Gisèle Pelicot

Gisèle Pelicot, 73, is a French woman who survived a decade of abuse during which her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, drugged her and invited dozens of men to rape her. Dominique Pelicot and the men involved were convicted in what became France's largest mass-rape trial. Gisèle Pelicot is currently newsworthy due to several recent developments, including the upcoming release of her memoir, "A Hymn to Life," in which she describes the shock of seeing images of herself during the crimes. She also plans to visit her ex-husband in prison to seek answers regarding potential abuse of their daughter and the case of a murdered estate agent. Pelicot recently gave an in-depth interview to BBC Newsnight and The New York Times, sharing her story and resilience. Her case has also highlighted broader issues in France, including the abolition of the concept of marital duty to have sex, and has drawn parallels to other cases of drugging and attempted sexual assault, such as that of former French senator Joël Guerriau.