Denis Mukwege

Denis Mukwege

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Denis Mukwege is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and renowned Congolese doctor who operates a hospital in Bukavu, specializing in treating victims of sexual violence, and has spoken out about the devastating effects of the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo.

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Denis Mukwege is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who worked with Pilar Rueda on international networks for victims of sexual violence.

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El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-06-21
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Stella Jean mentioned Denis Mukwege as someone who changes the world and would be her ideal red carpet star.

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The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-26
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Denis Mukwege is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate recognized for his work with survivors of sexual violence in war-torn regions.

‘I’m still standing’: Gisèle Pelicot shares her story a year after shocking sexual-assault trial
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-13
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Denis Mukwege is a Congolese gynecologist who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nadia Murad for their work against sexual violence in conflict.

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Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2026-01-27
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Denis Mukwege was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 for his work on combating sexual violence in DRC.

Congo’s hidden victims: Child survivors recount gang rape, sexual slavery by M23 forces
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-12-15
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Denis Mukwege, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 for helping Congolese sexual-violence victims, said the deals were driven more by the scramble for minerals than by a genuine effort to end bloodshed.

Congo, Rwanda leaders affirm commitment to Trump-backed peace deal
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-05
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Denis Mukwege, a Congolese physician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, alleges that the peace processes in Washington and Qatar are 'driven primarily by foreign economic and financial interests.'

Trump touts Congo-Rwanda peace deal but deadly clashes continue
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-12-05
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Denis Mukwege is a Congolese doctor and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who reached out to Irina to help organize support for women affected by sexual violence.

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Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-11-20
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Dr. Denis Mukwege, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, highlighted the urgent need for African states to invest in women's sexual and reproductive health.

Santé maternelle : le ministre Ibrahima Sy prône une nouvelle approche
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2025-11-14
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Pedro Sánchez celebrated the Nobel Prize awarded to Denis Mukwege for his tremendous effort to end sexual violence as a weapon of war.

Pedro Sánchez evita pronunciarse sobre el Nobel a Machado
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-10-14
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Denis Mukwege is a previous winner of the Right Livelihood Award and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018.

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Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-01
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Denis Mukwege is a global campaigner on conflict-related sexual violence and a Nobel Peace laureate.

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The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-13
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Denis Mukwege is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate known for his work with victims of sexual violence in conflict, and his foundation received support from the duo last year.

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Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·MonacoMonaco· 2025-09-02
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Denis Mukwege, a Congolese doctor and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, commented on the ceasefire violations in eastern Congo.

Trump’s peace-for-business campaign hits roadblocks in Congo
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-08-11
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Denis Mukwege is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate attending the Rio Innovation Week to discuss important global issues.

Rio Innovation Week quer discutir ética e tecnologia em 2025 e terá Sebastian Vettel e Denis Mukwege
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-07-17
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Denis Mukwege commented on the peace agreement signed by representatives of Rwanda and Kongo-Kinshasa.

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Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-06-30
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Denis Mukwege expressed concern that the agreement is actually beneficial to Rwanda and the United States.

Ruanda ir Kongo Demokratinė Respublika Vašingtone pasirašė taikos susitarimą
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-06-28
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Denis Mukwege voiced alarm about the agreement, saying it effectively benefited Rwanda and the United States.

Rwanda, DR Congo sign peace deal in US after rebel sweep
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-06-28
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Mukwege shared the 2018 Nobel peace prize for his work to end the DRC’s epidemic of sexual violence in war.

Trump eyes mineral wealth as Rwanda and DRC sign controversial peace deal in US | Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-27
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Denis Mukwege, a Congolese human rights activist and Nobel laureate, described the peace deal as 'vague' and tilted in Rwanda's favor.

As two African nations sign a peace deal, Trump wants credit. But some fear peace may still elude them
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-06-27
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Denis Mukwege, a gynecologist who shared the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end the DRC's epidemic of sexual violence in war, voiced alarm that the agreement was too opaque.

Rwanda, DRC to ink peace deal in US but questions remain
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-06-27
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Denis Mukwege, a Congolese doctor who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to help the victims of sexual violence in the war, said the peace accord would reward Rwanda for its aggression in eastern Congo.

Trump sees Africa deal as key to reviving peacemaker claims as he pursues Nobel prize
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-06-26
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Denis Mukwege is a Congolese gynecologist who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nadia Murad for their work against sexual violence.

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Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-05-18
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International human rights activist Denis Mukwege will join the call for leadership in climate action.

Líderes mundiais pedem à Europa para não abrandar a agenda climática | Clima
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-04-02
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Denis Mukwege is a Congolese doctor who has treated over 83,000 survivors of sexual violence at the Panzi Hospital and Foundation, which he founded in 1999.

Opinion | Congo Is Bleeding. Where Is the Outrage?
The New York Times·United StatesUnited States· 2025-02-19
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Denis Mukwege is a Nobel Prize laureate who runs the famous Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, providing care for many women affected by violence.

Bukavus fall innebär en helt ny nivå för konflikten i Kongo
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-02-15
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