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In a first for the British Royal Family, Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Forfar, visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo recently. The Countess met the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. Denis Mukwege, and praised his work in caring for victims of sexual violence
In a first for the British Royal Family, Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Forfar, visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo recently. The Countess met the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. Denis Mukwege, and praised his work in caring for victims of sexual violence.
The British Royal was accompanied by Lord Tariq Ahmad, Baron of Wimbledon, and the UK representative for the prevention of sexual violence. This was the first time a member of the British Royal Family visited the DRC.
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The purpose of the visit is to prepare for an international conference dedicated to the prevention of sexual violence in conflicts taking place in London in November.
