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

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"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 light on the weaponisation of rape and recognise the work being done to support those who survive horrific war-related sexual violence."

A news organisation seeks donations to fund reporters covering reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech while keeping reporting free of paywalls and accessible to all. The organisation emphasizes sending journalists to report from both sides and investigating matters such as the financials of political PACs and producing documentaries on reproductive rights. The Duchess of Edinburgh spent four days in the Democratic Republic of Congo on a secret high-security trip to spotlight the weaponisation of rape, meet survivors in Beni and Kinshasa, sit with those affected, and observe medical care provided to children and women.

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