Princess Eugenie releases heartbreaking video message for 'women and girls'
Princess Eugenie releases heartbreaking video message for 'women and girls'
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Princess Eugenie released a heartbreaking video message for "women and girls" through her charity, The Anti-Slavery Collective.
The Princess of York co-founded the charity in 2017 with Julia de Boinville and took to her social media account to send an important message.
In a video clip, Eugenie said: "54 percent of people in the whole world who are trafficked are women and girls."
In separate posts on her charity's Instagram story, she wrote: "Women and girls account for 99 percent of victims in the commercial sex industry and 58 percent in other sectors."
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She added: "Modern slavery is driven by power imbalances, which, for women and girls, are exacerbated by gender inequality and discrimination."
Princess Eugenie, 33, shared a 24/7-available phone number for her Instagram followers to call if they think they know a victim of modern slavery.
She commented: "Modern Day Slavery won't disappear without us all coming together.
"It won't disappear without us all committing to knowing more."
Princess Eugenie co-founded the charity in 2017
PAFor the short video, Eugenie wore a Stripe Crew Neck Knit Dress from Whistles.
The £139 dress is currently retailing at a discounted price of £69.
Its description reads: "Designed to a relaxed fit, this knit dress features a crew neck and is ribbed around the cuffs, hem and neck.
"A perfect minimal piece that you can wear day-to-night - style with chunky boots and shrug on a leather jacket."
Julia de Boinville and Princess Eugenie have been good friends for many years
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The Anti-Slavery Collective's website reads: "Founded in 2017 by best friends Princess Eugenie and Julia de Boinville, The Anti-Slavery Collective’s mission is to eradicate modern slavery for an estimated 50 million people by bringing together change-makers and raising awareness."
For this event, the 33-year-old wore a Peter Pilotto Brooch-Embellished Gown in Black Satin.
If you think someone could be a victim of modern slavery, the phone number Princess Eugenie recommends is 08000 121 700.