# @theroyalfamily on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2020-02-14T21:47:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Royal Family (@TheRoyalFamily) — https://gondola.cc/TheRoyalFamily

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For nearly a year, The Countess of Wessex has been supporting the UK's work on #WomenPeaceSecurity.

Today Her Royal Highness joined a panel discussion at a joint 🇬🇧🇩🇪 event munsecconf to hear from women with first-hand experience countering violent extremism.

The Countess spoke about her own experiences meeting brave and inspirational women peace keepers... .
“I have spoken with women peace builders active in the most dangerous parts of our world. They are being threatened for daring to engage in dialogue; for daring to care about the lives of children, the sick, the elderly, the vulnerable; for daring to offer young men productive, dignified alternatives to becoming fighters and soldiers; and, for daring to call on leaders to uphold their commitments to inclusive, sustainable peace and security.”
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Before asking the panel... “My question, then, is this: What more does the panel think could be done to ensure women peace builders are brought to the table, recognised for their actions and afforded the protection they need and deserve?”
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Swipe ⬅️ 📷The Countess also visited the IMMA centre in Munich to learn more about how they support the refugee community and young women and girls who have suffered from domestic violence, sexual abuse and trauma.

And earlier this week, Her Royal Highness attended part of a two-day workshop, facilitated by ICAN whatthewomensay to develop a protection framework for States to ensure the safety and security of women peace builders.

#standwithwomenpeacebuilders

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