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    41st Session of ICESCO Executive Council Kicks off

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    The 41st session of the Executive Council of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) kicked off today, by videoconference for the first time in the Organization’s history, in the presence of the Council members and Member States’ National Commissions.

    Following the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, the opening session started with the address by Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG), who reaffirmed that despite all the challenges humanity has faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, ICESCO has endeavored to turn the pandemic from a crisis into an advantage. Thanks to Allah and the efforts and dedication of its leadership, experts and staff, Dr. AlMalik emphasized, ICESCO managed to score many achievements.

    ICESCO DG highlighted the role of the Executive Council in shaping the future of the Organization and elevating its international status as an Organization with a mission to serve. He clarified that ICESCO is aspiring to sustain working with the members of the Executive Council so that each member would serve as a counselor with whom the Organization can share ideas and opinions and discuss projects and programmes.

    Dr. AlMalik commended the Member States that always pay their contributions to ICESCO’s budget on a timely basis while pointing out that payment of contributions enables the Organization to achieve its objectives and goals in such a manner as to assume an outstanding position among other organizations and manage to meet the needs of Member States.

    In Jordan’s address to the Council that communicated by Dr. Muhammad Khair Abu Qudeis, Jordanian Minister of Education, Higher Education and Scientific Research, President of the Jordanian National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, delivered on his behalf by Dr. Nawwaf Al-Ajarmeh, Secretary-General for Educational Affairs at the Ministry of Education in Jordan, Acting President of the Executive Council, mention was made of the enormous repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on education.

    In the same address, Jordan called on ICESCO to assist Member States in developing their educational systems, train teachers on ICT use. It also lauded the roles that the Organization discharged in the field of civilizational dialogue and its areas of action.

    At the close of the opening session, Dr. Ali Zeidan Abu Zuhri, President of the 13th Session of the General Conference of ICESCO, touched on the practical response of the Organization to the various challenges through its major achievements and leading initiatives that allowed ICESCO to meet the expectations of its Member States.

    Dr. Abu Zuhri noted that the pandemic was a decisive test for ICESCO, which successfully worked together with its Member States to address the adverse repercussions of the pandemic while stating that great challenges that need concerted efforts and a strong teamwork spirit.

    The President of the 13th General Conference of ICESCO also expressed his hope that ICESCO would remain the beacon of civilizational outreach in its areas of competence and called on National Commissions to sustain communication through the interactive platform, set up by ICESCO as a unique initiative.

    Shortly after the opening session, the proceedings of the first session of the 41st Executive Council commenced. Over two days, this session will review the reports on the activities of the Organization for 2019-2020, several strategic documents and the projects the Organization intends to implement in the upcoming years.

    ICESCO and AUF Sign Framework Cooperation Agreement

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Francophone University Agency (AUF) signed on March 29, 2021, a framework agreement to enhance cooperation between the two parties in improving governance in university training and research institutions. The cooperation also includes implementing joint programmes to enable graduates in the ICESCO Member States to meet the labor market requirements.

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG), and Dr. Slim Khalbous, AUF Dean, signed the agreement, at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, in the presence of some directors of the Agency as well as the directors of ICESCO sectors and departments.

    In his statement at the signing ceremony, Dr. AlMalik reviewed the main lines of ICESCO’s new vision and action strategy, which adopt an open-door policy and enhance the role of women and youth in building the future. He also commended the Organization’s programmes adding that the agreement will be an example to follow and a new step towards constructive cooperation to support the ICESCO Member States.

    Dr. Khalbous expressed his happiness at the signing of the agreement, which will strengthen the bilateral relationship between ICESCO and AUF and help develop cooperation between the two parties. He also congratulated ICESCO on its promising vision while stressing that the converging visions and strategies of the two parties will help build strong cooperation.

    The agreement sets forth cooperation between ICESCO and AUF in developing the capabilities of graduates, providing them with the necessary skills to meet the requirements of the professions of tomorrow, promoting cultural and creative industries, women entrepreneurship, and educational creativity. The agreement also covers spreading the foresight culture, addressing digital challenges, supporting scientific research programmes on the Francophonie, and promoting governance through joint development of training and planning tools to enshrine good practices in governance policy, particularly in universities.

    41st ICESCO Executive Council to Kick off Tomorrow

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    The 41st Executive Council of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) will kick off tomorrow, March 30, 2021, via videoconference platform. Over two days, the Council will review reports about ICESCO’s activities for 2019-2020 and many key documents, namely the Organization’s enhanced vision, the sectoral projects scheduled for the coming years, the draft ICESCO Chair Regulations, the draft Regulations of the Young Professionals Programme, and the discussion of the Organization’s financial situation.

