Queen Sonja Welcomes MiRA Center Leaders Fakhra Salimi and Khansa Ali

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Pakistani-born Norwegian human rights activist Fakhra Salimi, and Khansa Ali

On January 9, 2025, Queen Sonja of Norway received Fakhra Salimi and Khansa Ali from the MiRA Center at the Royal Palace in Oslo. Queen Sonja has been the patron of the MiRA Center for many years. The MiRA Center is a resource center dedicated to supporting women with minority backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of empowering them to voice their aspirations and define their own goals.

Pakistani-born Norwegian human rights activist Fakhra Salimi, and Khansa Ali

Fakhra Salimi, a Norwegian human rights activist had been leading the MiRA Center since its establishment in 1989. On January 1, 2025, she stepped down from her position, passing the leadership to Khansa Ali. Queen Sonja has long been an advocate for the rights and well-being of immigrant women in Norway and serves as the patron of the MiRA Center. In this role, she has visited the center and participated in its events on numerous occasions.

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  1. Anonymous10/1/25 09:53

    I hope I will be a fraction so young, and vigorous as Queeen Sonja when I am 87 ❤️

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  2. Anonymous10/1/25 10:31

    I like the color of Queen Sonja’s jacket ; very lively. 🥰.

    She looks beautiful as well.

    -Astrid.

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  3. Anonymous10/1/25 12:52

    Hope Sonja will remain as queen for 20 years!

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  4. Anonymous10/1/25 15:06

    Q S looks like a young sister on the pictures!

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  5. Achard6210/1/25 15:15

    Pour son âge, la reine Sonja a toujours beaucoup d'allure ; la couleur vive de sa veste lui va à ravir !

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  6. Anonymous10/1/25 17:09

    Lovely jacket, cut & colour is very becoming on the queen

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  7. Anonymous10/1/25 20:08

    How wonderful Queen Sonja looks! The color of her jacket is marvelous and very becoming on her. Such a lovely and gracious lady!

    Janet

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  8. Anonymous10/1/25 21:43

    Q Sonja loos great. A super 87-year-old Queen, such energy.
    css

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  9. Ava Pittman10/1/25 23:41

    This outfit looks chic and stylish, plenty of color. She looks amazing. The jacket fits well and look good, love the addition of the silk colored scarf. The color of her pants and jacket work in well, especially the crisp white shirt. Beautiful presentation.

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  10. Emala11/1/25 02:14

    Queen Sonja looks marvelous!

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  11. Anonymous11/1/25 07:41

    Queen Sonja looks so elegant and beautiful. I love the combination of her jacket and black trousers.

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