The Begum Aga Khan (Begum Inaara) - Photographed by Sabine Brauer

The Begum Aga Khan, LL.D, (Begum Inaara Aga Khan or Princess Inaara Aga Khan), (born April 1, 1963) is the current Begum Aga Khan, the wife of the Aga Khan IV, (49th) Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. Image File history File linksMetadata Bak-portrait. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Bak-portrait. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Wikiquote is a sister project of Wikipedia, using the same MediaWiki software. ... Doctor of Laws (Latin: Legum Doctor, LL.D) is a doctorate-level academic degree in law. ... is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Karīm al-Hussaynī, Āgā Khān IV KBE CC GCC (Arabic: سمو الأمیر شاہ کریم الحسیني آغا خان الرابع) -- (born December 13, 1936) is the current (49th) Imām of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Ismāʿīlī (Urdu: اسماعیلی Ismāʿīlī, Arabic: الإسماعيليون al-Ismāʿīliyyūn; Persian: اسماعیلیان Esmāʿīliyān) branch of Islam is part of Shīʿa community after the Twelvers (Ithnāʿashariyya). ...

Biography

The Begum Aga Khan is the daughter of a family of successful German entrepreneurs, Renate Thyssen-Henne and Helmut Friedhelm Homey. Later, she adopted the "Thyssen" name from her step-father Dr. Bodo Thyssen (descendant of the Thyssen dynasty). The Thyssen family has notable members who are descendants of Friedrich Thyssen and established steel works, industrial conglomerates, banks, and art collections. ...

After attending the Schloss Salem School on Lake Constance and the École des Roches in Normandy, the Begum read jurisprudence at the Universities of Munich and Cologne. She graduated magna cum laude with a doctorate in International Law in 1990 after completing her thesis on German-American commercial law. Salem Castle Spetzgart and Härlen Schule Schloss Salem (Anglicisation: School of Salem Castle, Salem Castle School) is a boarding school with campuses in Salem and Ãœberlingen in Baden-Württemberg, Southern Germany. ... For other uses, see Lake Constance, New Zealand. ... Flag of Normandy Normandy (in French: Normandie, and in Norman: Normaundie) is a geographical region in northern France. ... Philosophers of law ask what is law? and what should it be? Jurisprudence is the theory and philosophy of law. ... For other uses, see Munich (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Cologne (disambiguation). ... Latin honors are Latin phrases used to indicate the level of academic distinction with which an academic degree was earned. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Commercial law or business law is the body of law which governs business and commerce and is often considered to be a branch of civil law and deals both with issues of private law and public law. ...

The Begum’s early career included working, whilst still at university, in the management of her mother’s company (at the time Austria’s largest hotel and restaurant chain) and later for one of the most prominent German commercial law firms of the time. Dr. Gabriele Thyssen married Prince Karl Emich of Leiningen in 1991 in Venice, Italy. After interrupting her career prior to the birth of her daughter, HSH Princess Theresa of Leiningen, who is 110th in line to the throne of the United Kingdom, in April 1992, she became a consultant for UNESCO in Paris, advising on the promotion of equality and improved conditions for women. Prince Karl Emich of Leiningen (Karl Emich Nikolaus Friedrich Hermann Prinz zu Leiningen), was born on June 12, 1952. ... Venice (Italian: Venezia, Venetian: Venezsia, Latin: Venetia) is a city in northern Italy, the capital of region Veneto, and has a population of 271,251 (census estimate January 1, 2004). ... His Serene Highness or Her Serene Highness Hekurudha e Shqipërisë (HSH) is the railway company of Albania [1] [2] [3]. HSH Associates is a financial publisher located in Pompton Plains, NJ, USA. HSH is a registered trademark of HSH Associates. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... HRH The Prince of Wales, the Heir Apparent. ... UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... City flag City coat of arms Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur (Latin: Tossed by the waves, she does not sink) The Eiffel Tower in Paris, as seen from the esplanade du Trocadéro. ...

