Special Lecture by the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege on Peace, Justice, and Women's Rights


Registration details: https://ifi.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/event/3913/


Lecture Overview:

Since the onset of the violent conflict in DRC in 1996, the civilian death toll is estimated to have reached 6 million. In particular, in eastern DRC, human rights have constantly been violated by the 100-odd armed groups operating in the area. Most of these groups have been funded by both the exploitation and trafficking of rich mineral resources. Related to these mineral dealings and violence, systematic sexual violence has been used as a weapon of war with the aim of destroying the victim, her family, and her community. This event looks to offer a platform to understand the structural causes of sexual violence in a conflict zone and discuss how to realize peace and justice, where human rights of the socially vulnerable are protected. The lecture by Dr. Mukwege will shed more light on the latest situation of sexual violence in the conflict zone of eastern DRC and on his continuous efforts to ensure women's rights (SDG 5), peace, justice, and democratic stability (SDG 16), and fairness (SDG 10) in the DRC. Moreover, this event will offer an opportunity to discuss with researchers of research institutions engaging in international security and peace building, and aid agencies committed to the resolution of conflict.


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Jean-Claude MASWANA, PhD
Professor of Economics
Graduate School of Economics,
Ritsumeikan University,
BKC Across Wing R. 404,
1-1-1 Noji-higashi, Kusatsu-city, Shiga 525-8577
Email: maswana@fc.ritsumei.ac.jp
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