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Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah met with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on Monday at the UNHCR offices in New York to discuss the plight of Syrian and Sudanese refugees and local communities in host countries, amid dwindling global donor support at a time when increased urgent international cooperation is required.

Her Majesty and Grandi discussed the ongoing Syrian refugee issue, which has been critically underfunded in recent years, during their discussion. Despite being overshadowed by other global crises, the Queen stated that "the Syrian refugee crisis is still very much a crisis" for Jordan.

Due to dwindling international help, Jordan, which hosts over 1.3 million Syrian refugees - 12% of its population - 655,000 of whom are registered with UNHCR, is being obliged to shoulder more of the burden alone. The refugee response is woefully underfunded, with serious ramifications for refugees' lives. Reduced global support has caused the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to cut aid to over 100,000 Syrian refugees in camps and completely withdraw aid to 50,000 others living outside camps.

Her Majesty emphasised the huge consequences of this decision for Syrian refugees in Jordan, reiterating Grandi's emphasis on joint strategic action to solve the issue of global migrants.

The High Commissioner and the UNHCR team also briefed Her Majesty on the gravity of the situation in Sudan, which has resulted in the forced displacement of over 5 million Sudanese, 4 million of whom are internally displaced, with the remainder seeking refuge and asylum in neighbouring countries, according to UNHCR.

Refugees have been crossing Sudan's borders into five neighbouring countries since the crisis began in April: the Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, South Sudan, Egypt, and Ethiopia. The High Commissioner said that 90% of those coming in Chad, where he recently visited, are women and children, emphasising the magnitude of the Sudanese refugee situation.

Grandi notified Her Majesty of the UNHCR's Sudan Emergency Regional Refugee Response Plan's insufficient financing, drawing her attention to the urgent need for more financial support. The plan, which is seeking a little more than $1 billion in funding to offer needed help and protection to over 1.8 million Sudanese estimated to arrive in the five neighbouring countries by the end of 2023, has only gotten 27% of its required money to date.

Her Majesty also addressed the issue of increased intolerance towards refugees, stating that "feelings towards refugees and migrants have become polarised and politicised, eliciting so many passions on all sides," and adding that this polarisation of attitudes can be an impediment to UNHCR's work.

Her Majesty praised UNHCR's efforts, saying, "Your team, with their equal parts compassion and professionalism, are probably the only ray of light for displaced people." They come to you in their most desperate hour, having nothing and needing everything, and your assistance is truly the difference between life and death."

"I am grateful to the Kingdom of Jordan and Her Majesty for their steadfast and extraordinary support of refugees from Syria and throughout the region over the decades," Grandi said. The hospitality is exceptional, yet it should not be taken for granted. It is vital that the international community continues to provide robust support not only to refugees, but also to Jordanian hosts who continue to bear the international community's burden for so many refugees

UNHCR New York Office Director Ruven Menikdiwela, Special Assistant to the High Commissioner Dustin Okazaki, and UNHCR New York Office Senior Policy Advisor Blanche Tax joined Her Majesty and Grandi for the meeting.

Following the briefing, Her Majesty congratulated UNHCR workers and thanked them, as well as Grandi, for their relentless efforts to safeguard and enhance the lives of refugees and displaced people around the world.

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For the events, Her Majesty wore her dark red GABRIELA HEARST Angela wool blazer with her GABRIELA HEARST Vesta high-rise wool-blend pants. Paired with her Delvaux Brillant Mini Leather Bag and Manolo Blahnik Metallic Woven Pumps

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Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah attended the first meeting of the World Economic Forum's Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA) initiative on Monday September 18th, which aims to establish public, private, and philanthropic partnerships (PPPPs) to tackle climate change and environmental damage.

Queen Rania will serve as a Global Co-Chair of GAEA, where she will help steer the organization's strategic priorities alongside Forum Founder and Executive Chairman Professor Klaus Schwab, who stated that Her Majesty's involvement in the initiative "will be instrumental in driving impactful climate action with partners."

Her Majesty stated during the conference that the globe has seen a number of climate disasters since the Forum declared its decision to begin GAEA during its annual meeting in January, with July being dubbed the hottest month in Earth's recorded history.

"My region is warming twice as fast as the global average, and experts predict that extreme heat will render large areas uninhabitable before the end of the century."

The Queen remarked that climate and nature receive less than 2% of worldwide philanthropic funding, adding, "If the end goal of philanthropy is to create impact, then there is no better place to start than with our planet."

"That is why I am delighted to join GAEA as Global Co-Chair," Her Majesty remarked. "Because we have a collective responsibility - and the collective capability - to meet our climate ambitions."

Professor Schwab stated during the meeting that "multiple global crises continue to threaten efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, with the climate crisis front and centre."

