Gisele Pelicot has taken the stand during the French mass rape trial, offering a powerful and resonant message to survivors of sexual violence.
She emphasized that survivors should not carry the burden of shame, stating, “It is not for us to feel ashamed—it is for them.
” Her words are a reminder that the guilt and responsibility for such acts lie solely with the perpetrators, encouraging survivors to reject the stigma often imposed on them and to reclaim their dignity and strength in the face of such trauma.
