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المملكة: Manager "Humanity of Islamic cooperation" For "today": 307 million people need aid and conflicts that hinder our work

  • Partnerships are an essential pillar to enhance the humanitarian work of the organization
  • 307 million people in 73 countries are a financial need of up to 47 billion dollars to cover their needs
  • The Islamic Solidarity Fund, the human arm of the organization helps reduce human effects and provides development projects
  • Human civil society and volunteers are partners that are indispensable in the humanitarian response


on the sidelines of the celebration of the World Humanitarian Day, which was recently held at the headquarters of The Organization of Islamic Cooperation Dr. Aisha Shami Al -Ayyafi, Director of Humanitarian Affairs of the Organization, spoke to the organization "today" On the vision of the humanitarian administration, its most prominent priority, the challenges it faces, and the existing partnerships with the United Nations and the King Salman Center for Relief."Color:#c0392b"> Beginning .. Tell us about the Humanitarian Affairs Department of the Organization?"Image" Style ="Float: Left"> "Dr.


its establishment to coordinate humanitarian aid and implement the twentieth action program and decisions issued by the Islamic Summit and the Ministerial Council, in line with Islamic principles and the charter of the organization, and in response to the critical humanitarian conditions witnessed by many member states, to establish the role of the organization as a voice A collector of the Islamic nation in supporting joint humanitarian action."Color:#c0392b"> What about the vision of the administration and its future work? We also focus on providing financial support through the organization’s bodies such as the Islamic Solidarity Fund and the Islamic Development Bank and coordination with the Islamic International Crescent Committee in a way that ensures a more effective and professional response."Color:#c0392b"> What are the most prominent tasks that the administration undertakes? The tasks include enhancing coordination between member states, mobilization of resources, and developing rapid response mechanisms, as well as building institutional and technical capabilities to confront crises. It attaches special attention to the urgent needs of the displaced and refugees, especially in the countries of the Sahel region and the Lake Chad basin, and is keen to conduct research and modernize databases, and to encourage media and thought centers to cover humanitarian affairs in addition to following up the results of the most prominent organization conferences such as the donors conference for the coastal region and international conferences, including the global summit of humanitarian action, refugee conferences, and change Climate, and reduce disaster risk, with the aim of enhancing the humanitarian response in the Islamic world ..
What are the most priority humanitarian files for the organization? Humanity (in Somalia, Niger, Afghanistan, Ramallah) and its humanitarian funds, coordination and mobilization of humanitarian aid to member states that suffer from humanitarian crises, especially in some member states that suffer from disasters and conflicts, the Sahel region and Lake Chad, and the Rohingya Muslim societies, building and coordinating humanitarian partnerships of the organization with the United Nations and its humanitarian devices, and union European, and with humanitarian organizations and partners in member states such as the King Salman Center for Relief, Humanitarian Action and Red Crescent organizations in the member states of the organization."Color:#c0392b"> What are the challenges facing you in delivering aid? The strong that the organization woven with member states and international bodies enables us to overcome these obstacles and deliver aid to those who deserve them."Color:#c0392b"> How do partnerships between the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the United Nations and the King Salman Relief Center contribute to promoting humanitarian work? Our cooperation with United Nations agencies such as Ocha, UNHCR and IOM, and with leading institutions such as the King Salman Center and the Islamic Solidarity Fund, the Turkish Development Agency and the Azerbaijan Development Agency and other institutions ensure the integration of efforts, avoiding duplication, and directing resources with high efficiency to serve the needy in crisis areas. Effectively in relieving Humanitarian crises."Color:#c0392b"> This year’s slogan “From awareness to accountability” .. How is it translated practically?"Color:#c0392b"> Saudi aid exceeded 141 billion dollars .. How is it managed? Countries."Color:#c0392b"> How does the Islamic Solidarity Fund contribute to the Financial Gaps Dam? Through financing development and humanitarian projects, the fund contributes to supporting affected societies in member states and we have full coordination with the fund, and we commend its efforts to alleviate humanitarian crises through many activities and programs in member states."Color:#c0392b"> Is there a tendency to increase cooperation with the private sector?"Color:#c0392b"> How do you describe the current level of cooperation with United Nations agencies such as Ocha, UNHCR and IOM? These partnerships resulted in the implementation of joint projects in multiple regions, and contributed to enhancing the collective response to crises."Color:#c0392b"> What are the upcoming common humanitarian projects between the organization and these bodies? All of them will be implemented in cooperation with our international partners."Color:#c0392b"> How can member states play a greater role in leading the humanitarian response? The organization provides the platform to coordinate these efforts and ensure that they are directly directed towards humanitarian priorities. There are ministerial decisions that call on member states to submit a part of their humanitarian programs and projects through the organization to confirm the principles of Islamic solidarity and joint Islamic action."Color:#c0392b"> What message does the Organization of Islamic Cooperation want to deliver to peoples on the International Day of Humanitarian Action? Solidarity and mercy are the way to face crises and build a more fair and mercy future for humanity."Color:#c0392b"> How can civil society and volunteers have an effective role? We invite them to enhance awareness efforts, support humanitarian operations on the ground, and transfer the voice of affected societies to decision makers."Color:#c0392b"> S. What are the lessons learned from the recent humanitarian crises that will affect the policies of the organization in the future?/> S. What are the most important current humanitarian crises facing today the humanitarian administration in the organization?" target ="_Blank"> Gaza from violations and crimes that destroy the heart, as well as Afghanistan, Syria, Sudan, refugees and internally displaced persons in the Sahel region, the Lake Chad basin and many countries that witness conflicts, wars and floods, and there are great challenges before us to deliver aid in those countries."Color:#c0392b"> S. Regarding the size of humanitarian needs in 2025?

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