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    Julienne Lusenge

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    Julienne Lusenge

    Julienne Lusenge is a Congolese human-rights defender, and social activist. She is the co-founded SOFEPADI, which works to prevent sexual and gender-based violence, to support and empower survivors, and to help them rebuild their lives. She is also on the board of the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture. In 2023, the U.N. recognized Julienne’s far-reaching impact with the United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights. She is on the Times 100 most influential people of 2024. Other awards include - Lauréate avec mention Honneur du prix Félix Houphouët Boigny-UNESCO – 2023 ; Lauréate du prix Aurora*2021* ; *Lauréate du prix PremiICIP*2021* ; *Lauréate du prix Femmes de Courage*2021* ; *Lauréate du prix international des Droits des Femmes Geneva Summit*2018* ; *Lauréate Prix Ginetta Sagan*2016* ; *Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur/France*2013*

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