Description
| Product ID: | 9781780725376 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Power of Women |
| Subtitle: | A doctor's journey of hope and healing |
| Authors: | Author: Dr Dr Denis Mukwege |
| Page Count: | 368 |
| Subjects: | Society and Social Sciences, Society & social sciences, Society and culture: general, Social and ethical issues, Violence and abuse in society, Sexual abuse and harassment, Feminism and feminist theory, Ethical issues and debates, Gender studies, gender groups, Gender studies: women and girls, Human rights, civil rights, Society & culture: general, Social issues & processes, Violence in society, Sexual abuse & harassment, Feminism & feminist theory, Ethical issues & debates, Gender studies, gender groups, Gender studies: women, Human rights |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Nobel laureate, world-renowned doctor and human rights activist, Dr Mukwege has dedicated his life to caring for victims of sexual violence. Over the past two decades living and working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, he has stood up to soldiers and warlords and survived multiple assassination attempts, never swaying from his mission. In this book, Dr Mukwege interweaves his own story with the experiences of the women he has treated, the people he has worked with, and survivors of sexual violence whom he has met during his years of advocating for women's rights on the international stage. The Power of Women is a rallying cry to rid our societies of violence against women. It challenges us to think about our own experiences and how we all have a part to play in bringing about change. Nobel laureate, world-renowned doctor and human rights activist, Dr Mukwege has dedicated his life to caring for victims of sexual violence. Over the past two decades living and working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, he has stood up to soldiers and warlords and survived multiple assassination attempts, never swaying from his mission. |
| Imprint Name: | Short Books Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-06-02 |
