; Whereas Security Council Resolution 1888 further affirmed that effective steps to both prevent and respond to sexual violence can significantly contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security; Whereas this year’s Nobel Peace Prize honors the efforts of two outstanding individuals, Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, who both have worked to help heal individuals and communities affected by sexual violence; Whereas the recipients of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize vigorously fought to obtain justice for those most affected by sexual violence during conflict; Whereas the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa) has been called one of the worst places in the world to be a woman due to a surge of sexual violence linked to longstanding conflict; Whereas in 2010, the United Nations estimated 1,100 rapes were reported each month in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with an average of 36 women and girls raped every day; Whereas Dr. Mukwege was inspired by his father, a Pentecostal pastor, who instilled in him the importance of caring for the sick; Whereas Dr. Mukwege studied gynecology and obstetrics at the University of Angers in France to improve conditions for women sexually assaulted during conflict, including by addressing limited access to care and complicated deliveries; Whereas Dr. Mukwege founded the Panzi Foundation in 1999 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to treat women who have been sexually assaulted with world-renowned care and to positively impact the community; Whereas Dr. Mukwege and his staff have tended to tens of thousands of sexual violence survivors; Whereas Dr. Mukwege reportedly said upon finding out he won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize, Dear survivors around the world, I want to tell you that through this prize the world is listening to you and refuses indifference. … We hope that the world will no longer delay taking action in your favor, with force and determination, because the survival of humanity depends on you. It’s you women who carry humanity.