Duchess of Edinburgh visits Rohingya learning centre in Cox's Bazar

The Duchess of Edinburgh visited a UNICEF-supported Rohingya Learning Centre and a soap-making livelihoods project in Cox's Bazar on Tuesday, meeting Rohingya refugees and highlighting efforts to improve their lives.

The visit focused on the role of education and economic empowerment in building brighter futures for refugees and strengthening social ties between Rohingya communities and their Bangladeshi hosts.

During the visit, Her Royal Highness met young Rohingya learners at the centre, where children are continuing their education despite the challenges of displacement.

She also met participants in a soap-making livelihoods project supported by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and PHALS. The initiative aims to strengthen economic resilience and promote social cohesion between Rohingya refugees and members of the host communities.

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The UK in Bangladesh shared details of the Duchess's engagements in a Facebook post on Tuesday, describing the visit as a reflection of how education and livelihood opportunities can offer hope and help build brighter futures.