Queen Rania Addresses Young Global Leaders Summit

The fifth annual Young Global Leaders (YGL) Summit is being held in Jordan this year, and it was the country’s Queen that addressed the 200 young achievers on it’s first day Wednesday.

: Jordan Times

“You hail from every corner of the globe. Each of you has made your mark, and earned your reputation. Now, as Young Global Leaders, you have the prestige and potential to transform people’s lives.”

“At a time when the global financial crisis is fast becoming a development emergency, we need you to put your ideas into action more than ever before,” added Queen Rania, who is chairperson of the YGL’s nomination and selection committee and a member of the network’s foundation board.

The Queen also added that gender parity, and education are the key to addressing the world’s problems.

Queen Rania told those in attendance for the summit to become a dynamic change in the world.

“These initiatives grew out of our experiences in Jordan, and our belief in the power of public-private partnerships, but they all exemplify learning, empowering and acting. That’s why I believe they hold such relevance for you,”