Hôpital Panzi

BUKAVU,DRC-november 9, 2014 Landscape on the road for Bukavu from Burundi. (Edouard ELIAS/Reportage by Gettyimages).For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

BUKAVU,DRC-november 10,2014 People walking in front of the Panzi Hospital principal entry on november 10. Panzi hospital cured more than 40 000 women since 1999. His director, Denis Mukwege received the Sakarov price in 2014.(Edouard ELIAS/Reportage by Gettyimages).For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

BUKAVU,DRC-november 9, 2014 : Young womens are playing in the Panzi Hospital on the november 9, 2014. More and more of the rebels victims in DRC, Bukavu region are child under 12 years old. (Edouard ELIAS/Reportage by Gettyimages).For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

BUKAVU,DRC-november 10,2014, 2014 : Medics are taking away a patient who has been anesthesied for an operation on the november 10, 2014 in the Panzi Hospital. Denis Mukwege leads the Surgery operations for women in the panzi hospital since 1999. (Edouard ELIAS/Reportage by Gettyimages).For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

BUKAVU,DRC-november 10,2014 A woman is sitting close to her 3 years old raped daughter in the Panzi Hospital Dormitory on november 10. More and more of child are raped and mutilated close to the city of Bukavu by rebels armed groups.(Edouard ELIAS/Reportage by Gettyimages).For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

BUKAVU,DRC-november 10,2014, 2014 : Medics are taking away a patient who has been anesthesied for an operation on the november 10, 2014 in the Panzi Hospital. Denis Mukwege leads the Surgery operations for women in the panzi hospital since 1999. (Edouard ELIAS/Reportage by Gettyimages).For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

BUKAVU,DRC-november 12,2014 Denis Mukwege is operating a woman with his team in the Surgery Room on the november 12, 2014 in the Panzi Hospital. Denis Mukwege leads the Surgery operations for women in the panzi hospital since 1999. (Edouard ELIAS/Reportage by Gettyimages).For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

BUKAVU,DRC-november 12,2014 Denis Mukwege is operating a woman with his team in the Surgery Room on the november 12, 2014 in the Panzi Hospital. Denis Mukwege leads the Surgery operations for women in the panzi hospital since 1999. (Edouard ELIAS/Reportage by Gettyimages).For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

BUKAVU,DRC-november 10,2014. Childs are playing in a park close to the panzi hospital on november,10. The child survivors of rapes or child issued of rapes of women are mixted for integrating them easier in the future society.(Edouard ELIAS/Reportage by Gettyimages).For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

BUKAVU,DRC-november 10,2014, 2014 : A patient is waiting to be taken in the Surgery Room on the november 10, 2014 in the Panzi Hospital. Denis Mukwege leads the Surgery operations for women in the panzi hospital since 1999. (Edouard ELIAS/Reportage by Gettyimages).For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

BUKAVU,DRC-november 11,2014. Womens and their family are getting breackfast while they are waiting for operations in the Panzi Hospital on november 11. Panzi hospital area have the possibility to let the family with the patient, making easier the treatment of psychological issues.(Edouard ELIAS/Reportage by Gettyimages).For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

BUKAVU,DRC-november 11,2014 Denis Mukwege is visiting the patient waiting for operation in the dormitory of the Panzi Hospital on november 11. Denis Mukwege leads the Surgery operations for women in the panzi hospital since 1999. (Edouard ELIAS/Reportage by Gettyimages).For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

BUKAVU,DRC-november 11,2014 Denis Mukwege is speaking to a patient waiting for operation out of the surgery area of the Panzi Hospital on november 11. Denis Mukwege leads the Surgery operations for women in the panzi hospital since 1999. (Edouard ELIAS/Reportage by Gettyimages).For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

BUKAVU,DRC-november 13,2014 Womens are looking at the window a party in the court of the Panzi Hospital on november 13. All weeks some singers come to the hospital for singing with the patient. (Edouard ELIAS/Reportage by Gettyimages).For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

BUKAVU,DRC-november 10,2014. Rachel, one of the social assistant is singing with the women in the Panzi Hospital on november 10. Panzi hospital area have the possibility to let live the family with the patient, making easier the treatment of psychological issues.(Edouard ELIAS/Reportage by Gettyimages).For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.

For fifteen years, rape has been a weapon of war, women's bodies a battlefield. Armed bands destroy populations to better exploit the mineral wealth of Kivu, such as coltan, gold, diamonds. Those who do not flee submit to the executioners. Here, we rape and pillage, in silence. More and more of these extremely violent sexual crimes are perpetrated against little girls and babies. Targeted attacks to destroy the fertility of future mothers, a sacred gift in black Africa. In Bukavu, in his Panzi hospital, Doctor Denis Mukwege, obstetrician-gynecologist, repairs the mutilated bodies of the victims. And saves their lives. Sometimes rejected by their husbands, pregnant by their attackers, they begin a new existence. More than a hospital, Panzi is a refuge, a village for these survivors who are getting back on their feet alongside social workers and psychologists. She also heals through speech, song, prayer. Together. Doctor Denis Mukwege, 2014 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, calls for an international criminal court to judge these crimes against humanity. The target of several attacks, he now lives secluded in his hospital, behind barbed wire, protected by armed guards. More than 40,000 women have been “reconstructed” in Panzi.