Denis Mukwege
Congolese gynecologist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate · DR Congo · On the map · Doctors · Born 1955 · age 71
Denis Mukwege is a Congolese humanitarian, gynecologist and Pentecostal pastor. He founded and works in Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, where he specializes in the treatment of women who have been raped.
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A typical day, 30 days to 11 November 2026
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2022Honorary Doctor of the University of PauAwardLivre et droits humains awardAward2021Honorary Doctorate of the University of MontpellierAward2019Honorary Doctor from the NOVA University LisbonAwardHonorary Doctor of the University of AntwerpAward2018Honorary doctor of the University of LiègeAwardHonorary Doctorate from University of AngersAward2015Honorary Doctor of Harvard UniversityAward2014Sakharov PrizeAward2013Civil Courage PrizeAward2010Wallenberg MedalAward2009Knight of the Legion of HonourAward2008United Nations Prize in the Field of Human RightsAward2007Prix des Droits de l'Homme de la République FrançaiseAward1955Born1 March 1955
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In 2018, Mukwege and Iraqi Yazidi human rights activist Nadia Murad were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict".
Country
DR Congo
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Living
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Born 1955 · age 71
