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The ICIC Participation in the 49th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the  OIC member States 

under the theme of “Moderation: Key to Security and Stability”

The ICIC delegation participated in the work of the 49^th  session of the Council of the  OIC member States  Foreign Ministers, held in Nouakchott, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, on March 16-17, 2023 AD. The delegation consisted of:

- Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC President.

- Dr. Mohamed Hamad Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director.

The proceedings of this conference were attended by a number of  foreign ministers of OIC member States  , delegations of specialized institutions and organs of the OIC , observers and representatives of international organizations and bodies. The proceedings of this session were inaugurated by His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al-Ghazwani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.

The work of this conference held five sessions over two days in the halls of the Al-Mourabitoun Center for International Conferences, the session of the activities of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the ministerial session to discuss ideas on the topic (Moderation: Key to Security and Stability), and the sessions of committees and contact teams for Palestine, Jammu and Kashmir, and violations of the human rights of the Rohingya.

The participants praised the great efforts made by the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to host the meetings of the 49^th  session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC  Member States, and the means and reasons it provided to ensure its success.

Based on the important decisions and recommendations that emerged from this session, including an ICIC  resolution, aimed at strengthening Islamic solidarity and advancing joint Islamic action and pushing it forward to new horizons, a final statement called the “Nouakchott Declaration” was issued calling for the activation of solidarity mechanisms and integration to prevent terrorist acts, in accordance with the principles of international law and the Charters of the United Nations and the OIC , and affirmed in it commitment to the Palestinian cause and Al-Quds Al-Sharif as the central issue for the Islamic Ummah, and its support for the legitimate and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination.

  The declaration contained 28 paragraphs, including Paragraph No. (10), which was proposed by the ICIC delegation (expressing sincere solidarity and condolences and sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake disaster that struck Turkey and Syria last February. We also appreciate the humanitarian efforts made to confront this disaster; We call for considering humanitarian work at the forefront of the agenda of the upcoming OIC meetings as possible, and we also call for developing a practical plan, in cooperation between OIC member States, to achieve rapid response to disasters and humanitarian crises, and to hold a high-level brainstorming session on humanitarian action as part of the work of the next OIC Fifth Summit, in view  of the worsening humanitarian crises in many of our member states).

The ICIC  delegation held a number of meetings and contacts with the participating delegations from the OIC Member States, led by His Excellency the OIC  Secretary-General and some of his assistants, and the institutions and agencies affiliated with the Organization, which dealt with issues of common concern.

Participation in the 45^th  session  of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs

at the OIC headquarters in Jeddah,

January 22-24, 2023 AD.

 The ICIC delegation participated in the work of the 45^th  session of the Islamic Commission  for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs, held at the OIC headquarters in Jeddah, on January 22-24, 2023 AD, the ICIC delegation consisted of:

- H. E. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC President.

- Dr. Mohamed Hamad Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director.

H. E. Mr. Hussein Ibrahim Taha, the OIC Secretary-General opened the work of this meeting, which comes within the framework of the preparatory meetings that precede the Council of Foreign Ministers scheduled to take place in Nouakchott, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, on March 16 - 17, 2023 AD, during this meeting, reports were presented on the work and activities of the OIC affiliated organs and specialized institutions that presented their draft resolutions   on economic affairs, science, technology, innovation, information technology, cultural , social affairs, and family affairs, were discussed by the OIC member States, over three days, and  they approved about (50) resolutions of the OIC  General Secretariat and all OIC affiliated organs , specialized institutions, including the ICIC  resolution.

The ICIC  invitations sent to organs and organizations to participate in the 36th session of the ICIC to be held in Bagdad on 28 February -2 March 2023 AD were followed up  and urging them to participate, emphasizing the importance of the participation of the  OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Affairs Cultural and management of communication and dialogue in Baghdad meetings, distributing the ICIC verbal note  of  States contributions for ICIC annual  financial  budget  and urging the ICIC States  party to do so.

Meetings:

The ICIC delegation held a number of meetings with the delegations of the following countries: Saudi Arabia, Libya, the Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Niger, Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Iran, Senegal, Sudan, Iraq and Cameroon, and with the delegations of the following agencies and institutions: OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Cultural, Social and Humanitarian Affairs, Advisor to the Secretary-General of the Organization and Executive Director The Islamic Solidarity Fund, the legal advisor to the Islamic World Organization for Islamic Education and Culture, the Islamic Organization for Food Security, the Union of News Agencies of the OIC States, the Union of Broadcasting, Television and of the OIC States , Executive Director of the Women’s Development Organization. Discussions focused on issues of common interest.

Visit of the ICIC envoy  N'Djamena - Republic of Chad

In the period 03-11 January, 2-23 AD

Dr. Fawzi Oussedik, the ICIC Special Envoy, visited the city of N'Djamena, Republic of Chad, in order to carry out some specific activities; making contacts with the Chadian Red Cross Society, the Chadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During this visit, a number of activities were carried out,  where he met with His Excellency Ibrahim Nazif, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chad, and handed him a letter from the ICIC President, inviting him to join the ICIC, and the minister  expressed his readiness in this regard, a discussion will be held to Complete the procedure with the OIC Secretary General.

Meeting with H. E. Ibrahim Nazif, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chad

He implemented a course in international humanitarian law for members and senior leaders of the Chadian Red Cross, in Arabic and French for two days, attended by clerics, imams, the church, professors, and members of the board of directors. He held a working session with H. E. Ahmed Al-Senussi, President of the Chadian Red Cross Society, deputies and the Secretary-General, to discuss ways of cooperation in the future, and agreed to continue cooperation, especially in the field of international humanitarian law and any other humanitarian fields, and  carried out activities with the Chadian Journalists Syndicate and the Arab-African Center for Culture and Thought, and ways of cooperation and joint support were discussed, and they welcomed any agreement or future cooperation, they

also expressed their readiness to cooperate with the ICIC, and he made a number of field visits, including refugee centers, schools, and universities, to introduce the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent.

Participation in the second meeting of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts On reviewing the mid-term implementation of the OIC work program until the year 2025, held  on November 22-24, 2022.

The delegation of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent(ICIC) participated in the work of the second meeting of the Group of Intergovernmental Experts on the mid-term review the implementation of the OIC work program until the year 2025, held at the OIC General Secretariat headquarters on 22-24 November 2022 AD. The ICIC delegation consisted of:

1- Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC President .  

2- Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive director .

The proceedings of this meeting were inaugurated by His Excellency Ambassador Samir Bakr, OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Palestine and Jerusalem Affairs, who  delivered speech of His Excellency Mr. Hussein Ibrahim Taha, OIC  Secretary-General, on his behalf, in which he stated “that the OIC  work program constituted a forward-looking plan to enhance joint Islamic action in various vital areas of cooperation Development and synergy, as basic issues of interest to the OIC member states, and he also praised the sincere efforts in implementing the objectives of this program, which would provide the OIC with a clear vision to consider the preparation of the new program and initiate the preparation of the final report on the implementation of the OIC work program until 2025, and proposing a draft work program for the decade 2026-2035.

 His Excellency Ambassador Ridwan Sheikh, Chairman of the Meeting and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, whose country currently presides over the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, gave a presentation on the development of launching the OIC work program since its inception, and the challenges facing  OIC member states to implement the program, especially during the past two years, in which Corona pandemic affected the pace of achieving the full program's goals, pointing out the need to think about reviewing the OIC  work program and prepare for launching a new program.

 The OIC General Secretariat and the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Center for Islamic Countries (SESRIC) made a presentation on preparing a draft document for the mid-term review of the OIC  work programme.

Meetings:

 The ICIC  delegation held a number of meetings with participating delegations from the following  OIC member States and Islamic institutions: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the Emirates, Morocco and Somalia, and from the following institutions: the Islamic Development Bank, the Islamic Solidarity Fund, the Islamic Fiqh Academy, the Al-Quds Agency and the Statistical, Economic, Social Research and Training Center Islamic countries, and issues of common interest were discussed.

The ICIC  Executive Director visited

Turkey from September 27 to October 5, 2022.

 Dr. Mohamed Hamed Elasbali, Executive Director of Islamic Committee of International Crescent (ICIC) visited Istanbul, Duzce and Ankara in Turkey, on the occasion of the death of the late Mr. Omar Tasli, the ICIC regional representative for North Asia and Europe ( IRRO), who Passed away  in the field of humanitarian work , when on his way for the second day to distribute humanitarian aid including food to the displaced persons in the border area between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, and his body was brought from Tajikistan to Turkey, where they  burial ceremony took place in the family cemetery in his hometown of Duzce, in the presence of his family, relatives and former workmates from the Turkish Red Crescent Society and Dr. Naji Yorulmaz, member of the Islamic Committee for the International Crescent.

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, Dr. Mohamed Elasbali travelled to the city of Duzce, which is located between Istanbul and Ankara, for two hours by car, where the family house of the late Omer Tasli , where he present  his condolences to the family members, on behave of H.E. Ambassador Ali Buhedma ICIC President  and ICIC administration staffs  , then he went with some family members to the family cemetery to read the Fatiha on the soul of the deceased and returned to Istanbul.

A visit to the family house of the late Omer Tasli in Duzce  on September 28, 2022 and a meeting with the family members who are the wife, son, daughter, brother and sister.

Dr. Mohamed Elasbali held several meetings in Istanbul and Ankara with the TRCS President, the TRCS Director General of the TRCS  Department of International Relations and its staf of  his administration to discuss the continuation of the IRRO for North Asia and Europe, the joint project between the ICIC and TRCS  according to For the memorandum of understanding signed between the two parties since 2009.

During the days on  1-4 October 2022, topics related to the continuation of the work of the IRRO were discussed, and they assure  importance of continuing its work was emphasized, they agreed  that TRCS will nominate the new regional representative , and the ICIC will  approval and announcement and to move to the field to complete the ongoing humanitarian projects.

The meeting with His Excellency Dr. Kerem Kinik, President of the Turkish

The meeting with Dr. Ibrahim Altan, Director General of the Turkish Red Crescent Society

the meeting with Mr. Kaan Siner, Director of the Department of International Relations with Organizations and its  Members of the Department

The meeting with the Director General of International Relations, his deputy and member of the administration, Mr. Selcuk

The obituary of Brother

Omer Tasli Regional Representative of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (IRRO -ICIC),

 The ICIC mourns with great sadness and sorrow the death of the late, Brother Omer Tasli, the ICIC regional representative in North Asia and Europe, who passed to Allah mercy and is on his way for the second day to continue implementing the humanitarian aid program provided by the ICIC  for the Displaced persons  in the border area between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, may Allah have mercy on the deceased, and make his resting place Aljannah .

 The ICIC administration extends its sincere condolences and sympathy to his family and to his colleagues  in the esteemed Turkish Red Crescent Society. He dedicated his whole life while working in the fields of humanitarian action  to help victims and affected people everywhere, in which he devoted , loyal,

we belong to Allah and to him we return,

The ICIC Administration - Benghazi ,

the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent(ICIC) and the Tunisian Red Crescent Society(TRCS)  Meeting  on joint  irregular migration program(IMP)

 On Sunday, September 11, 2022 AD, a meeting held between the ICIC  and the TRCS , regarding IMP, at the TRCS  headquarters in the Kerkennah region -Tunis, in the presence of:

The ICIC delegation,                                 

- Ambassador Ali M. Buhedma, ICIC President.

- Dr. Mohamed  H. Elsbali, ICIC Executive Director.

 the TRCS delegation,                            

 - Dr. Abdel Latif Shabo,TRCS  President.

- Ms. Buthaina Kerkennah, TRCS spokesperson.

The discussion took place on the future of the joint IMP between ICIC  and TRCS, according to the memorandum of understanding signed between the two parties in 2015, this program  has been suspended since February 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

At the end of the discussion, it was agreed to assign director and  activate its  work and the possibility of including this program within the components of Japan’s plan of action to support African countries for development assistance, approved at the TICAD 8 conference held on August 27-28, 2022 in Tunis, and inviting organizations , the Red Crescent and the Red Cross societies to participate and provide material and moral support to this  program. they agree  to renew the memorandum of understanding.

Participation of the delegation of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent(ICIC, in the  45^th  session of the table on current issues of international humanitarian law: "After Conflict Before Peace: Legal, Military, and Humanitarian Issues During the Transition"

The ICIC delegation participated in the round table of current issues of international humanitarian law, under the title "After the conflict before peace: legal, military and humanitarian issues during the transition period", held in presence and virtual after a two-year interruption, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, at the headquarters of the International Institute of International Humanitarian Law in San Remo - Italy, 0n 7-9 September 2022, the ICIC delegation composed of:

- H. E. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC President.

- Dr. Mohamed Hamad Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director.

The number of (174) participants participated in the 45^th  session of the round table this year, eight sessions were held, in each session the title of the topic presented, four speakers made presentations dealing with the objective , legal aspects, and practical experiences gained from previous events and proposals.

 The opening session was attended by Mr. Alberto Biancheri, Mayor of Sanremo, Mr. Pierpaolo Revovo, representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy , and Ms. Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (remotely).

The topics that were presented as follows

- Scene Setter: Military, Humanitarian and Legal Challenges During Transition from Conflict to Non-Conflict,

-Historical Analysis of Conflict-Peace Transition: from Solferino to Afghanistan.

 -Humanitarian and Legal Issues in Transition: Who is Responsible and what for?

 -Legal and Military Challenges in Non-Combatant evacuation operations (NEOS)

-Legal Status of evacuees from NEOS and Legal Responsibility for them.

-Responsibility for Refugees and IDPS in the Transition.

-Planning for Post-Conflict from the Military and Humanitarian Perspectives: Necessary Interactions between Actors.

- Infrastructure and Remnants of war.

The ICIC participation due to the importance of the topics presented in the round table sessions of the current issues of international humanitarian law, and the connection of this law with the humanitarian work carried out by the ICIC  in various humanitarian fields, whether in situations of armed conflict or in situations of post-conflict peace, This year, one of the important topics was "After the conflict before peace: legal, military and humanitarian issues during the transition period", which deals with an important situation faced by a number of OIC countries, and the presentations and summaries of experiences that were presented will be very useful for humanitarian organizations and government authorities in encountered situations. The ICIC delegation held a number of bilateral meetings with the participating delegations, from Iraq, Jordan, Austria and Finland, and the President and Vice President of the International Institute of International Humanitarian Law, and topics of common interest were discussed.

The visit of the Executive Director of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC)

Tripoli on 15-17/08/2022

  Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive, accompanied by Mr. Omar Al-Sheikh, the financial advisor in the ICIC administration , visited Tripoli on 15-17 August 2022, the ICIC delegation, held a meeting with H.E. Ambassador Omer Al-Kati, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for International Cooperation and organizations in the presence of Mr. Mustafa Al-Maghraby, member of the Islamic Administration.

H. E. the Undersecretary warmly welcomed this visit and emphasized the importance of the ICIC , as it is the only international institution of the OIC institutions and organs hosts by the State of Libya its headquarters in Benghazi, and the need to enhance the role that this humanitarian institution can play, along with national and international organizations, especially in cases of the displaced persons and irregular migrants, as well as humanitarian projects of interest in the State of Libya, especially in some African countries. The ICIC Executive director made a presentation of some of the ICIC activities carried out and the necessary facilities need for its work at the national and international levels .His Excellency the Undersecretary affirmed that all necessary support will be provided to the ICIC administration in order to carry out its role in the areas of humanitarian work, and that he will communicate with the competent national authorities to solve the administrative and financial problems related to the ICIC administration in Libya.

 The ICIC delegation met with H.E. Ambassador Saif Al-Bai, Director General of the Islamic Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation , in the presence of Mr. Mustafa Al-Maghraby is a member of the Islamic Department.

This Islamic department is the competent related to the ICIC, one of the specialized institutions of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) , hosts ICIC  headquarters in Libya at Benghazi.    They discussed  topics related to the necessary facilities for the ICIC work by its Headquarters State of Libya  and topics of common interest , , and H. E. the Ambassador Saif expressed his welcome for this visit and,  readiness for close cooperation with the ICIC administration , agreed that the Islamic Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation would take the necessary measures and work to provide the necessary facilities for the work of the ICIC administration  and communicate with it in this regard.

Statement of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent(ICIC) Condemning the brutal Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip
August 2022
 

The ICIC, OIC specialized institutions in the fields of humanitarian action, strongly condemns the brutal Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, led to civilian casualties and the destruction of civilian property, calls on the international community to intervene quickly to stop this aggression immediately.
Appeals to all international parties to bear their responsibility to pressure Israel by all possible means to stop its aggression and oblige it to submit to, and abide by, international law and UN resolutions; In order to preserve peace, security and stability in the region, work to establish the necessary protection for the Palestinians in accordance with Article 47 of the Fourth Geneva Convention and impose international sanctions on Israel for its serious violations of international humanitarian law against civilians and civilian property in the Gaza Strip, and its status as a state that threatens international peace and security.
Calls on states, Red Crescent and Red Cross societies , other national and international humanitarian organizations to provide support and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society and the Palestinian health authorities to confront the dire and aggravated humanitarian situation as a result of the brutal aggression and the ongoing siege on the Gaza Strip.
The ICIC extends its deepest condolences to the families of the martyrs and wishes the wounded a speedy recovery.
the ICIC Administration - Benghazi

 

The high-level meeting of Sahel + group of Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies

 July 31 - August 01 2022

Algiers - People's Democratic Republic of Algeria

 The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC ) delegation participated in the " Sahel +" group high-level meeting of the Red Crescent and Red Cross, held on July 31 - August 1, 2022 in Algeria - People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, and the delegation consisted of:

- H. E. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC President.

- Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director of the Committee.

- Mr. Omar Tasheli, the ICIC regional representative.

The opening   session held in the presence of H.E. Mr. Hamid Lounaousi, Advisor to the President of the Republic in charge of national and international organizations and non-governmental organizations, speeches were delivered by H.E. Dr. Ibtisam Hamlawi, President of the Algerian Red Crescent Society ( ARCS), Ms. Fleri Uber, Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross(ICRC)   Mr. Mohamed Omar Mukher, Director of the Regional Office of the Federation The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies(IFRCS) in Africa, Hajja Khadija, member of the IFRCS Board, H. E. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buh edma, ICIC President (Text of the speech attached), Mr. Plato Salah, National President of the Gambian Red Cross, President of the Sahel + Group, and Mrs. Samia Mwalfi, Minister of Environment.

The work of this session was attended by some ministers, heads of relevant Government  and members of the diplomatic corps, ambassadors, in the presence of delegations of international organizations from the ICIC ,IFRCS, and with the participation of the presidents and secretaries-general of the National Societies of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, namely: Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau Cape Verde, Nigeria, Mali, Niger, Chad, Mauritania, Guinea Conakry, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia.

At the end of the opening session, a partnership agreement was signed between the Sahel Group +, the Algerian Red Crescent Society, the Holding Company for Textiles and Leather, the Algerian Complex of the Industrial League  and the Business Incubator, to prepare a compilation of skills in the textile and leather industrial professions for the deaf-mute category in Algeria and the Sahel region.

   This meeting was organized under the slogan "Humanity brings us together" and the participants dealt with many topics, foremost of which is "irregular migration, the global food crisis and climate change" to develop a vision for joint action through the development of a unified road map, and was devoted to discussing ways to unify efforts and cooperation between societies  of a voluntary nature Relief , relief across the Sahel and the Middle East , representatives of the International  Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the  ICIC.

  At the conclusion of the work, it was agreed  to establish a team consisting of the heads of some Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, members of the Sahel + group,  to assign it to formulate the recommendations presented for the Algiers capital  meeting,  on the problems related to migration and food security , were previously approved after the last meeting of the Sahel + group, which took place in the Gambian capital, Banjul.

The ICIC delegation held a number of meetings with the delegations of the Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Iraq, Tunisia, Niger, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Mali and Mauritania, and  ICIC ,ICRC  and the Arab Organization of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross (ARCO), the discussion focused on subjects  of common interest.

The ICIC delegation visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Algerian Republic headquarters and held an important meeting with the Director General of the Foreign Minister Cabinet Office, dealt with ways of consolidating relations of cooperation between the ICIC and Algeria as a ICIC party of establishing agreement.

Report on Session of the 15th meeting of general cooperation

Between the UN -OIC

on 18-20 July 2022

Geneva – Switzerland

The work of the 15^th  session of the General Cooperation Meeting, which is organized every two years between the General Secretariats of the United Nations (UN) and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation(OIC)  and their organizations and specialized agencies, held on 20-18 July 2022, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.

The ICIC  delegation, consisted of:

- Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC Prsident.

- Dr. Muhamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director.

The meeting was co-chaired by Ambassador Tariq Ali Bakhit,OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian, Cultural and Social Affairs of the, OIC Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, and Ambassador Khaled Khiari,  UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs. 

The work of this session have been 16 delegations from the OIC  relevant institutions and organizations, and 21 delegations from the United Nations, representing most of the UN  organizations and agencies specialized in the fields of international cooperation in the two organizations.

I. the agenda:

The detailed agenda for this session dealt with the following topics:

1- Review of the cooperation and assessment of progress made since the UN-OIC meeting  in Rabat in 2018.

