Gisèle Pelicot's memoir goes global as France strengthens consent-based rape laws
Gisèle Pelicot's memoir, released in 22 languages, recounts her survival from years of sexual assault after her husband drugged her and invited other men to assault her, aiming to offer hope to victims; the case helped propel France to enact consent-based rape laws following a landmark 2024 trial and drew praise from international figures like Simone Biles.