Gisèle Pelicot’s dignity during the rape trial of her husband has inspired not just worldwide support but renewed debate about the law
A 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.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/26/gisele-pelicot-france-rape-trial-law-debate
Author : Kim Willsher in Avignon
Publish date : 2024-10-26 13:51:24
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