Women and Armed Conflict
Donor Jason Hackmann makes a dream come true for Congolese survivor Maman Rose
While visiting Synergie des Femmes, I met a woman called Maman Rose, who had suffered unimaginable atrocities.
Good news from Panzi Hospital: First Step toward a Lasting Solution
Local inspector of public finances confirmed that Panzi is a General Referral Hospital and that no tax fraud has been committed; staff expected to end sit-in.
Panzi Accounts Frozen by DRC Government
Deeply alarming news from DRC – Panzi Hospital’s bank accounts seized by Congolese authorities.
Justine Bihamba from Synergie des Femmes thanks Synergie’s donors
Thank you from Justine Bihamba to Robin Wright for her campaign “Pour les Femmes” and to all of Synergie’s donors.
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.
5K Run to Benefit Syrian Women
On June 14, 2014, 38 runners joined the 3rd Annual Finland Center Midsummer 5K Run in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. They raised $1,100 to support the Syrian Women’s Forum for Peace.