2- Cooperation in political matters.

3- Cooperation in economic and scientific matters.

4- Cooperation in the cultural, social and humanitarian fields.

5- Consider ways and means of enhancing the cooperation mechanism.

II. the discussions:

The meeting focused on the importance of enhancing cooperation between the two organizations in making peace, security and economic prosperity in many parts of the world and adopted a matrix of joint activities covering cooperation between the two institutions in areas such as peace and security, countering Islamophobia, countering violent extremism, human rights, women empowerment, education, humanitarian aid, sustainable social and economic development, including climate change and disaster risk reduction. In the meeting, views were exchanged on regional and international issues of common interest.

In the context of considering ways and means of strengthening the cooperation mechanism, the ICIC  delegation had the first intervention in the closing session, dealt with determining the general objective of this meeting, to develop direct cooperation relations between the executive organs in all areas of international work, in which our two organizations have an important role for the good of humanity. As a whole, if even some of it had been achieved, it would have had a great impact in all areas.

Accordingly, work should be done to enhance the work of this important meeting between the two organizations by emphasizing the general objective, which is to discuss “the foundations of coordination, and partnerships between the institutions of our two organizations, especially in the fields of humanitarian work and sustainable development through joint action plans and work on evaluating joint actions at the beginning of each session.

The Joint Presidency was invited to urge the organizations of the two parties that did not attend this meeting to the importance of their attendance in the coming times, and to stress the importance of the recommendations reached during the discussions of the working groups. “This intervention had a good impact on the Joint Presidency and the participants in this meeting, because from frankly to diagnose the general situation of this meeting, whether what came in some of the interventions that were made after this intervention or directly from some of the participants, and some of the observations made in this intervention were confirmed in the responses of the joint presidency.

III. Bilateral meetings and meetings:

The ICIC  delegation held a number of meetings with the OIC  Assistant Secretary-General for Cultural, Social and Humanitarian Affairs, and the Head of the Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), and in the presence of Dr. Salem Al-Habbasi, Director of Programs, and Ms. Reem Jerari, Head of Department, Sector Partnerships and international cooperation in the organization.

  and Director of the Training and Technical Cooperation Department at the Center for Economic and Social Statistical Research and Training OIC, Mr. Onur Kajlar, Director of the Training and Technical Cooperation Department OIC, Dr. Yarly Bidlatt, Director General of the Food Security Organization, in the presence of Mr. Abdel-Munif Mitlo, the organization's relations officer,H.E. Ambassador Nassima Bakali, Permanent Observer of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, and in the presence of the Counselor Bader Mohsen Al-Mutairi, Deputy Head of the Permanent Mission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and Dr. Salima Dalebi, Advisor to the Mission.

 The meeting were held with His Excellency Mr. Salim bin Ali bin Salim Al Hakmani, Chairman of the Consumer Protection Authority in the Sultanate of Oman, in the presence of Mr. Waleed bin Ali bin Abdullah Al Rawahi, Director of the Complaints Department at the Consumer Protection Authority in the Sultanate of Oman, Ambassador Ihab Fawzi, Deputy Executive Director of the Women’s Development Organization and Ms. Sahar Head of the Office of the Representative of the Palestinian Refugee Relief Organization (UNRWA) in Cairo, and Mr. Khaled Khalifa, Advisor to the High Commissioner, representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to the Gulf Cooperation Council, and they discussed issues of common interest and possibilities of future bilateral cooperation.

The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC)

Participated at the meetings of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Geneva - Switzerland

June 19-23, 2022 AD

 Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali,  ICIC Executive Director, participated in the meetings of the regular session of the international bodies of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (RC/RC) on June 19-23, 2022   in Geneva - Switzerland, were  scheduled to be held at the end of 2021 and postponed due to the spread of the Corona pandemic. In the precautionary measures, the system of participation in this session was in attendance, with two persons, along with a representative of the youth from each national Society and others they must participating  virtually, the Arab Red Cross and Red Crescent Organization (ARCO),    African and Asian regional meetings they met separately.

The main meetings: the 23^rd regular session of the General Assembly of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent  (IFRC), and the regular session of the Council of Delegates of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross, and the work of these meetings in this session included the regular periodic topics, and the issue of elections for the IFRC president, his deputies and members of the board of directors.

Intensive contacts and meetings were held with some delegations of RC/RC National Societies from the OIC member States   regarding support for the Cadencies contained in the ICIC Administration correspondence.

Dr. Francesco Roca was re-elected as the IFRC President for a second term.

- Elected persons from the OIC member States  in the IFRC  Board of Directors:

• Ms. Maha Al-Barjas, IFRC Vice President for the Asia and Pacific Region (Kuwait Red Crescent).

• Mr. Bolaji Aqban Anani,  IFRC Vice-President for the Africa Region (Nigerian Red Cross).

• The Saudi Red Crescent for the Asia-Pacific region.

• The Malaysian Red Crescent           "       "              "

• Bangladesh Red Crescent                 "       "              "                                                               

• The Egyptian Red Crescent.     For Africa       region          

• The Guinean Red Cross.              "             "         "

• The Cameroon Red Cross. "         "            "          

The persons selected in the five statutory committees from the OIC States members  for the three committees  are:

• Dr. Fawzi Oussedik (Qatar) Elections Committee.

• Mr. Ali Nasheed (Maldives) Complaints and Mediation Committee.

• Ms. Shi Ji Shu (Malaysia) Youth Committee.

• Ms. Maria Badr (Lebanon) Youth Committee.

Other meetings were held with the IFRC  President, the IFRC Secretary General, the ARCO Secretary General, the  IFRC Director of the MENA  Regional Office, the IFRC Director of the Regional Office in Africa and  the delegations of National Societies in Libya, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon , Iraq Jordan, Guinea, Niger, Turkey, Algeria, Iran, Senegal, Bahrain, the Emirates, Egypt , Mauritania, discussions with them focused on mobilizing support for the list of Cadencies contained in the ICIC correspondence and on issues of common interest

Statement on the occasion of May 9 International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Day

of 2022, in  the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Member States

(calling for peace)

In application of one of the functions of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC), specialized institution of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation(OIC)  in the fields of humanitarian work, as stipulated in Article (6) of its establishment agreement adopted in 1982, which provides for “working to enrich the human heritage in a manner that serves the rooting of spiritual and moral values ​​and solidarity in defense of human rights.” The ICIC 30th session issued a recommendation to adopt a IHL day in the OIC countries, in commemoration of the will ( Al-Wasiya)  of the Caliph Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (may Allah  be pleased with him) issued on Safar 14, 11 corresponding  with the day (May 09 in that year), which recommended the commander of the Islamic army, Osama bin Zaid, (may Allah  be pleased with him), who was heading to fight the Romans on 634, and  the 42nd  session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of OIC States held in Kuwait on May 27-28, 2015, and pursuant to resolution no. 41/1CHAD Paragraphs 20 and 21 “Approving the adoption to establish (May 9 of each year) as a day for IHL  at the level of the OIC States, and on the occasion of the anniversary of the IHL  Day May 9 of each year in the OIC States, attention is drawn to one of the topics of this law, whether in the field of awareness of its provisions and its applications, or in the areas of contributing to international efforts to develop and enrich the of this law provisions.

