Congolese doctor receives EU prize for helping rape victims
Denis Mukwege, a Congolese gynaecologist, has been awarded the European Parliament's prestigious Sakharov human rights prize. By Hugues Honore (AFP/File)
Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - Doctor Denis Mukwege received the European Parliament's prestigious Sakharov human rights prize on Wednesday for his work in helping thousands of gang rape victims in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Parliament president Martin Schulz, who presented the 59-year-old with the award at a ceremony in Strasbourg, said Mukwege "fought for the dignity of women, justice and peace in his country".