Iraqi children

"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 are with a daily barrage of bad news, some might feel that the situation is hopeless. But stepping up support right now in Iraq and in neighboring countries is not only possible, it is also the best way to protect Iraq’s future – its children.

(Office of Her Majesty – Press Department – The Dead Sea) - Queen stresses Jordan's role as connecting point for better future

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah stressed Jordan’s role as a vital connecting point for paths that foresee a better future.

She said that while Jordan served as a launching ground for a Roadmap plan when it hosted the Aqaba summit earlier this month, the country is also honored to be part of a “route that brings vital humanitarian assistance” to Iraqi people especially children with serious health conditions.

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department - Amman) Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah joined UNICEF in an international appeal for Iraqi children, urging the global community to act on their behalf and noting that those affected by violence and displacement have reached a critical point. 

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department – Amman) As part of efforts to provide medical and humanitarian aid to the Iraqi people, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, Chairperson of the Advisory Council of the STARS Foundation presented, on behalf of foundation, a donation of $570,000 to the International Medical Corps (IMC) to help treat Iraqi children suffering from the most serious cases of cancer.