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The Guardian // World // Europe

After Pelicot: how one woman’s courage has pushed France to a turning point

Saturday 26th October 2024, 1:51PM

Gisèle Pelicot’s dignity during the rape trial of her husband has inspired not just worldwide support but renewed debate about the lawA message in large capital letters has been posted on a wall opposite the entrance to the Avignon courthouse. “Gisèle, women thank you,” it reads. On it others have scribbled: “All our respect” and “Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Brazil, England … are with you.”At demonstrations, protesters have held signs reading: “Je suis Gisèle” in support of the woman who has become a national and international feminist figurehead. Continue reading...

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