On 14 October 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group held an event for staff focused on tackling sexual violence in conflict zones. The EIB was honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, president of the association Stand Speak Rise Up!, and Ms. Chékéba Hachemi, former first female Afghan diplomat, women’s rights activist, and co-founder of the association, to its Luxembourg headquarters.