Overview
- The 73-year-old presented her memoir 'Eine Hymne an das Leben' in the packed small hall of Hamburg's Laeiszhalle, with actress Maria Furtwängler reading passages to sustained applause and a standing ovation.
- She urged victims not to feel shame, encouraged reporting and going public, and said she feels strong today.
- Pelicot reaffirmed she does not regret keeping the 2024 trial open to the public, which ended with a 20-year sentence for her ex-husband and multi-year terms for about 50 co-defendants.
- She told the audience she hopes to visit her former husband in prison, noting she could not speak with him during the proceedings.
- Her book has been on sale since February 17, and her growing international profile includes a recent meeting with Queen Camilla in London and a House of Lords speech advocating stronger support for victims.