January 13, 2025
In a small village in southeastern France, Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old woman, transformed her personal tragedy into a beacon of hope and empowerment for victims of sexual violence. Her courage and resilience not only brought her abusers to justice but also sparked a national reckoning on the stigma surrounding rape and abuse. Gisèle’s story is one of defiance, justice, and cultural transformation. For years, Gisèle endured unimaginable abuse at the hands of her then-husband, Dominique Pelicot. Unbeknownst to her, Dominique […]