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.
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Thank you for the opportunity to speak. My name is Nicole Namwezi Batumike, and I serve as the Policy and Advocacy Lead at Panzi Foundation. Today, I will share Panzi’s perspective: peace in eastern Congo will remain unachievable unless the people most affected are meaningfully consulted and placed at the heart of humanitarian and structural […]
WASHINGTON, February 19, 2025 – The U.S. Office of Panzi Foundation is proud to announce that Ms. Brahmy Poologasingham has joined its Board of Directors, effective January 12, 2026. A prominent human rights lawyer, Ms. Poologasingham has dedicated her career to advancing truth, justice, and accountability for vulnerable communities, particularly survivors of sexual violence. Ms. […]
A STEP OUT OF SUFFERING For survivors of sexual violence, recovery is not only about treating wounds, but about restoring the sense of safety, dignity, and inner peace that their assailants tried to steal. Accompanying survivors through this complex healing process is Rodha, our lead psychologist in the Survivors of Sexual Violence (SVS) Unit at Panzi Hospital. Rodha has devoted the […]
A STEP OUT OF SUFFERING For survivors of sexual violence, recovery is not only about treating wounds, but about restoring the sense of safety, dignity, and inner peace that their assailants tried to steal. Accompanying survivors through this complex healing process is Rodha, our lead psychologist in the Survivors of Sexual Violence (SVS) Unit at Panzi Hospital. Rodha has devoted the […]
A STEP OUT OF SUFFERING For survivors of sexual violence, recovery is not only about treating wounds, but about restoring the sense of safety, dignity, and inner peace that their assailants tried to steal. Accompanying survivors through this complex healing process is Rhoda, our lead psychologist in the Survivors of Sexual Violence (SVS) Unit at Panzi Hospital. Rhoda has devoted the […]
A STEP OUT OF SUFFERING For survivors of sexual violence, recovery is not only about treating wounds, but about restoring the sense of safety, dignity, and inner peace that their assailants tried to steal. Accompanying survivors through this complex healing process is Rhoda, our lead psychologist in the Survivors of Sexual Violence (SVS) Unit at Panzi Hospital. Rhoda has devoted the […]
CARING FOR SURVIVORS AT THE LAST MILE When survivors of sexual violence seek out care and healing in Congo, they face numerous barriers. Frequently, they are forced to navigate multiple institutions in many different locations, and must repeat their story at each one, risking re-traumatization and stigma. Panzi’s One-Stop Centers (OSC) are designed to remove […]