THE ECHO FOUNDATION presents “Justice Is Not Negotiable” Dr. Denis Mukwege & The Panzi Hospital Trunk Archive Trunk — ©Platon 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate THE ECHO FOUNDATION 1125 E. Morehead St., Suite 101 Charlotte, NC 28204 704-347-3844 | www.echofoundation.org www.echocongoproject.org WARNING This curriculum contains sensitive material about the subject of sexual violence which may be disturbing to students and adults alike. Some of the information may trigger memories of past or current sexual trauma and may require attention. Please note, on Page 345, is a list of resources for your consideration and referral. Inspired by Dr. Denis Mukwege’s relentless commitment to healing the victims of sexual violence, not only as a surgeon who repairs flesh, but as a human being who approaches medicine from a holistic perspective by responding to the psycho-social wounds with compassionate care. The Echo Foundation devotes this year’s study to the power of the human spirit. Through the work of the Panzi Hospital, the City of Joy, and the Panzi Foundation, students across the globe learn from Dr. Mukwege’s unwavering example to care for those in need; every hour, every day. In these turbulent times when we are often alienated one from another by extremism and violence, where is the space for the human soul? How do we nurture the next generation of leaders so that we may create a powerful force for good in the midst of poverty, war, famine, and anguish? What is our collective obligation to create a compassionate world that honors and includes us all? Developed by Echo student interns, this curriculum offers educators and students alike a tool for learning about the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege, his life, and work. Added to this, we take a look at gender issues and the culture of sexual violence in our society today. In the third section of our curriculum, we investigate global responsibility and the duty to protect when we witness injustice. We thank the Panzi Foundation for their partnership, through which we develop a connection to the women, men, and children of the Democratic Republic of Congo whose lives have been uplifted by the remarkable work of Dr. Mukwege. To the Teachers, I wish you inspired hours with your students; young people who see the meadow with no fences, where anything is possible. Please accept my whole-hearted gratitude for your commitment to shaping the next generation into compassionate and informed leaders for tomorrow. With wishes for a rewarding year, Stephanie G. Ansaldo, President The Echo Foundation THE ECHO FOUNDATION presents “Justice Is Not Negotiable” Dr. Denis Mukwege & The Panzi Hospital The People’ s - Platon © Humanity’s Day Student Dialogue January 28, 2020 February 26, 2020 Hosted at Hosted at South Mecklenburg High School Hough High School 8900 Park Road 12420 Bailey Road Charlotte, North Carolina Cornelius, North Carolina Foreword When we walked into the internship orientation on June 4th, we had no idea how much this project would educate, transform, and inspire us this summer. Over the course of two months, we had the amazing opportunity to research and collect a number of texts, graphs, photos, videos, and activities. We narrowed down the resources we found to create a curriculum that impacts students and inspires positive change in our communities. Reading the speeches and accounts of Dr. Mukwege, we were in awe at the incredible activism and work he has done. The use of rape and sexual violence as a tool of war so often goes unspoken. The shame accompanying victims of these crimes prevents them from speaking out, and when they do, their voices are so often silenced. We hope this curriculum will inspire dialogue among students about these topics that are often unaddressed. We want to share the stories of the women in the Democratic Republic of Congo who have been brutally injured. We want to share the stories of the children and men in the Congo who have also been affected by the wars, political turmoil, and kleptocracy. We want to share the stories of survivors worldwide who have been brave enough to speak out against injustice and the culture that perpetuates violence and toxic masculinity. We want to share all of these stories, and we want you to share yours. Whether it’s feeling objectified by being catcalled as you walk down the street, hearing a discriminatory or degrading joke, or reading a news story about rape and realizing something isn’t right, speak out. In order to make a change, we need to talk about these topics, even when it’s difficult, and especially when it’s difficult. That being said, we know the stories and subjects in this curriculum are very sensitive and can be distressing. We’ve made an effort to present the information in the most unbiased