Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan October 2, 2006

Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan is an international humanitarian activist and an
outspoken voice on issues of world peace and justice. She was born Lisa Najeeb Halaby to an
Arab-American family distinguished for its public service. After receiving her marriage in 1978 to King Hussein, she has initiated, directed, and sponsored projects and activities in Jordan to address specific national development needs in the
areas of education, culture, women and children’s welfare, sustainable community development, environmental conservation, human rights, and conflict resolution.

Her Majesty spoke on topics ranging from the sitiations encountered on becoming the Queen of Jordan - an instant mother to eight children, royal protocal-to the question of peace in the Middle East to issues concerning women and children worldwide.