In May 1998, Princess Gabriele zu Leiningen married Prince Karim Aga Khan (Aga Khan IV), the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and became the Begum Aga Khan. Prior to her marriage to the Aga Khan IV and her conversion to Islam, the couple jointly chose the Muslim name "Inaara" (derived from the Arabic nur, meaning "light") for the bride. Their son, Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan, was born in March 2000. On the 8th October, 2004, an announcement was made that the Begum and the Aga Khan were to seek a divorce. In fact, the couple presently live separated although still married. Aga Khan IV (Prince Karim Aga Khan or Prince Karim El Husseni) (born December 13, 1936) is the current (49th) Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims since July 11, 1957. ... Karīm al-Hussaynī, Āgā Khān IV KBE CC GCC (Arabic: سمو الأمیر شاہ کریم الحسیني آغا خان الرابع) -- (born December 13, 1936) is the current (49th) Imām of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. ... The Begum Aga Khan (Begum Inaara) - Photographed by Sabine Brauer Her Highness the Begum Aga Khan, LL.D, (Begum Inaara Aga Khan or Princess Inaara Aga Khan), (born April 1, 1963) is the current Begum Aga Khan, the wife of the Aga Khan IV, (49th) Imam of the Shia Imami... For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... There is also a collection of Hadith called Sahih Muslim A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Persian: Mosalman or Mosalmon Urdu: مسلمان, Turkish: Müslüman, Albanian: Mysliman, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of the religion of Islam. ... Arabic can mean: From or related to Arabia From or related to the Arabs The Arabic language; see also Arabic grammar The Arabic alphabet, used for expressing the languages of Arabic, Persian, Malay ( Jawi), Kurdish, Panjabi, Pashto, Sindhi and Urdu, among others. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Charitable activities

Since 1999, the Begum has been supporting micro-loans and third world development projects through the German foundation Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe (UP foundation). The foundation funds micro-loans to families and single parents to promote self reliance and to end the vicious circle of poverty in developing countries, which include Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Montenegro, Pakistan, Romania, Thailand and Vietnam. Microcredit is the extension of very small loans (microloans) to the unemployed, to poor entrepreneurs and to others living in poverty who are not considered bankable. ... For the Jamaican reggae band, see Third World (band). ... Microcredit is the extension of very small loans (microloans) to the unemployed, to poor entrepreneurs and to others living in poverty who are not considered bankable. ... Anthem Oj, svijetla majska zoro Oh, Bright Dawn of May Montenegro() on the European continent()  —  [] Capital (and largest city) Podgorica Official languages Serbian (Ijekavian dialect)1 Demonym Montenegrin Government Republic  -  President Filip Vujanović  -  Prime Minister Željko Å turanović Independence due to the dissolution of Serbia and Montenegro   -  Declared June 3, 2006...

The Begum's first priority has always been her children and the care of her family, but she has also committed time to charitable causes close to her heart; in particular those involving women’s rights, educational projects and the improvement of opportunities and living conditions for people of all faiths and origins in developing countries. In January of 2002, the Begum became the Honorary President of Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS), the crisis response agency that is an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and which provides relief and support services during and following natural and man-made disasters, primarily in Asia and Africa. In this capacity, the Begum supported a number of projects for the repatriation of Afghan refugees to their homeland and rebuilding civil society in Afghanistan. Founded and guided by Aga Khan, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) focuses on health, education, culture, rural development, institution-building and the promotion of economic development. ... World map showing the location of Asia. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ...

In addition the Begum continued to contribute to numerous UNESCO projects, particularly in the area of welfare for women and children, for example UNESCO's "Passport for Equality" project. Amongst others, she accepted the patronage of the Innocence in Danger Gala event for 2003 in Berlin in order to help victims of paedophilia. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... This article is about the capital of Germany. ... Pedophilia (American English), pædophilia/paedophilia (Commonwealth English), or pedosexuality is the paraphilia of being sexually attracted primarily or exclusively to prepubescent children. ...

Together with her mother Renate Thyssen-Henne and her step-father Ernst-Theodor Henne, the Princess founded in 2003 the German aid organization "SOS Projects for People and Animals" to help mentally-ill, handicapped and traumatized children with the support of animals, particularly dogs, to bring fun and joy into the children’s lives, and to overcome their pain and suffering.

