Together with the Red Line Initiative and SEMA, the global network of survivors, the Mukwege Foundation will bring together legal experts, State representatives and civil society to discuss the implementation of ICJ decisions, justice for survivors and the role of survivor-led advocacy.
The three panel discussions will cover:
Panel 1: Redress for Survivors at the ICJ: Implementation of the DRC v. Uganda Reparations Order
As the final payment falls due, have Congolese survivors and communities received the compensation the Court intended?
When: Monday 16 November
Time: 10.00-13.00
Where: The Hague Humanity Hub, Fluwelen Burgwal 58 2511 CJ The Hague
Panel 2: Justice for Survivors at the ICJ: The Gambia v. Myanmar
What does it mean that sexual violence can be an act of genocide and what do Rohingya survivors expect from the Court?
When: Monday 16 November
Time: 14.00-17.00 (reception from 17.00-18.30)
Where: The Hague Humanity Hub, Fluwelen Burgwal 58 2511 CJ The Hague
A reception will follow from 17.00–18.30, marking the 10th anniversary of the Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation.
Panel 3: Beyond the Courtroom: Survivor-Led Advocacy and the Future of Justice for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
Bringing together the week's findings, this panel asks what comes next and how survivor-led advocacy can close the gap between the promise of the law and its practice.
When: Tuesday 17 November
Time: 10.00-12.00
Where: ZZIIN Stadspaleis, Javastraat 26 2585 AN The Hague
The discussions will explore how international court decisions can lead to meaningful change for survivors and how survivor-led advocacy can help bridge the gap between legal commitments and their implementation.
Registration
Interested in attending? Please register by 13 November 2026 at 12.00 CET by emailing info@mukwegefoundation.org.
