Global hero Gisèle Pelicot, 72, has been awarded France’s highest civilian honor, the Legion of Honour, for her bravery during a high-profile rape trial against her ex-husband and 50 other men. By waiving her anonymity and publicly testifying, she aimed to support other victims and challenge societal shame, inspiring widespread attention and protests against sexual violence.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Gisèle Pelicot, a brave 72-year-old woman from France, publicly shared her story of surviving multiple assaults to fight for justice and was honored as a Knight of the Legion of Honour for her courage.
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