Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge the presence on Parliament Hill of a man whose courage commands respect: Dr. Denis Mukwege.
He is an internationally renowned gynecologist who has dedicated his life to treating survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where such atrocities are all too often used as a weapon of war. As the founder of Panzi Hospital, he and his team have treated tens of thousands of women, helping them reclaim their health and dignity.
His extraordinary dedication earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018. Dubbed “the man who mends women”, he has become a leading voice for human rights and justice.
His presence among us today reminds us of our shared, collective duty to uphold and defend human dignity.
I invite my colleagues here today to join me in thanking him for his amazing work.