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Queen Rania of Jordan
categories: Lecture, Speeches
A Tale of Twenty-Two Cities - Nov. 7, 2013
November 7, 2013
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times; it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness; it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity; it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness; it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair; we had everything before us, we had nothing before us…" Written in 1859, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution, Charles Dickens opened A Tale of […]
Queen Rania of Jordan
Speeches
Abu Dhabi Media Summit Opening Statement - Nov. 18, 2014
November 18, 2014
Thank you… Your Highness Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak, Your Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak, Your Highnesses, Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, A question for you – and I hope you’ve had your coffee! Why are we here? And I don’t mean here at the conference, or in Abu Dhabi – who would pass up the opportunity to visit this city; a capital that shines the light of hope and progress on the region? I mean … why are we here in this world? Don’t worry; I don’t expect an answer […]
Queen Rania of Jordan
Speeches
Remarks at the Global Women's Forum - Feb. 23, 2016
February 23, 2016
In the Name of God, the Almighty and Merciful Your Highnesses, distinguished guests, Peace, and God’s mercy and blessings be upon you. I start by thanking God for his grace and with prayers that stability and security prevail in the Arab World. I am happy to be here with you today, and I thank Her Highness Sheikha Manal Bint Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoom for this forum and this great global platform concerned with women and society. There is no better place than the United Arab Emirates to inspire participants […]
Queen Rania of Jordan
categories: Lecture, Speeches
Remarks at Yale University - Sept. 22, 2009
September 22, 2013
President Levin, Dean Lorimer, faculty, students… thank you so much for making me feel so welcome here at Yale. I’ve wanted to come here for many years, and am so grateful to everyone for the hospitality and kindness you’ve shown to me and my staff. I’ve really been looking forward to seeing the Yale landmarks that I’ve been hearing about for so long – the Beinecke Library… Harkness Tower… Old Campus… Peter Salovey’s moustache. Oh, I’m sorry I didn’t make it quite in time for that last one! But everything […]
Queen Rania of Jordan
categories: Commencement/Baccalaureate Address, Speeches
Sapienza University of Rome Commencement Address - Dec. 10, 2015
December 10, 2015
Buongiorno. It’s such a pleasure to return to one of my favourite countries and to be with all of you here in the prestigious Sapienza University of Rome. Especially, in this hallowed hall…where the weight and wonder of history is all around us. It’s incredible to think that much of this artistry that we enjoy today has, over the centuries, inspired and nurtured some of Italy’s finest scholars. So, I couldn’t be more grateful for this honorary degree today. And I’m humbled that you’ve invited me into such a distinguished […]
Erna Solberg
categories: Lecture, Speeches
How Can Investing in Women and Girls Accelerate Global Development Beyond 2015?- Jan. 24, 2015
January 24, 2015
Members of the World Economic Forum, ladies and gentlemen, Poverty eradication and sustainable development are inextricably linked with women’s and girls’ rights and gender equality. Empowering women and girls increases productivity. The UNDP Gender Inequality Index shows that countries with higher gender equality have a higher per capita gross domestic product. The International Finance Corporation’s publication investing in Women’s Employment – Good for business, good for development (2013) provides compelling evidence that the role of women and gender relations in low- and middle-income countries are critical. It concludes that, “economic […]
Erna Solberg
categories: Inaugural Address, Speeches
Inaugural Address to the Storting- Oct. 18, 2013
October 18, 2013
Mr. President, In the general election of 9 September, the parties Venstre (social liberal party), the Christian Democratic Party, the Progress Party and the Conservative Party won a historically strong majority in the Storting. All four parties promised their voters that this would lead to new policy and a new government. The four parties have kept this promise. During the course of talks following the election, the four parties have agreed to work together to ensure that this new political majority is reflected in government policy. They agree on a […]
Loretta Lynch
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks to the National Association of Attorneys General- Feb. 23, 2016
February 23, 2016
Thank you, Attorney General [Marty] Jackley, for that kind introduction, for your impressive record of service to the people of South Dakota and for your stewardship of this distinguished organization. It’s a pleasure to welcome you all to Washington this morning and it’s a privilege to stand with so many outstanding colleagues as we look back at the progress we have made and plan for the challenges that lie ahead. I know what a remarkable group this is, because in my time as Attorney General, you have been indispensable partners […]
Loretta Lynch
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Remarks at Swearing-In - April 27, 2015
April 27, 2015
As I look out over all of you gathered here today, my overwhelming reaction is one of profound gratitude. I must, of course, thank the President for his faith in me in asking me to lead the department that I love to even greater heights. Thank you, Mr. Vice President, for your presence and your comments here today, and for your steadfast support and wise counsel throughout the process. I also must thank Senators Schumer and Leahy for their support, over the years and now, and for making the floor […]
Loretta Lynch
Speeches
Announcing the Launch of the Strong Cities Network- Sept. 29, 2015
September 29, 2015
Thank you, Mayor [Bill] de Blasio, for those kind words; for your dedication to promoting equality and expanding opportunity; and for your service to the people of this great city – the city I call home. I would also like to recognize High Commissioner for Human Rights [Prince Zeid Ra’ad] Al Hussein and the UN-Habitat program for their inspiring work and bold leadership as we work to create a future of sustainable peace, development and opportunity. And I’d like to thank all of the mayors and other municipal leaders who […]