Gisele Pelicot's public appearances made all the difference in her case, sending a clear message to survivors they weren't alone and curbing stigma.

In September, as the trial that has shocked people around the world began, Gisèle Pelicot said she wanted people to know her name. And now that all 51 men charged in connection with the drugging, rape and assault of Gisèle have been found guilty by a French court,

All of Pelicot’s 50 co-defendants were also found guilty of rape, attempted rape or sexual assault, while their victim, Gisèle Pelicot, sat in the packed courtroom to hear the sentencing, having waived her right to anonymity. The men were given 10 days from the sentencing to appeal.