Princess Zahra awarded Honorary Doctorate from Concordia University 2025-06-09

Posted June 13th, 2025 by librarian-hd

Princess Zahra Aga Khan awarded Honorary Doctorate from Concordia University 2025-06-09

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Monday, 2025, June 9

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At a convocation ceremony on 9 June for the Faculty of Arts and Science at Concordia University, Montreal, Princess Zahra was awarded an honorary doctorate for her contributions over many decades to improving the quality of life of vulnerable communities around the world.

Concordia University Chancellor Gina Cody presided over the ceremony, and Professor Anne Wade formally presented Princess Zahra’s achievements to graduands, faculty, and guests.

Professor Wade read the citation, stating, “Princess Zahra Aga Khan is a distinguished leader within the Aga Khan Development Network…widely regarded for her inspired leadership, shaping futures through education, health care and cultural stewardship.”

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Speech by Princess Zahra at the awarding of Honorary Doctorate from Concordia University 2025-06-09

Posted June 13th, 2025 by librarian-hd

Princess Zahra with her children Sara and Iliyan at Concordia University, Montreal 2025-06-09

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SPEECH BY PRINCESS ZAHRA AGA KHAN AT CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, MONTREAL ON BEING ON BEING AWARDED AN HONORARY DOCTORAT
JUNE 9, 2025

Madame la Chancelière, Monsieur le recteur, invité d'honneur, chers diplômés, parents et amis. C'est un véritable honneur et un vrai plaisir pour moi d'être parmi vous aujourd'hui, en ce jour de célébration pour l'université de Concordia, pour l'Académie, pour toutes les familles et les amis des diplômés et surtout
pour tous les diplômés de 2025, bravo a vous tous, congratulations.

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