Paris

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department- Paris) Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah opened the OECD Forum 2012 in Paris today with a keynote address that highlighted the pivotal role that education plays in narrowing the inequality gap across the world and “creating equitable opportunities for all.”

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Thank you, Angel, both for that kind introduction and for your dedicated leadership of the OECD.
Good morning; it’s a pleasure to be here.  Thank you for inviting me.

For over 50 years, the OECD has been at the forefront of global co-operation, top-notch analysis, and policy advice. 
 
With age and experience, though, come responsibility and expectation. 

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Thank you, Loïc, for that kind introduction. Coming from France’s chief executive blogger, that’s high praise indeed!

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department- Paris)  As social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, increasingly bridge the gap between the digital and offline worlds, the question Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah asked the audience at Le Web, Thursday, is whether the real time web can bring real world change.

Queen Rania of Jordan is using social media to promote her charitable work, meet her subjects and chat to her children. All she wants to do now is get her fridge on Twitter.

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department - PARIS) In line with her interest in childhood issues and the safety and protection of children from harm, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah took part in an annual charitable event for children organized by the non-profit organization Fondation pour l'Enfance in Paris.

Proceeds from the 'Ninth International Evening of the Child' in support of child rights worldwide will benefit special programs for the prevention and protection of children from violence.

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department - Paris) Fifty-one women artists from 21 Islamic countries gathered in an exhibition held in Paris with a common vision of promoting cross-cultural dialogue and painting a clearer picture of Islam.

The exhibition entitled “Breaking the Barriers: Women Artists from the Islamic World” was inaugurated by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah who has been outspoken on the need for cross-cultural dialogue aimed at dispelling misconceptions about Islam and at a better understanding between different civilizations.

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department—Paris) In her efforts to promote early childhood education and care, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah attended a signing ceremony between the Jordan River Foundation (JRF), and United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), as well as a JRF fundraiser, in Paris.

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department - Paris) French Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs commends Queen Rania’s efforts to facilitate work of NGOs in Iraq

French Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Renaud Muselier expressed appreciation for Her Majesty Queen Rania’s endeavors in supporting causes of women and children and facilitating the work of NGOs working to ease the suffering of the Iraqi people.

Minister Muselier also congratulated Queen Rania “on her courage in adopting peace initiatives around the world.”

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department - Paris) Accompanied by six Jordanian high school students, Her Majesty Queen Rania began a two-day working visit to France aimed at enhancing cultural and educational ties between Jordan and the French Republic.
 
 The 14-16 year old students who are learning the French language as part of their high school education in public schools across Jordan, accompanied the Queen on a visit to La Cite Des Sciences, one of the largest and most visited science and technology museums in the world.