Duchess Sophie visits Congo to support women amid conflict
“Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, returns to the DRC for outreach work.”
Key points
- Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, returns to the DRC for outreach work.
- The trip is tied to the Women, Peace and Security agenda’s 25th year.
- She met grassroots peacebuilders and heard from survivors.
- The visit builds on her first journey to the DRC in 2022.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, has returned to the Democratic Republic of Congo at the request of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The visit marks the 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security agenda and follows her earlier trip to the country in 2022. According to a statement shared by the Royal Family, the Duchess met women peacebuilders working at the grassroots level to highlight their role in local reconciliation efforts. She also heard testimony about the continuing impact of the conflict on women and girls, with the visit focused on elevating their protection and participation in peace processes.
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