A group of 28 women and children gathered on Friday, September 4, on Milan Square in Lyon’s 3rd arrondissement to protest against the possibility of being evicted from a building they have occupied since March 6. The group, known as Solidarité femmes à la rue, has been living in the building because they were unable to find housing or access a shelter. They say that the Lyon Metropolitan Area and the local prefecture are not providing enough shelter spaces, and that the need to protect their children from the dangers of life on the street led them to occupy the building. The situation came to a legal head when the Judicial Court ruled in favor of the Lyon Metropolitan Area. The court cited "significant risks to the safety and health of its occupants" as a reason for the decision and ordered the building to be evacuated or its occupants to be expelled. However, the women currently living in the building say they feel safe and believe the decision is unjust. Florine Mapata, one of the protesters, called the eviction "inhumane and thoughtless," explaining that the violence of living on the street with their children is far worse than the risks they face now. Dorcas Mukadi, another occupant, shared that her daughter had difficulty sleeping and was struggling at school after spending time on the street. The women argue that the conditions they are in are not ideal but are a necessary alternative to the dangers of homelessness. They believe the authorities are not fully considering the real-life consequences of their policies on vulnerable individuals. The conflict is not yet resolved, as the Lyon Metropolitan Area has scheduled a meeting with the collective on September 8 to discuss a potential solution. This meeting could provide an opportunity to find a compromise that addresses both the concerns of the residents and the safety standards required by the authorities.