Democratic Republic of Congo
Newsweek article by Dr. Denis Mukwege
Newsweek article by Dr. Denis Mukwege – “Opinion: Transferring Responsibility and Shame From Rape Victims to Rapists”
Robin Wright – Pour Les Femmes
Robin Wright launches Pour Les Femmes to benefit Synergie des Femmes contre les Violences Sexuelles and support their efforts to help survivors of sexual violence in the Congo.
Dr. Denis Mukwege on the Skavlan Talkshow in Scandinavia
Dr. Denis Mukwege on the Skavlan Talkshow in Scandinavia.
Dr. Denis Mukwege wins the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2014
Congratulations to Dr. Denis Mukwege who won the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2014.
Dr. Mukwege received the Inamori Ethics Prize in Cleveland, Ohio
“Dr. Mukwege is a man of great courage and integrity,” said Inamori Center Director Shannon E. French.
“The problems he addresses evoke such feelings of horror that most people avoid even thinking of them. Dr. Mukwege has helped women all over the world by refusing to turn away and demanding instead that the world confront the issue of sexual violence. He shows compassion and respect for human dignity by both treating and empowering women.”
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Dr. Mukwege nominated for the European Parliament’s 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought
Dr Mukwege has been nominated for the European Parliament’s 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought!
The award ceremony will take place in Strasbourg on November 26, 2014.
Read article in French.
Video: Dr. Jill Biden travels to the DRC and visits Panzi Hospital
Dr. Jill Biden travels to the DRC and visits Panzi Hospital.
SFVS, Robin Wright Speaks About Battle Against Sexual Violence in DRC
Robin Wright, Goodwill Ambassador for Synergie des Femmes contre les Violences Sexuelles, speaks about her battle against sexual violence in DRC.
Read the article in The Daily Beast.
Dr. Mukwege Receives Advancing Women in Peace and Security Award at Georgetown University
Dr. Denis Mukwege was honored by Hillary Clinton for his trailblazing leadership of Panzi Hospital and all he has done to help women in the DRC. Secretary Clinton presented him with the Advancing Women in Peace and Security Award at Georgetown University.
Robin Wright for Women’s Synergy for Victims of Sexual Violence
Robin Wright Actress and Global Ambassador for Women’s Synergy for Victims of Sexual Violence