Overview

• Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old French woman, publicly confronted her husband and 51 other men who raped her, leading to convictions totaling 428 years in prison.
• Pelicot waived her right to anonymity to challenge societal stigma, declaring that 'shame should change sides.'
• Queen Camilla, a long-time advocate for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, wrote a private letter praising Pelicot's 'extraordinary dignity and courage.'
• The Queen, deeply affected by the case, viewed Pelicot's actions as a significant step toward addressing widespread issues of sexual violence.
• Pelicot has become an international symbol for survivors, inspiring others to seek justice and speak out against abuse.