Feminist icon Gisele Pelicot awarded France’s top civic honour: Report
Summary
Gisele Pelicot received France’s top civic honor, the Legion of Honour, for her bravery in testifying against her husband and others who harmed her. She was one of 589 people honored for serving the nation.Key Facts
- Gisele Pelicot is 72 years old.
- She testified publicly against her husband who drugged and allowed others to harm her without her consent.
- Dominique Pelicot, her husband, and 50 others were found guilty in a mass-rape case.
- Gisele's testimony led to changes in France's rape laws.
- She has been included in international lists of influential people.
- She is writing a book about her experiences, expected in 2026.
- Other Legion of Honour recipients include Pharrell Williams and Holocaust survivor Yvette Levy.
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