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September 3, 2018 || Her Majesty Queen Sonja invited minority women to a tea party at the Royal Palace in Oslo, Norway. It is the third time that Queen Sonja brings together women of multicultural backgrounds to chat over a cup of tea and the talk went lively around the table in the daily dining room.

“Most of you have in common that you have come here to Norway from different places – different backgrounds, with different challenges and circumstances. I’m looking forward to hearing more about this,” said Queen when she welcomed her guests to the table.

The guests had backgrounds from Eritrea, Somalia, Liberia, Pakistan, Malaysia, Iran, India, Guatemala, Syria and Afghanistan. They actively participate in various projects that promote the integration of women.

There were five women from the Norwegian garden company project Grenseløse grønnsaker og herter (Limitless vegetables and herbs), five from the Mira Center and five members of the Norwegian Tourist Association’s department in Drammen with project for inclusive outdoor life. Each of the three projects were presented around the table.

The Queen’s commitment to minority women extends over a long period of time. She is interested in the women’s stories and how their everyday lives in Norway are. She has also emphasized the importance of minority women standing up and using her voice.

Source: The Royal Court