JEDDAH HOSTS 23RD SESSION OF OIC HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
The 23rd regular session of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation kicked off on June 30 in Jeddah and will run until July 4.
GLOBAL PARTICIPATION IN HUMAN RIGHTS DISCUSSIONS
Representatives from all OIC member and observer states, national human rights institutions, experts from international and regional organizations, and senior officials of the OIC General Secretariat are in attendance.
COMBATING ISLAMOPHOBIA AND PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS
OIC-IPHRC executive director, Noura bint Zaid Al-Rashoud, emphasized the challenges faced by the commission in combating Islamophobia and protecting the rights of Muslim minorities, women, and children.
URGENT FOCUS ON HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN GAZA
Al-Rashoud highlighted the urgent need to address the human rights and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for increased attention and collaborative efforts.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REVOLUTION AND ISLAMIC HERITAGE
OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha discussed the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on various aspects of human life, drawing a connection to the rich scientific heritage of Islamic history.
COOPERATION BETWEEN GCC AND OIC
Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jassem Al-Budaiwi emphasized the collaboration between GCC and OIC in safeguarding human rights, with a focus on addressing crises in the Islamic world.
INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
The session explored legal and ethical perspectives on artificial intelligence, with experts sharing insights on the challenges and opportunities presented by AI technology.
IMPACT OF ICJ JUDGMENT ON GAZA
A high-level event will analyze the International Court of Justice’s judgment on Gaza, focusing on measures to end the humanitarian crisis and advocate for justice in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.