The Countess of Wessex visits the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Day 2

On Tuesday, the Countess of Wessex spent her second day in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
She first visited Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege’s Panzi Hospital to learn more about their work with victims of sexual violence in conflicts. She also spent time with patients and staff members.

As she toured the Panzi Hospital, The Countess spent time with the survivors currently being cared for, as well as the specialist staff who support them in their rehabilitation.

HRH also heard of the vital support given to mothers of babies born of sexual violence. pic.twitter.com/YAqm1jKFhs

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Afterward, the Countess of Wessex Panzi Foundation to hear about “the holistic approach that has helped to rehabilitate over 70,000 survivors of conflict-related sexual violence since 1999.”

HRH then visited the Panzi Foundation, accompanied by Dr Mukwege.

The Foundation uses a use a holistic approach to help survivors of conflict-related sexual violence rebuild their lives and bring their abusers to justice.

HRH joined the women in a textile skills workshop. pic.twitter.com/tFrZ5zcbxA

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The Countess of Wessex then visited the City of Joy which aims to help survivors come to terms with their trauma and to help them take leadership roles in their communities.

The Countess then visited City of Joy, a transformational @VDay programme that supports survivors and helps equip them with the skills and confidence to take on leadership roles in their communities.

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The Countess of Wessex wore her Soler dress with her Penelope Chilvers shoes and Sophie Habsburg clutch. She paired the outfit with her Cassandra Goad necklace and Felt bracelet.