    Since the beginning of the twenty-first century, international and non-international armed conflicts have been witnessed as a result of the failure to resolve issues of political, social and economic differences, whether within some States, among their components or among States, and it was the cause of the outbreak of these disputes. It witnessed new phenomena in the behavior and methods of the belligerent forces that had a significant impact on the IHL applications , and these phenomena may be considered new challenges related to the loose interpretations of the law of resort to force, the classification of armed conflicts, urban warfare, the spread of non-state armed groups, terrorism, military alliances, modern weapons, cyber wars, and the weakness of punitive mechanisms which led to serious violations of the provisions of the IHL applicable, and the fall of large numbers of victims and massive destruction of property.

The ICIC administration is following with great interest these new challenges and their dangerous impact on the IHL application, and its participation in the international effort to confront these challenges. It adopted the Day of 9 May each year in cooperation with Kuwait Red Crescent in which the attention is focused on Subjects related to this law and the challenges facing its application, and at the forefront of these issues is the call for peace, by encouraging the conflicting parties to resolve the causes of disputes through dialogue and to stop armed conflicts and wars, in application of the basic principles of the ICIC agreement, which is “The Committee believes that the sincere call for peace must prevail. Continuously to prevent suffering and destruction caused by armed conflicts and wars” , and work to organize activities in this regard in cooperation with the national commissions of IHL and the Red Crescent and the Red Cross national societies,   in the OIC member States.

Administration of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent - Benghazi / Libya

Participation of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) in the 48^th  session of the Council of Foreign Affairs Ministers of the OIC Member States

Islamabad / Islamic Republic of Pakistan

March 22-23, 2022

   The ICIC participated in the work of the 48^th  session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC Member States, which was held, under the title (Partnership for Unity, Justice and Development), on 22-23 March 2022, in Islam Abad - Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the  delegation included:

- Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC President, as head of delegation.

- Mr. Omer Tasli, the ICIC Regional Representative - Member.

The work of this session was held at the headquarters of the Pakistani Parliament, in the presence of Mr. Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, the  delegations of foreign ministers of OIC member states, representatives of affiliated organs, specialized institutions, invited international and regional organizations.

The opening ceremony began with the playing of the Pakistani national anthem and recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an, followed by a visual of OIC  presentation, and then speeches were made on the occasion by:

- Mr. Hassoumi Massoud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Niger, in his capacity as President of the 47th session of the Council.

-Mr. Makhzoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.

- Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in his capacity as representative of President of the current session of the Islamic Summit.

- Mr. Hussein Ibrahim Taha, OIC Secretary General.

- A video recorded speech of Mr. Antonio Cotteres, Secretary-General of the United Nations.

- Mr. Muhammad Suleiman Al-Jasser, President of the Islamic Development Bank Group.

After the opening session, an invitation was extended to the foreign ministers and heads of delegations to attend the military parade to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and to attend the dinner hosted by the President of the Republic of Pakistan in honor of the delegations participating in the conference.

Bilateral meetings:

  The ICIC delegation held several meetings with some delegations of the countries participating in the work of this session, in which correspondences were distributed regarding the request for payment the contributions of the OIC  member states parties  in the ICIC budget . A meeting was also held with the delegation of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS)  to discuss preparations for humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan in accordance the decisions of the OIC extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers, and discussed the results of the ICIC envoy to Afghanistan field visit, as well as meetings with some other organizations and institutions, in which topics of common interest were discussed.

A meeting were held with His Excellency Ambassador Tariq Bakhit, OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Special Envoy of the OIC Secretary-General to Afghanistan, in which the arrangements made by the ICIC envoy to Afghanistan  during his visit to Afghanistan regarding the humanitarian aid program that will be provided to the Afghan people were discussed, and a copy provided to him from the program’s action plan that were developed in coordination with the IOFS, in view  of the contacts and agreements made with the concerned authorities in Afghanistan, and informing him that all preparations are ready for implementation and awaiting the financing arrangements for this program.

Visiting the headquarters of the Standing Committee

for Science and Technology (COMCEC):

Based on the kind invitation of  H.E.  Professor Chowdhury, the General Coordinator of the (COMCEC) Secretariat, the ICIC delegation visited the (COMCEC)  headquarters on Monday 20/2/2022 AD, and received by the (COMCEC)  General Coordinator , who welcomed this visit. H.E. the ICIC President thanked him  for the invitation to visit this beautiful headquarters, and gave an overview of the ICIC  and its activities in the humanitarian fields, as one of the OIC  specialized institutions, the possibilities of cooperation in implementing specific projects in the areas of training  capacity building for health workers and disaster response, especially in African countries, were discussed, and agreed to prepare latter a memorandum of cooperation between the two parties.

The ICIC Participated at the international exhibition and conference for the development of humanitarian relief work (DIHAD)

Dubai – United Arabic Emirates

on 13 – 16 March 2022

The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) participated in the 18^th  session of the DIHAD  held in Dubai on   14-16 March 2022 in the Dubai World Trade Center, and the ICIC  delegation are consists of:

- H .E.  Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC President

- Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director.

- Mr. Omer Tasli, the ICIC Regional Representative for North Asia and Europe

The DIHAD 2022  participation of more than 600 NGOs,  humanitarian associations,  companies,  suppliers and global brands from all over the world , 50 speakers in the fields of humanitarian work .  in 8 main sessions and 16 workshops,  presented by the United Nations and a number of private organizations, bodies  ,  the Red Crescent and  Red Cross Societies , and it is expected DIHAD Forum, attracts more than 6,000 visitors,  from more than 84 countries, and  international humanitarian organizations.

Exhibition:

The ICIC delegation visited most of the shops that contained the exhibits of manufacturers of materials, supplies and equipment related to the humanitarian fields, and the stores that contained the achievements, efforts, reports and publications of some national and international institutions and organizations working in the humanitarian fields.

Conference topics:

The ICIC delegation attended the conference, which dealt with the following topics:

1-Zero Hunger (SDG 2)

2- Climate Action (SDG 13)

3- Good Health and Wellbeing (SDG 3) & Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6)

4- “Leading into the Future: the role of Co-Creation and Collaboration in a Fractured World”

5- Economic Growth and Decent Work for All (SDG 8) & Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) - Part 1

6-DIHAD Initiatives Presentation.

7-Economic Growth and Decent Work for All (SDG 8) & Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) - Part 2.

8- A Hand-Holding Approach to Partnerships for Sustainable Development: The Aisha Buhari Foundation Experience” “SDG 17"،

9- “The Impact of Partnerships on Selected SDGs in Africa".

10- "Green Initiatives".

11- Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16);

The Meetings:

The ICIC delegation held a number of meetings, including with the Sheikh Zaid Bin Sultan Humanitarian Foundation, the Emirates Red Crescent Authority, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, the International Federation of Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Iraqi Red Crescent and the Islamic Organization for Food Security

The 35^th  session of the Islamic Committee

of the International Crescent (ICIC)

Jeddah-Saudi Arabia

January 5-6, 2022 AD

  The ICIC 35^th  session, OIC specialized institution of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)   held at the  headquarters of the OIC  General Secretariat in Jeddah, on January 5-6, 2022. Under the supreme patronage of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the OIC headquarters country, the President of the actual  Islamic Summit.

