\ WRITTEN PRESS
2024
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.