and empathic way possible. The topic of sexual violence doesn’t just affect women, it affects all of humanity. Rape as a weapon of war destroys communities, tears at the social fabric that connects people to one another, and terrorizes populations. We, as students and youth, are the next generation. We will be the next political leaders, the next teachers, the next fathers and mothers. We are this world’s future, and we have the power to create the world we want to live in. We’d like to thank Dr. John Cox, Mary Margaret Martin, Emily Houpt, Kayla Campion, Stacey Schanzlin, and Sarah Richman for their assistance in creating this curriculum. With hope, Alli Burt Matt Grady Emily Scheppegrell Jordan Schuler Providence Day South Meck Goucher College UMichigan Table of Contents Curriculum Alignment with North Carolina Course of Study ............................................... 8 I. Dr. Denis Mukwege: Surgeon, Activist, Visionary ...................................................... 15 A. Dr. Denis Mukwege, 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 1. “Dr. Denis Mukwege” .............................................................................. 16 2. “Denis Mukwege Nobel Lecture” B. Panzi Hospital & Foundation: DRC & USA 1. “Foreword” – Holistic Care Handbook ................................................... 25 2. “What We Do” 3. “Chapter 3: The Holistic Approach” – Holistic Care Handbook 4. “The Panzi Model” 5. “Chapter 6: Impact”- Holistic Care Handbook 6. “Women Left for Dead – and the Man Who’s Saving Them” C. City of Joy 1. “Fighting Congo’s Ills with Education and an Army of Women” ........... 46 2. “14th Class Graduates from the City of Joy” D. Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation: Europe 1. “What We Do” .......................................................................................... 51 E. Discussion Questions .................................................................................................. 52 II. Sexual Violence as a Tool of War in the DRC .............................................................. 53 A. Gender Roles in the DRC 1. “The Culture of Women” .......................................................................... 54 2. “In Congo, ‘Educating Girls is Educating a Nation’" 3. “Girls’ Education in the Democratic Republic of the Congo” B. Rape as a Tool of War 1. “The Root Causes of Sexual Violence in the DRC” ................................. 60 2. “Rape as a Weapon of War” 3. Why Do Soldiers Rape? 4. “Forgotten Women: What does the Future Hold for the Country that ‘Never Turned the Page of Conflict?’” 5. “Care-Seeking Behavior by Survivors of Sexual Assault in the Democratic Republic of the Congo” C. Responses & Proposals for Change 1. “Women’s Groups in the DRC are Demanding Justice” .......................... 75 2. “Fighting Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo” 3. “Democratic Republic of Congo: Ending Impunity for Sexual Violence” D. Discussion Questions .................................................................................................. 85 The Echo Foundation 3 “Justice Is Not Negotiable” III. The Democratic Republic of the Congo – From Then to Now .................................... 87 A. History 1. “Democratic Republic of Congo Profile – Timeline” .............................. 88 2. “Chapter Two: The Story of the Kongo Kingdom” – Congo Stories 3. “A New Congo Crisis?” th 4. “Patrice Lumumba: The Most Important Assassination of the 20 Century” B. Mining, Natural Resources, Technology, & Conflict 1. “Paradise Papers Research Raises Questions Over Glencore’s $440m Congo Discount” ..................................................................................... 107 2. “The Dark Side of Electric Cars” 3. “Progress and Challenges on Conflict Minerals: Facts on Dodd-Frank 1502” 4. “Does Artisanal Mining Increase the Risk of Sexual Violence?” C. Current Affairs 1. “Democratic Republic of Congo: Events 2018” ..................................... 121 2. “Understanding the DRC’s Presidential Elections” 3. “‘Terrifying’ Ebola Epidemic Out of Control in DRC, Say Experts” 4. “ISIS, After Laying Groundwork, Gains Toehold in Congo” 5. “Human Trafficking in the Democratic Republic of Congo” 6. “Girls in the DRC Are Choosing to be Child Soldiers to Escape Poverty” D. Discussion Questions ................................................................................................ 141 IV. Congolese Culture ......................................................................................................... 143 A. Religion 1. “DR Congo – Religion” .......................................................................... 144 B. Environment & Wildlife 1. “USAID: DRC Environment” ..................................................................147