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    ICESCO Educational Center in Chad Establishes New Cell in Abéché

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    The Regional Educational Center of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) in Chad is establishing a new cell in Abéché, capital of Ouaddaï Region, to support and encourage Arabic educational, scientific, cultural and media activities, rehabilitate teachers of Arabic and bilingual schools (French – Arabic) and upgrade their educational and professional competence.

    Dr. Ali Qamar, Director of ICESCO Regional Educational Center in Chad, accompanied by a delegation from Qatar Charity, visited the land designated for building the cell, in the presence of a delegation from the Ministry of National Education in Ouaddaï Region and the coordinator of ICESCO Regional Educational Center in Abéché.

    In addition to the ICESCO Regional Educational Center cell, the project will include several other facilities, funded by Qatar Charity.

    ICESCO Director-General receives Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Rabat

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Ambassador Saulekul Sailaukyzy, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Morocco, and together discussed the latest developments in the cooperation between ICESCO and Kazakhstan and reviewed the arrangements for the Director-General’s visit to the country to attend the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, to be held in Nur-Sultan, on 13-15 September 2022.

    During the meeting, held today, Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at ICESCO Headquarters, the two parties discussed the key items on the Congress’s agenda, which is organized by Nursultan Nazarbayev Center for Development of Interfaith and Inter-civilizational Dialogue. The Congress will bring together several senior religious leaders, prominent international personalities active in the fields of thought, civilizational dialogue and religious history, in addition to a large number of bodies and institutions.

    The two parties also discussed the agenda of the DG’s visit to Kazakhstan and the scheduled meetings with senior officials to explore the prospects of promoting cooperation between the Organization and the country in the fields of education, science and culture.

    For her part, the Ambassador reaffirmed the great attention accorded to the Director-General’s visit to her country, stressing its keenness to promote cooperation with the Organization in areas of common interest.

    ICESCO and World Design Organization Explore Avenues of Cooperation

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the World Design Organization (WDO), which is specialized in promoting and developing industrial design systems to improve the quality of socio-economic, cultural and environmental life, held a meeting to discuss the cooperation mechanisms likely to contribute to the development of the field of design as a promising sector that can improve the quality of life in Muslim countries.

    Dr. Kais Hammami, Director of the Center of Strategic Foresight, and Ms. Doha Mghabbar, from the Center of Strategic Foresight, represented ICESCO in this virtual meeting, which was held on Monday (August 1, 2022) while the Organization was represented by Mr. David Kusuma, President of WDO; Mr. Bertrand Derome, General Manager; and Ms. Andrea Springer, Director of Programmes and Communications.
    During the meeting, the two parties agreed to enhance cooperation in the areas of common interest, most notably building the capacities of youth and women through joint practical and result-based programmes, projects and activities.

    Besides, WDO invited ICESCO to participate in a global design lecture that will be held in Fez, Kingdom of Morocco, next September, in addition to the Young Designers Programme.

    ICESCO and KSCF Explore Avenues for Closer Cooperation

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    The Education Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a meeting with the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF) in the United States of America, and together they discussed avenues for closer cooperation between the Organization and the Foundation in the areas of education, combating child labour, and safeguarding children’s rights.
    During the meeting with Ms. Anjali Kochar, KSCF Executive Director, ICESCO representatives reviewed the key programmes and projects that the Organization is implementing in light of its vision and strategic orientations, which aim at ensuring the right to quality and inclusive education for all, contribute to the fight against child labour, and the reduction of dropouts in schools.

    The two parties discussed the means and mechanisms to foster cooperation between ICESCO and KSCF and agreed on establishing a fruitful partnership to achieve their objectives of ensuring the right to education and contributing to achieving comprehensive development, through the joint implementation of a set of programmes, projects and practical activities with tangible outcomes.
    The meeting touched upon inviting KSCF to ICESCO’s event that will take place in New York, concurrently with the Transforming Education Summit (TES) 2022, to be held next September during the 77th United Nations General Assembly.

    The meeting brought together Dr. Barry Koumbou, Head of ICESCO’s Education Sector, Ms. Amira El Fadil, Head of the Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector, and a host of Programme Managers and Experts at the Education Sector.

    ICESCO Hosts Closing Ceremony of 14th Edition of International Children for Peace Festival

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    Launching Annual Award for Best Initiatives for “Birds of Peace”

    As part of the celebration programme of Rabat as Culture Capital in the Islamic world for 2022, the Headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) hosted the closing ceremony of the 14th edition of the International Children for Peace Festival, organized by the Bouregreg Association in the Kingdom of Morocco, with the participation of over 400 children from 31 countries to anchor the culture of peace and coexistence among the children of the world.

