Sophie shares emotional moment following latest Royal Family announcement

The Duchess of Edinburgh shared a poignant moment with a Yazidi survivor of ISIS captivity at a special photography exhibition in London today.

Sophie, 59, attended the event at the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, organised by humanitarian organisation Farida Global.

The exhibition, titled “The Women Who Beat ISIS”, was brought to London by Farida Khalaf, a Yazidi activist and co-author of “The Girl Who Beat ISIS”.

The event focused on highlighting the ongoing impact of the Yazidi genocide and gender-based violence in conflicts.

The duchess was seen studying portraits of Yazidi women who survived captivity and violence at the hands of ISIS.
The exhibition features testimonies of survivors who endured violence committed by Da’esh in Iraq in 2014.

In a touching moment, the duchess was photographed with her arm around Yazidi survivor Awaz Abdi, listening intently to her experiences.

The event was organised by Farida Global, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting genocide survivors and victims of conflict and religious persecution.

The exhibition serves as a powerful testament to the resilience of Yazidi women who endured unimaginable horrors.
Through powerful photography and personal testimonies, the exhibition aims to shed light on the ongoing struggles faced by survivors of the Yazidi genocide.

Sophie’s presence underscored her commitment to championing the survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CSRV).
For the solemn occasion, the duchess chose an understated ensemble, wearing a white maxi dress that reached her ankles.

She completed her muted look with a grey blazer.
The duchess’s attendance at the exhibition reflects her ongoing dedication to supporting survivors of conflict and persecution.

On November 25, Plan International UK announced Sophie, 59, as its new royal patron, taking over a post that the late Prince Philip held from 2015 until 2018.

The update came on the UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.