Speech at the Opening of Gaißach Children Hospital on the subject of "Animal assisted Therapy for Children"
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We must not forget that mankind depends largely on animals, therefore we have a responsibility for their welfare. If we destroy them — we destroy ourselves.
— Begum Aga Khan
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About Begum Aga Khan
The Begum Aga Khan, or Her Highness Princess Gabriele Inaara Begum Aga Khan, LL.D (born 1 April 1963) is the wife of Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims. Graduated from University of Munich and Cologne with a Doctorate in International Law, she is the founder and president of the Princess Inaara Foundation.
About Begum Aga Khan
The Begum Aga Khan, or Her Highness Princess Gabriele Inaara Begum Aga Khan, LL.D (born 1 April 1963) is the wife of Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims. Graduated from University of Munich and Cologne with a Doctorate in International Law, she is the founder and president of the Princess Inaara Foundation.
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