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'''Princess Sarah Zeid''' (born '''Sarah Antonia Butler''' on 1 August 1972) is a Jordanian-American humanitarian and maternal and newborn health activist. Through her marriage to [[Zeid bin Ra'ad|Prince Zeid bin Ra'ad al-Hussein]], she is a Jordanian princess and a member of the [[Hashemites|House of Hashem]]. Her husband is the heir apparent to the [[Ra'ad bin Zeid|pretender]] of the abolished [[Kingdom of Iraq|throne of Iraq]].
'''Princess Sarah Zeid''' (born '''Sarah Antonia Butler''' on 1 August 1972) is a Jordanian-American humanitarian and maternal and newborn health activist. Through her marriage to [[Zeid bin Ra'ad|Prince Zeid bin Ra'ad al-Hussein]], she is a Jordanian [[princess]] and a member of the [[Hashemites|House of Hashem]]. Her husband is the apparent heir to the [[Ra'ad bin Zeid|pretender]] to the abolished [[Kingdom of Iraq|throne of Iraq]].


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Princess Sarah was born as Sarah Antonia Butler on 1 August 1972 in [[Houston, Texas]] to Dr. Godfrey Phillip Butler, a British [[petroleum geologist]] and consultant to international oil companies, and Jean Hamilton Butler.<ref name="fanack.com">{{cite web|url=https://fanack.com/jordan/faces/zeid-bin-raad-alhussein/|title=Profile: Jordan's Prince Zeid bin Raad al-Hussein - Fanack.com|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/08/13/ozy-un-high-commissioner/13995837/|title=Is 'Prince' a career liability?|website=[[USA Today]] |publisher=}}</ref> She was educated at [[Hurtwood House]] in [[Surrey]], England.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations from the [[University of St. Thomas (Texas)|University of St. Thomas]] and a master's degree in development studies from the [[University of London]]'s [[SOAS, University of London|School of Oriental and African Studies]].<ref name="huffingtonpost.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/her-royal-highness-princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan|title=Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan - HuffPost|website=www.huffingtonpost.com}}</ref>
Princess Sarah was born as Sarah Antonia Butler on 1 August 1972 in [[Houston, Texas]] to Dr. Godfrey Phillip Butler, a British [[petroleum geologist]] and consultant to international oil companies, and Jean Hamilton Butler.<ref name="fanack.com">{{cite web|url=https://fanack.com/jordan/faces/zeid-bin-raad-alhussein/|title=Profile: Jordan's Prince Zeid bin Raad al-Hussein - Fanack.com|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/08/13/ozy-un-high-commissioner/13995837/|title=Is 'Prince' a career liability?|website=[[USA Today]] |publisher=}}</ref> She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations from the [[University of St. Thomas (Texas)|University of St. Thomas]] and a master's degree in development studies from the [[University of London]]'s [[SOAS, University of London|School of Oriental and African Studies]].<ref name="huffingtonpost.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/her-royal-highness-princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan|title=Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan - HuffPost|website=www.huffingtonpost.com}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Princess Sarah is a global health advocate whose work focuses on maternal and newborn health.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.healthynewbornnetwork.org/resource/her-royal-highness-princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan-discusses-newborn-health/|title=Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan discusses newborn health - Healthy Newborn Network|date=25 September 2013 |publisher=}}</ref> She has worked in the [[United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations]] and served as the Desk Officer for Iraq in the Office Emergency Programmes at [[UNICEF]].<ref name="cosmopolitan.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/politics/q-and-a/a6739/princess-sarah-zeid-jordan-abortion/|title=Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan: 'We Cannot Stigmatize a Woman Who Has an Abortion'|date=9 May 2014|publisher=}}</ref> She has been a contributor to [[Peace TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://peacechannel.com/tag/princess-sarah-zeid/|title=princess sarah zeid Archives - PeaceChannel|website=PeaceChannel}}</ref> She is a [[steering committee]] member of the Every Newborn Action Plan and partners with [[PATH (global health organization)|PATH]] to promote the recommendations made by the [[United Nations Commission for Lifesaving Commodities for Women and Children]]. She is a patron for the [[White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood]] and an advisory board member for the Women's Rights Division at [[Human Rights Watch]].