Dr. Denis Mukwege, Congolese Gynecological Surgeon and Human Rights Activist, Awarded the 2024 Aurora Prize
LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The eighth Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity was awarded Thursday evening to Dr. Denis Mukwege, a world-renown gynecological surgeon and human rights activist from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Dr. Mukwege is the president of Panzi Hospital and Foundation in the DRC, which he founded in 1999 to address the systemic issue of maternal healthcare and maternal mortality. Amidst ongoing conflict and critical healthcare needs stemming from war, the hospital has become one of the world's preeminent treatment centers for survivors of sexual violence in conflict.
- LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The eighth Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity was awarded Thursday evening to Dr. Denis Mukwege , a world-renown gynecological surgeon and human rights activist from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
- As the 2024 Aurora Prize Laureate, his legacy of healing and compassion continues to inspire us all.
- In recognition of his courageous work and dedication to improving human rights for all, the Aurora Prize Selection Committee revealed their decision after conferring during a three-hour closed session.
- "As the 2024 Aurora Prize Laureate, his legacy of healing and compassion continues to inspire us all."