A national campaign in France is urging victims of suspected drugging and sexual assault to speak out, even if they have no memory of the attack. Led by the daughter of a victim, the initiative aims to raise awareness through television broadcasts, social media, press coverage, and public posters. The effort follows a high-profile case involving a woman who believes she was targeted by her mother’s ex-husband. Supporters hope the visibility of the campaign will help others recognize signs of assault and seek justice.
Campaign broadcast across France encourages people to come forward even if they have little to no memory of attackGisèle Pelicot is the figurehead of a new campaign run by her daughter to encourage people who suspect they have been drugged and sexually assaulted to come forward, even if they have little to no memory of the attack.Caroline Darian, 47, who believes she was also drugged and assaulted by her father, Dominique Pelicot – her mother’s ex-husband – launched a primetime public information push on Monday across France’s television network, on social media, in the press and on posters. Continue reading...