<ref name="huffingtonpost.com"/> Princess Sarah is the founder and co-chair, along with [[Kate Gilmore (UN official)|Kate Gilmore]], of Every Woman Every Child EveryWhere<ref name="nutritionintl.org">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nutritionintl.org/2017/12/princess-zeid-emphasizes-importance-nutrition-achieving-gender-equality-sdgs/|title = Princess Zeid emphasizes importance of nutrition in achieving gender equality and SDGS}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.un.int/uae/news/uae-and-norway-partner-end-preventable-deaths-mothers-and-children|title=UAE and Norway partner to end preventable deaths of mothers and children - United Arab Emirates|website=www.un.int}}</ref> which, as the EWEC Strategy and Global Goals are implemented, focuses on the prioritization of and innovation for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health in humanitarian and fragile settings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.devex.com/news/authors/princess-sarah-z-1219985|title=Princess Sarah Zeid Authors - Devex|website=www.devex.com}}</ref> She is a board member of the [[Women's Refugee Commission]] and a member of the [[UNHCR]] Advisory Group on Gender, Forced Displacement and Protection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifrc.org/en/news-and-media/meetings-and-events/women-deliver/her-royal-highness-princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan/?print=true|title=Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan - IFRC|website=www.ifrc.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hopkinshumanitarianhealth.org/people/sarah-zeid|title=Sarah Zeid - Center for Humanitarian Health|website=www.hopkinshumanitarianhealth.org}}</ref>
Princess Sarah is a global health advocate whose work focuses on maternal and newborn health.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.healthynewbornnetwork.org/resource/her-royal-highness-princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan-discusses-newborn-health/|title=Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan discusses newborn health - Healthy Newborn Network|date=25 September 2013 |publisher=}}</ref> She has worked in the [[United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations]] and served as the Desk Officer for Iraq in the Office of Emergency Programmes at [[UNICEF]].<ref name="cosmopolitan.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/politics/q-and-a/a6739/princess-sarah-zeid-jordan-abortion/|title=Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan: 'We Cannot Stigmatize a Woman Who Has an Abortion'|date=9 May 2014|publisher=}}</ref> She has been a contributor to [[Peace TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://peacechannel.com/tag/princess-sarah-zeid/|title=princess sarah zeid Archives - PeaceChannel|website=PeaceChannel}}</ref> She is a [[steering committee]] member of the Every Newborn Action Plan and partners with [[PATH (global health organization)|PATH]] to promote the recommendations made by the [[United Nations Commission for Lifesaving Commodities for Women and Children]]. She is a patron of the [[White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood]] and an advisory board member for the Women's Rights Division at [[Human Rights Watch]].<ref name="huffingtonpost.com"/> Princess Sarah is the founder and co-chair, along with [[Kate Gilmore (UN official)|Kate Gilmore]], of Every Woman Every Child Everywhere<ref name="nutritionintl.org">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nutritionintl.org/2017/12/princess-zeid-emphasizes-importance-nutrition-achieving-gender-equality-sdgs/|title = Princess Zeid emphasizes importance of nutrition in achieving gender equality and SDGS}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.un.int/uae/news/uae-and-norway-partner-end-preventable-deaths-mothers-and-children|title=UAE and Norway partner to end preventable deaths of mothers and children - United Arab Emirates|website=www.un.int}}</ref> which, as the EWEC Strategy and Global Goals are implemented, focuses on the prioritization of and innovation for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health in humanitarian and fragile settings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.devex.com/news/authors/princess-sarah-z-1219985|title=Princess Sarah Zeid Authors - Devex|website=www.devex.com}}</ref> She is a board member of the [[Women's Refugee Commission]] and a member of the [[UNHCR]] Advisory Group on Gender, Forced Displacement and Protection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifrc.org/en/news-and-media/meetings-and-events/women-deliver/her-royal-highness-princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan/?print=true|title=Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan - IFRC|website=www.ifrc.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hopkinshumanitarianhealth.org/people/sarah-zeid|title=Sarah Zeid - Center for Humanitarian Health|website=www.hopkinshumanitarianhealth.org}}</ref>


