Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 2017 At a landmark trial in Kavumu, twelve members of the militia Jeshi ya Yesu were sentenced to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity, including the kidnapping and the mass rape of children. Two others received one year in prison while six were acquitted. The mobile court* recognized that […]
From the Field
Kavumu: Statement from Dr. Denis Mukwege The following statement is from Dr. Denis Mukwege, Founder and Medical Director for Panzi Hospital, Dr. Mukwege is the Founder and President of Panzi Foundation DRC and Panzi Foundation USA. His statement on the Kavumu Trial is provided in both English and French. (Bukavu, DRC) From Dr. Denis Mukwege: […]
DRC GOVERNMENT FUNDS AMERICAN LOBBYISTS WITH $5.6 MILLION PAYOUTDr. Denis Mukwege Advocates for Expansion and Protection of Humanitarian Work (New York, NY) The following is a statement from Panzi Foundation USA: As reported by The Hill, the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is paying millions of dollars to lobbyists in Washington, DC. […]
Statement from Panzi Foundation DRC: COMMUNIQUEC’est avec un cœur apaisé et soulagé que depuis quarante huit heure, nous médecins, personnels soignants et administratifs ainsi que malades de l’hôpital de référence de Panzi, remarquons avec grande satisfaction le retour de la présence permanente des soldats de la MONUSCO autour de l’Hôpital Général de Référence de Panzi. […]
Washington, DC) Yesterday, Panzi Foundation USA’s Executive Director Tony Gambino responded to inaccurate statements made by Monusco officials on Twitter. “To say that Dr. Mukwege is under no threat is a terribly wrong misstatement. His close friend and colleague, Dr. Gildo Byamungu was murdered in Uvira just a few weeks ago. Sadly, the statement made […]
Child Rapes and Murders Declared Crimes Against Humanity in Landmark Case (Washington, DC) The following is a statement from Panzi Foundation USA on the landmark ruling in the Kavumu trial that concluded today in eastern Congo. Abuse of Power and a Path to JusticeThe crimes of murder and systematic rape of very young children […]
Stay informed about the escalating political crisis in the DRC, and concerns that sexualized violence against women will increase by following us here. Our Expert Insight call with be announced soon on our Events page. Recently, Panzi USA Board Members Nita Evele and Tony Gambino were featured in the Georgetown University Institute for Women, Peace, […]
REMARKS AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERYDelivered by Dr. Denis Mukwege to Seoul Peace Prize Cultural Foundation Award CeremonyDynasty Room, Hotel Shilla, Seoul Chairman of the Seoul Peace Prize Cultural Foundation,Members of the Seoul Peace Prize Selection Committee,Distinguished guests,Ladies and gentleman,Friends of peace, It is my pleasure to be with you today in Korea. Thank you for […]
Seoul Peace Prize Committee Named Dr. Denis Mukwege the recipient and laureate for the 2016 Seoul Peace Prize STATEMENT FROM DR. DENIS MUKWEGE “With gratitude, I thank the Seoul Peace Prize Committee. I am humbled by their decision, and must also acknowledge the heroism of the women and girls of my country, Democratic Republic of […]
Statement from Dr. Denis Mukwege, 19 June 2016 Today we celebrate the first International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. Our thoughts immediately go to all victims, all the women and men, girls and boys, sometimes even babies, who have been abused, tortured, and subjected to rape as a strategy of war. […]
