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2024
24.12.2024 / Franc-Tireur
Far from staying silent in the face of Taliban oppression, Chékéba Hachemi, co-founder of Stand Speak Rise Up!, denounces a “gender apartheid” and continues to fight for the 28 million Afghan women deprived of their rights. From her childhood in Kabul to her international advocacy, this woman of unwavering courage refuses to give up.
01.12.2024 / Forbes Luxembourg
Stand Speak Rise Up!, a Luxembourg-based organization with an international reach, is dedicated to supporting Survivors of sexual violence in conflict zones. During Orange Week, a campaign to raise awareness about gender-based violence, the association lit up Luxembourg and the world in orange. On Saturday, November 23, as part of Orange Week, a large march organized by the CNFL, represented by its President Claudine Speltz, took place in downtown Luxembourg City to condemn violence against women. H.R.H. the Grand Duchess participated in this event, accompanied by Prime Minister Luc Frieden, Yuriko Backes, Minister for Gender Equality, and Maurice Bauer, Alderman of the City of Luxembourg.
28.11.2024 / Janette Magazine
Some are fortunate enough to enjoy a peaceful holiday season. For others, it’s a completely different reality. If you are among the fortunate ones, Orange Week serves as a reminder that much remains to be done in the fight against violence against women. Using our privilege and strength to support those who suffer and raise awareness about their cause is a meaningful way to embrace the spirit of sharing that defines this time of year.
22.11.2024 / PAPERJAM
“Rape as a weapon of war” is a global issue that is difficult to quantify due to the stigma and insecurity faced by victims. The United Nations estimates that this phenomenon increased by 50% in 2023. This cause has become the main focus of Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, her association Stand Speak Rise Up! founded in 2019, and Luxair, which is supporting the association through a new partnership.
2.07.2024 / Jeanette
Her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg dedicates a significant portion of her time to various social and humanitarian causes both within the Grand Duchy and beyond its borders.
We meet her at Colmar-Berg Castle on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the association Stand Speak Rise Up!, which she founded with the aim of denouncing rape as a weapon of war, preventing its proliferation, and supporting the victims—women and children born from these rapes—in their recovery and quest for justice.
27.06.2024 / Paris Match Belgique
Discover the article from Paris Match Belgium that highlights Stand Speak Rise Up! on the occasion of the partnership with the Baverez Group Hotels.
The article traces the actions and projects of the association since its creation in 2019 and showcases the involvement and commitment of Véronique Crefcoeur through an exceptional partnership with the Baverez Hotels. The prestigious hotel group, through an informative brochure placed in each room of the Regina, Raphael, and Majestic hotels, informs their guests about the initiatives of Stand Speak Rise Up! in the fight against wartime rape, raising awareness and encouraging their support for our cause.
2021
7.10.2021/ Vanity Fair
The Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, a Cuban exile, has shaken up the rigid norms of Luxembourg since her marriage to Prince Henri in 1981. Despite her role often being limited to representative functions, she has been deeply involved in humanitarian causes. Maria Teresa founded the association Stand Speak Rise Up! to support survivors of sexual violence in conflict zones. She has also collaborated with international figures such as Dr. Denis Mukwege and Muhammad Yunus on social projects.
Her humanitarian initiatives have sometimes been criticized by the Luxembourg government, which commissioned a report on her expenses. However, Maria Teresa continues to pursue her actions independently, with the support of her family and friends like Stéphane Bern. She aspires to challenge the norms of the Luxembourg monarchy and leave a legacy of social commitment for future royal generations.