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Maison des Femmes: Ghada Hatem-Gantzer’s fight against sexual violence

About ten years ago, the Franco-Lebanese gynecologist founded the first of these 34 specialized centers in Saint-Denis, inspiring an eponymous film released last March.

Maison des Femmes: Ghada Hatem-Gantzer’s fight against sexual violence

Dr. Ghada Hatem Gantzer, between France and Lebanon, the same fight against violence against women. (Credit: Photo provided by Dr. Ghada Hatem)

"Between care, listening and solidarity, a team fights daily at the Maison des femmes to help patients who are victims of violence rebuild their lives. In this unique place, Diane, Manon, Inès, Awa and their colleagues welcome, support and restore confidence."This is the synopsis of La Maison des Femmes (March 2026), a film by Mélisa Godet that follows the story of this unique and pioneering project designed and led by Dr. Ghada Hatem-Gantzer. Renamed Diane Khoury in the script, her character is portrayed by Karin Viard."It's a work of fiction inspired by real events, with a small nod to my origins in the Lebanese surname. It's very moving to see our story on screen," she says. "At first I was worried, I didn't want it to be overly hagiographic or tearful, but the director did a great job. She started...
"Between care, listening and solidarity, a team fights daily at the Maison des femmes to help patients who are victims of violence rebuild their lives. In this unique place, Diane, Manon, Inès, Awa and their colleagues welcome, support and restore confidence."This is the synopsis of La Maison des Femmes (March 2026), a film by Mélisa Godet that follows the story of this unique and pioneering project designed and led by Dr. Ghada Hatem-Gantzer. Renamed Diane Khoury in the script, her character is portrayed by Karin Viard."It's a work of fiction inspired by real events, with a small nod to my origins in the Lebanese surname. It's very moving to see our story on screen," she says. "At first I was worried, I didn't want it to be overly hagiographic or tearful, but the director did a great job. She...
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