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Following the rape verdict, Gisèle Pelicot is awarded the "Liberty Award"

Arrest of Gisele Pelicot: latest developments in the high-profile case
Arrest of Gisele Pelicot: latest developments in the high-profile case

Sensational Triumph: Gisèle Pelicot Secures "Freedom Prize" Post-Rape Trial

Awarded 'Freedom Prize' Post-Rape Trial: Gisele Pelicot Honored - Following the rape verdict, Gisèle Pelicot is awarded the "Liberty Award"

Mark your calendars for June 3rd! The highly anticipated event in Caen, Normandy, will play host to the prestigious "Freedom Prize" ceremony. This annual extravaganza, which has been running since 2019, is expected to be an electrifying affair, reeling in throngs of young enthusiasts and no less than 30 World War II veterans.

Gisèle Pelicot, the undaunting champion, is the lucky recipient of this year's prize. This global recognition comes as a result of her relentless crusade against injustice and her transformative impact on gender equality issues.

In a horrific chain of events, Pelicot's former husband, Dominique Pelicot, repeatedly drugged and offered her for rape on online forums. The harrowing ordeal captured worldwide attention, transforming Pelicot into a beacon of hope and resilience for women everywhere.

Pelicotbravely chose to pursue an open trial, aiming to shift the shame from victims to perpetrators. The outcome was a landmark ruling, with all defendants, including Dominique Pelicot, receiving substantial prison sentences.

In mid-April, Pelicot was also named one of the world's 100 most influential people by the prestigious U.S. magazine "Time." Her gripping memoirs, titled "A Hymn to Life," are set to become available in no less than 20 languages simultaneously in January 2027.

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This exceptional woman has proven that courage, resilience, and the will to speak out can bring about change. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that in the face of adversity, hope and strength can triumph.

After the sensational rape trial that made headlines worldwide, Gisèle Pelicot will be awarded the "Freedom Prize" in Caen, Normandy on June 3rd. This victory serves as a testament to Pelicot's unwavering courage in pursuing justice after her harrowing ordeal. Her transformative impact on gender equality issues and shifting the focus from victims to perpetrators is being recognized globally.

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