"DENIS MUKWEGE"

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) is working closely with Congolese authorities and international partners to ensure that the security needs of Dr. Denis Mukwege and the Panzi clinic “are addressed in an effective sustainable manner,” according to a UN spokesperson. UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has “expressed deep concern over the death threats directed at the Congolese human rights defender and Nobel Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege,” the spokesperson for the High Commissioner told reporters in Geneva on Friday. UNTV CH

As founder of the Movement of Survivors of Sexual Violence in DR Congo, Tatiana works with Nobel Peace Laureate Dr. Mukwege to lead the global fight to provide holistic support for survivors of sexual violence. UNIA No.1630

Event to commemorate the 10-Year Anniversary of the Establishment of the Mandate on Sexual Violence in Conflict.

UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten said the past ten years have seen more concerted action to combat this scourge than what we have seen in the rest of human history combined. UNIFEED

Press Encounter following the Event to commemorate the 10th Year Anniversary of the Mandate on Sexual Violence in Conflict

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Security Council adopts resolution calling upon belligerents worldwide to adopt concrete commitments on ending sexual violence in conflict at 8514th meeting.