Gender-based violence is pervasive, with the World Health Organization estimating that nearly one in three women worldwide has faced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.
The case of Gisele Pelicot has shocked France as she publicly campaigned for her husband's trial, showing that most women suffer in silence.
Thousands rallied in support of Gisele Pelicot, demanding justice for all victims of sexual violence, echoing the sentiment: 'We are all Gisele!'
UN Women chairperson Elke Ferner emphasizes the urgent need for legal reforms in France to address serious gaps in the protection against sexual violence.
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