After enduring a decade of sexual abuse, Gisèle Pelicot faced her attackers in court, broke her silence, and became a symbol of justice and resilience. She waived her anonymity and called it not just her battle,

Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman who earned international recognition after publicly testifying at her mass-rape trial last year, has been given France's top honour. The 72-year-old was named knight of the Legion of Honour on a list announced ahead of France's Bastille Day.

Gisèle Pelicot, who became a symbol for women's rights in France during the rape trial against her ex-husband and dozens of accomplices, has received France's highest civic honour. Pelicot was named knight of the Legion of Honour on a list published in the official gazette on Sunday.