    The opening session of the Executive Council’s features the addresses of Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG), and Dr. Mohammad Khair Abo Qudeis, Minister of Education, Higher Education and Scientific Research of Jordan, President of the Jordan National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, Chair of the current session of the Executive Council. Also speaking at the opening session is Dr. Ali Zidan Abu Zuhri, President of the Palestinian National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, President of the 13th General Conference of ICESCO.

    In the session, Member States’ National Commissions will examine several administrative and legal documents that the General Directorate prepared. These documents include the Draft Charter of National Commissions, prepared in consultation with the Member States, and the Report on the Implementation of ICESCO’s Organizational Structure, approved by the 40th Executive Council held in Abu Dhabi at the end of January 2020, as well as relevant development proposals.

    The agenda of the session also covers a presentation on the digitalization and updating of the Organization’s working system, a report on the performance and efficiency of ICESCO’s regional offices, delegations and external centers, and development proposals thereon.

    At the close of the session, the Council members will discuss the arrangements for the election of the members of the Council’s Bureau and fix the date and venue for the 42nd session.

    ICESCO Educational Center in Malaysia Holds Training Session on Using Electronic Assessment Tools

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    ICESCO Educational Center in Malaysia organized a training session on “use of electronic assessment tools for measuring the performance of Arabic language students,” at Kedah Darul Aman, North of Malaysia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of Malaysia, Selangor International Islamic University College, and the International Islamic University Malaysia. The training started yesterday, March 28, 2021, face-to-face and through videoconference.

    Mr. Adel Bouraoui, Adviser to ICESCO Director-General (DG) for External Centers and University Chairs on Arabic Language, represented ICESCO at the opening ceremony, which saw the participation of Mr. Muhammad Fawzi Abdul, representative of the Ministry of Education of Malaysia, and Dr. Abdul Razeq bin Zaini, Director of ICESCO Educational Center in Malaysia.

    Mr. Bouraoui reviewed the orientations and efforts of ICESCO in supporting the comprehensive use of educational systems in the Member States, including educational technology and the digital software and products developed for educational purposes. He also commended the intensive participation of female teachers in the session and underscored the important roles that Malaysian women play in spreading and developing Arabic language skills among young people. Mr. Bouraoui also recalled ICESCO’s proclamation of 2021 as the Year for Women through the launch of several initiatives and programmes to highlight the roles of women in various fields and promote their position.

    The training session brings together 76 participants from among Arabic language teachers in the States of Kedah, Penang Island, Perak and Perlis (North of Malaysia), including 45 attendees and 31 participants through videoconference. Over two days, they will benefit from three workshops on “Computer-assisted educational assessment,” “Electronic assessment tools for measuring students’ reading skills,” and “Methods for assessing writing skills through technology.”

    Dr. Muhammad Sabri bin Shahrir, lecturer at the International Islamic University in Malaysia, moderates the training session while Dr. Abdul Razeq bin Zaini, Director of ICESCO Educational Center in Malaysia, oversees its organizational aspects, in coordination with ICESCO Center of Arabic Language for Non-Arabic Speakers.

    Close of Workshop of ICESCO and Niger Ministry of Environment on Bankable Project Preparation

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    The training workshop, co-organized between the Organization of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Niger, on capacity building in bankable project preparation for 15 experts of the Ministry, closed in Niamey, Niger.

    During the four-day workshop, the beneficiaries received the theoretical bases for preparing viable projects and their application to four project concepts that the Ministry identified, which will be submitted to the Ministry’s technical and financial partners.

    Mr. Souley Aboubacar, Secretary-General of the Ministry, and Mr. Ismaila Diallo, Expert at ICESCO’s Science and Technology Sector, chaired and supervised the workshop, respectively, as part of the efforts aimed at addressing the lack of expertise in project feasibility preparation in all areas in Africa.

    Officially, ICESCO Launches Training Programme for Women and Youth in Leadership for Peace and Security

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    In an official international ceremony, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) launched its training programme for women and youth in leadership for peace and security, under the theme: “Women and Youth: Agents of Peace.” The ceremony saw the participation of high officials and eminent international personalities in peacebuilding.

