Women, migrants, the disabled ... discrimination in access to the care denounced by the Defender of Rights

Puts in the closet, refusal of career development, requests for refusal of absences... At work, discrimination against women workers engaged in a medically assisted reproductive path (MAP) persists. And if the deputies adopted, on May 5, a bill to protect their rights, the main concerned are no more reassured. With Marianne, they testify to a lack of knowledge of the matter, but also to the refusal of some employers to respect it.

A report by the Defender of Rights published on May 6, 2025 reveals the combined weight of sexism and racism in the diagnosis of caregivers, a weight that costs lives.

In a report published this Tuesday, the Defender of Rights, Claire Hédon, points out discrimination in access to care and medical care. Women, persons of foreign origin or persons with disabilities are particularly targeted. - Discrimination in access to care pointed out by the Defender of Rights (Health and well-being).

In the emergency services, Claire Hédon noted "an under-assessment" of pain and "the severity of symptoms expressed by women", it is written in a report published Tuesday, May 6.

The Ombudsman warns about prejudices and stereotypes leading to discriminatory behaviour by health professionals and institutions.

This was reported by the press service of the body.The monitoring will cover all vacancies published by employers and recruitment agencies. The focus will be on identifying discriminatory wording — by age, gender, health, race or ethnic origin. The body will also focus on fixing manipulative ads that mislead candidates about working conditions or earnings. For example, if the vacancy does not specify night shifts or a probationary period.” Emplo…