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The Independent
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Gisele Pelicot awarded France's highest honour as country marks Bastille Day
Gisele Pelicot has been given France 's highest award as part of Bastille Day celebrations that included a traditional military parade and fly-past. Ms Pelicot – a global symbol in the struggle against sexual violence – was named knight of the Legion of Honour on a list published ahead of the national holiday. She waived her right to anonymity during the trial of her then-husband, who had drugged and raped her and invited dozens of strangers to also abuse her over the course of years. Following the three-month trial, her husband and the 50 other abusers were sentenced to a total of 428 years in prison. Nearly 600 other people were also given the award, including Holocaust survivor and French Resistance fighter Yvette Levy, and musician Pharrell Williams who has designed a collection for Louis Vuitton. Celebrations were taking place across the country on Monday culminating in fireworks in nearly every French town. The heart of the festivities was in Paris, where 7,000 participants marched on horseback or armoured vehicles in a military parade along the cobblestones of the Champs-Élysées. The annual event commemorates the storming of the Bastille fortress and prison on 14 July 1789, a pivotal moment that ignited the French Revolution and led to the overthrow of the monarchy. This year's event returned to Champs-Élysées after being moved to Avenue Foch by last year's Olympic Games. The French Army, Navy and air force paraded in front of French officials and visiting political leaders including Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto who is representing the world's biggest Muslim country. Indonesia contributed 451 soldiers to the parade, including a drum band of 189 musicians. For the first time, a prison dog was part of the Bastille Day parade, alongside his handler. The Belgian Malinois shepherd, Gun, is specialised in weapons and ammunition detection. Beyond the military spectacle in Paris are growing concerns about an uncertain world. On the eve of Bastille Day, Mr Macron announced €6.5 billion ($7.6 billion) in extra French military spending in the next two years because of new threats ranging from Russia to terrorism and online attacks. The French leader called for intensified efforts to protect Europe and support for Ukraine. 'Since 1945, our freedom has never been so threatened, and never so seriously,″ Mr Macron said. ''We are experiencing a return to the fact of a nuclear threat, and a proliferation of major conflicts.″ Many parts of France celebrated on Sunday evening, including in parts of Paris were 176 arrests were made in the metropolitan area according to Laurent Nuñez, prefect of police for Paris.
Times of Oman
14-07-2025
- Times of Oman
Gisele Pelicot awarded France's highest civilian honour
Gisele Pelicot, the French woman whose courage in publicly testifying about the decade-long abuse she endured made her a symbol of women's rights in France, has received the country's highest civilian honor. Pelicot was named a knight of the Legion of Honor in a list published Sunday, ahead of France's Bastille Day celebrations. She joins 588 others on this year's list. Case that shocked France Pelicot gained international recognition after she testified against her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, who had drugged and raped her and invited strangers to assault her for more than a decade. Dominique Pelicot was convicted last year of aggravated rape and sentenced to 20 years in prison. In a landmark ruling, a court in Avignon sentenced his 50 co-defendants to prison terms ranging from three to 15 years. Pelicot encourages survivors of sexual assault The case shocked France and reignited a national debate over sexual violence and legal protections for victims. Pelicot, who insisted the trial be held publicly, has been praised for helping push for reforms in France's rape laws. Following the trial, the French Senate passed a bill that includes a lack of consent in the country's criminal definition of rape. In her closing statement at the trial of the 51 men accused of raping her, Pelicot said, "It's time that the macho, patriarchal society that trivializes rape changes… It's time we changed the way we look at rape."
Irish Independent
14-07-2025
- Irish Independent
Gisele Pelicot to receive France's highest civil honour for her bravery
©Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd French rape survivor Gisele Pelicot will receive the Legion d'honneur, France's highest civic order, for her bravery in the fight against sexual violence. Ms Pelicot (72) became a figurehead for the global feminist struggle after waiving her anonymity in the trial of her former husband Dominique Pelicot and 50 other defendants who were accused of drugging and raping her repeatedly over the course of a decade. Register for free to read this story Register and create a profile to get access to our free stories. You'll also unlock more free stories each week.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Time of India
Gisele Pelicot awarded France's highest civilian honour
Gisele Pelicot awarded France's highest civilian honour Gisele Pelicot, the French woman whose courage in publicly testifying about the decade-long sexual abuse she endured made her a symbol of women's rights in France, has received the country's highest civilian honour. Pelicot was named a knight of the Legion of Honour in a list published Sunday, ahead of France's Bastille Day celebrations. She joins 588 others on this year's list. Case that shocked France Pelicot gained international recognition after she testified against her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, who had drugged and raped her and invited strangers to assault her for more than a decade. Dominique Pelicot was convicted last year of aggravated rape and sentenced to 20 years in prison. In a landmark ruling, a court in Avignon sentenced his 50 co-defendants to prison terms ranging from three to 15 years. Pelicot encourages survivors of sexual assault The case shocked France and reignited a national debate over sexual violence and legal protections for victims. Pelicot, who insisted the trial be held publicly, has been praised for helping push for reforms in France's rape laws. Following the trial, the French Senate passed a bill that includes a lack of consent in the country's criminal definition of rape. In her closing statement at the trial of the 51 men accused of raping her, Pelicot said, "It's time that the macho, patriarchal society that trivializes rape changes… It's time we changed the way we look at rape."
NZ Herald
14-07-2025
- NZ Herald
Pelicot will receive France's highest civic order, for her bravery in the fight against sexual violence
Gisele Pelicot will receive the Legion d'honneur, France's highest civic order, for her bravery in the fight against sexual violence. Pelicot, 72, became a figurehead for the global feminist struggle after waiving her anonymity in the trial of Dominique Pelicot, her former husband, and 50 other defendants who were accused
