Far-Right Némésis Collective Excluded from Paris Women's Rights March, Organizes Separate Event

On March 5, 2026, the far-right Némésis collective announced it will not participate in the official Paris march for International Women's Rights Day on March 8. Instead, Némésis plans to hold its own gathering in Paris's 16th arrondissement following pressure from feminist organizations and unions demanding the group's exclusion from the main event. The police prefecture mediated discussions with associations including CGT, CFDT, and Osez le Féminisme, reaching a resolution acceptable to all parties.

The Némésis president, Alice Cordier, stated the collective intends to honor victims on March 8 rather than join the feminist demonstration. Feminist groups criticized Némésis for repeated disruptions at feminist events and their links to identity-driven far-right actions. Osez le Féminisme condemned the group's involvement, referring to their actions as "fémonationalisme." Suzy Rojtman from the CNDF expressed concerns about potential similar far-right intrusions at future feminist events, emphasizing the importance of protecting core values.

The controversy follows tensions over the presence of far-right activists in public feminist demonstrations, highlighted by a recent violent incident resulting in the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque during a confrontation related to a Némésis event. This ongoing dispute underscores the challenges faced in maintaining inclusive and safe spaces during the International Women's Rights Day events in Paris.