2024-10-02 08:53:40
The woman made a brief appearance before the press microphones outside the court, to thank the expressions of support received throughout the country.
Gisèle Pelicot, protagonist of one of the most emblematic trials of recent times in France, where her husband is accused of drugging her to be raped by 51 men for more than 10 years, He sent a message to victims of sexual violence.
The woman made a brief appearance before the press microphones outside the court, to thank the expressions of support received throughout the country, including the massive demonstrations organized on last weekend in France.
Pelicot stressed that “I would like to thank everyone who has shown me their support since the beginning of this terrible experience.” and especially to those who took the time to gather this past Saturday throughout France.”
“Thanks to all of you I have the strength to take this fight to the end. I dedicate this fight to all the people, women and men who are victims of sexual violence in the world. To all those victims, I want to say today, look around you, you are not alone,” said Gisèle Pelicot.
This, while her husband’s trial saw its hearing suspended this Monday, after the person involved alleged health problems that prevented him from appearing in court. In view of this situation, Dominique Pelicot’s medical report is awaited to resume the trial against him this Tuesday.
Gender violence: if you are a victim or witness of economic, psychological, obstetric, physical or sexual violence, you can receive free and confidential guidance at number 1455 of the National Service for Women and Gender Equality (SernamEG). You can also call +569 9700 7000 or the Safe Report Phone: 600 400 0101. If you need psychological, social or legal support, these are the Women’s Centers throughout the country.