In September 2013 she gave a speech at the Every Woman Every Child reception at the [[UN General Assembly]], highlighting the work of [[Colalife]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.colalife.org/2013/09/25/princess-sarah-zeid-chooses-to-single-out-kit-yamoyo-in-her-speech-at-the-united-nations/|title=Princess Sarah Zeid chooses to single out Kit Yamoyo in her speech at the United Nations|date=25 September 2013|publisher=}}</ref>
In September 2013 she gave a speech at the Every Woman Every Child reception at the [[UN General Assembly]], highlighting the work of [[Colalife]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.colalife.org/2013/09/25/princess-sarah-zeid-chooses-to-single-out-kit-yamoyo-in-her-speech-at-the-united-nations/|title=Princess Sarah Zeid chooses to single out Kit Yamoyo in her speech at the United Nations|date=25 September 2013|publisher=}}</ref>


Princess Sarah participated in a panel discussion hosted by the [[United Nations Foundation]] and [[McCann (company)|McCann]] at the 2015 Lions Health Festival in [[Cannes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mccannhealth.com/harnessing-the-power-of-creativity-to-save-the-lives-of-women-and-children/|title=HARNESSING THE POWER OF CREATIVITY TO SAVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN - McCann Health|date=21 October 2015|publisher=}}</ref> She also visited hospitals in [[Nadi]] and [[Lautoka]] while on a trip to [[Fiji]] on behalf of EWEC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.health.gov.fj/?p=4866|title=Princess Sarah Zeid visits Lautoka and Nadi Hospitals - Ministry of Health and Medical Services|date=28 October 2015|publisher=}}</ref> During her tour of Fiji she addressed the Pacific Technical Experts and Ministerial Consultation on Strengthening Climate Change through Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health at the [[Sofitel]] Resort and Spa in Nadi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fijisun.com.fj/2015/10/27/climate-change-disrupts-womens-tasks-princess-zeid/|title=Climate Change Disrupts Women's Tasks: Princess Zeid - Fiji Sun|website=fijisun.com.fj}}</ref> In October 2015 she promoted the adoption of the 2030 Global Goals, a sustainable development agenda by the United Nations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ipsnews.net/2015/10/opinion-integrating-water-sanitation-and-health-are-key-to-the-promise-of-the-un-global-goals/|title=Opinion: Integrating Water, Sanitation and Health are Key to the Promise of the UN Global Goals - Inter Press Service|website=www.ipsnews.net|date=30 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/opinion/we-must-leave-no-mother-or-child-behind-1.138666|title=We must leave no mother or child behind|date=6 April 2016 |publisher=}}</ref>
Princess Sarah participated in a panel discussion hosted by the [[United Nations Foundation]] and [[McCann (company)|McCann]] at the 2015 Lions Health Festival in [[Cannes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mccannhealth.com/harnessing-the-power-of-creativity-to-save-the-lives-of-women-and-children/|title=HARNESSING THE POWER OF CREATIVITY TO SAVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN - McCann Health|date=21 October 2015|publisher=}}</ref> She also visited hospitals in [[Nadi]] and [[Lautoka]] while on a trip to [[Fiji]] on behalf of EWEC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.health.gov.fj/?p=4866|title=Princess Sarah Zeid visits Lautoka and Nadi Hospitals - Ministry of Health and Medical Services|date=28 October 2015|publisher=}}</ref> During her tour of Fiji, she addressed the Pacific Technical Experts and Ministerial Consultation on Strengthening Climate Change through Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health at the [[Sofitel]] Resort and Spa in Nadi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fijisun.com.fj/2015/10/27/climate-change-disrupts-womens-tasks-princess-zeid/|title=Climate Change Disrupts Women's Tasks: Princess Zeid - Fiji Sun|website=fijisun.com.fj}}</ref> In October 2015 she promoted the adoption of the 2030 Global Goals, a sustainable development agenda by the United Nations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ipsnews.net/2015/10/opinion-integrating-water-sanitation-and-health-are-key-to-the-promise-of-the-un-global-goals/|title=Opinion: Integrating Water, Sanitation and Health are Key to the Promise of the UN Global Goals - Inter Press Service|website=www.ipsnews.net|date=30 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/opinion/we-must-leave-no-mother-or-child-behind-1.138666|title=We must leave no mother or child behind|date=6 April 2016 |publisher=}}</ref>