 The  ICIC delegation included :

- H. E. Ambassador Ali Buhedma, ICIC president.

- Dr. Mohamed Hamad Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director.

- Mr. Ramzi Touati, ICIC Head of the Office of Relations and Information

- Mr. Omar Sheikh, ICIC Financial Affairs

- Dr. Abdel Basset Mohamed, ICIC health advisor

- Mr. Ahmed Abu Hassan, ICIC media advisor

And the presence of:

- Mr. Saad Al-Farjani, External Auditor of the International Crescent Administration.

  In the presence of  ICIC members and about 40 participants from 22 of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross societies, and regional and international humanitarian organizations and institutions.

 The work of this session opened by speeches  from :

- H. E. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud buhedma , ICIC President

- H. E. Dr. Jalal Al-Owaisi, President of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority.

- H. E. Ambassador Dr. Saleh Al-Suhaibani, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the OIC.

- H. E. Ambassador Tariq Bakhit , OIC assistance SG for cultural and social and humanitarian affairs , representing  H.E. Hussein Ibrahim Taha, OIC Secretary General.

  The work of this regular session focused on presenting,  discussing and approving the  report of the activities carried out by the ICIC administration  its annual financial reports and the two reports of the external financial auditor for the years 2020-2021 AD,   its annual budget and annual work program for the years 2020 and 2021 AD and its annual budget for the year 2022 AD, as well as a presentation Discussing and approving activity reports and financial reports for the years 2020 AD and 2021 AD and their annual budget for the year 2022 AD and the annual work programs for the year 2022 AD for the following  ICIC joint organs:

-Islamic Forum for International Humanitarian Law.

-The ICIC  regional representative for  North Asia and Europe.

- Social Peace Building Center.

- Irregular immigration program.

 The meeting discussed and approved the following topics:

- Procedures for International Humanitarian Law Day.

- Presented the report on the follow-up to the implementation of the recommendations of the 4^th  consultative meeting between the ICIC  and the National Societies of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross in the OIC countries.

- Presented the follow-up report of the chairmanship of the Friends of the Red Crescent Society in Turkish Northern Cyprus, on the legal status of the Society in the International Movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.

- The ICIC strategy for the years 2021-2025 AD.

 - Statutes of the ICIC representation.

At the closing session, the following decisions were taken:

- H.E. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, elected  as ICIC president.

- H.E.  Ambassador Bayram Mabakang Diagne as  ICIC Vice-president

The item “Other Business”:

 - The ICIC examined the humanitarian situation in the African Sahel region and the statements made by the ICIC  Vice president , H.E. Ambassador Bayram Mabakang Diagne, on the urgent need to provide humanitarian assistance to the inhabitants of this region to alleviate their suffering, and the  ICIC decided the following:

• Make an appeal to provide humanitarian aid for the benefit of the countries of the Sahel region.

• Urging the Red Crescent, the Red Cross Societies and other humanitarian organizations in the OIC countries to contribute to the humanitarian assistance efforts for the countries of the Sahel region.

- The ICIC  approved the proposal of Mrs. Pavo Ba, President of the Red Cross Society, to invite the Red Crescent and Red Cross societies in the OIC countries to support the nominations of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority and the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society during the elections to be held at the next meeting of the International Federation of Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies.

- At the conclusion of this session, it issued (16) resolutions that included the approval of the ICIC reports of the its activities and its affiliated bodies for the years 2020-2021, its final annual financial reports for the years 2020-2021, and its work programs and annual financial budgets for the year 2022, attached  (The ICIC Report and Resolutions of the 35^th    Session held on January 5- 6, 2022 AD, Jeddah - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia).

The ICIC decided to express great appreciation and thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman, the Crown Prince, for the generous approval to host the work of this session in the country of the Two Holy Mosques.

The delegations participating in the work of this session held working meetings with H.E. ICIC President and the ICIC  Executive Director, in which humanitarian issues of common interest were discussed.

The ICIC delegation Participation

At the 44^th session of the Islamic Commission of Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs

Held in Jeddah - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

 The ICIC delegation participated in the 44^th  session of the Islamic Commission on Economic, Cultural  and Social Affairs, held on  January 11-13, 2022 AD in Jeddah - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the ICIC delegation consisted of:

- H.E. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC President.

- Dr.  Mohamed Hamad, Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director .

The work of this session was opened with words from H. E. the Ambassador of the Republic of Niger, the Chairman of the 43^th  session of the Islamic Commission , Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs   , H. E. the  OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Cultural and Social Affairs, and H. E. the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The work of this commission began by listening to the reports of the representatives  of subsidiary organs and specialized institutions on their activities and programmes, including the ICIC representative , which was favoured by  the delegations participating in this session ,  and after completing the presentations of the OIC specialized   institutions and organs ,and the interventions of the OIC  member states, the draft resolutions were reviewed,  amendments and additions were made, including the addition of a new paragraph in ICIC  draft resolution No. 6/48-C concerning the  OIC Specialized Institutions, Item (b) of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent, related to expressing thanks and great appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting the ICIC 35^th  session ,at the OIC    the General Secretariat Headquarter  on January 5-6, 2022 AD, as well as   thanks and appreciation to the  OIC General Secretariat   and  to the Saudi Red Crescent Authority for the efforts made to make the work of this ICIC 35th session a success, and this  draft resolution  has been approved , in order to be submitted for adoption by the 48^th   the session the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC Member States scheduled in March  2022 in  Islamabad-  the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

H. E. Ambassador Ali Buhedma,   ICIC President, accompanied by Dr. Mohamed Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director ,  H. E. Ambassador Tariq Bakheet,  OIC  Assistant Secretary-General for Cultural, Social and Humanitarian Affairs, and the discussions were  the  authorization of  ICIC  Administration participation  in implementing the OIC Humanitarian Aid Program,  and    to urge the ICIC  States Parties In the  ICIC   establishing agreement   to pay the mandatory contributions in ICIC  budgets, it was agreed to direct correspondence in this regard.

The ICIC delegation met with the delegations of Libya, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Morocco, Algeria, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Cameroon and Senegal. It also met the OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Cultural and Social Affairs, and with delegations of OIC specialized   institutions and organs, the Islamic Solidarity Fund, the Women’s Organization, the Islamic Organization for Food Security, the for Islamic History Centre and Arts, and the Statistical Research Centre.

A memorandum of understanding was signed between the ICIC and the Islamic Organization for Food Security.

The ICIC Participation in the Extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

18 - 19 December 2021 AD

  The ICIC delegation participated in the 17th Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC, which was held on 18-19 December 2021 AD in Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the delegation consists of:

- Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director.

- Mr. Omer Tasli, the ICIC regional representative for North Asia and Europe.

   The work of the 17th session of the extraordinary meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the  OIC Member States held in Islamabad, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on December 19, 2021, to discuss the serious of humanitarian situation in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, in the presence of representatives of 57  OIC countries and OIC specialized organs , including the ICIC, in the presence of the Foreign Minister of the Taliban government, Amir Khan Muttaki, and some non- OIC member states, namely the United States, Russia, Britain, France, China, Germany, Italy, the European Union, and representatives of the United Nations and the Arab League, attended.