    At the outset of the ceremony, which coincided with the beginning of the new Hijri year, and came within the framework of ICESCO’s objective to foster peace through practical programmes and activities that place it among the leading international organizations in the field, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG), delivered an address in which he stressed the importance of peace, which is essential in achieving development. ”I am proud of all the children participating in the Festival as ambassadors of peace, who draw a new splendid picture of the world and convey messages that say “No to wars, no to attacks, no to injustice and no to hatred” These “Birds of Peace” spread beauty, joy, happiness, love and hope all over the world,” noted ICESCO DG.

    Dr. AlMalik reaffirmed ICESCO’s belief in the instrumental role of children in preserving lofty values , protecting the environment from pollution, and promoting tolerance and coexistence to make the world a better place.

    ICESCO DG also announced that as part of ICESCO’s endeavor to encourage children to become messengers of peace and ambassadors of love, the Organization will establish an annual award for best children initiatives called “Birds of Peace,” and organize an annual ceremony to showcase their outstanding creativity.

    For his part, Mr. Mustapha Taimi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication in the Kingdom of Morocco, commended ICESCO’s work and the distinguished activities, it implemented as part of the celebration of Rabat as Culture Capital in the Islamic world for 2022, hailing the Organization’s efforts to foster a culture of peace.

    Afterward, Hamd and Nora, two of the participating children, read out “The Call for Peace” which calls for spreading the spirit of tolerance and coexistence across the globe and urges adults to work and prevail in the battle for peace so all the world’s children can live and grow in peace.

    The children then released white peace doves, before the artistic ceremony that featured the children’s performances from their countries’ artistic and musical heritage.

    ICESCO delegation meets with German Federal Foreign Office Officials in Berlin

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    A delegation from the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a meeting on Friday, July 29, 2022, with several officials from the German Federal Foreign Office at its headquarters in Berlin.

    The meeting brought together Mr. Paul Voronen, Official in Charge of Relations between the European Union, Maghreb, Middle and Near East, Ms. Sina Stoffer, Desk Officer in Charge of International Cultural Cooperation for the Maghreb, Middle and Near East, and representatives of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. ICESCO’s delegation consisted of Dr. Kais Hammami, Head of the Center for Strategic Foresight, Mr. Mohamed Hedi Shili, Head of the Department of Legal Affairs and International Standards, and Dr. Mohammad Sharif, Advisor at the Sector of Science and Technology.

    The ICESCO delegation highlighted ICESCO’s vision and strategic orientations, in addition to the major programs and projects the Organization implements for the benefit of its Member States in the fields of education, science, culture and human rights. The delegation also discussed ICESCO’s efforts to fight against violent extremism, anchor the values of peace and civilizational dialogue, spread the culture of strategic foresight and support vulnerable groups.

    Moreover, the ICESCO delegation highlighted the open-door policy the Organization has adopted three years ago, along with its new Charter that enables non-Member States to join ICESCO as Observer States.

    For their part, the representatives of the German Federal Foreign Office expressed their appreciation for ICESCO’s efforts for the benefit of its Member States and Muslim communities across the globe, particularly women, young people and children. They also reaffirmed the Office’s keenness to develop cooperation with ICESCO in areas of common interest.

    ICESCO Takes Part in UNFPA High-Level Meeting in Africa

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    The Human and Social Sciences Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) took part in the planning and coordination meeting held by the representative office of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to the African Union, with the participation of the Fund’s regional offices in Africa, the African Union (AU) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS).

    During the meeting, which was held on Friday, July 29, 2022, via videoconference, Ms. Ramata Almamy Mbaye, Head of ICESCO’s Human and Social Sciences Sector, reviewed the Organization’s programmes and in the areas of peace and security, women and youth empowerment, and the elimination of violence against women, noting ICESCO’s efforts to counter the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic through its project encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship among women and youth.

    The ICESCO official then reviewed the programmes of ICESCO’s Center for Civilizational Dialogue that are geared towards fostering peace and coexistence, and the Culture Sector’s programmes that are aimed at preserving heritage and harnessing its potential to promote peace and development. She also highlighted the programmes of the Science and Technology Sector, through which the Organization seeks to achieve youth development in the Islamic world, in addition to the Education Sector’s efforts to provide inclusive education.

    ICESCO Director-General Receives UNICEF Representative in Morocco

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Dr. Speciose Hakizimana, representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the Kingdom of Morocco, and together they explored avenues for closer cooperation between the two Organizations in areas of common interest.

    During the meeting, which was held on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at ICESCO Headquarters in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik reviewed the key programmes and projects currently implemented by ICESCO, in light of its vision and strategic orientations, and cooperation with the competent authorities in the Member States, to ensure inclusive access to quality education for all, reducing school dropout rates, anchoring the values of peace and civilizational dialogue, and encouraging investment in modern technology to achieve sustainable development.

