Amid the perils of civil wars, evils of terrorism, and refugees’ suffering that are wrecking the Middle East, Jordan is providing a model of turning challenges into opportunities and aspiring a better future for the coming generations.

Her Excellency Dina Kawar was appointed Jordanian ambassador to the U.S. in June 2016, having previously served as the permanent representative of Jordan to the U.N. and led the Jordanian delegation during its non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council as the first Arab woman to preside over the council. During Kawar’s distinguished diplomatic career, she also served as ambassador to France, with concurrent accreditation to UNESCO and to the Holy See, and as non-resident ambassador to Portugal. Kawar was awarded the Medal of Independence of the first degree by His Majesty King Abdulla II of Jordan and holds a number of decorations including the “Commandeur De La Legion d’ Honneur” from France, the “Medalha de D. Afonso Henriques” from Portugal, and the “Insignes de Dame de Grand-Croix de l’Ordre de Saint Grégoire le Grand” from the Holy See.