"Through the GAEA initiative," he said, "the World Economic Forum, with its commitment to improving the state of the world through multistakeholder collaboration, is convening leaders from philanthropy, governments, and the private sector to mobilise and accelerate action for the highest-impact interventions for climate and nature."

GAEA, a first-of-its-kind worldwide project, seeks to expand new and current governmental, corporate, and charitable partnerships in order to unlock the money required to achieve net-zero emissions, reverse nature loss, and restore biodiversity by 2050.

The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly as part of the Forum's Sustainable Development Impact Meetings, brought together more than 30 leaders from government, business, and civil society to discuss how to leverage philanthropy to drive climate-related partnerships.

GAEA has identified a number of major industries where philanthropic funds would have the most impact using a new methodology created in cooperation with McKinsey Sustainability. This approach intends to enable governments and corporations to achieve climate action more quickly and efficiently.

During the session, a number of environmental projects were presented, each with the potential to be scaled up. These included initiatives to encourage green energy transitions in poor countries, expedite market adoption of plant-rich diets, scale clean electricity, and save coastal forests.

GAEA will engage with important partners in the coming months to incubate a new generation of public-private-philanthropic collaborations, with the Forum assisting in identifying significant corporates and governments eager to match philanthropic promises and action for climate mitigation and nature preservation.

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On the side-lines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah attended UNICEF's Champions for Children: Child Rights at the Heart of the SDGs reception event in New York on Sunday September 17th.

The event, hosted by UNICEF's Executive Director, Catherine Russell, and featuring US First Lady Dr. Jill Biden as a keynote speaker, aims to put children at the centre of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by emphasising their empowerment and the need to invest in their future.

According to the publication Progress on Children's Well-Being: Centering Child Rights in the 2030 Agenda, two-thirds of child-related indicators are falling short of meeting the 2030 SDGs target. According to the research, only 6% of the world's kid population, living in just 11 nations, has met 50% of child-related benchmarks as of today. If current trends continue, only 60 countries - home to only 25% of the world's children - are likely to have met their targets by 2030, leaving about 1.9 billion children in 140 countries behind.

The research weaves together over 20 years of data from over 190 nations, comparing where governments are now to where they want to be in the next seven years, and finding difficulties and opportunities for expedited action. The findings paint a mixed picture of development and regress in relation to global goals.

The report also demonstrates that with strong national commitment, good policies, and enough money, faster development is conceivable, with certain low and lower-middle-income countries making the fastest pace.

The event featured a part on methods to champion children in areas such as health, education, climate, and peace-building activities, and was attended by youth advocates, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors, and numerous high-profile visitors.

Other prominent speakers included Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of the Belgians and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, actor Orlando Bloom.

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For the event, Her Majesty wore Dior Black Cotton Poplin Shirt with Puff Sleeves and Dior Mid-Length Straight-Cut Skirt Deep Fuchsia and Green Tie & Dior Motif. Paired with her repeated Tom Ford crystal embellished pumps, Apple Watch Ultra [GPS + Cellular 49mm] Smart Watch w/Rugged Titanium Case & Brown Ocean Band and Bottega Veneta Knot Intrecciato Satin And Python Black Clutch

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On Tuesday September 12th, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah advocated for a new leadership paradigm that tries to build common ground and inject humanity into decision-making, emphasising the importance of working together to address shared difficulties such as the migration, refugee, and climate crises.

Her Majesty recalled the drowning of a crowded migrant boat in the Mediterranean Sea last June, which killed over 600 people as they attempted to reach Europe, while speaking in London at the CogX Global Leadership Summit, part of the 7th edition of the global CogX Festival.

She noticed how each side of the migration debate interpreted the tragedy as proof of their side of the story, with some blaming Europe's strict migration rules for the calamity, others claimed that Europe's leniency was to blame for the migrants' decision to endanger their lives in the first place.

"When we can't tolerate ideas that challenge our own, we hold their proponents in contempt," Her Majesty added. Rather of "retreating into bunkers of 'we vs. them,' she called for an openness to questioning, saying that unfettered certainty might lead people to "attack each other instead of solving our issues."

"You may believe that certainty is a sign of moral integrity, but is it?" Queen Rania inquired. "Certainty can lead to moral fracture - a code of ethics that registers a sinking ship first as evidence of being right, and only secondarily as tragedy."

Her Majesty also urged for additional worldwide aid to refugee-hosting countries like Jordan, where one of every eight persons is a Syrian refugee. She also called attention to the mounting needs of African countries absorbing refugees from Sudan, where over 4 million people have been displaced since April.

"Doing the right thing means getting things right." And for that, we must think with our hearts," she continued, referencing His Majesty King Abdullah II's decision to welcome hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees to Jordan following the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War in 2011.