    The meeting touched upon the new developments in the existing cooperation between ICESCO and UNICEF and discussed a set of potential joint initiatives in the fields of childhood support and education, training, and empowerment for girls and youth.

    For her part, Dr. Hakizimana commended ICESCO’s role in assisting the efforts of Member States in its areas of competence, emphasizing UNICEF’s keenness to cooperate with the Organization in implementing childhood support programmes.
    At the close of the meeting, the two parties agreed on holding technical meetings between experts from both Organizations to follow up on the implementation plans of the discussed joint programs.

    The meeting saw the attendance of Dr. Barry Koumbou, Head of ICESCO’s Education Sector, Ms. Ramata Almamy Mbaye, Head of the Human and Social Sciences Sector, and Ms. Amira EL Fadil, Head of the Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector.

    ICESCO Celebrates Children for Peace from 31 countries in its headquarters in Rabat

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    In a bid to promote the spirit of world peace and the values of cultural diversity, tolerance and human coexistence, the Headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) hosted a ceremony, on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, to celebrate more than 400 children from 31 countries who are taking part in the 14th edition of the International Children for Peace Festival. The festival is organized by Bouregreg Association in Salé, on 24-31 July with the aim of anchoring the culture of peace and coexistence among the children of the world.

    At the outset, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General gave an address where he expressed his delight at receiving these children who are proudly wearing their traditional clothes that reflect their countries’ cultural and civilizational diversity, adding that the festival highlights the importance of coexistence regardless of religious beliefs or racial and cultural differences.

    In addition, the Director-General reaffirmed the special significance of the festival’s 14th edition, which is held under the honorary presidency of H.R.H. Princess Lalla Meryem, and as part of the celebration of Rabat as Culture Capital in the Islamic World for 2022 and Capital of African Culture, in the Kingdom of Morocco, land of cultures, civilizations and peace.

    Moreover, the Director-General commended the contributions of the participating children to highlight their countries’ cultures and art and allow them to share traditions and values to build communication bridges and avoid misunderstanding. Dr. AlMalik also expressed his thanks and appreciation to Mr. Noureddine Chmaou, President of Bouregreg Association, and Mr. Abderrahmane Rouijel, Director of the Children for Peace Festival, Director of the Festival of Children for Peace, for their efforts to ensure the success of the event.

    Afterward, a boy and girl both read out “The Call for Peace” which calls for spreading the spirit of tolerance and coexistence across the globe and urges adults to work and prevail in the battle for peace so the world’s children can live and grow in peace. The reception also saw the release of several white doves to symbolize peace.

    At the close of the ceremony, the Director-General exchanged presents with heads of delegations and with the Festival Director, who all expressed their thanks to the Organization for organizing this ceremony.

    Discussing Arrangements for ICESCO’s Participation in United Nations Transforming Education Summit 2022

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    Dr. Salim M Al-Malik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and Mr. Leonardo Garnier, Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary-General for the Transforming Education Summit, held a meeting to discuss arrangements for ICESCO’s participation in this international summit, due to be held next September in New York, during the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

    In his speech at the meeting, which took place on Tuesday, 26 July 2022, via videoconference, Dr. Al-Malik affirmed that ICESCO attaches great importance to the Transforming Education Summit, and has an enormous interest in its success and achievement of the desired goals by enhancing the participation of its Member States in this distinguished event.
    Dr. AlMalik reviewed ICESCO’s outstanding programs and projects aimed to support the educational process in its Member States, guarantee the right to education and address girls’ dropouts, praising the multiple partnerships that bind the Organization to several institutions and organizations specialized in the field of education. He also pointed out that ICESCO will hold a parallel event to the Transforming Education Summit to discuss the challenges facing girls’ education, and invited Mr. Garnier to take part in it as a key speaker.

    For his part, Mr. Leonardo Garnier commended ICESCO’s commitment to effective participation in the Summit, and urged the representatives of its Member States to attend, praising the parallel event that ICESCO will organize, which enhances the goals of the Transforming Education Summit in making a global impact and sustaining efforts to achieve the 4th SDG.

    In her intervention at the meeting, Dr. Barry Koumbou, Head of ICESCO’s Education Sector, stated that the Organization prioritizes education, especially the education of girls and women, through its cooperation with its Member States’ National Commissions in implementing joint educational programs and projects. In her turn, Mrs. Amira El-Fadil, Head of ICESCO’s Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector, praised the Organization’s partnerships in the field of education, which aim to promote education and comprehensive and sustainable development.

    The meeting was attended by Dr. Omar Halli, Adviser to ICESCO Director General for the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World, and Ms. Rime Jirari, Head of Organizations and Bodies Department at ICESCO’s Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector.