Prince Hassan and Princess Sarvath: News and Picture Thread, Part 1

[Alexandria]

A new thread for news and pictures of Prince Hassan and Princess Sarvath.

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[shelley]

It is a pity Prince Hassan's words were not heeded before there were so many tragic deaths:


Our Disaster Proposals Went Unheeded
By El - Hassan Bin Talal
Special to The Daily Star
Friday, February 04, 2005

"The Asian tsunami is the greatest humanitarian disaster in recent world history. It is even more tragic because a report produced 17 years ago could have reduced some of the casualties." I made this indictment a few days ago because I was one of the authors of that report.

The report in question, which was prepared for the Independent Commission on International Humanitarian Issues, set out, among other things, a blueprint for disaster management. The commission pointed out that the international community had failed to construct a viable method for dealing effectively with the humanitarian dimensions of disasters.

The report (which was later published as the book "Winning the Human Race?") went to the United Nations General Assembly in late 1987. Every year the issues raised by the document are examined by the General Assembly under the heading of the "new international humanitarian order." But not much seems to be happening. The ideas seem to be so full of commonsensical recommendations that one must wonder why governments are not doing more to get the report implemented.

On natural disasters, the commission made four pages of detailed recommendations. For example, it recommended that the UN should elaborate a code of conduct to regulate the management of disasters. This should contain the principle that humanitarian criteria ought to prevail over any political or sovereignty constraints for the limited period of the emergency. "Mercy corridors" could be created to facilitate the entry of relief personnel and the import of goods to ensure unhindered access of assistance to victims. This is precisely the concern in Indonesia's Aceh province at present.

The report said that the UN should designate a central coordinating body that is fully recognized as the main institution coordinating relief efforts. The entity should have a prearranged formula for the collection of funds. Had this been implemented, it would have reduced the need for the ad hoc funding for the Asian tsunami victims currently underway.

The UN body would also maintain a central repository of information relating to all phases of disaster management, including prevention, preparedness, relief and rehabilitation. It would also work with its equivalents in all countries.

A feature of natural disasters in developing countries is that their magnitude is often amplified. Developed countries reduce their risk by tougher planning and building regulations and have state emergency services, including national disaster planning procedures. In contrast, it seems that some of the Asia tsunami victims were killed because they were in buildings that would not have been allowed in many other countries, for example because they were built too close to the beach. Indeed, in Thailand it seems that some people advised against the construction of some beachfront properties, and the advice was ignored at the time. Therefore, all governments should have valid national disaster plans.

The report also recommended that governments, humanitarian organizations and the international community should promote the progressive development of international law, whereby countries are obligated to prepare for disaster relief within their own territory and take preventive measures to minimize suffering resulting from disasters. We also advocated that they accept relief for their people from the international community after the occurrence of a disaster if their own resources were inadequate; but also that they make efforts in good faith to assist other countries in the event of a disaster.

A feature of the report was a suggestion that, in order to obtain greater efficiency, insiders at the local level contribute to devising disaster management programs of prevention, preparedness, relief and rehabilitation. Food consumption habits, traditional medicines, religious values and other local customs of communities should be researched for each phase of disaster management in order to avoid programs inappropriate to the culture of a people in need.

For example, there were problems in Aceh recently when a well-meaning Catholic priest from Australia accidentally ran up against local conservative Muslim leaders who feared that he was trying to seek Christian converts.

The tsunami tragedy is an incentive for the UN to act fully on the independent commission's report, and for all governments to create national disaster programs. Major countries should take a lead at the UN General Assembly session later this year to ensure that the report is implemented.

Prince El-Hassan bin Talal of Jordan co-chaired the Independent Commission on International Humanitarian Issues that wrote the report later published in a book as "Winning the Human Race?" He wrote this commentary for The Daily Star.


I hope this does not count as 'political'.

[salma]

visit the new official web of Prince Hassan:

http://www.elhassan.org/reg/main.html

[Humera]

PAKISTAN PRESIDENT MUSHARRAF
epa000388307 Malaysian former Prime Minister Mahatir Mohammad (L) speaks to the audience as Pakistan's President General Pervez Musharraf (R) and Jordanian Prince Hasan Bin Talal (L) look on during a convocation of International Islamic University in Islamabad on Saturday 12 March 2005. Prince Talal was invited by International Islamic university in Islamabad on an informal discussion on socio-political and cultural issues of contemporary Arab and Muslim world. EPA/T.MUGHAL

[Humera]

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN: Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (4L)nd his wife Sahiba Musharraf (3L) pose for the photographs along with former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad (4R), Prince El-Hassan bin Talal of Jordan (3R), Ahmed Kathrada, representative of former South African President Nelson Mandela (2R), Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz (R) and two unidentified women after a dinner in Islamabad, 11 March 2005. Musharraf hosted the dinner in honour of participants of the third Convocation of International Islamic University. AFP PHOTO/HO/PID (Photo credit should read PRESS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT/AFP/Getty Images)

[Humera]

Prince Hassan with the Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and the Malaysian PM and wife

[Humera]

More news of Prince Hassan's activities in Pakistan


Prince Hassan to Inaugurate Islamic World Exhibition at IIUI

One of the most salient feature of the forthcoming cultural week is the 'Islamic World Exhibition to be held on Sunday March 13, 2005, at 10:30am at the old campus of the University, Faisal Mosque Complex.
His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan will inaugurate the exhibition.

On display in the exhibition, there will be pictures, movies, dresses, books, foods, decoration pieces and many other items representing the cultural richness of the Muslim world. More than 20 stalls will be there to be organized by Central and South Asian, Arab, African, Far Eastern and European students of the University.


Nelson Mandela, Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jordan and Dr. Mahatir Muhammad are scheduled to receive such degrees in the forthcoming 3rd Convocation to be held on the 12th of this month in the Jinnah Convention Centre Islamabad

http://www.iiu.edu.pk/

[Humera]

ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf vowed on Saturday to “fight terrorism ruthlessly” and asked moderate Pakistanis to help him tackle extremism and sectarianism because “this task cannot be achieved by an individual or the government alone”.

Addressing the third convocation of the International Islamic University, the president said a successful fight against terrorism and extremism was only possible with the help of moderate forces in the country. “There is a tendency to equate Islam with religious extremism and terrorism. Misperceptions about Islam need to be removed through the strategy of enlightened moderation for durable and lasting peace in the world,” he said.

The president said the Muslim world should reject extremism and move towards socio-economic development while the West should resolve lingering political disputes, the root cause of extremism and terrorism.

“Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance and tells women and men to live in harmony by promoting justice, equality and fraternity,” he said.

Musharraf said the Muslim world was facing many challenges. The 57 Muslim countries of the 191 in the world possess more than 70 percent of the world’s energy resources, yet their share of global trade is less than six percent, he said. He said the collective GDP of the Muslim countries was less than five percent of the total GDP of the world. He said it was ironic that 20 of the 39 least developed countries in the world were Muslim states.

Musharraf urged students to play a dynamic role in the country’s progress. “You are the hope and future of Pakistan and must inculcate decisiveness, boldness and balance and participate actively in the country’s development.”

The president conferred Doctor of Law degrees to Nelson Mandela in recognition of his struggle against apartheid and injustices in South Africa. He also conferred a degree to Prince Hassan for services rendered towards the unity of the Muslim world and for promoting intellectual and interfaith harmony. Mahathir was conferred a Doctor of Law degree for his inspiring leadership of the Malaysian people.

Prince Hassan praised President Musharraf’s vision of enlightened moderation, which he said was a step forward towards solving these challenges.

Mahathir said Islam taught tolerance and respect for other beliefs. He said Muslims must learn to coexist with people of other religions by creating inter-religious harmony, particularly in multi-religious societies. Mr Mandela’s representative read out a message thanking the government of Pakistan for awarding him the degree.

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default...3-3-2005_pg1_1

[Humera]

HRH Prince Hassan is awarded an honorary doctorate of law degree by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday during a convocation ceremony at the International Islamic University (IIU) in Islamabad. The IIU said the award was `a token of recognition and admiration of the Prince's leading role in, and outstanding services for the cause of education and general welfare of the underprivileged people of the world at large.' Nelson Mandela, former president and founder of the new South Africa, and former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad were also awarded honorary degrees in recognition of their meritorious services in various disciplines, according to the statement. The IIU encourages and promotes education, training and research in Islamic learning, social sciences, applied sciences and the rapidly growing field of information technology (Reuters photo by Faisal Mahmood)
http://www.jordantimes.com/sun/homenews/homenews4.htm

[Humera]

Prince Hassan and Princess Sarvath in Berlin- June 21, 2001

[Humera]

1. Prince Hassan, Princess Sumaya & Prince Rashid in Amsterdam, Feb 2002
2. Prince Hassan & Princess Sarvath - November 1998
3. Prince Hassan & Princess Sarvath - November 1998

[papillon]

Here's a rarely seen photograph of P. Hassan and P. Sarvath. The little guy between them must be their son, P. Rashid, now in his mid 20s.

[shelley]

To Humera and Papillion: Where are you getting these ( at least for me ) 'new' pictures from ?

[agisele]

is Prince Hassan the brother of the late King Hussein?

[elizahawthorne]

Originally Posted by agisele

is Prince Hassan the brother of the late King Hussein?

He is indeed the brother of His Majesty the late King Hussein of Jordan and was at one point the crown prince of Jordan.

-Eliza

[elizahawthorne]

hope that answers your question agisele

-Eliza

[agisele]

oh right. that was before King Hussein changed the succession and named the current king his heir right?

thanks a lot eliza

[elizahawthorne]

Originally Posted by agisele

oh right. that was before King Hussein changed the succession and named the current king his heir right?

thanks a lot eliza

yes, exactly that was before the succession was changed. And you are very welcome.

-Eliza