Rania Al Abdullah is Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan The
world's youngest queen, Her Majesty has become a leading
international voice for cross-cultural dialogue and understanding,
and a global advocate for universal access to education and
children's health care. She is also actively engaged in the
empowerment of women, youth and underprivileged communities across
Jordan and around the world. With her husband, King Abdullah, she is
helping to lead Jordan's long-standing efforts to promote peace in
the Middle East.

Blog Entries by Queen Rania of Jordan

Another Divisive Wall

63 Comments | Posted November 9, 2009 | 07:40 AM (EST)


The fall of the Berlin Wall: what a testament to the power of peaceful revolution. Even as a high school student in Kuwait, it was impossible not to be swept up in the emotion, as I watched people clamber to freedom, family and friends for the first time.

And...

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Maternal Mortality

61 Comments | Posted September 25, 2009 | 01:01 PM (EST)


With the eyes of the world on New York for the 64th General Assembly of the United Nations, we welcomed more than 300 of the world's most influential women for dinner Wednesday night. The topic of conversation was an issue that needs to be at the top of every world...

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My Visit to South Africa Part 2

Posted March 28, 2009 | 01:36 PM (EST)


I've never walked into a library to the sound of stomping, rattling, and rhythmic gumboots pounding the floor, but I did today, thanks to two amazing dance groups from Soweto and Thembisa. Not only did it wake me up, but it set the tone for some pretty lively storytelling...

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A Promising Glimpse of Africa's Future Can Be Found in Its Children

Posted March 27, 2009 | 12:29 PM (EST)


Ironic. The peace conference, that brought me to South Africa, has been postponed.

A gathering billed to bring people together... that symbolized the power of dialogue and intercultural understanding... that was to be a medium for solutions to ongoing conflicts around the world has, instead, polarized opinions, fuelled frustration,...

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My Message of Cross-Cultural Understanding

Posted October 22, 2007 | 10:30 PM (EST)


From the speech to be delivered tomorrow at The Women's Conference 2007, hosted by California First Lady Maria Shriver and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Before I start, on behalf of the people of Jordan, let me express my heartfelt concern for the citizens of southern California, as they battle atrocious...

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