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Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah launched Phase V of the Madrasati initiative today, which will cover a hundred of the most disadvantaged schools in the governorate of Irbid. During the launch ceremony, which took place at the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Her Majesty focused on the importance of education, its outcomes, and the caliber of skills it instills in its graduates.

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department- Amman) – Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah paid a visit to Ain Al Basha Health Center today where she checked up on the Royal Health Awareness Society (RHAS) programs in the center. The visit marks the launch of the Healthy Community Clinic Project, the first of its kind in Jordan in terms of the kind of services offered.

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department- London) Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, on Tuesday, joined forces with global leaders, footballers, and FIFA President Sepp Blatter in the global launch of the 1Goal education campaign, which included live satellite link-ups from six different countries.

The FIFA-backed 1Goal campaign, which seeks to give 75 million children a fair chance in life by recruiting tens of millions of supporters through a mass sign up campaign in the run up to the 2010 World Cup, calls on global leaders to stand up to their education pledges.

(Office of Her Majesty- Press Department- Amman) Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah launched, today, the Madrasati Palestine Women's Network, a group of women from the Arab World, who will, individually or collectively, organize functions and charity events to raise funds and help further Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah’s initiative, Madrasati Palestine.

In an address, during a lunch held for members of the network at Basman Palace, Queen Rania expressed her thanks to the women for their efforts to ensure quality education for Jerusalem’s children.

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department- Al Mafraq) Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited three schools in Al Mafraq Governorate today, launching the fourth phase of the Queen’s Madrasati Initiative. The latest expansion phase will cover 93 schools in the governorate.

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department – Amman) Under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, The Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MoPIC), in collaboration with the World Bank and the Jordan National Commission for Women launched the “Jordan NOW” program today.

Upon Her arrival, Her Majesty was received by Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Jafaar Hassan and World Bank Country Director, Mr. Hedi Larbi.

(Office of Her Majesty- Press Department- Amman) Aiming to raise awareness about the importance of family counseling in Jordan, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah launched, today, the Family Counseling Campaign. Organized by the National Council for Family Affairs (NCFA), and funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the campaign includes a nationwide media campaign as well as training programs in the field of counseling.

(Office of Her Majesty, The Jordan Times - Amman) Marking Teachers' Day, His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday launched the Queen Rania Distinguished Teacher Award, seeking to spread the spirit of competitiveness among the Kingdom's educators. 

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department - Amman) Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah launched "The State of the World's Children 2003" UNICEF Report that calls for greater participation of children in decisions affecting their lives.

The launching of the UNICEF report is part of Queen Rania's efforts in supporting programs that contribute to improving the lives of children and youth in Jordan and internationally.

As member of UNICEF's Global Leadership Initiative, Queen Rania had stressed the importance of global commitment towards improving the lives of children.