Wise Woman for the Month - Giselle Pelicot

Wise Women is introducing our woman of the month award, a monthly recognition of a woman who has made a significant impacts on the safety of women, in Scotland, the UK or internationally. Each month staff will choose a woman, which will be published on our web-site.

When thinking of how to start our woman of the month awards we were struck by the amazing Gisele Pelicot, who refused to be shamed or silenced by men who chose to abuse her, facilitated by her husband who drugged and also raped her. Gisele has inspired women
internationally. Her assertion that “Shame must change sides”, reflects the aim of Wise Women’s work. No woman should feel shame due to the actions of
perpetrators, but too often others hold women
complicit. Gisele’s bravery challenged this and the image of her walking into court with head held high, is what we want for all survivors of male violence.

Therefore, this month Gisele Pelicot is our woman of month. A woman who inspires strength and
recovery, who inspires our staff to strive for change and who confronted the very systems that are meant to
protect.

Gisele we stand beside you in solidarity.