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(Oprah.com) -- A businesswoman, a mother of four, an international fashion icon, a woman committed to making the world a better place for women and children -- Queen Rania of Jordan is truly changing the world.

Queen Rania says cultural dialogue, education and increased opportunities are ways to combat terrorism.

Rania Al-Yassin was born in Kuwait. Shortly after Saddam Hussein invaded that country in 1990, her family fled and settled in Jordan. After graduating from business school, Rania began working her way up the corporate ladder.

(Office of Her Majesty, Press Department – Amman) Since its launch almost two decades ago, the internet has churned out bold and innovative creations aimed at connecting people from all over the world. The latest creation from this highly interactive platform includes ‘Our Stories’ (http://www.ourstories.org), a new website launched this weekend by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, UNICEF’s first Eminent Advocate for Children, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and UNICEF Advocate for Children Affected by War Ishmael Beah.