The IAS Gazette

72-year-old Gisèle Pelicot’s trial marks the biggest rape trial in French history. She boldly refused anonymity and instead, used her trial as an opportunity to battle against rape culture and victim-shaming in society. Ms Pelicot endured a four month trial in a court room with the dozens of men who raped her without consent – one of them being her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot. “I wanted all of society to be a witness” said Ms Pelicot, who asserts that the shame of assaulting someone lies only with the perpetrator, not the victim.

The year 2024 has been a year of many elections, and one of massive upsets.

The COP29 summit concluded with a commitment of $300 billion annually in climate finance for developing nations by 2035, but developing nations, including India and Panama, criticised it as inadequate, falling short of the $1.3 trillion experts estimate is necessary. Meanwhile small island nations, such as Samoa, expressed frustration over being sidelined during negotiations. Developing nations also emphasized the need for grants instead of loans, which exacerbate debt crises and come with restrictive conditions. Historical responsibility lies with developed nations, which have contributed the majority of global emissions, while vulnerable nations face disproportionate impacts despite minimal emissions. Geopolitical tensions and the impending return of climate skeptic Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency complicate global cooperation. Despite these challenges, many emphasise the importance of continued collaboration to address the climate crisis.

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