Gisèle Pelicot

Gisèle Pelicot is a French advocate whose decision to speak publicly about the sexual violence committed against her brought international attention to questions of shame, consent and accountability. Her public stand has resonated far beyond the courtroom.

Her profile is not a substitute for the legal record or for the experiences of other survivors. It recognises the significance of her choice to make the proceedings public and the broader discussion it prompted about how institutions and societies respond to sexual violence.

Portrait: Amrei-Marie, CC BY-SA 4.0.