As the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence comes to a close on Human Rights Day, we reflect on The Duchess of Edinburgh’s ongoing work to support women and girls affected by conflict around the world. Her Royal Highness champions the Women, Peace and Security agenda and the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative, working to ensure women are at the centre of conflict resolution and peace processes and emphasising the importance of a survivor-centred response. Since 2019, The Duchess has travelled globally to meet women peacebuilders and survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, including visits to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, Kosovo, Lebanon, South Sudan and Sierra Leone. Through this work, Her Royal Highness continues to raise awareness, champion progress, challenge taboos and draw attention to the voices of those denied their fundamental rights. 📸 Lebanon, 2019 📸 Chad, 2024 📸 Democratic Republic of Congo, 2025 #16daysofactivism