"It is time to throw a lifeline to Iraqi children: those facing the violence in Iraq, and those now sheltering in Jordan and Syria. Today’s launch of UNICEF’s report on Iraqi children in Iraq and neighbouring countries tells a painful story.  Faced as we …

"Thank you Ann, for your kind words… and for all you, and your colleagues at UNICEF, do to make the world a better place for its youngest citizens.  I am truly honored to accept this role as “Eminent Advocate for Children.”  It is a fancy title… but I see …

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department – Amman) Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah often speaks of how much she enjoys spending quality time with children, so it was no surprise to any of the 40 young students gathered at the Children’s Museum of …

(Jordan Times, Roufan Nahhas - Dead Sea) The three-day 4th International Olympic Committee (IOC) World Conference on Women and Sport held under the patronage of Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania concluded on Monday with the participation of …

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department – New York) Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah was recognized, Tuesday, for her leadership in bridging cultural divide and encouraging collaborative efforts in tackling issues concerning education, poverty …

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department – Boston) During her last day in the city of Boston, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where the faculty briefed her on a number of successful initiatives …

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department – Amman) As a strong supporter of advancing educational opportunities for students and teachers in Jordan, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah did not miss out on the opportunity to showcase Jordanian schools and …

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department – Amman) Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah enjoyed the final evening of entertainment at her Hal Hilalak tent with a group of underprivileged children, Monday. The tent, which the Queen set up and launched on the …

CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR, CHIEF INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENT AND MODERATOR: I'm Christiane Amanpour. Today, the West and the Islamic world appear increasingly to be at war, not just a hot war, but a war of ideas, a war of cultures. So how can there be peace if …

Bismillah Al Rahman Al Rahim.   Warm greetings to everyone from Jordan!  I wanted to wish you my very best as you launch your video conference.  I know that sometimes, young people feel their opinions are not taken seriously.  I want you to know that what …