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Gisele Pelicot honoured on Bastille Day for advocacy against sexual violence

Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, at the courthouse in Avignon, France, on 19 December, 2024. © Reuters - Manon Cruz

Gisele Pelicot, who embodies the fight against sexual violence against women, is one of those being honoured on 14 July, France's National Day, known as Bastille Day. Rapper-turned-fashion designer Pharrell Williams is also among 589 people awarded Legion of Honour.

Pelicot, 72, was named a knight of the Legion of Honour on a list announced ahead of France's 14 July.

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