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Issue 3: September 2000 |
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Jordan's Queen Rania to
Chair
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan will chair the International Advisory Committee of UNU’s Canadian-based International Network on Water, Environment and Health (UNU/INWEH). "I look forward to the opportunity of contributing to INWEH’s countless efforts to enhance the quality of life in developing countries, particularly for women and children," Queen Rania wrote to Hans van Ginkel, UN Under Secretary-General and Rector of UNU. "Indeed, INWEH’s work in the field of the environment, and its relentless efforts to tackle the global water crisis and its health consequences are to be commended." INWEH, created in 1996 with Canadian government funds and headquartered at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, works to strengthen water management ability in developing countries. Dr. Ralph Daley, Director of INWEH, said Queen Rania’s leadership of the International Advisory Committee will improve the organization’s visibility and credibility throughout the developing world. "Queen Rania has earned the respect of citizens throughout the Middle East and beyond with her work to promote the well-being of underprivileged groups. We are honoured by her offer to participate in our work to improve access to safe water in developing countries," said Daley. Over the next five years, INWEH’s goals include expanding and consolidating its work to create effective capacity-building programmes in
Queen Rania (formerly Rania Al-Yasin) pursued a successful career in private sector banking before marrying then Prince Abdullah in 1993. After her marriage, Queen Rania channeled her energies into projects that aim to improve the living conditions of several underprivileged groups in Jordanian society. These include protecting the children of Jordan from abuse and encouraging their early development, while raising awareness on various health issues. |
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