   The opening session was addressed by His Excellency Mr. Imran Khan, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, H E. Mr. Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, President of the 14^th  OIC  Islamic Summit, and H E. Mr. Hussein Ibrahim Taha, OIC Secretary-General and H.E. Dr. Mohamed Suleiman Al-Jasser, President of the Islamic Development Bank Group.

   A lengthy resolution  was issued, its preamble included 37 paragraphs and contained 31 items, which included the political, economic, social and humanitarian aspects, with regard to the humanitarian aspects, the items Nos.: 5-10, 13-20, and 28, attached, which dealt with emphasizing the need for the OIC to act to provide humanitarian aid in view of the increasing humanitarian challenges facing the Afghan people, and called for strengthening the role of the OIC  mission in Kabul and supporting it with financial, human and logistical resources, so that it could assume its full responsibilities in coordinating humanitarian and development support operations for the Afghan people. The ICIC  operational capabilities in the areas of humanitarian work within the OIC  efforts in Afghanistan (Annex 2).

The resolution addressed urging member states and specialized institutions of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, including the ICIC, to provide humanitarian assistance through the OIC’s mission in Kabul. The  OIC General Secretariat special envoy for Afghanistan to coordinate aid and humanitarian assistance efforts, and authorize him to continue economic and political engagement with Afghanistan and to submit periodic reports in this regard.

The ICIC delegation visited 

the Tunisian  Red Crescent Society (TRCS)

HE. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC President , accompanied by Dr. Mohamed Hamad Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director, paid a working visit to TRCS on November 29 to December 4, 2021 AD, two  meetings were held with the TRCS, which were as follows:

The meeting was held on December 2, 2021 AD, at the TRCS , headquarters in the Muqrin area, with Mr. Maher Al-Shiniti - TRCS member of Board and Treasurer and Mrs. Buthaina, Director of Information and the acting  Director of the Irregular Migration Program (IMP), topics related to the future of its work were discussed and its   frame of IMP general report, the work plan and the annual budget for the year 2022 AD, which will be presented to the upcoming 35th session of the ICIC to be held at the OIC  headquarters in Jeddah on January 5-6, 2022 AD.

The second meeting took place on Friday, December 3, 2021 AD, over a working lunch with HE. Dr. Abdul Latif Shabo, TRCS President, Mr. Maher Al-Shenetti, the TRCS member of Board and Treasurer, and Mrs. Buthaina, the TRCS  Media Officer, and the topic of the IMP future of the work and the activation of its action plan since the beginning of 2022 AD, and the necessity of work were discussed, to prepare the IMP report on its annual work plan and financial budget for the year 2022 AD, and stress the need for the TRCS participation in the 35th session of the ICIC , which will be held on January 5-6, 2022 AD in Jeddah.

The ICIC delegation visited

to the Saudi Embassy in Tunisia

December 1, 2021 AD

 H. E. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC president , accompanied by Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director, paid a working visit to the esteemed Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Tunis , and they were received by  H E. Ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Sager and Mr. Ahmed bin Abdullah Al-Shehri, members of the embassy, ​​where they were congratulated His Excellency, for assuming his duties as the new ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Tunisia and Libya, his visit comes within the framework of communication by the ICIC ’s with the esteemed Saudi Embassy, ​​as the Kingdom is  one of its ICIC  members and hosts the OIC headquarters, which considers the ICIC  as one of its specialized institutions, and on the occasion of holding the session 35^th  of the ICIC  at the OIC  headquarters in Jeddah on January 5-6, 2022 AD. The arrangements for visa application for  ICIC members and its administration staff  , the  delegations of Tunisian Red Crescent and the Libyan Red Crescent were discussed, as were  other issues of common interest.

ICIC Participated  in f the 4^th  session of the General Assembly of the Islamic Organization for Food Security(IOFS), on September 8-9, 2021

 At the invitation of Dr.Yerlan Baudulet, IOFS Director-General, OIC specialized institutions , its headquarters at  Nur-Sultan - Republic of Kazakhstan, Dr. Mohamad H. Elasbali, ICICE xecutive Director participated in the IOFS 4^th  session of the General Assembly, which was held by Zoom meeting on September 8-9, 2021 AD.

Follow up  visit  the implementation of the repair and maintenance project of Asfer Safarov Murad Secondary School in the Vose region of Tajikistan.

 The repair and maintenance project for Asfer Safarov Murad Secondary School in the Vose region of Tajikistan, this school is located in a remote area,   it consists of two floors, has (24) classrooms, (10) rooms for the administration , teachers , a library, a canteen, a sports hall, and a meeting room. The project covers the repair and maintenance of the above-mentioned facilities and the external walls of the school.

Upon the request of the Tajik Red Crescent Society(RCST) regarding the project of repairing, maintaining, completing and equipping this school, approval was obtained to finance this project by (Bahrain Donor Alliance: Bahrain Red Crescent Society,  CAAF Humanitarian - Islah Society and Islamic Society) as a joint project, and a memorandum  of understanding was signed  between the Bahrain Red Crescent Society on behalf of the Bahraini Donors Alliance as a funding party, the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC)  as a party that monitors implementation and evaluation, and the (RCST) as a party supervising the implementation, on December 07, 2019 in Geneva on the side-lines of the Statuary  meetings of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Mr. Omar Tasli, the  ICIC regional representative in his capacity as the ICIC coordinator  to follow up the implementation of the project of this school, after completing the preparatory work conducted by the Tajik Red Crescent Society on July 5, 2021 AD,  he made a field visit to Tajikistan on  August 2-8, 2021 AD, and in at the beginning of this visit, he met with His Excellency Dr. Saeed Korbunov, President of the  (RCST), who conveyed to him the greetings and salutations of His Excellency Ambassador Ali Buhedma, ICIC President , Dr. Mohamed Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director  , and Dr. Fawzi Amin on behalf of the Bahraini Donors Alliance, and in his turn, His Excellency the President of (RCST) welcomes Mr. Omar Tasli, and expressed his thanks and gratitude to the ICIC, and to the members of the Bahraini Donors Alliance for the support and interest in cooperating with the (RCST), and announced that it would provide the necessary facilities for this project.

 Mr. Omar Tasli also held several meetings with the (RCST) Secretary-General, his deputy, heads of the logistical and financial support  departments,  during this visit, the bidding procedures were reviewed, the tender process was evaluated, and the meeting with the applicant companies, to provide executive notes for the project, and to determine the financial executive procedures. He attended along with a representative of The (RCST) as observers, the process of opening the sealed envelopes of the companies applying for the tender announced in the newspaper by the tender authority, and in the presence of the representatives of the four companies that participated in this tender, preparing a record of the offers and, prices, and attending the meeting of the tender committee to do the technical analysis, and it was concluded. that all The four bidding companies have complied with the conditions of the bid, and decided that the lowest price offered by "TOJIKSOKHTMON" LLC, which won the bid, and on the same day, the coordinators of the ICIC  and the (RCST), along with the heads of the logistics department and the finance department, drafted the final version of the employment contract with the winning company and presented to the company for signature, therefore  the bidding process for a repair and  maintenance project was completed  of Vose secondary school, and according to what was agreed with the winning company and as specified in the work contract, the company will start implementing the project at the school site on 11/08/ 2021 AD, and the project will be completed on 11/10/2021 AD at the latest.

