The conflict in Eastern DRC has resulted in countless human rights abuses, displacement of millions, and a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale. Immediate action is needed to bring peace and stability to the region.
Panzi Foundation & Hospital is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, with a satellite office in Washington, D.C.
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As a Congolese organization, we work with Congolese people, for Congolese people, to find the most sustainable solutions to pressing issues. From response to prevention, we are innovating for a stronger Congo.
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Panzi Hospital is a general hospital located in Bukavu, DRC. Founded by Dr Denis Mukwege in 1999, Panzi Is world-renowned for its treatment of survivors of sexual violence and complex gynecological injury.
Our state of the art facility ensures that everyone has access to quality healthcare.
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In this riveting and moving biography, Dr. Denis Mukwege reflects on his life and the powerful women who shaped it. From his mother, whose own mother died giving birth to her; to the very first survivors of sexual violence that he treated at Panzi Hospital, Dr. Mukewge illustrates how we can all learn from the power and resilience of women to heal our world. The Power of Women explores how corruption, violence and rape as a weapon of war are inextricably linked, and how the global community has a responsibility to take action and demand accountability.