**Avignon's Ramparts Transform into a Canvas of Resistance Against Rape Culture**

Fri Jul 11 2025 00:14:17 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Avignon's Ramparts Transform into a Canvas of Resistance Against Rape Culture**

A feminist collective amplifies the voices of victims with a striking display during a high-profile rape trial.


The trial of Gisèle Pelicot and the subsequent convictions of 51 men reignites a necessary conversation about women's rights and societal change in Avignon.

In Avignon, France, the sweeping yellow ramparts that have safeguarded the city for centuries are currently serving a new purpose: spreading awareness about a grave issue of rape culture. Over the past few months, these historic walls have displayed messages from the feminist collective, Amazons of Avignon, coinciding with the high-profile trial concerning the rape of Gisèle Pelicot, which resulted in the conviction of 51 men.

As the trial commenced, local feminists took to the streets with posters emblazoned with impactful messages aimed at both the defendants and survivors. "Rapist, we see you," proclaimed one in a striking display on an archway, while another insisted, "Victims, we believe you." This proactive approach aimed to not only confront the accused but also to foster a sense of solidarity amongst victims of sexual violence, highlighting community support in a city long known for its artistic and dramatic expressions.

The Amazons of Avignon, like many feminist groups amplifying voices across France, began disseminating messages about gender-based violence in earnest after Pelicot advocated for public access to the trial. Their actions represent a collective push for societal change in response to systemic injustices that persist in deeply entrenched cultural norms.

As the trial unfolded in the modern courthouse facing the ancient ramparts, these historic walls bore silent witness to a contemporary movement challenging the status quo. With each message, the feminists not only challenged the perpetrators but called for a broader societal shift toward accountability — a pressing need echoed by the convictions and ongoing discussions surrounding women's rights.

In Avignon, where history and modernity intersect, this display represents a new chapter in the city’s narrative — one that demands equality, justice, and a future free from violence against women.

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