After listening to survivors of sexual violence bravely share their stories during her visit to Ukraine, Sophie condemned the 'heinous crimes ' that are being used to 'demean, destroy and control' citizens.
The Duchess of Edinburgh has called for justice for victims of wartime sexual violence following her visit to Ukraine .
She argued that during war 'women and girls pay the highest price in terms of human costs' and called for more prevention safeguards to be put in place, as well as measures to support victims of sexual violence. 'Where we cannot prevent it from happening, what we must do is put measures in place to support those who have fallen victim to such crimes.'
During her speech, Sophie added that in a world with 'so many current and threatening crises' it is 'my hope is that where conflict does occur more consideration is given to creating well-funded early systems of support for survivors and those who have been internally displaced'. Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Ukraine Martin Harris, left, visit the Romanivska Bridge in the town of Irpin on Monday, April 29, 2024 amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Meeting with President Zelensky and First Lady Zelenska, Sophie discussed how to best to support survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and the women peacebuilders who have a vital part to play in ensuring Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction is effective and long-lasting. Sophie meets with children as she visits the Family center of the NGO"Save Ukraine" in the town of Irpin on April 29, 2024 amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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