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Empowering Women: New Support Center Overcomes Funding Hurdles

1/21/2026

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Dr. Ghada Hatem-Gantzer, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Paris suburbs, founded the House of Women in St. Denis to provide social, legal, and medical support for female victims of violence.
She recognized pregnant patients needed more comprehensive support for sexual abuse and alcoholism.
The initiative was born from her frustration with fragmented support services.
It faced funding and construction challenges.
Despite obstacles, her vision aims to simplify access to services for women.

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Story summary

Dr. Ghada Hatem-Gantzer, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Paris suburbs, founded the House of Women in St. Denis to provide social, legal, and medical support for female victims of violence.
She recognized pregnant patients needed more comprehensive support for sexual abuse and alcoholism.
The initiative was born from her frustration with fragmented support services.
It faced funding and construction challenges.
Despite obstacles, her vision aims to simplify access to services for women.