Petition Calls for Nobel Peace Prize for Gisèle Pelicot After Landmark Rape Trial

The campaign highlights her decision to waive anonymity and challenge systemic sexual violence during the Mazan rape trial, where 51 men were convicted.

A petition launched by British journalist Catherine Mayer has garnered nearly 50,000 signatures, advocating for Gisèle Pelicot to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Pelicot, a survivor of systemic sexual violence, waived her right to a private trial to publicly confront her attackers and raise awareness about sexual violence.
The Mazan rape trial concluded in December 2024 with the conviction of 51 men, including Pelicot's ex-husband, who orchestrated the assaults over a decade.
Mayer's petition emphasizes the global impact of Pelicot's courage, framing sexual violence as a critical barrier to peace and equality.
The Nobel Peace Prize nomination process requires formal proposals from eligible individuals or organizations, with submissions for 2025 closing on January 31.