa’s mother, Myriam Binet, and her friend Amandine Rosset, who expressed the profound difficulty of mourning a feminicide. Rosset said, "It's even harder to mourn when we know it’s a [feminicide]." The somber atmosphere underscored the collective grief and resolve to confront gender-based violence.

Isabelle Flores, mayor of Crémieu, emphasized the alarming increase in violence against women since 2020. She pointed out a reported 11% rise in feminicide cases in 2024 alone, reflecting broader national and global trends. According to the French government’s Interministerial Mission for the Protection of Women from Violence and the Fight against Trafficking in Human Beings (MIPROF), over three women per day are victims of feminicide or attempted feminicide in France. Globally, UN statistics from 2024 reveal that approximately 50,000 women and girls were killed by intimate partners, underscoring the urgent need for action.

The march in Crémieu served not only as a tribute to Zaïa but as a compelling call to address the persistent issue of violence against women through concrete measures and collective action. Mayor Flores highlighted the necessity of justice and systemic change to safeguard women and prevent future tragedies.

The community's solidarity during the memorial march poignantly reflects a growing awareness and demand for stronger protections and support for victims, as France continues to grapple with this increasing social challenge.