The collaboration between the National Fund for Reparations for Victims of Sexual Violence Related to Armed Conflict and Peace Against Humanity (FONAREV) and the Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. Denis Mukwege, promises effective care for victims of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
A FONAREV delegation visited the Panzi referral hospital, headed by Dr Denis Mukwege, to discuss a collaboration to support victims of violence in the country. Lucien Lundula Lolatui, Director General of FONAREV, expressed his satisfaction with this meeting and stressed the importance of working in close collaboration with Dr. Mukwege.
Dr. Denis Mukwege played a key role in the creation of FONAREV and was involved in advocacy efforts for reparations for victims of violence. He is committed to supporting FONAREV in both national and international advocacy and reparations methodology.
This collaboration marks the start of more concerted care for victims of violence in the DRC, in accordance with the wishes of President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi and the First Lady, patron of FONAREV.
The FONAREV delegation also visited the Panzi hospital, nicknamed “City of Joy” by the women who find refuge and assistance there after being victims of violence. This visit allowed the delegation to familiarize themselves with the activities of the hospital and to better understand the needs of the victims.
The collaboration between FONAREV and Dr Denis Mukwege promises to provide essential support to victims of violence in the DRC. By working together, they will be able to implement reparation and support programs tailored to the needs of victims, thus contributing to their healing and reintegration into society.
This initiative is a beacon of hope for victims of violence in the DRC, who have suffered for decades from the devastating consequences of armed conflicts. By joining forces, FONAREV and Dr Denis Mukwege can make a real difference in the lives of these survivors, by offering care, psychological support, reparation and hope for reconstruction.
With the determination and commitment of all parties involved, it is possible to change the trajectory of victims of violence in the DRC and offer them a better future. The work begins now, and this collaboration marks the start of a new chapter in the fight against sexual violence in the country.