The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been under an unprecedented existential threat for more than 25 years, with the aggression of the Kigali regime and the invasion of large swathes of national territory, taking the form of annexation with the establishment of illegitimate parallel administrations, in violation of the United Nations Charter and international […]
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I am very concerned after reading the latest report of the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Despite the agreement for a humanitarian truce and a ceasefire, the Kigali regime continues to flout international law and pursue its policy of territorial expansion with its AFC/M23 coalition auxiliaries supported and […]
For 15 years, Panzi Foundation has worked to reduce the prevalence and impact of sexual and gender-based violence through holistic care and community outreach to promote an equitable and dignified future for all in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This was the vision of our founder and 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Denis […]
oday at a press conference in Kinshasa, a coalition of leading Congolese civil society and human rights groups, joined by The Sentry, Human Rights Watch, Panzi Foundation, and other international NGOs, will present a jointly signed declaration calling for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 2023 national elections to be free, credible, transparent, inclusive, and democratic.
March 8, 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 economies, our communities, and in our homes. However, on this day of commemoration, the recognition of the power of women […]
Statement by Dr. Denis Mukwege I am delighted with the signing of this agreement between France and Panzi Hospital and Foundation, in the presence of Vice-Minister Véronique Kilumba Nkulu, the French Ambassador to the DRC, Mr. Bruno Aubert, the Director of L’Agence Française De Développement, Ms. Safia Ibrahim, Director DR Congo, Mr. Issoumaila Konate, the […]
Bukavu – January 31, 2022 Panzi Foundation strongly condemns the murder of Ms. Anne Marie Buhoro. We are in mourning. The life of Anne Marie Buhoro, staff of the Interim Reparations Project, was taken in an act of mindless violence. Once again, barbarism has taken the most precious thing of all: human life. Panzi Foundation […]
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we pay tribute to the resilience and strength of women who, despite all the discrimination, abuse, and violence to which they are subjected, continue to carry their families and many vital sectors of the economy and society on their shoulders. Violence […]
It is with deep and profound sadness that Panzi Foundation announces the unexpected passing of the Chair of its United States Board of Directors, Mrs. Nita Evele. Mrs. Evele was a passionate and dedicated human rights defender and activist who cared deeply about the future of her home country, the Democratic Republic of Congo. “I […]
It is with horror that we have learned of the recent killings in North Kivu and Ituri. While at least 19 civilians were killed on August 27, 2021 in Beni Territory, at least 30 civilians were massacred with knives and blunt weapons on September 3, 2021 in Irumu Territory in attacks attributed to Allied Democratic […]