    The celebration took place on March 25, 2021, face-to-face at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat and through a videoconference. The programme is part of ICESCO’s celebration of “Year of Women 2021,” under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The measure aims to train and mobilize young people as actors of change for peace, citizenship, and resilience, to build the societies we want and make them true ambassadors of peace in their societies, by equipping them with the tools of knowledge and leadership through the exchange with inspiring leaders and expert trainers for a peaceful world.

    The celebration kicked off with a recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an, which was followed by the address of the guest of honor of the ceremony, Mr. Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of Gabon, which Mr. Patrick Mouguiama Daouda, Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research, delivered on his behalf,  wherein he commended ICESCO’s work in contributing to the improvement of women’s lives, stressing the need to provide them with all the necessary support.

    He also pointed out the essential role of women in achieving development as he reviewed the Gabonese experience in the empowerment of women and the significant progress the country made towards the crafting of a constitution that enshrines the principle of equality and exploiting various measures to achieve them.

    Mr. Amadou-Mahtar M’Bow, former Director-General (DG) of UNESCO, then stated that training programmes for youth and women in the field of peace and security are urgently needed and that peace is key to achieving development in all its forms.

    In her address, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, First Lady of Nigeria, welcomed ICESCO’s proclamation of 2021 as the Year of Women, considering it an outstanding initiative that contributes to strengthening the role of women and supporting progress towards gender equality. She noted that the focus on youth plays a fundamental role in creating safe and stable societies.

    Mr. Mohamed Senoussi II, Advocate of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, took the floor, stressing the importance of the role of youth and women, and emphasizing that the achievement of gender equality is essential to the realization of the values of democracy. He also noted that the deprivation of young people of opportunities makes them elements that contribute to creating a climate of instability.

    In her address, FIFA Secretary General, Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura, praised ICESCO’s initiative and its great contribution to building a more equal, peaceful, progressive, and resilient society. She expressed FIFA’s belief that soccer is a key factor in combating violence and anchoring tolerance and dialogue.

    For her part, Mrs. Jamila El-Moussali, Moroccan Minister of Solidarity, Social Development, Equality and Family, praised ICESCO’s quality initiative and its focus on youth and women and reviewed the Kingdom’s pioneering experience in involving young women in decision-making, as well as its focus on women and its efforts to ensure that women can assume their rightful place.

    In his address at the opening ceremony, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, DG of ICESCO, expressed the objective of the training programme, most notably highlighting the central role that youth and women play in laying a solid foundation for peaceful, inclusive, and cohesive societies.

    He added that ICESCO’s interest in women and youth stems from their ability to make a change in peacebuilding, considering it an essential condition for achieving development and that the beneficiaries of the programme will receive a series of training in several areas, including the concepts of ethical leadership, capacity building, peacebuilding skills and peace-related best practices, in addition to networking skills.

    The DG of ICESCO expressed the hope that the beneficiaries, through the acquisition of these skills, would be able to translate their ideas into concrete projects for which the Organization could provide seed funding for implementation in their countries.

    The opening session closed with the screening of a musical film entitled: “The Black Panther” and a video presentation of the “Class of 2021,” which ICESCO’s Human and Social Sciences Sector produced.

    ICESCO Signs Two Cooperation Agreements with CONFEMEN and CONFEJES

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         On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, the headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Conference of Ministers of Youth and Sports of La Francophonie (CONFEJES) and another agreement with the Conference of Ministers of Education of La Francophonie (CONFEMEN). The agreements stipulate the joint implementation of programs and projects to integrate the values ​​of peace and citizenship in educational systems and the field of sports and among youth.

    The two agreements were signed, on behalf of ICESCO, by Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Organization, on behalf of CONFEMEN by Dr. Abdel Rahamane Baba-Moussa, Secretary-General, and on behalf of CONFEJES by Mr. Modibo Traoré, Deputy Secretary-General.

    In his speech during the signing ceremony, Dr. AlMalik affirmed that ICESCO’s new vision and strategy of action adopts cooperation with international organizations of common interest, and through the signing of these two agreements, aims at building a strong partnership in terms of establishing peace, training youth and girls and cooperating in developing educational systems in the Member States, in cooperation between ICESCO, CONFEMEN, and CONFEJES.

    For his part, Dr. Abdel Rahamane Baba-Moussa praised ICESCO’s policy of being open to organizations that care about youth and education for all and pointed out that CONFEMEN works to promote the holistic approach of school education, within the framework of formal and non-formal education, and to integrate education in marginalized areas. He added that this agreement constitutes a starting point for major cooperation.