"His Majesty understood what was most important. His acts were dictated by his heart. There is a hungry youngster and a desperate mother at our border,' he said. 'How could we refuse them entry?'" according to Queen Rania.

Her Majesty praised Jordanians' compassion, as well as the kindness of host countries now hosting refugees fleeing conflict in Sudan. She did, however, emphasise that conflict-affected nations cannot bear the burden of refugee hosting alone.

"Since July, the World Food Programme has been cutting support for Syrian refugees in Jordan—not because the need has passed, but because new emergencies are breaking out, while donor support has lagged," she said, adding that low- and middle-income countries host 74% of the world's displaced.

The Queen further emphasised the world's unequal response to refugee crises, remarking that four months into the Sudan war, fewer than 30% of donor requests had been met, yet the Ukraine emergency appeal was 70% financed within its first month.

"I don't think we need a supercomputer to explain such discrimination," stated Her Majesty.

"We normalise people's suffering when we demonise them for seeking a better life for their families." "We normalise 11 children drowning each week in perilous Mediterranean crossings," she explained. "In a world of plenty, we normalise people going hungry—not because we can't help them, but because we've chosen not to."

During her speech, Queen Rania stated that in an age "where AI churns out content and code, and where we're connected to everything, everywhere, all at once," it is easy to become distracted and lose concentration. She did, however, emphasise that "progress is not unavoidable." It does not happen automatically. We are the ones who set the path and steer the ship."

"What good is artificial intelligence if we can't use it to elicit genuine empathy?" Queen Rania inquired.

Her Majesty shared that, after spending time with some of the world's most prominent leaders as well as some of the world's most vulnerable people, her perspective on leadership has not only shifted, but inverted.

"I've met people with nothing who share everything in refugee camps from Jordan to Greece to Bangladesh." People who have been brutalised by a selfish world but nevertheless put the lives of others ahead of their own," she remarked. "If the world's most powerless people can act with such strength, what does that say about the rest of us?"

Queen Rania also emphasised the need of "learning how to follow" in leadership and how it can fuel progress in areas such as climate change, which she called as "an existential challenge that demands a global movement."

Under the name of the CogX Festival, the CogX Global Leadership Summit debuted in 2020 and has since welcomed over 3,500 professional speakers from industry, government, education, philanthropy, and other disciplines. The CogX Festival, which debuted in 2014, brings together world leaders, the tech industry, and the general public for in-depth conversations about the ramifications of artificial intelligence and other developing technologies.

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For the events, Her Majesty wore Alexander McQueen Cutaway Military Shirt in Optic White paired with her Alexander McQueen Women's Geometric Buckle Waist Belt in Black, Bottega Veneta Mini Intrecciato Napa Top-Handle Bag, Bespoke Jennifer Chamandi Black Suede & Elaphe Lorenzo 105 Pumps, Apple Watch Ultra [GPS + Cellular 49mm] Smart Watch w/Rugged Titanium Case & Brown Ocean Band.

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In honour of her 53rd birthday, Her Majesty celebrated with His Majesty King Abdullah II, HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein, HRH Princess Rajwa and members of the Royal Family at Alee, a Middle Eastern restaurant in Downtown Amman.

To honor her day, she posted two pictures one with herself, HRH Princess Rajwa the King as well as her sister in law HRH Princess Aisha bint Hussein as well as a photo with her daughter-in-law Princess Rajwa, with the caption

“الحمدلله على نعمة وجودكم بحياتي. أحلى فرحة بوجود عائلتي الصغيرة بجانبي وبكل الأردنيين اللي ما في مثلهم بالعالم, I thank my lucky stars for each and every one of you! Your Majesty, my family, and all the wonderful Jordanians out there, you have made me feel truly special.”

Her son HRH Crown Prince Hussein writes “يا رب احفظ أمي وأدم عليها الصحة والعافية.. كل سنة وأنتِ سعيدة وبألف خير, May God bless and protect you always, dear mother. Wishing you a happy birthday!”

Her office staff organise a surprise to celebrate her 53rd birthday on 31 August 2023 at Her Majesty’s office

A happy 53rd birthday, Your Majesty.

Tunisian artist Oumaima Taleb posted a picture with Her Majesty in honor of the Queen's birthday with the caption: "ملكة بحق مكانةً و أخلاقًا وتواضعاً شرفتني بهذه الصورة معها 🤍" losely translated, "A queen with status, morals and humility honored me with this photo with her."

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For the birthday lunch at Alee, Her Majesty wore her white Off-White Cropped Cotton-Poplin Shirt, KHAITE Danielle studded straight-leg jeans. She paired with 3.1 Philip Lim Phillip Mini Pashli Messenger Textured-Leather Shoulder Bag in Light Blue and her go to Elise Dray Invisible White Gold with Pearls Earrings.

