Friends of IARC

“IARC is the cancer community′s authoritative, independent reference and the ultimate custodian of the truth, in a world where truth is constantly compromised and traded for the profit of the few.” 

Her Royal Highness Princess Dina Mired of Jordan is currently the President-Elect of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). It is a testament to her outstanding leadership that she is the first Arab and non-medical professional to be elected to such a prestigious global post.

Previously, Princess Dina established and led all the core work of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation as Director General from 2002 until June 2016. She transformed the non-profit into an internationally known brand and leader not only in Jordan but also in the global movement for people affected by cancer. She also served as Honorary Chairperson of the Jordan Breast Cancer Program from its inception in 2006 until 2016.

In September 2011, Princess Dina delivered the keynote speech on behalf of all civil society at the opening of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases. She serves in a number of high-profile international roles, including as Honorary President of the Harvard University Global Task Force for Expanded Access to Cancer Control and Care in the Developing World. She has received many awards, including the IARC Medal of Honour in 2015. She was conferred the title of Honorary Doctor by Yerevan State Medical University, was chosen as Personality of the Year 2016 in the fight against breast cancer by Zahra Breast Cancer Association, and was selected as Female of the Year 2017, receiving the Golden Award for Excellence from the Arab Women′s Council.