Since 2004 the Begum has become intensively involved in the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic and supports the German AIDS Foundation. Species Human immunodeficiency virus 1 Human immunodeficiency virus 2 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS, a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections). ... Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). ...

In order to respond in a more effective way to the above mentioned humanitarian programmes the Begum founded an umbrella organization, The "Princess Inaara Foundation, in 2004. The purpose of the foundation is to provide philanthropic assistance to the causes and charitable organizations whose work represents the humanitarian goals that the Begum has long supported. Philanthropy involves the donation or granting of money to various worthy charitable causes. ...

The Begum’s motto is: “Charity begins in the family”. Being raised in a warm and caring environment, the Begum and her brother, Joachim Thyssen, learned from their mother the values of commitment, courage, fair play and the need to help and protect those who are less fortunate and weak. The Princess and her mother are very close and the Princess regards her as best friend and role model.

One of the Begum's hobbies is music and singing. During her first years of studies at the LMU University in Munich, she not only recorded several songs but once, at the age of 21, took pleasure in participating in the Euro Vision contest. She enjoys singing now and then for her children, friends and on special occasions. For other uses, see Munich (disambiguation). ... Eurovision Song Contest logo. ...

Awards & Recognition

In September, 2006, the Begum Aga Khan was awarded "Reminders Day" award for her commitment, dedication and relentless effort in the fight against HIV and AIDS. The award was presented to her at Berlin's red-brick City Hall by Mayor Klaus Wowereit during the "Reminders Day" ceremony. Species Human immunodeficiency virus 1 Human immunodeficiency virus 2 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS, a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections). ... Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). ... This article is about the capital of Germany. ... Klaus Wowereit Klaus Wowereit (born October 1, 1953 in Berlin) is a German politician, member of the SPD (Social Democratic Party), and mayor of Berlin since the 2001 state elections. ...

In January, 2007, The Begum was named the "No.1" person of German Society according to the German magazine "Gala". Gala wrote "Whereas other women, following separation from their influential husbands, often disappear from society without a trace, Her Highness has catapulted from last year’s 19th position to first position. She has maintained her commitment to charitable work and stylish appearance and not said a single unkind word about her husband, the Aga Khan" KarÄ«m al-HussaynÄ«, Ä€gā Khān IV KBE CC GCC (Arabic: سمو الأمیر شاہ کریم الحسیني آغا خان الرابع) -- (born December 13, 1936) is the current (49th) Imām of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. ...

Names and titles from birth

• Gabriele Renate Thyssen
• Dr. jur. Gabriele Thyssen
• Her Serene Highness Princess Gabriele of Leiningen
• Gabriele Prinzessin zu Leiningen
• Her Highness the Begum Aga Khan

Children

By Prince Karl Emich of Leiningen; Prince Karl Emich of Leiningen (Karl Emich Nikolaus Friedrich Hermann Prinz zu Leiningen), was born on June 12, 1952. ...

• HSH Princess Theresa of Leiningen (b. April 26, 1992)

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• Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan (b. March 7, 2000)

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See also

• Ismailis
• Aga Khan IV
• Princess Inaara Foundation
• Alumni of Schule Schloss Salem

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External links

• Princess Inaara Foundation
• Princess Inaara Foundation (French)
• Princess Inaara Foundation (German)
• Begum Aga Khan
• Interview with the Begum Aga Khan
• The Wedding of the Aga Khan and the Begum Aga Khan
• Wedding Photos of the Begum and the Aga Khan
• Begum Aga Khan at the opening ceremony of Centro Ismaili in Lisbon, Portugal
• The Begum Aga Khan at Aga Khan Awards
• The Begum and the Aga Khan attend King Hussein of Jordan's funeral
• The Begum Aga Khan join Madame Mubarak of Egypt in visit to Red Crescent Society Headquarters and inspect urban social projects in Cairo
• The Birth of Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan
• The Begum Aga Khan IV host the award ceremony for UNESCO