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Countess of Wessex in Beirut addresses gender-based sexual violence
17-6-2019
Countess of Wessex, Princess Sophie, concluded her two-day visit to Lebanon this month, accompanied by British minister Tarek Ahmad-Lord Wimbledon representing the prime minister, with the aim to address the prevention of sexual violence in conflict zones. A statement by the British Embassy in Beirut said the visit is the first official visit by a member of the Royal family to Lebanon. It reflects her strong commitment to women’s empowerment issues, promoting the culture of tolerance and combating the phenomenon of sexual violence based on gender in conflict areas. The Countess heard about efforts made by charities and NGOs in support of vulnerable communities, particularly children and women. The Embassy statement went on to say, that Princess Sophie visited Syrian refugees in the Beqaa settlements where she met a number of housewives who briefed her on their daily living conditions. In Baysur, the Countess met with Lebanese and Syrian women participating in UNDP mechanisms for achieving social stability, and joined discussions with Syrian NGOs working to improve the participation of women in the peace process. She also visited a shelter run by Caritas to support survivors of sexual violence. (Al Diyar, June 15, 2019)
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