Gisele Pelicot has been awarded France's highest civilian honor for her courageous public testimony regarding a decade of sexual abuse she suffered. Her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, was convicted for aggravated rape and subjected to a 20-year prison sentence. The case involved 51 co-defendants, who received prison sentences as well. Pelicot's bravery has been pivotal in advocating for reforms in France's rape laws, particularly in the criminal definition of rape to include lack of consent. Pelicot challenged societal views on rape during her trial closing statement, urging for change.
Gisele Pelicot's testimony about the sexual abuse she endured for a decade made her a symbol of women's rights in France, earning her the country's highest honor.
Pelicot bravely testified against her ex-husband, leading to his conviction for aggravated rape, and has been praised for ushering in reform in France's rape laws.
The trial of Pelicot and the 51 men who assaulted her reignited a national debate on sexual violence in France and resulted in significant legal changes.
Pelicot stated, 'It's time that the macho, patriarchal society that trivializes rape changes. It's time we changed the way we look at rape.'
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