Gisèle Pélicot

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Gisèle Pélicot is the central figure in a landmark French legal case that has sparked a global conversation regarding consent, systemic misogyny, and the prevalence of sexual violence. After enduring years of being drugged and sexually assaulted by her husband, Dominique Pélicot, and dozens of other men he recruited online, her decision to waive her right to anonymity transformed the trial into a public reckoning. The proceedings, which resulted in the conviction of her husband and 50 other men, have become a focal point for international media outlets—including France 24, the BBC, and DW—as they examine the broader implications of the case on French society and the fight for victims’ rights.