united-nations:

“Sexual violence in conflict is a threat to peace and a stain on our common humanity. Yet it remains widespread. Congratulations to our UN partners Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad on the Nobel Prize. We will continue to support their courageous efforts.”

– United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday’s announcement that the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded to Denis Mukwege & UNODC Goodwill Ambassador Nadia Murad Basee for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict. We congratulate both Nobel Prize laureates, who have used their voices at the UN to call attention to critical issues affecting women and girls in conflict.

📷: UN Photo & UN / Bo Li