Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Gender Issues and Advancement of Women:
Advocacy and outreach
Human rights of women
Institutional mechanisms for the advancement of women
Policy advice
Women and armed conflict
Peace and Development in Africa:
Peace in Africa
Conflict Resolution in Africa:
Conflicts Resolution
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| Geographic scope: |
International
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| Country of activity: |
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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| Millennium Development Goals: |
Promote gender equality and empower women
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| Mission statement: |
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| Year established: |
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| Year of registration: |
2015 |
| Organizational structure: |
The Mukwege Foundation is an international organization established as a foundation under Dutch law. We have a Board (currently 3 members) which sets out the general lines of work. Dr. Denis Mukwege is a special adviser to the Board. The Director of the organization is responsible for the implementation of the programmes and directs the work of the organization. The Operations Manager, reporting to the Director, ensures the daily functioning of the organization. The Communications Officer, reporting to the director, is in charge of all activities related to external communication. The Head of Advocacy and Campaigning, reporting to the director, oversees and implements the organization's lobby, advocacy and campaigning activities. The Programme and Legal Officers are reporting to the Head of Advocacy and Campaigning. |
| Number and type of members: |
The Mukwege Foundation is not a membership-based organization. |
| Funding structure: |
Donations and grants from domestic sources
Foreign and international grants
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