In October 2016 Princess Sarah visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial as a [[Goodwill ambassador]] of the [[United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees]] to honor the victims of the 1994 [[Rwandan genocide]] against the [[Tutsi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201610250082.html|title=Rwanda: UNHCR Official, Jordanian Princess in Rwanda to Assess State of Refugees Welfare|first=Emmanuel|last=Ntirenganya|date=25 October 2016|publisher=|via=AllAfrica}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kgm.rw/princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan-visits-kigali-genocide-memorial-and-pays-respects-to-victims-of-the-genocide-against-the-tutsi/|title=Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan visits Kigali Genocide Memorial and pays respects to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi – Kigali Genocide Memorial|website=www.kgm.rw}}</ref> Afterward she visited the [[Burundi]]an refugee camp in [[Mahama]], [[Kirehe District]] and gave a speech.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/read/204860|title=PHOTOS: Jordanian princess commits to support women refugees|date=28 October 2016|publisher=}}</ref> Following her visit she was part of a consultation between the government of Rwanda and the UNHCR regarding the status of Burundian refugees.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ktpress.rw/2016/10/jordanian-princess-pays-hommage-to-genocide-victims/|title=Jordanian Princess Pays Hommage to Genocide Victims|date=24 October 2016|publisher=}}</ref>
In October 2016 Princess Sarah visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial as a [[Goodwill ambassador]] of the [[United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees]] to honor the victims of the 1994 [[Rwandan genocide]] against the [[Tutsi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201610250082.html|title=Rwanda: UNHCR Official, Jordanian Princess in Rwanda to Assess State of Refugees Welfare|first=Emmanuel|last=Ntirenganya|date=25 October 2016|publisher=|via=AllAfrica}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kgm.rw/princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan-visits-kigali-genocide-memorial-and-pays-respects-to-victims-of-the-genocide-against-the-tutsi/|title=Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan visits Kigali Genocide Memorial and pays respects to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi – Kigali Genocide Memorial|website=www.kgm.rw}}</ref> Afterward, she visited the [[Burundi]]an refugee camp in [[Mahama]], [[Kirehe District]], and gave a speech.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/read/204860|title=PHOTOS: Jordanian princess commits to support women refugees|date=28 October 2016|publisher=}}</ref> Following her visit, she was part of a consultation between the government of Rwanda and the UNHCR regarding the status of Burundian refugees.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ktpress.rw/2016/10/jordanian-princess-pays-hommage-to-genocide-victims/|title=Jordanian Princess Pays Hommage to Genocide Victims|date=24 October 2016|publisher=}}</ref>


In September 2017 Princess Sarah was the keynote speaker at an event hosted by the [[Human Rights Council]] in [[Geneva]] focusing on the provision of sexual reproductive health services in conflict and post-conflict situations. She spoke of her role as the lead for the humanitarian work-stream of the Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and Adolescents’ Health and how to empower women and children.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.who.int/pmnch/media/events/2015/seeking_justice/en/|title=Seeking Justice for women and girls affected by conflict|website=World Health Organization}}</ref> In November 2017 she delivered the keynote at ''Nutrition: Cornerstone of Gender Equality'', a conference in [[Ottawa]], Canada on nutrition's role in achieving gender equality. In her keynote speech she acknowledged how the implementation of the Feminist International Assistance Policy has contributed to Canada's position on the national stage regarding women's and girl's rights. During her Canadian visit she also attended a parliamentary gathering hosted by [[Pam Damoff]], organized with Results Canada and [[Nutrition International (Organization)|Nutrition International]].<ref name="nutritionintl.org"/> On 24 October 2017 Princess Sarah attended [[The Center for Reproductive Rights]]' 25th anniversary celebration in New York City.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/photos/meet-princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan/ss-BBJ6lRC?fullscreen=true#image=10|title=Meet Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan|website=www.msn.com}}</ref> On 4 December 2017 Princess Sarah did a two-day tour in [[Juba]], [[South Sudan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://audioboom.com/posts/6533403-jordanian-princess-sarah-zeid-arrives-in-south-sudan-today-for-official-visit|title=Jordanian Princess Sarah Zeid arrives in South Sudan today for official visit|publisher=}}</ref> While in Juba she visited several refugee camps, an orphanage of the NGO ''Children out of Conflict'', and the [[United Nations Mission in South Sudan|Protection of Civilians Site 3]], a site for internationally displaced people.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/photos/meet-princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan/ss-BBJ6lRC?fullscreen=true#image=3|title=Meet Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan|website=www.msn.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unhcr.org/5a2aa3f44.html|title=Princess Sarah Zeid raises her voice for women and girls in South Sudan|first=United Nations High Commissioner for|last=Refugees|publisher=}}</ref>
In September 2017 Princess Sarah was the keynote speaker at an event hosted by the [[Human Rights Council]] in [[Geneva]] focusing on the provision of sexual reproductive health services in conflict and post-conflict situations. She spoke of her role as the lead for the humanitarian work-stream of the Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and Adolescents’ Health and how to empower women and children.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.who.int/pmnch/media/events/2015/seeking_justice/en/|title=Seeking Justice for women and girls affected by conflict|website=World Health Organization}}</ref> In November 2017 she delivered the keynote at ''Nutrition: Cornerstone of Gender Equality'', a conference in [[Ottawa]], Canada on nutrition's role in achieving gender equality. In her keynote speech, she acknowledged how the implementation of the Feminist International Assistance Policy has contributed to Canada's position on the national stage regarding women's and girl's rights. During her Canadian visit, she also attended a parliamentary gathering hosted by [[Pam Damoff]], organized with Results Canada and [[Nutrition International (Organization)|Nutrition International]].<ref name="nutritionintl.org"/> On 24 October 2017, Princess Sarah attended [[The Center for Reproductive Rights]]' 25th anniversary celebration in New York City.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/photos/meet-princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan/ss-BBJ6lRC?fullscreen=true#image=10|title=Meet Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan|website=www.msn.com}}</ref> On 4 December 2017, Princess Sarah did a two-day tour in [[Juba]], [[South Sudan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://audioboom.com/posts/6533403-jordanian-princess-sarah-zeid-arrives-in-south-sudan-today-for-official-visit|title=Jordanian Princess Sarah Zeid arrives in South Sudan today for official visit|publisher=}}</ref> While in Juba she visited several refugee camps, an orphanage of the NGO ''Children out of Conflict'', and the [[United Nations Mission in South Sudan|Protection of Civilians Site 3]], a site for internationally displaced people.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/photos/meet-princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan/ss-BBJ6lRC?fullscreen=true#image=3|title=Meet Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan|website=www.msn.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unhcr.org/5a2aa3f44.html|title=Princess Sarah Zeid raises her voice for women and girls in South Sudan|first=United Nations High Commissioner for|last=Refugees|publisher=}}</ref>


