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The French Gisèle Pelicot, main victim in the Mazan rape trial, was distinguished by the “BBC” as one of the 100 most influential women of the year.
MEDIAS – « A symbol of courage and resilience.” As the Mazan rape trial ends with defense pleadings, the main victim, Gisèle Pelicot, was named by the BBC among the 100 most influential women of 2024 on Tuesday, December 3. Her extraordinary trial highlighted the issue of sexual violence as she refused to hold the trial in camera and requested the broadcast of images and videos of her rapes in front of the public and journalists.
Our ranking “recognizes the toll this year has taken on women by celebrating those who, through their resilience, are pushing for change, as the world changes around them”indicated the BBC. The British media has named 100 women who have had an impact on our societies in 2024, of those who have been “facing deadly conflicts and humanitarian crises in Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine and Sudan”to those who “had to dig deep within themselves and find new levels of resilience”.
Among them Gisèle Pelicot, whose husband is accused of having raped her and having dozens of other men rape her using chemical submission. ” EBy waiving her right to anonymity and allowing her story to be broadcast around the world, Gisèle Pelicot became a symbol of courage and resilience.says the BBC. While the majority of the accused deny having raped her, Gisèle Pelicot wanted to open the trial to “remove the shame” on them by allowing the broadcast of the images before the Vaucluse Criminal Court.
“Women around the world have been inspired by the French grandmother, who hopes her case will change French law and attitudes towards rape and consent”concludes the British media.
Athletes and journalists nominated
The BBC ranking is divided into 5 categories: climate, culture and education, entertainment and sport, politics, science, health and tech. Among the women nominated this year, photographer Christina Assi, whose right leg was amputated following an Israeli strike in October 2023, while she was reporting in Lebanon, is distinguished in the political category. “This experience led her to campaign for the safety of journalists and she dedicated her participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic torch relay to all journalists who have died in the line of duty”writes the BBC.
Having been selected “ is an incredible honor, especially as a female photographer in a field often dominated by men”reacted Christina Assi to AFP. This distinction “ is a tribute to all the courageous journalists who were targeted simply for doing their job”she added. She also said she hoped “ that this recognition will highlight the importance of press freedom and the sacrifices made to achieve it”.
In sports, Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade, who won six Olympic medals, is distinguished for having notably succeeded “ to overcome many serious injuries ». On the cultural side, the unforgettable interpreter of “ Basic Instinct »Sharon Stone is distinguished for her entire career. Musical revelation of the year 2023, the British singer Raye is also in the list.
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