Statement by Dr Denis Mukwege on the verdict of the child rape trial in Kavumu
On Wednesday, 13 December, the curtains fell on the trial of Kavumu. The trial focused on the systematic rape of 42 children, aged 18 months to 10 years old. An exemplary verdict: twelve convictions...
Justice is delivered for the children of Kavumu
In an extraordinary and landmark ruling, 11 Congolese militia members were convicted today of crimes against humanity for murder and the rape of 37 young children. The verdict represents a stunning...
Expansion of the holistic model in DRC with support of Fondation Pierre Fabre
The Mukwege Foundation is successfully building new partnerships to expand the holistic model of care in Congo, which includes medical, psychological, legal and socio-economic support for victims of...
16 Days of Activism campaign: The strength of survivors
During the 16 Days of Activism campaign we have presented different stories and ways how survivors of wartime sexual violence overcome their traumas and fears. On Human Rights Day today, which marks...
16 Days of Activism campaign: Bosnia
Working together in support groups and making use of occupational therapy helps women in Bosnia and Herzegovina to rebuild their lives. Healing requires interpersonal and community work, as...
16 Days of Activism campaign: Liberia
This documentary illustrating the powerful way in which women in Liberia respond to sexual violence is another example of women breaking the silence. Talking to survivors, these dramatic pieces are...
16 Days of Activism Campaign: Burundi
Today we present another form of powerful expression – poetry. This poem, “How Do We Break the Stigma of Sexual Violence” was written by survivors from the survivors movement in Burundi to speak...
16 Days of Activism campaign: Asia
A message of support and solidarity from survivors for Asian “comfort women” Survivors of wartime sexual violence from twelve countries are urging the Japanese government to formally recognize the...
16 Days of Activism campaign: Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Liberation War resulted from the Bengali nationalist movement. Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) fought for its independence from Pakistan (formerly West Pakistan) in 1971 in a war...
