France is facing increasing pressure to prevent the destruction of $9.7 million worth of contraceptives, originally purchased by USAID and potentially destined for Africa. The contraceptives, primarily long-acting methods like IUDs and implants, were acquired under US public health programs. The reported plan to incinerate them, possibly in France after a move from Belgium, has sparked outrage from French feminist groups, rights organizations, and family planning advocates. They condemn the action as a wasteful attack on women's rights. The French government states it's closely monitoring the situation amid the growing controversy.