Sophie, Countess of Wessex, is among high profile company in campaigning for an issue she is "passionate" about. Prince Edward's wife spoke about her work with the United Nations during a wide-ranging interview with BBC Radio 5 Live. HeirPod host and ABC royal contributor Omid Scobie explained what she had said.

       He told listeners: "One of the issues she is passionate about is actually the reason why she was speaking with the BBC.

       "This was ahead of the United Nations' international day for the elimination of sexual violence in conflict.

       "It's something that she's focused on for some time.

       "She goes on in the interview to talk about her wish of being an advocate for women who don't have a voice, such as survivors of rape in war."

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       Mr Scobie continued: "And she wants to make sure that the subject does not drop off the agenda.

       "She, of course, joins other popular figures, such as Angelina Jolie.

       "They have also been advocates for the issue.

       "It's a very worthwhile conversation to be having."

       The Countess supports the UK’s efforts in the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI), a UK Government-led initiative encourage and rally global action to end sexual violence in conflicts.

       According to the Buckingham Palace website, the royal also devotes much of her time to supporting the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda.

       It is "a United Nations Initiative that aims to put more women at the centre of conflict resolution, and encourage women’s meaningful participation in peace processes".

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       In her BBC interview, Sophie described rape as one of the most pernicious weapons of war and said it was used to subjugate whole communities.

       She told Radio 5 Live: "People have to atone for it and that has to start at the top."

       Many high profile figures and celebrities have also been involved in similar campaigns.

       Actress Angelina Jolie is a Special Envoy for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

       She described the horrors experienced by survivors of gender-based violence she has met during her work, and advocates the need to prevent gender-based violence.