Denis Mukwege thanks European Parliament for spotlighting sexual violence . Worse than leprosy ' At the Panzi Hospital , many women are treated for vaginal fistula -- a muscular tear caused by violent rape -- and are also given counseling and treatment for the psychological repercussions of their experiences . The former U.N. chief says he is "grateful" to the EU and other countries that have taken up his case against Uganda's military rulers. The Congolese doctor set up a hospital in 1998 to treat survivors of gang rape . The Sakharov Prize is the top human rights award given by the European Parliament .
Denis Mukwege thanks European Parliament for spotlighting sexual violence . The former U.N. chief says he is "grateful" to the EU and other countries that have taken up his case against Uganda's military rulers. The Congolese doctor set up a hospital in 1998 to treat survivors of gang rape . The Sakharov Prize is the top human rights award given by the European Parliament .