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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Panzi Hospital is a general hospital in Bukavu, DRC. Founded by Dr Denis Mukwege in 1999, Panzi is world-renowned for its treatment of survivors of sexual violence and gynecological injuries.
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Marta was only 12 when she started, in 6th grade in primary school. She was happy in school. But three boys raped her, and she became pregnant. Her family rejected her. She had no other choice. Sylvie was 14. She had a hard life, she said. We asked her how – she just told us […]
En date du 31 décembre 2014, le personnel de l’Hôpital Général de Référence de Panzi est entré en grève et a pris l’initiative d’organiser une manifestation pacifique devant le bâtiment de la Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI) en vue de dénoncer ce qui suit : 1. La discrimination dont leur Hôpital est victime. En effet, […]
PANZI HOSPITAL ASSETS SEIZED Staff and Patients in DRC Face Uncertainty, Panzi Foundation in USA Responds UPDATED at 10:21AM Eastern Standard Time (LOS ANGELES, CA)On December 30, 2014, the Panzi Hospital staff in DRC received word from the Congolese government, through the DGI (Directorate General of Taxes), that the Hospital allegedly owed upwards of €500,000 […]
(WASHINGTON, DC) Due to increased interest in the operations and security at the Panzi Hospital in Democratic Republic of Congo, the Panzi Foundation USA released the following statement from the president of the Panzi Foundation USA Board of Directors, Dr. Denis Mukwege, who founded the Panzi Hospital and serves as the Medical Director: “I am […]
STATEMENT FROM DR. DENIS MUKWEGE ON ASSET SEIZURE (LOS ANGELES, CA) Below is a statement from Dr. Denis Mukwege, Founder of the Panzi Hospital and Foundations, in his capacity as the Medical Director. The statement was read by Dr. Mukwege during a press conference at the hospital. The original French language statement is also available. […]
(BUKAVU, DRC) Dr. Denis Mukwege, Founder and Medical Director of the Panzi Hospital, and Founder and President of the Panzi Foundation USA, authored the foreword for the report released today by Global Witness and Amnesty International “Digging for Transparency.” The report examines and analyzes filings submitted by 100 companies under the 2010 Dodd Frank Act […]
The following statement from the Panzi Foundation, USA, Executive Director Naama Haviv addresses the increased reports of sexual violence and rapes targeting infants, toddlers, and very young children in Kavumu and surrounding areas in Eastern DRC. When I first began working to combat mass atrocities in eastern DRC, I was a recovering academic. I left […]
STATEMENT FROM DR. DENIS MUKWEGE: EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT VOTE ON BINDING CONFLICT MINERALS LEGISLATION “IS A VICTORY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS.” (STRASBOURG, FRANCE) “The vote in Strasbourg at the European Parliament regarding conflict minerals is a victory for human rights. We are at a turning point in the dialogue. The legislation mandates refiners, smelters, manufacturers, and importers of […]
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, Madame Under-Secretary General Phumzile Mlambo, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you, Prime Minister, for the invitation to participate in the launch of Sweden’s He for She campaign under the auspices of UN WOMEN. Sweden is known worldwide for advancing women’s rights at domestic and […]
Dr. Nene used to pass Panzi Hospital on her way to work every day. She had heard the stories about the crimes that had been committed against the women treated there by Dr. Mukwege and the other physicians. She needed to know if these terrible stories were true. She challenged herself to find out, to […]