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Rape Survivor

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Queen Camilla Hails Gisèle Pelicot's Courage in Private Meeting
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Queen Camilla Hails Gisèle Pelicot's Courage in Private Meeting

Queen Camilla hosted rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot at Clarence House, telling her she was speechless by her account in the memoir. Camilla, a long-time advocate for victims of sexual violence, read Hymn to Life in two days and praised Pelicot's courage after sending a personal letter of support commending her for waiving anonymity. Pelicot's case led to convictions of her ex-husband and 50 other men, and the meeting came as Pelicot promoted the memoir.

Mariska Hargitay Shares Emotional Account of Being Raped by a Friend
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Mariska Hargitay Shares Emotional Account of Being Raped by a Friend

"Law and Order: SVU" actor Mariska Hargitay has revealed in an emotional essay that she was raped by a former male friend in her 30s, expressing her hope to encourage fellow survivors to speak out and receive support without shame. Hargitay, who founded the Joyful Heart Foundation for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, emphasized the need for acknowledgment and apology from her assailant, and reflected on her past efforts to minimize the trauma she experienced.