Duchess of Edinburgh addresses the Restoration of the Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights Conference

The Duchess of Edinburgh addressed the Restoration of the Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights Conference in Ukraine via video message.

She did so to demonstrate solidarity with the women, men and children impacted by the war. She works to champion survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.

Her message was played at the conference, which was attended by the First Lady of Ukraine, Mrs Zelenska.

She said, “As we gather here today, thousands of women, men, boys and girls are being subjected to sexual violence in order to demean, over-power and destroy. In Ukraine, female and male survivors have bravely recounted their experiences of the most appalling atrocities they have endured, since the start of the war in 2022. This conference is an important opportunity to ensure that those survivors are not forgotten, to shine a spotlight on their bravery and the need to ensure justice and accountability are upheld.”

See the full message here:

“We must stand shoulder to shoulder with all survivors to secure justice and holistic redress.”

The Duchess of Edinburgh has addressed, via video message, the Restoration of the Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Survivors’ Rights Conference in Ukraine.

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 4, 2024