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The Movement of Survivors in DRC presents a special debate surrounding SEMA film to highli...

In the headlines July 8, 2020

On the occasion of June 19, the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Movement of Survivors in DRC premiered a special debate surrounding the themes addressed in...

Dr Mukwege celebrates Panzi Hospital 20 year anniversary

In the headlines September 2, 2019

“Ce 1er septembre, nous célébrons le vingtième anniversaire de l’ouverture de l’Hôpital Panzi.   Né dans un contexte de conflits, l’Hôpital de Panzi a, dès ses premiers jours...

The Mukwege Foundation celebrates the 1400th Wednesday demonstration honouring the Japanes...

Foundation news August 14, 2019

Today, on August 14th, we celebrate Kim Hak-soon halmoni, a Japanese military “comfort woman” who 28 years ago told the world about the atrocities committed against her. Her courage...

World Day for International Justice 2019

In the headlines July 16, 2019

Despite their wounds and destroyed lives, despite their stigmatisation by family and community, survivors are the true heroes for justice, speaking out against their persecutors by testifying in...

The Movement of Survivors in the DRC speak out about the conviction of Bosco Ntaganda by t...

In the headlines July 11, 2019

After several painful years of waiting, the International Criminal Court has finally released its verdict declaring Bosco Ntaganda guilty of multiple crimes including acts of rape and sexual violence....

Dr Mukwege’s statement on the conviction of Bosco Ntaganda

In the headlines July 9, 2019

July 9th, 2019   We welcome the guilty verdict issued yesterday by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Bosco Ntaganda.   This judgment restores confidence in international...

La voix des survivantes de viols congolaises entendues à Genève lors de la 73e session du ...

Foundation news July 8, 2019

Le Mouvement des Survivant.e.s de Viols et Violences Sexuelles en RDC, la Fondation Mukwege, la Fondation Panzi RDC, la Fédération Mondiale Luthérienne et le Prix Right Livelihood ont soumis un...

The Voice of Congolese rape survivors heard in Geneva at the 73rd session of CEDAW

Five organisations, the Movement of Survivors of Rape and Sexual Violence in the DRC, the Mukwege Foundation, the Panzi Foundation DRC, the Lutheran World Federation and the Right Livelihood Award...

Dr Mukwege’s Speech in South Korea

Press releases July 3, 2019

Dr Mukwege delivers the keynote speech at the 1st International Conference on “Action with Women and Peace.” Together with survivors of the SEMA network, he urgently advocates for justice...

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