“I accept the Aurora Award for Awakening Humanity. This honor not only recognizes our shared struggles, but also amplifies the voices of those who have suffered in silence and whose cries to justice often go unheard. In the heart of my beloved Congo, the resilience and dignity of survivors of sexual violence are inspiring my every action.”

Watch the acceptance speech of Dr. Denis Mukwege, 2024 Aurora Prize Laureate and President of Panzi Hospital and Foundation, at the 2024 Aurora Prize Ceremony. In his address, Dr. Mukwege highlighted the resilience of survivors of sexualized violence in Congo and called for global action to end modern atrocities and ensure a brighter future for all humanity.