About Jordan, with a population of 6.5 million, is smaller than New York City (with 8.4 million people). Yet, Jordan now has over 1.5 million Syrian refugees as well as refugees from other countries who are fleeing violence and war. These refugees represent about 25% of Jordan’s population, and the country is now struggling with… Continue reading 1.5 Million Syrian Refugees in Jordan Represent 25% of Population #Jordan @RHCJO
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King Abdullah II of Jordan – Video Message – 3 March 2015
“Muslims and Christians, citizens of various origins and affiliations answered the call. We live our lives together, a society of fraternity and compassion, like one family, we build our future fortifying generations’ ideals against narrow-mindedness and intolerance…” ~ King Abdullah II of Jordan About The video above is a message from King Abdullah II of… Continue reading King Abdullah II of Jordan – Video Message – 3 March 2015
Queen Rania: “Travelers are the greatest ambassadors of tolerance.”
Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan extends greetings to world media representatives traveling to Jordan for journalistic tourism. Press Conference on 25 March 2015 in Amman, Jordan. * * * TRANSCRIPT My husband a few years ago in maybe one of his earliest interviews once described Jordan as a country that is stuck between a… Continue reading Queen Rania: “Travelers are the greatest ambassadors of tolerance.”