[[File:Kalemie, Province of Tanganyika - Her Royal Highness, Princess of the Kingdom of Jordan, Sarah Zeid, Goodwill Ambassador of the World Food Program (WFP), in DRC, accompanied by the Regional Director of the World Food Program.jpg|thumb|Princess Sarah as Goodwill Ambassador of the [[World Food Program]], in [[Kalemie]], Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2018.]]
[[File:Kalemie, Province of Tanganyika - Her Royal Highness, Princess of the Kingdom of Jordan, Sarah Zeid, Goodwill Ambassador of the World Food Program (WFP), in DRC, accompanied by the Regional Director of the World Food Program.jpg|thumb|Princess Sarah as Goodwill Ambassador of the [[World Food Program]], in [[Kalemie]], Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2018.]]
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== Personal life and views ==
== Personal life and views ==
She married U.N. Commissioner on Human Rights [[Zeid Raad Al Hussein|Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein]], a Jordanian prince and claimant to the [[Kingdom of Iraq|throne of Iraq]] as a descendant of [[King Faisal II]], on 5 July 2000 in [[Amman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02018021042586/american-princesses/8/|title=American Princesses: 10 women who found love with their royal heirs - HELLO! CA - HELLO! CANADA|first=HELLO!|last=Canada|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="fanack.com"/> As a pretender of the Iraqi throne, her husband claims the title of Crown Prince of Iraq.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/photo-gallery/44306007/image/44311326/Sarah-Butler|title=Sarah Butler|first=Johnni|last=Macke|date=6 January 2018|publisher=}}</ref> Princess Sarah and Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein have three children.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allgov.com/officials/zeid-raad-zeid-al-hussein?officialid=29137|title=AllGov - Officials|website=www.allgov.com}}</ref> After the birth of her third child, Princess Azziza, Princess Sarah suffered an [[amniotic fluid embolism]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cghd.org/index.php/global-health-partnerships-and-solutions/profiles/88-princess-sarah-zeid|title=Princess Sarah Zeid - The Center for Global Health and Diplomacy (GHD)|website=www.cghd.org}}</ref> She had little chance of survival, but recovered.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.healthenvoy.org/commentary-a-conversation-with-hrh-princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan-on-mothers-and-children-in-humanitarian-crises/|title=Commentary: A Conversation with HRH Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan on Mothers and Children in Humanitarian Crises|website=www.healthenvoy.org}}</ref>
She married U.N. Commissioner on Human Rights [[Zeid Raad Al Hussein|Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein]], a Jordanian prince and claimant to the [[Kingdom of Iraq|throne of Iraq]] as a descendant of [[King Faisal II]], on 5 July 2000 in [[Amman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02018021042586/american-princesses/8/|title=American Princesses: 10 women who found love with their royal heirs - HELLO! CA - HELLO! CANADA|first=HELLO!|last=Canada|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="fanack.com"/> As a pretender of the Iraqi throne, her husband claims the title of Crown Prince of Iraq.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/photo-gallery/44306007/image/44311326/Sarah-Butler|title=Sarah Butler|first=Johnni|last=Macke|date=6 January 2018|publisher=}}</ref> Princess Sarah and Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein have three children.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allgov.com/officials/zeid-raad-zeid-al-hussein?officialid=29137|title=AllGov - Officials|website=www.allgov.com}}</ref> After the birth of her third child, Princess Azziza, Princess Sarah suffered an [[amniotic fluid embolism]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cghd.org/index.php/global-health-partnerships-and-solutions/profiles/88-princess-sarah-zeid|title=Princess Sarah Zeid - The Center for Global Health and Diplomacy (GHD)|website=www.cghd.org}}</ref> She had little chance of survival but recovered.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.healthenvoy.org/commentary-a-conversation-with-hrh-princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan-on-mothers-and-children-in-humanitarian-crises/|title=Commentary: A Conversation with HRH Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan on Mothers and Children in Humanitarian Crises|website=www.healthenvoy.org}}</ref>


