by admin | May 25, 2021 | Muslim World
Istanbul : A major consultative workshop was held recently here for two days in Turkey on IsDB’s policy of engagement with the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in different member countries.
A joint effort by IsDB and SESRIC and partners in collaboration with IsDB Group Regional Hub Turkey, the event was held on the sidelines of the workshop on “enhancing humanitarian response and resilience through civil society organizations in OIC member states.” A host of experts and professionals attended the consultative seminar including those from Jordan, Nigeria, Afghanistan, Somalia, the OIC, SESRIC, IsDB, UNDP, UNHCR, IITA, Turkish Red Crescent, Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund, Save the Children, IFRC in Africa, IHH, Doctors Worldwide Turkey, and Islamic Relief Worldwide.
The consultative workshop came in line with the Global Agenda 2030 as the IsDB remains at the forefront of addressing diverse challenges faced by its member countries in various economic and social sectors.
Since the 10-Year Strategy of the Bank calls for inclusive social development and more participation of NGOs / CSOs in IsDB development interventions, IsDB has embarked on the preparation of a CSOs engagement policy to provide guidance on its interventions with CSOs among other things NGOs, community groups, foundations, and think tanks. The policy aims first, to create a framework of dialogue, consultation and partnership with CSOs in order to foster the sharing of knowledge and experiences; and improve the direct assistance to local communities in member countries and or Muslim communities in non-member countries through CSOs.
A policy study has also been commissioned to take stock of the internal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in relation to the Bank’s capability to engage with civil society across all its operations. Moreover, a review and assessment exercise of other Multilateral Development Banks’ engagement with CSOs has been carried out to benchmark the policy with the involvement of similar organizations.
—SM/UNA-OIC
by admin | May 25, 2021 | Muslim World
OIC Secretary General Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen
Jeddah : The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) voiced regret at the US decision to stop its financial contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), which would contribute to further aggravating the economic, social and humanitarian suffering of the refugees.
OIC Secretary General Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen affirmed the need for the continuation of UNRWA to carry out its vital and important role, in accordance with the mandate given to it by the UN General Assembly. He pointed out that UNRWA represents an international witness to the continued suffering of Palestine refugees and a confirmation of the international community’s commitment toward their assistance and supporting their inalienable rights as well as maintaining the vitality and effectiveness of their cause within the UN responsibility.
The secretary general called on all countries of the world to continue to shoulder their responsibilities and increase UNRWA support and funding to enable the agency to continue serving this large segment of the Palestinian people.
—AB/UNA-OIC
by admin | May 25, 2021 | Muslim World
Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit (right) meets OIC Secretary General Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen in Cairo, Egypt, 14 Aug 2018.
Cairo : Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit met here on Tuesday with Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest developments on the issue of Palestine and the importance of coordinating efforts between the two organizations to support Palestinian positions.
Spokesman for the Arab League Secretary General Ambassador Mahmoud Afifi said, in a statement, that the meeting dealt with the most important issues and challenges, especially that all the Arab League member states are, at the same time, active members of the OIC. This is in addition to the overlapping of many areas within the work of the two organizations in the political, economic, social and cultural fields.
Afifi said that the meeting focused on the developments of the Palestinian issue and the importance of coordinating efforts to support Palestine’s positions on the international scene and to ensure the support of the largest number of countries for the just cause of Palestine. He added that the meeting also stressed the need to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to address its financial crisis and ensure continued funding for its operations.
The spokesman said the meeting further touched on the crises in the Arab region, pointing out that Aboul-Gheit and Al-Othaimeen emphasized the importance of working to strengthen the existing relationship between the two organizations to ensure effective action at the international level to achieve the interests of both Arab and Muslim nations in various fields.
—AB/UNA-OIC
by admin | May 25, 2021 | Muslim World
Jeddah : The Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has approved financial assistance worth $1.490 for 37 development projects in some member states of the Arab Group.
OIC Secretary General Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen stated that the approved assistance is allocated for health, relief, education, development and culture projects. He noted that the ISF has always been a pioneer in providing aid for the good of the Islamic world peoples.
In Palestine, the ISF financial assistance goes to several projects including the Ahl-Al Khair Association, the Palestinian Anti-Drugs Association, Al-Ihsan Charitable Society, Patient’s Friends Society, Battir Charitable Society, the Hendaza Breda Village Council, Al Yamoun Municipality, Diabetes Friends Society, Working Women Society, Mojadidon Charitable Association for Youth Support, Palestinian Red Crescent Society, Fajr Association for Relief and Development, Sawaed Association for Relief and Development, Public Service Association for Gaza Neighborhoods, Hayfa Charitable Medical Center Association.
In Saudi Arabia, the ISF assistance goes to the Knowledge International Educational Foundation, Dar Al-Mawsoah Charitable Society and the Arab Urban Development Institute. The Fund assistance also covers the Youth Revival Charitable Organization, Afaq Al Majd Organization for Youth Welfare and Rehabilitation in Sudan, as well as the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) in Libya.
—AB/UNA-OIC
by admin | May 25, 2021 | Muslim World
Jeddah : The Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF), one of the organs of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has approved new financial aid for several developmental, social and educational projects in a number of OIC member states.
The OIC Secretary General Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen said that this aid comes in the context of the support provided by the OIC, represented by the ISF, for the efforts to achieve sustainable and inclusive human development and economic well-being of the peoples of member states.
He asserted that this is part of the assiduous efforts of the OIC to serve Muslims in these sectors and develop their capacities in various social, economic, educational and cultural fields.
The beneficiaries of the ISF new financial assistance are various. They include the Waqf project of the Islamic University of Niger, the Islamic Charitable Organization and Conadi Charitable Society in Côte d’Ivoire, and Al-Zahra Association for Social Development and Vocational Training in Burkina Faso. They also include the Saudi Dar Al-Mawsoa Charitable Society, Youth Revival Charitable Organization in Sudan, and the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent in Libya as well as Haj Najib Education Center in Sri Lanka, a non-member state.
—SM/UNA-OIC
