Laëtitia Colombani: A Day Without Women – A Global Call to Strike

Paris – 21.06.2026: Laëtitia Colombani, known for her bestseller “La Tresse,” presents with “Un jour sans femme” a powerful novel that addresses global solidarity among women. Released on May 7, 2026, the work tells the stories of four women from different parts of the world who unite to fight against ongoing inequality and violence towards women.

The narrative begins in Iceland, where Katla, after the tragic loss of her best friend due to domestic violence, decides to organize a worldwide women’s strike. In Japan, the pregnant employee Michiko fights against harassment by her superior. In El Salvador, factory worker Ana María advocates for her daughter, who was sentenced to thirty years in prison on suspicion of abortion. In Senegal, the emergency doctor Hawa confronts the shadows of her past while trying to save a child. Although these women do not know each other, they are united by the resolve to stand up against the injustices they experience daily.

Colombani, who also works as a screenwriter and actress, uses her ability in this novel to package complex social issues into gripping stories. “Un jour sans femme” is not only a literary work but also a call for global solidarity and action. The author points to the historical significance of the women’s strike in Iceland in 1975, when women nationwide stopped work to draw attention to their rights. This event serves as inspiration for the novel’s fictional plot.

The reception of the book is predominantly positive. Readers praise the impressive portrayal of women’s realities worldwide and the novel’s powerful message. “A book that reminds us that gender equality has not yet been achieved,” writes one reader. “The stories are moving, the characters are empathetically drawn. I could hardly put the book down.”

“Un jour sans femme” is available in various formats, including as an e-book and paperback. It was published by L’Iconoclaste and can be obtained through major bookstores. For those interested, the author also offers readings and discussions to further deepen the themes of the book.

With this work, Laëtitia Colombani continues her series of bestsellers and once again demonstrates her talent for transforming social issues into compelling literature. “Un jour sans femme” is a call to women worldwide to rise up and stand up for their rights.