Princess Sarah has stated that her passion for health advocacy comes from her personal experience as a mother.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://live.fhi360.org/her-royal-highness-princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan/|title=Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan - Degrees Live|website=live.fhi360.org}}</ref>
Princess Sarah has stated that her passion for health advocacy comes from her personal experience as a mother.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://live.fhi360.org/her-royal-highness-princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan/|title=Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan - Degrees Live|website=live.fhi360.org}}</ref>


In May 2014 Princess Sarah spoke in support of a woman's right to an abortion, stating that if women are ostracized for their reproductive health choices then the causes of unwanted pregnancies will not be understood, and that misinformation and lack of resources can relate to unsafe abortions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/5420/princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan---we-cannot-stigmatize-a-woman-who-has-an-abortion|title=Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan: "We Cannot Stigmatize a Woman Who Has an Abortion"|first=Marc|last=Worrell|website=Women on Waves}}</ref><ref name="cosmopolitan.com"/> She also spoke out against the [[Syrian Civil War|Syrian conflict]] and the health crisis it has caused.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/ray-chambers/in-conversation-hrh-princ_b_5295922.html|title=In Conversation: HRH Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan on Mothers and Children in Humanitarian Crises|first=Ray|last=Chambers|website=[[HuffPost]] |date=9 May 2014|publisher=}}</ref>
In May 2014, Princess Sarah spoke in support of a woman's right to an abortion, stating that if women are ostracized for their reproductive health choices then the causes of unwanted pregnancies will not be understood, and that misinformation and a lack of resources can relate to unsafe abortions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/5420/princess-sarah-zeid-of-jordan---we-cannot-stigmatize-a-woman-who-has-an-abortion|title=Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan: "We Cannot Stigmatize a Woman Who Has an Abortion"|first=Marc|last=Worrell|website=Women on Waves}}</ref><ref name="cosmopolitan.com"/> She also spoke out against the [[Syrian Civil War|Syrian conflict]] and the health crisis it has caused.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/ray-chambers/in-conversation-hrh-princ_b_5295922.html|title=In Conversation: HRH Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan on Mothers and Children in Humanitarian Crises|first=Ray|last=Chambers|website=[[HuffPost]] |date=9 May 2014|publisher=}}</ref>


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For other people named Sarah Butler, see Sarah Butler (disambiguation).
Princess Sarah Zeid
BornSarah Antonia Butler
(1972-08-01) 1 August 1972 (age 52)
Houston, Texas
United States
Spouse
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(m. 2000)​
Issue3
HouseHashemite
FatherGodfrey Phillip Butler
MotherJean Hamilton

Princess Sarah Zeid (born Sarah Antonia Butler on 1 August 1972) is a Jordanian-American humanitarian and maternal and newborn health activist. Through her marriage to Prince Zeid bin Ra'ad al-Hussein, she is a Jordanian princess and a member of the House of Hashem. Her husband is the apparent heir to the pretender to the abolished throne of Iraq.

