News & Stories
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.
Interview with Ruchira Gupta in Women LEAD
Leader Ruchira Gupta, Founder of Apne Aap, speaks about her fight for girls’ rights and against sex trafficking.
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.
“I survived human trafficking in Johannnesburg”
Grizelda Grootboom was 18 years old when a trip to Johannesburg turned into a nightmare. Trafficked in Yeoville she was tied in a room for two weeks and forced to work as a sex slave. This is her story.
Iluta Lace awarded the Finnish decoration Knight of the Order of the Lion of Finland
Congratulations to our partner Iluta Lace from the Marta Resource Centre for Women, who has been awarded the Finnish decoration Knight of the Order of the Lion of Finland.
Dr. Denis Mukwege on the Skavlan Talkshow in Scandinavia
Dr. Denis Mukwege on the Skavlan Talkshow in Scandinavia.
ESCAPING FORCED MARRIAGE
Escaping Forced Marriage Most of those who listen to her mumble her story shake their heads and wonder how the fate that almost befell Judy*…