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| Queen Rania of Jordan |
Queen Rania of Jordan today participated in the virtual John F. Kennedy (JFK) Jr. Forum hosted by the Harvard University Institute of Politics via a video. The forum regularly hosts heads of state, leaders in politics, government, business, labor and the media.
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| Harvard University Institute of Politics |
A living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, the Institute's mission is to unite and engage students, particularly undergraduates, with academics, politicians, activists, and policy makers on a non-partisan basis to inspire them to consider careers in politics.
Spaking at the Forum, that was moderated by Melani Cammett, Clarence Dillon Professor of International Affairs at Harvard, Queen Rania said,
"Explaining that inequality fuels the global spread of COVID-19, and in turn, the ensuing health, economic, and education crises fuel further inequality. They only account for 20% of the labor force, although they do five times as much unpaid care and domestic work,” the Queen said, adding that lockdowns and school and daycare closures have only deepened this gender divide.
That is really difficult for moms and their families, but we also need to remember that it’s terrible for our economies,” she warned. “According to the World Bank, if we could bring women’s lifetime earnings in the MENA region to equal those of men, then we could add around 3 trillion dollars’ worth of wealth to our region. That’s 3 trillion-worth of lost opportunities".
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| Harvard University Institute of Politics |
Queen Rania suggested that the adoption of flexible work-related practices in the wake of COVID could foster increased workplace inclusivity, for women as well as “people who are traditionally shut out from the workplace because of their circumstances,” such as those with disabilities, single parents, or refugees.
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| Queen Rania of Jordan |
As always, the stylish 50 years old Queen of Jordan was looking absolutely gorgeous.
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| Marni Colour block blouse |
She was wearing her white and red Marni Colour block blouse that we first saw in 2018 when she visited the Leader of Tomorrow office in Amman.
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| Queen Rania of Jordan |
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