Gisèle Halimi
Gisèle Halimi was a renowned French lawyer and feminist activist, celebrated for her pivotal role in women's rights and issues of sexual violence. She gained widespread recognition for her defense of victims of sexual assault, most notably in the landmark case of Anne Tonglet and Araceli Castellano in 1976. Halimi's advocacy and legal work have left a lasting legacy in the fight for justice and equality in France.
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Gisèle Halimi was a lawyer known for her defense of women in sexual assault cases and inspired Gisèle Pelicot's decision to make her trial public.
Gisèle Pelicot: “La sociedad no estaba preparada para un caso como el mío” | EL PAÍS Semanal
Spain· 2026-02-13
Gisèle Halimi was a lawyer involved in a historic trial in 1978 regarding women's rights.
« Les 2 Gisèle », sur France.tv : deux procès pour l’histoire et pour la cause des femmes
France· 2025-10-07
Gisèle Halimi was a lawyer who defended the Palestinian cause and passed away in 2020.
« S’indigner que Charlotte Gainsbourg incarne à l’écran Gisèle Halimi, c’est nier le métier d’actrice et les enjeux d’un biopic »France· 2025-10-03
Gisèle Halimi was known for her fights for gender equality and against various forms of colonialism.
"C’était une personne de la Méditerranée par tous les pores de sa peau": pour sa rentrée solennelle, Sciences Po Menton rend hommage à Gisèle Halimi
Monaco· 2025-09-11
Gisèle Halimi is honored during the anniversary celebrations as a symbol of peace.
Sciences Po Menton: vingt ans à comprendre son tempsMonaco· 2025-09-06
Gisèle Halimi, along with Robert Badinter, helped abolish the 'délit d’audience' by law.
Procès Depardieu : « La parole de l’avocat de la défense n’est pas sanctionnable, à l’opposé de la non-intervention du juge »France· 2025-05-29
Gisèle Halimi's phrase 'shame must change sides' was recovered by Gisèle Pelicot in the context of family violence.
8M: Lo que las mujeres ya no se callan | 8M: Día de la MujerSpain· 2025-03-08
Gisèle Halimi was a prominent feminist lawyer who defended victims of group sexual assault.
Dos generaciones enfrentando la violencia sexual en Francia
Argentina· 2025-02-23
