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Subject: Transphobic rules on French speaking wikipedia
To the attention of the Legal Department of the Wikimedia Foundation,
I am writing to formally bring to your attention a violation of the French law (Art. 225-4-13[1]) by the French community of Wikipedia regarding the disclosure of transgender people's deadnames[2] and the willingness to misgender trans people[3].
As stated in French law (Art. 113-7[4]), French individuals have the right to seek legal protection under French jurisdiction, regardless of the identity and the location of the perpetrator of a crime.
In addition, French administrators on Wikipedia are allegedly taking retaliatory measures against transgender people, including permanently suspending their participation on Wikipedia. Such discriminatory behaviour may lead to additional legal action as outlined in Article 225-1 of the French Penal Code[5].
In light of these violations, I trust that you will take the immediate and necessary steps to ensure that marginalised communities receive the protection to which they are entitled to. Failure to address this matter immediately may result in legal consequences, in accordance with French law (Art. 6 of the Law No. 2004-575 of June 21, 2004[6]), and compliance with the framework of European regulations on content hosting.
Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Foundation have been promoting the sharing of knowledge and intellectual awakening around the world for more than two decades.
The philosophy of the Enlightenment, deeply rooted in the principles of Wikipedia, promotes freedom, inclusion and respect for all people.
The illegal and disastrous behaviour outlined here deeply undermines the core principles to which the Wikimedia Foundation is dedicated.
Sincerely,
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[1] - https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000045098547
[2] - https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discussion_Wikipédia:Sondage/Mention_du_nom_de_naissance_pour_les_personnes_trans/Résultats
[3] - https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipédia:Sondage/Points_de_formulation_pour_les_biographies_des_personnes_trans
[4] - https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000006417192
[5] - https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000045391831
[6] - https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/loda/article_lc/LEGIARTI000044067469