Sophie Says Sexual Violence Should ‘Get Under Your Skin’ During DR Congo Visit

Duchess of Edinburgh speaks out against sexual violence after secret DR Congo visit

Sophie visited Congo to ‘shine a light’ on the “weaponisation of rape” and recognise the work being done to support those who survive horrific war-related sexual violence

Duchess of Edinburgh says sexual violence must ‘get under your skin’ after hearing harrowing stories in Congo

The Duchess of Edinburgh said the subject of sexual violence must be allowed to “get under your skin” as she met survivors of conflict-related rape during a four-day trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Sophie travelled to the country under heavy security, aiming to “shine a light” on the “weaponisation of rape” and to acknowledge the organisations helping those who have endured sexual violence in war zones.On Monday, she arrived in Be…

Sophie says sexual violence should ‘get under your skin’ during DR Congo visit

The Duchess of Edinburgh spent four days in the country during a secret high-security trip to ‘shine a light’ on the ‘weaponisation of rape’.

Duchess of Edinburgh speaks out against sexual violence after secret DR Congo visit – UK Times

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free The Duchess of Edinburgh has said the issue of sexual violence must be allowed to “get under your skin” as she met women affected by conflict-related rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Sophie spent four days in the country during a secret high-security trip to “shine a li…