Foreign Press

Queen Camilla has highlighted the threats to journalists who are " risking their lives" to cover conflicts such as those in Israel and Gaza, and Ukraine.

In a speech to The Foreign Press Association in London, she spoke of the particular importance of female journalists in war zones.

She stressed the need to report on sexual Violence - a " pervasive and all-too-often hidden feature of conflict".

And she warned of female journalists being " targeted on social media".

Speaking in London, She Said : " As we gather, journalists, photographers and their support teams are even now risking their lives. "

It Follows reports of dozens of in Gaza and Israel.

But The Queen also sent a strong message on the often under-reported issue of abuse and sexual Violence against women in war zones.

It was even more vital to cover such stories in an era when " disinformation runs rife" The Queen told her audience of international journalists.

" You have The Ability to break the corrosive silence that frequently surrounds abuse. You bring into the open The Voices of victims, you break taboos, you shine a light on these heinous crimes and you guide The Public on what they can do to help, " said The Queen .

She praised The Role of women journalists in war zones, " who despite the many hurdles they have faced, have been among The Bravest reporters of all".

She spoke of " trailblazers" like Martha Gellhorn , who reported during World War Two, and CNN's Christiane Amanpour , and she praised journalists who had " paid with their lives" such as Marie Colvin , who was killed In Syria , and Daphne Caruana Galizia in Malta.

" Their courage was matched only by their conviction that The Truth matters, " said The Queen .

Since Becoming Queen Last Year , Camilla has continued with her outspoken campaign to highlight The Threat of Violence against women and Domestic Abuse .

Queen Camilla praised the efforts of The Foreign Press Association in providing training for women facing " disruptive and abusive behaviour from members of The Public ".

She mentioned that The Association , marking its 135th anniversary, was originally founded by overseas journalists who had travelled to London to cover a notorious case of Violence against women, in the form of the Jack The Ripper murders.

Journalism was vital to freedom of expression in a democratic system, She Said .

" And I have even been the subject of one or Two Stories myself over The Years . . ," said The Queen .

Source of news: bbc.com