Gisèle Pelicot’s courageous battle in a high-profile rape case against her husband, Dominique Pelicot, resulted in a 20-year prison sentence for the main defendant. The case has ignited a national conversation in France about legal reforms, advocating for explicit consent laws and easier access to testing for drug-facilitated sexual assault. Pelicot has emerged as a symbol of strength and hope for victims, urging society to confront the uncomfortable realities of sexual violence in their communities.

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