"I believe in because it isn't just a path out of poverty. It's the road to self-reliance. By allowing people to team up and literally become their own bank, you can mobilize people and resources and alleviate poverty on the global scale."

“Islam neither requires one to be practising, nor to dress in one way or another. So imposing the veil on a woman is contrary to the principles of Islam. … Unfortunately, after all the suspicion weighing on Islam, many people have begun to consider the veil as a political problem, but this is not the case … Wearing the veil is a free personal choice.”

“Wolf Blitzer interviews Jordan's Queen Rania, CNN, October 26, 2007”

“I think that mind-sets are changing in the Middle East. Poll after poll is showing that men see the value of greater female participation and empowerment. We still have a long way to go, but Islam should not be used as a scapegoat. The obstacles that face women today are more cultural. It's not about the religion.”

“To achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East takes guts, not guns.”

“Queen Rania on YouTube's "End Poverty - Be the Generation" video”

“Ten Questions for Queen Rania on Time.com”