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Duchess Sophie Doesn't Consider Trip to War-Torn Ukraine 'Courageous'

Duchess Sophie doesn't want people to call her 'brave' or 'courageous' for visiting war-torn Ukraine and advocating for sexual violence victims this April

I have travelled to countries affected by war including South Sudan, Kosovo, Iraq, Colombia, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, in the hope that I can help draw attention to and encourage greater support for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence,” she shared. Duchess SophieAnatolii Stepanov - Pool/Getty ImagesIn her diary, she hoped that changing attitudes toward sexual violence during war can lead to more people coming forward and receiving the help they need. Sophie has stepped into a larger role within the royal family due to recent health scares for King Charles III and Princess Kate Middleton.

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