Early life and education

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Princess Sarah was born as Sarah Antonia Butler on 1 August 1972 in Houston, Texas to Dr. Godfrey Phillip Butler, a British petroleum geologist and consultant to international oil companies, and Jean Hamilton Butler.[1][2] She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations from the University of St. Thomas and a master's degree in development studies from the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies.[3]

Career

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Princess Sarah is a global health advocate whose work focuses on maternal and newborn health.[4] She has worked in the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations and served as the Desk Officer for Iraq in the Office of Emergency Programmes at UNICEF.[5] She has been a contributor to Peace TV.[6] She is a steering committee member of the Every Newborn Action Plan and partners with PATH to promote the recommendations made by the United Nations Commission for Lifesaving Commodities for Women and Children. She is a patron of the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood and an advisory board member for the Women's Rights Division at Human Rights Watch.[3] Princess Sarah is the founder and co-chair, along with Kate Gilmore, of Every Woman Every Child Everywhere[7][8] which, as the EWEC Strategy and Global Goals are implemented, focuses on the prioritization of and innovation for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health in humanitarian and fragile settings.[9] She is a board member of the Women's Refugee Commission and a member of the UNHCR Advisory Group on Gender, Forced Displacement and Protection.[10][11]

In September 2013 she gave a speech at the Every Woman Every Child reception at the UN General Assembly, highlighting the work of Colalife.[12]

Princess Sarah participated in a panel discussion hosted by the United Nations Foundation and McCann at the 2015 Lions Health Festival in Cannes.[13] She also visited hospitals in Nadi and Lautoka while on a trip to Fiji on behalf of EWEC.[14] During her tour of Fiji, she addressed the Pacific Technical Experts and Ministerial Consultation on Strengthening Climate Change through Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health at the Sofitel Resort and Spa in Nadi.[15] In October 2015 she promoted the adoption of the 2030 Global Goals, a sustainable development agenda by the United Nations.[16][17]

In October 2016 Princess Sarah visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial as a Goodwill ambassador of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to honor the victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi.[18][19] Afterward, she visited the Burundian refugee camp in Mahama, Kirehe District, and gave a speech.[20] Following her visit, she was part of a consultation between the government of Rwanda and the UNHCR regarding the status of Burundian refugees.[21]

In September 2017 Princess Sarah was the keynote speaker at an event hosted by the Human Rights Council in Geneva focusing on the provision of sexual reproductive health services in conflict and post-conflict situations. She spoke of her role as the lead for the humanitarian work-stream of the Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and Adolescents’ Health and how to empower women and children.[22] In November 2017 she delivered the keynote at Nutrition: Cornerstone of Gender Equality, a conference in Ottawa, Canada on nutrition's role in achieving gender equality. In her keynote speech, she acknowledged how the implementation of the Feminist International Assistance Policy has contributed to Canada's position on the national stage regarding women's and girl's rights. During her Canadian visit, she also attended a parliamentary gathering hosted by Pam Damoff, organized with Results Canada and Nutrition International.[7] On 24 October 2017, Princess Sarah attended The Center for Reproductive Rights' 25th anniversary celebration in New York City.[23] On 4 December 2017, Princess Sarah did a two-day tour in Juba, South Sudan.[24] While in Juba she visited several refugee camps, an orphanage of the NGO Children out of Conflict, and the Protection of Civilians Site 3, a site for internationally displaced people.[25][26]

Princess Sarah as Goodwill Ambassador of the World Food Program, in Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2018.

