As the director of the Panzi Hospital, Dr. Mukwege has been a steadying presence amid the turmoil. In a white surgeon’s coat and Crocs, he focuses on healing the physical damage and the psychological trauma that follows sexual assault, helping support job-creation programs and leadership training for rape victims. He is known for his understated charisma and his seemingly bottomless reservoir of empathy.
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Wallenberg Winner Reflects on Holocaust Experience
The U-M student newspaper reports on Agnes Heller’s Wallenberg ceremony.
A New Article on the Wallenberg Lecture in Today’s University Record
A life lived out loud: Wallenberg medalist Agnes Heller speaks against an oppressive regime and stands up for civic engagement. Join us for her Wallenberg Lecture.
Medalist Update: 2009 Wallenberg Medal Recipient Lydia Cacho
Lydia Cacho’s new book, Slavery Inc.: The Untold Story of International Sex Trafficking, portrays haunting realities and in-depth research in a narrative that continues her work to bring awareness to international issues regarding the abuse of women.
New U-M President Schlissel recognizes the heroism of Wallenberg at his first Board of Regents meeting
None has made a more lasting impact than Raoul Wallenberg, who came here from Sweden and graduated in 1935. We should never forget his heroics in saving thousands of Hungarian Jews from death during the Holocaust,” he said. “Last week, his remarkable legacy was reinforced with the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal, which is the nation’s highest civilian award.