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British royal Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones, Duchess of Edinburgh, visited Rohingya camps in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, on Tuesday to observe humanitarian activities run by international organisations.
She left Cox’s Bazar for the camps around 9:30am and visited several facilities providing humanitarian assistance to the displaced community.
During the visit, Sophie toured women-friendly activities in Block B of Camp 18, where she learned about initiatives to protect the rights and safety of Rohingya women and children, prevent violence and promote women’s leadership.
She later visited a soap-making factory in Camp 20.
The visit was arranged at the request of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). During her trip, the Duchess is scheduled to exchange views with representatives of international humanitarian organisations and prominent members of the Rohingya community.
The visit focuses on the humanitarian situation of the Rohingya, particularly ongoing efforts to protect women and children.
Sophie previously visited Bangladesh in 2017 to show support for humanitarian assistance programmes for Rohingya refugees.
Security has been tightened in and around the Rohingya camps in Ukhiya ahead of her visit.