“To be raped is synonymous with several words, it is to be dead in one’s own flesh, one’s soul, with a broken and irreparable heart. Today there is something that could soften this pain: holistic care and reparations. Reparations are a sign of recognition and support. It is the most human way of compassion, of considering and changing the future of thousands of people.”

“This Nobel Prize reflects the recognition of suffering and the need for just reparations for female victims of rape and sexual violence in countries across the world. This is an important step towards the long-awaited reparations that we all owe to these women.”

“Empowering the victims is the best guarantee that many women will feel empowered to denounce and continue fighting for their right to justice. Supporting projects through the Global Survivors Fund is an opportunity to bring together the efforts of victims, governments, the private sector and the international community.”

“Access to reparations for victims of conflict related sexual violence has not been a high priority on the policy agenda at the international, national and local levels of government.  This must change.  Survivors must be an integral part of the process and play a meaningful role in all aspects of peace and reconciliation.”

“Reparations are what survivors want most, yet receive least.”