    Mr. Modibo Traoré affirmed that ICESCO’s signing of the cooperation agreement with CONFEJES is the beginning of broad-based fruitful cooperation. He presented an overview of CONFEJES’ mechanisms of work in the field of youth, sports, and promoting the values ​​of peace, citizenship, and youth participation.

    ICESCO Director-General Receives Brazilian Ambassador in Rabat

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), met Mr. Julio Glinternick Bitelli, Ambassador of Brazil to Morocco, with whom he examined the cooperation between ICESCO and Brazil in the Organization’s fields of action and the legal procedures required for Brazil’s joining ICESCO as an Observer State.

    The meeting took place on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat and was attended by many of the Organization’s sector and department directors. Dr. AlMalik reviewed the main programs and initiatives currently being implemented by ICESCO, including the training program for youth and women in leadership in the fields of education, science and culture, through leadership incubators that ICESCO has launched at its headquarters, as well as working to support the creation of similar incubators in the Member States.

    The DG of ICESCO reviewed the main programs and activities implemented in celebration of “ICESCO Year of Women 2021,” proclaimed in honor of women who bear many burdens and have been on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic with the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco. He also noted that this celebration witnessed high-level participation among first ladies, female figures, and leaders of international organizations, and was largely circulated in mainstream and social media.

    The meeting discussed legal procedures for countries joining ICESCO as observers. The Ambassador stressed the interest of Brazil in this issue to strengthen cooperation with the Organization and the countries of the Islamic world.

    The Ambassador of Brazil in Rabat welcomed the proclamation by ICESCO of 2021 as the Year of Women, stressing that it is a distinct concept as women are the pillars of society and play a major role in all fields. He expressed Brazil’s wish to participate in the activities that ICESCO intends to undertake in the next phase.

    Tomorrow … ICESCO Launches its Training Program for Women and Youth in Leadership for Peace

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) will launch its training program for women and youth in leadership for peace and security, at an international ceremony it will hold on March 25, 2021, face-to-face at its headquarters in Rabat and via videoconference, under the theme: “Women and Youth: Agents of Peace.”

    The celebration, which will begin at 10:00 GMT, is part of ICESCO’s programs celebrating Year of Women 2021, under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, and will witness the participation of senior officials, experts and young people from all over the Islamic world.

    For this year’s ceremony, 30 young leaders, including 17 women and 13 men, will be trained through a series of webinars that will cover 10 modules related to peace issues. These young people will form the first group of the ICESCO Network of Youth and Women for Peace.

    The program aims to train and mobilize young people as a lever for change to achieve peace, citizenship and resilience, and build the societies we want. It also aims to make these actors real ambassadors of peace in their societies, by providing them with the tools of knowledge and leadership, through exchanges with inspiring leaders and expert trainers for a peaceful world.

    The program also implements ICESCO’s vision of peace, which is characterized by its holistic approach and takes into account, both in research and action, all the dimensions aiming at establishing peace, as well as the development of multi-level initiatives for synergies that produce peace and resilience within communities.

    It should be noted that the LTIPS / FELPS program is launched in partnership with the Maghreb Office of UNESCO, the Permanent Secretariat of the G5 Sahel, the Conference of Ministers of Youth and Sports of La Francophonie (CONFEJES), and the Conference of Ministers of Education of La Francophonie (CONFEMEN), to promote synergy on peace issues.

    The ceremony activities can be followed live on the official ICESCO Facebook page, via the link: https://www.facebook.com/ICESCO.EN/live

    ICESCO Mourns Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) mourned the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), may Allah have mercy on him, who passed away today 24 March 2021.

    ICESCO commends the great role that the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum fulfilled in supporting culture, literature, and scientific developments, as well as his interest in humanitarian action and keenness for sustainable human development.

    The Organization commended the long-standing interest of the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid in supporting ICESCO and its civilizational mission by sponsoring many of its programmes and activities, particularly those relevant to education. The list includes the Sheikh Hamdan-ICESCO Award for Volunteering in the Development of Educational Facilities in the Islamic World, which aims at motivating and honoring people involved in voluntary initiatives and charitable work in the field of education.

    On this sad occasion, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, on behalf of all the staff members of the Organization, expressed his sincere condolences to the bereaved family, the people and government of the UAE and the Arab and Islamic nations on the passing of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, stating that he learned of his death with great sorrow and beseeching Allah almighty to rest his soul in peace and grant him the highest level of Paradise.