OIC ASG Participates in Panel on Role of Women in Peacemaking

Within the framework of the International Conference on Girls' Education in Muslim Societies: Challenges and Opportunities, which was held in Islamabad on January 11-12, 2025, the Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian, Cultural and Social Affairs, Ambassador Tariq Ali Bakhit, participated in a panel discussion session on the role of women in peacemaking and building.

‏In his intervention, Ambassador Tariq pointed out that Security Council resolution 1325 of 2000 constituted a prominent turning point in international efforts to enhance this role. He presented a number of actionable suggestions to enhance the role of women in the fields of peace and security.

‏Ambassador Tariq reviewed the initiatives of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in this regard, referring to its action plan for the advancement of women (OPAAW), adopted in 2016, which stressed the importance of women's participation in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. He added that the OIC established the Women's Development Organization as a specialized body with the aim of empowering women in all fields, especially in the decision-making and conflict-resolution processes.

On the other hand, Ambassador Tariq referred to the organization's international partnerships with many countries and organizations aimed at developing women's efforts in the fields of peace and security, promoting economic empowerment, and addressing issues of violence against women.