# Myriam Mimouni: Doctors Don't Teach Women to Be Heard

> French gynecologists open women's shelter after realizing medical training ignores violence against women
- Title: Myriam Mimouni: Doctors Don't Teach Women to Be Heard
- Summary: French gynecologists open women's shelter after realizing medical training ignores violence against women Medical education fails to teach doctors how to…
- Keywords: myriam mimouni, nathalie douay-hauser, maison gisèle et simone, boulogne billancourt, french women, violence against women, gynecologists, women's shelters, medical training, 3919 helpline, Myriam, Mimouni
- Source: Psychologies — https://psychologies.com/actualites/societe/Myriam-Mimouni-gynecologue-On-ne-nous-apprend-pas-a-ecouter-les-femmes-641702
- Author: Louise Leboyer
- Published: 2026-09-21T16:04:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: myriam mimouni, nathalie douay-hauser, maison gisèle et simone, boulogne billancourt, french women, violence against women, gynecologists, women's shelters, medical training, 3919 helpline
## Violence Against Women in France
Over 100 women die annually from partners or ex-partners in France. More than 376,000 women experience physical, verbal, or sexual violence in relationships each year.
## Doctors Don't Teach Violence Prevention
Myriam Mimouni says medical students never learn about violence against women. Doctors focus on surgery and illnesses, not listening to patients.

> Quand on est étudiant en médecine, on ne nous en parle pas du tout des violences faites aux femmes
## Women's Shelters in France
France has 31 women's shelters since 2016, with the first opening in Saint-Denis in 2016.
## Boulogne-Billancourt Shelter
Myriam Mimouni and Nathalie Douay-Hauser founded the Boulogne-Billancourt shelter in 2026 after noticing similar patterns in patient experiences.
## Multidisciplinary Support
The shelter includes psychologists, lawyers, pediatricians, midwives, and psychiatrists to support women and children.
## Team Building
The team holds daily meals and training sessions to ensure staff can handle trauma without becoming victims themselves.
## Key takeaway

Medical education fails to teach doctors how to listen to women's experiences of violence