HRH Princess Rajwa wore a new Zara FULL LENGTH GABARDINE JUMPSUIT. She accessorized it with Dior 80MM SADDLE BELT Black Smooth Calfskin and Technical Fabric, and Insignia jewellery Lianne 18K Gold Plated on Sterling Silver with Gemstones Earrings

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In the picture with Ouimaima Taleb, Her Majesty wore St. Agni Black Cut Out Knit Tee with ACNE STUDIOS Cotton-canvas wide-leg cargo pants

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Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah will celebrate another year in public service alongside His Majesty King Abdullah II on Thursday, August 31st.

The Hashemites and their larger Jordanian family have celebrated a number of joyous occasions in the past year, including His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein's wedding, Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II's wedding, Her Royal Highness Princess Salma bint Abdullah II's university graduation, and His Royal Highness Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II's high school graduation.

Their Majesties the King and Queen were keen to share their joy with the Jordanian people in the days and weeks leading up to their children's weddings, involving the Jordanian public in the many events honouring the marriages of their first-born son and eldest daughter.

Her Majesty hosted a Henna party for Princess Iman, as well as a dinner party in honour of the Crown Prince's wife, Her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, at which the Queen and members of the royal family were joined by women from Jordan's 12 governorates. Both concerts celebrated Jordanian culture and included folkloric musical and dance performances by local female performers.

Throughout the year, Queen Rania continued to follow up on matters of concern to Jordanians by visiting charitable organisations, home-based enterprises, startups, and other organisations in Jordan's cities, towns, and rural areas.

Her Majesty's local activities included talks with women artisans and young entrepreneurs, as well as visits to a number of women-led initiatives and groups that encourage women's financial development.

During the holy month of Ramadan in March, the Queen organised a trip to Umrah - the lesser Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca - for 500 women from Jordan, a group of which the Queen joined to complete the sacred journey personally. Previously, in December 2022, Her Majesty participated in the lighting of the Fuheis Christmas tree with Jordan's Christian minority.

Along with her activities in Jordan, Queen Rania attended several important worldwide events and accompanied His Majesty on a number of regional and international working tours over the year.

Queen Rania attended a reception at Buckingham Palace in London at the request of Her Majesty Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. She also met with US First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at the White House when on a visit to Washington, D.C. with His Majesty and Crown Prince Al Hussein.

During her visit to Washington, D.C., the Queen delivered the keynote address at the 2023 National Prayer Breakfast (NPB) Gathering's International Luncheon on Capitol Hill, where she stated that religion is not "a shelter for hiding," but rather "a launch pad for living." She also said that, in the face of widespread polarisation, prayer might lead us to a better, more nuanced route known as "the third way."

"This third way is not the average of the extremes, but rises above the binary, elevating us to higher ground that can become common ground as well," she explained. "Our victory does not have to be someone else's loss." And being correct does not imply that the opposing viewpoint is incorrect — only that we require various points of view to see a multidimensional picture."

The Queen also appeared at the 2023 Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, where she emphasised the dangers of humanity's growing reliance on technology. "I am concerned that we are undervaluing the most valuable currency of all," Her Majesty added. "I'm concerned that, even as virtual reality improves by the day, we're ignoring the needs of our real world."

The Queen spoke as a member of the Earthshot Prize Council at the first-ever Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit, which was held in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

In her speech, Her Majesty urged the mobilisation of collective action and innovation to heal the earth, cautioning against stating that "climate change is somebody else's problem," or leaving it to future generations to address.

This year, Queen Rania used her global platform to advocate for refugees in Jordan and around the world. Her Majesty stated at the Clinton Global Initiative summit in New York that a refugee crisis is "not just a short-term humanitarian crisis," but rather a "crisis of human development" that necessitates long-term solutions centred on growth, resilience, sustainability, and job creation.

Furthermore, the Queen regularly emphasised differences in the treatment of refugees based on their country of origin. Speaking at the Paris Peace Forum, she compared the reception of refugees from Ukraine to those from Syria, Myanmar, and South Sudan, all of whom had been driven from their homes.

"What explains the disparity in compassion?" "Does skin colour make a difference?" she inquired.

In May, Queen Rania and King Abdullah attended the coronation ceremonies of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London. Their Majesties also attended the late Queen Elizabeth II's burial on September 2022.

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In the first picture, Her Majesty was in Idaho for the Sun-Valley Forum were she wore her LOUIS VUITTON short-sleeved jacket

In the second picture, she was seen wearing TALLER MARMO Mrs. Hall green open-back belted crepe kaftan