In 2018 Princess Sarah became a program ambassador for Women Deliver, a global advocacy group.[27] In June 2018 Princess Sarah conducted a three-day visit to Burundi where she met with the First Lady of Burundi, top government officials, and partners with the World Food Programme.[28]

Personal life and views

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She married U.N. Commissioner on Human Rights Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein, a Jordanian prince and claimant to the throne of Iraq as a descendant of King Faisal II, on 5 July 2000 in Amman.[29][1] As a pretender of the Iraqi throne, her husband claims the title of Crown Prince of Iraq.[30] Princess Sarah and Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein have three children.[31] After the birth of her third child, Princess Azziza, Princess Sarah suffered an amniotic fluid embolism.[32] She had little chance of survival but recovered.[33]

Princess Sarah has stated that her passion for health advocacy comes from her personal experience as a mother.[34]

In May 2014, Princess Sarah spoke in support of a woman's right to an abortion, stating that if women are ostracized for their reproductive health choices then the causes of unwanted pregnancies will not be understood, and that misinformation and a lack of resources can relate to unsafe abortions.[35][5] She also spoke out against the Syrian conflict and the health crisis it has caused.[36]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Profile: Jordan's Prince Zeid bin Raad al-Hussein - Fanack.com".
  2. ^ "Is 'Prince' a career liability?". USA Today.
  3. ^ a b "Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan - HuffPost". www.huffingtonpost.com.
  4. ^ "Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan discusses newborn health - Healthy Newborn Network". 25 September 2013.
  5. ^ a b "Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan: 'We Cannot Stigmatize a Woman Who Has an Abortion'". 9 May 2014.
  6. ^ "princess sarah zeid Archives - PeaceChannel". PeaceChannel.
  7. ^ a b "Princess Zeid emphasizes importance of nutrition in achieving gender equality and SDGS".
  8. ^ "UAE and Norway partner to end preventable deaths of mothers and children - United Arab Emirates". www.un.int.
  9. ^ "Princess Sarah Zeid Authors - Devex". www.devex.com.
  10. ^ "Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan - IFRC". www.ifrc.org.
  11. ^ "Sarah Zeid - Center for Humanitarian Health". www.hopkinshumanitarianhealth.org.
  12. ^ "Princess Sarah Zeid chooses to single out Kit Yamoyo in her speech at the United Nations". 25 September 2013.
  13. ^ "HARNESSING THE POWER OF CREATIVITY TO SAVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN - McCann Health". 21 October 2015.
  14. ^ "Princess Sarah Zeid visits Lautoka and Nadi Hospitals - Ministry of Health and Medical Services". 28 October 2015.
  15. ^ "Climate Change Disrupts Women's Tasks: Princess Zeid - Fiji Sun". fijisun.com.fj.
  16. ^ "Opinion: Integrating Water, Sanitation and Health are Key to the Promise of the UN Global Goals - Inter Press Service". www.ipsnews.net. 30 October 2015.
  17. ^ "We must leave no mother or child behind". 6 April 2016.
  18. ^ Ntirenganya, Emmanuel (25 October 2016). "Rwanda: UNHCR Official, Jordanian Princess in Rwanda to Assess State of Refugees Welfare" – via AllAfrica.
  19. ^ "Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan visits Kigali Genocide Memorial and pays respects to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi – Kigali Genocide Memorial". www.kgm.rw.
  20. ^ "PHOTOS: Jordanian princess commits to support women refugees". 28 October 2016.
  21. ^ "Jordanian Princess Pays Hommage to Genocide Victims". 24 October 2016.
  22. ^ "Seeking Justice for women and girls affected by conflict". World Health Organization.
  23. ^ "Meet Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan". www.msn.com.
  24. ^ "Jordanian Princess Sarah Zeid arrives in South Sudan today for official visit".
  25. ^ "Meet Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan". www.msn.com.
  26. ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Princess Sarah Zeid raises her voice for women and girls in South Sudan".
  27. ^ "Program Consultant, Humanitarian Advocacy – Women Deliver".
  28. ^ "'If we neglect nutrition, we risk the potential and the future of this country'". 25 June 2018.
  29. ^ Canada, HELLO!. "American Princesses: 10 women who found love with their royal heirs - HELLO! CA - HELLO! CANADA".
  30. ^ Macke, Johnni (6 January 2018). "Sarah Butler".
  31. ^ "AllGov - Officials". www.allgov.com.
  32. ^ "Princess Sarah Zeid - The Center for Global Health and Diplomacy (GHD)". www.cghd.org.
  33. ^ "Commentary: A Conversation with HRH Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan on Mothers and Children in Humanitarian Crises". www.healthenvoy.org.
  34. ^ "Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan - Degrees Live". live.fhi360.org.
  35. ^ Worrell, Marc. "Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan: "We Cannot Stigmatize a Woman Who Has an Abortion"". Women on Waves.
  36. ^ Chambers, Ray (9 May 2014). "In Conversation: HRH Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan on Mothers and Children in Humanitarian Crises". HuffPost.
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