Social media are a catalyst for the advancement of everyone's rights. It's where we're reminded that we're all human and all equal. It's where people can find and fight for a cause, global or local, popular or specialized, even when there are hundreds of miles between them. - Queen Rania of Jordan 1 Share Now -
When you deprive people of their right to live in dignity, to hope for a better future, to have control over their lives, when you deprive them of that choice, then you expect them to fight for these rights. - Queen Rania of Jordan 2 Share Now -
As a child I sometimes used to travel to the West Bank to visit my family, so I know what the checkpoints felt like. I knew what it was like to live under occupation. - Queen Rania of Jordan 3 Share Now -
Learning to read and write changes lives; it means jobs, money, health, and dreams fulfilled. - Queen Rania of Jordan 4 Share Now -
In education, technology can be a life-changer, a game changer, for kids who are both in school and out of school. Technology can bring textbooks to life. The Internet can connect students to their peers in other parts of the world. It can bridge the quality gaps. - Queen Rania of Jordan 5 Share Now -
We always say Jordan is not rich in natural resources - we don't have oil or gas like some of our neighbors do - but I think in terms of human resources, we are quite lucky and we are really trying to foster an environment of innovation and technology. I think Jordan will emerge as a center of innovation in the Middle East. - Queen Rania of Jordan 6 Share Now -
If one girl with courage is a revolution, imagine what feats we can achieve together. - Queen Rania of Jordan 7 Share Now -
Children who have an education grow up to lead healthier lives - earn higher income, take better care of their families, contribute to their economies. - Queen Rania of Jordan 8 Share Now -
I think change needs to be egoless. It's not about my leaving my fingerprints or a legacy. It's more important to be part of a process by rolling up your sleeves, being on the ground, initiating projects, starting campaigns - you know, building stuff. - Queen Rania of Jordan 9 Share Now -
When girls are educated, you get effects that cascade throughout society. - Queen Rania of Jordan 10 Share Now -