The Duchess visited Ukraine in a show of solidarity with the women, men and children impacted by the war and to champion survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.The Duchess visited the site of a mass grave in Bucha where victims of the Russian occupation were buried.She also laid flowers at a memorial that contains the names of the victims.She is the first member of the Royal Family to visit Ukraine since the conflict started in February 2022.
Read more: Kate and William share touching new photo as they celebrate wedding anniversaryThe Duchess has previously visited a number of countries - such as Kosovo, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Colombia - to highlight the issue and hear first-hand testimonies from survivors.She announced her commitment to champion the UK’s Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative and the UN’s Women, Peace and Security Agenda on International Women’s Day in 2019.