Pelicot has been praised globally for her courage during trial, which forced changes to France’s rape law.
Gisele Pelicot, 72, has been awarded France’s Legion of Honour for her courageous testimony against her husband and 50 co-defendants in a mass rape case, which led to significant changes in French rape law. She is currently focusing on writing a book about her experience, set to be released in 2026.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Gisele Pelicot, a brave woman who told her story about being hurt by her husband and other men, received a special award in France for her courage, which helped change the rules about how to protect people from such harm.
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