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Joint Statement by Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad on the War in Ukraine

Press releases March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022 There is still time to stop conflict-related sexual violence from happening in Ukraine We are jointly committed to ending sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in conflict, which...

Meeting the President

January 21st 2022    “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.”   This famous quote from Ruth Bader Ginsburg rings true for survivors of wartime sexual violence,...

Survivors Around the World Unite for Women’s Rights

Foundation news March 14, 2022

During International Women’s Day 2022, national networks supported by the Mukwege Foundation organised activities throughout the world to fight for the rights of women and survivors of...

Dr. Mukwege’s Message on International Women’s Day 2022

Press releases March 10, 2022

8 March 2022 Today, we celebrate International Women’s Day – an opportunity for us to salute the power and strength of women and girls around the world, and honor the role they play in our...

GENDERING GEOPOLITICS: THE CASE OF UKRAINE

In the headlines March 8, 2022

25 Feb 2022 – Trigger warning   As the horror of the Russian conflict in Ukraine continues to unfold, Emily Prey (Senior Analyst of the New Lines Institute) sat together with Esther Dingemans...

Prioritising Holistic Care in the African Great Lakes Region 

Kampala, Uganda  27-28 January 2022  Slightly over ten years since the signing of the Kampala Declaration in December 2011, representatives of the twelve Member States of the International...

The Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation calls for a RED LINE against sexual violence in conflict

Uncategorized June 19, 2021

Young teenagers, dressed in uniform, prepare for a day of school in Northern Uganda, keen and full of hope for a lifetime ahead. But those dreams came abruptly to an end when members of the Lord’s...

Press Release: Launch of EU funded project in Nigeria

Press releases May 20, 2021

For Immediate Release: 20 May, 2021 Funded by the European Union, the Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation (MF) and local partners Grassroots Researchers Association (GRA)  and Youth Initiative against...

Mukwege Foundation statement on atrocities committed in Tigray

Press releases April 29, 2021

Thursday, April 29, 2021 In the Tigray region of Ethiopia, women and girls are being systematically raped and subjected to sexual violence with a level of cruelty beyond comprehension. Numerous...

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