Washington threatened a veto if the text spoke of reproductive rights
The gynecologist was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in helping victims of sexual violence in the DRC
The Congolese doctor won the Nobel prize for his work to end sexual violence in war and is considered an expert on gang rape in conflict
Denis Mukwege is a medic based in the DRC, and he and his staff have helped thousands of victims abused in its prolonged and bloody wars.
The sexual enslavement of Yazidis is a tragedy the DRC’s Dr Denis Mukwege is especially qualified to talk about
