In some extreme cases women are constrained by what can only be described as pre-Islamic misogynistic approaches to the role of women in society. That continues to be a challenge.
We develop our beautiful planet in such a way that we brush aside the species... we risk creating a wasteland where our aspirations will ultimately wither and die
I had never imagined myself nor aspired to be a member of a royal family. I wanted to be in the Peace Corps not a princess!
I have been a long-time advocate for a just Arab-Israeli peace and for Palestinian refugees.
The Noor Al-Hussein Foundation (Light of Al-Hussein) was created to complement my husband's efforts to advance development in the country.
The Koran says the killing of an innocent the taking of an innocent life is tantamount to killing all of mankind.
In the poorest countries...it is women who are the key to breaking out of poverty...and preparing another generation for...leading their countries into real security.
As believers we all have an opportunity and moral obligation to recognize our spiritual common ground; to rise above our differences; to combat prejudice and intolerance.
I think there are always going to be fanatics and charismatic extremists who are going to be able to draw a following.
We can and must ensure the human rights of the displaced. That begins by making their voices heard.
Of course in our country developing in a region with somewhat conservative traditions women were desperately needed to be more engaged - socially economically politically.
The idea of public service was instilled in me by watching my father who shared that he was far more fulfilled in his public service than by his former lucrative corporate jobs.
I pretty much always feel gratitude. I thank God throughout the day.
The killing of innocent people is a sin.
If we are to prosper together in our increasingly small world we must listen to -- and learn from each other's stories
I spent the first years working in Jordan trying to learn as much as I could about what was taking place in the country about where there were gaps in the development process that needed attention.
A more just world is possible.
Today there is no excuse for any one of us to sit back and go "Ugh! There's nothing I can do about it."Because there is always something that can be done.