dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation

The Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation is an international human rights organization dedicated to ending wartime sexual violence. Together with the renowned Congolese gynaecologist and activist Dr. Denis Mukwege the foundation is working to provide holistic support for survivors that is integrated into existing health services in conflict settings. At the international level, the organisation’s goal is to hold governments accountable for tolerating or using rape as a tactic of warfare. By helping survivors from around the world to build national networks and connect in a Global Network to speak out, the foundation is facilitating a process in which survivors are taking a leading role in fighting sexual violence in conflict.

Key expertise: Conflict-related sexual violence, victim support, network building, international law, reparations.
Key regions/countries: Worldwide, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Syria, Iraq, Nigeria.
Website: www.mukwegefoundation.org