Visit of the Chairman of Administration Committee of the Libyan Relief and Humanitarian Aid (LIBAID) to  the headquarters of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC)

Mr. Saad Al-Abbar, Chairman of the (LIBAID), accompanied  by Mr. Marwan Al-Hassi, Director of Operations and Programs, visited the ICIC headquarters in Benghazi, on Wednesday 03/03/2021 AD, and held a meeting with H.E. Ambassador Ali Buhedma, ICIC President , Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director and Mr. Ramzi Al-Towati, ICIC Head of Relations Department, H.E.  Ambassador Ali Buhedma  welcomed this visit, which expresses the close relations and cooperation between the ICIC and the LIBAID, then Mr. Saad Al-Abbar expressed his happiness with this visit and  expressed thanks and gratitude to the ICIC    for providing humanitarian assistances  and he made a presentation on the work that the LIBAID's administration is carrying out all over Libya in cooperation with some international bodies such as the World Food Program and Unicef.

Dr. Mohamed  Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director, presented the work that the ICIC  had carried out during the last period, especially in Libya and funded by the Islamic Solidarity Fund, which continued from 2012 to 2019 for the displaced  families and for displaced children, which were distributed in cooperation with LIBAIB. and the Libyan Red Crescent Society(LRCS), and informed  on the contacts that have been made regarding the joint humanitarian appeal between the ICIC, LIBAID and LRCS  , which includes a request for humanitarian aid for the displaced throughout of Libya, and in cases of response, the implementation will be carried out by these parties. Finally, he stressed  the ICIC administration's keenness to continue cooperation and coordination in the areas of humanitarian work that will be implemented in Libya in cooperation with the LIBAID and LRCS.

They discussed issues of common interest, aspects of future cooperation between the two parties, and cooperation and coordination in the fields of humanitarian work and exchange of visits.

The Secretary General of the Libyan Red Crescent Society(LRCS)

visited to the ICIC headquarters

Mr. Marei Al-Darsi, LRCS Secretary General, accompanied  by Mr. Mohamed  Al-Banouni, Director of the LRCS  Secretary-General's Office, visited the ICIC  headquarters in Benghazi, on Thursday 7/1/2021 AD, and was received by HE Ambassador Ali M. Buhedma, ICIC President  and Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director, this visit expressed  the close relations and cooperation between the ICIC and the LRCS. Mr. Marei Al-Darsi  expressed his thanks and gratitude for the financial assistance  provided by ICIC to support the humanitarian efforts of the LRCS and its branches to confront the pandemic Corona (Covid 19), and he gave a presentation on the work that has been accomplished by the LRCS  during the last period related to taking care of the  organizational procedures and maintenance of the LRCS General Secretariat building in Benghazi with the support of the Libyan government, and to establish centers for strategic stores for relief work in Benghazi, Sabha and Zwara.

Dr. Mohamed Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director gave a presentation on the works carried out by the ICIC  during the last period as joint humanitarian aid projects in Gaza, Kosovo and Tajikistan, and to provide support for humanitarian efforts to confront Covid 19 (Corona) to the National Societies in Libya, Palestine, Yemen and Syria and  coordinating contacts for voluntary medical campaigns pledged by one of the Arab specialized centers to conduct ophthalmology  medical examinations and minor surgeries in Yemen, Benin, Kosovo, Tajikistan and Tanzania.

Issues of common interest were discussed, and aspects of future cooperation between the two parties, especially facing the Corona pandemic, and the LRCS  invited ICIC to pay a visit to the LRCS  General Secretariat.

 Statement condemning the attack  on Aden Civil airport

The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) , OIC specialized institution, condemns the aggression against Aden civil airport, which led to deaths, injuries, and missing persons among civilians and International Red Cross employees, which is a grave violation of all provisions of laws, human norms and rules of international humanitarian law, and  presents  deepest condolences and sympathy, to the Yemeni people and families of the victims, and prayers to Allah Almighty for a speedy recovery for the injured                                       .

The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent(ICIC)  - Benghazi

 The ICIC  participation in the Irregular Migration Conference,

(its Causes ... its Effects ... Ways to Combat)

 Benghazi  20 -22 December 2020

Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, Executive Director of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC), participated in the work of the conference Irregular Migration (Its Causes ... Its Effects ... Ways to Combat It) organized by the Ministry of Interior on the occasion of the International Day of Migrants  at  the Tebesty Hotel Hall - Benghazi on 20-22 December 2020 AD, with a working paper entitled The ICIC Vision to face the Irregular Migration phenomenon , presented in the first session on December 20, 2020 AD, this paper dealt with a practical contribution by ICIC as one of the OIC specialized institutions, to confront Irregular migration as part of international efforts in this regards, targeting countries of migration origin, by ICIC specialized organ  named (Irregular Migration Program).

Dr. Elasbali took over the presidency of the third session in the afternoon of the first day.

 The sessions of this conference continued over a period of three days, during which 50 papers were presented by academics  and specialists from inside and outside Libya, which dealt with the analysis of the legal and objective aspects of the phenomenon of irregular migration, many solutions were presented  to face this issue.

During this conference, a meeting took place with H.E. Ambassador Ahmed Mustafa Jarrar, Consul General of the State of Palestine in Benghazi, the President and some members of the Palestinian community in the Eastern Region, and discussed issues of common interest, in particular  the close relations with the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Palestine Red Crescent Society.

Participation of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC)  in the 47^th session or the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation(OIC)

held on 27-28 November 2020

Niamey - Republic of Niger

 Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director, participated in the 47^th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, under the slogan "United Against Terrorism for Peace and Development", held on 12 – 13 Rabea II,1442 H, corresponds   27-28 November 2020 in Niamey - Republic of Niger, which was inaugurated by His Excellency President Muhammadu Yusufo, President of the Republic of Niger, in his opening  speech he welcomed the participants in this conference, emphasized that the OIC is important to its countries, indicating that his country is one of the active OIC countries, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the OIC Secretary-General Dr. Yusuf bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen for his efforts for the OIC, and wished his good luck him.

  Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimin delivered a speech in which he stated that choosing the title of this session, stressed that terrorism remains one of the most prominent and most dangerous threats facing the region and the world, considering its impact on the levels of growth and inter-cooperation relations and its cause for a decline in human development indicators, appreciating the role assigned to the Voice of Al-Hikma Center which is in coordination with the International Islamic Fiqh Academy, and aims to give priority to the voice of reason and spread the image of moderation and tolerance. The OIC Secretary-General thanked and appreciated His Excellency the Niger President for his generous sponsorship of the meeting and clear keenness and support for the organization's work, and also valued the efforts made by the United Arab Emirates to promote joint Islamic action during its presidency of the 46^th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers.

His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the representative of the Kingdom delivered a speech in his capacity as the Kingdom President of the OIC Islamic Summit, and said that the Kingdom donated a land and financial support for the construction of the permanent building of the OIC General Secretariat and pledged to pay the obligatory late contributions of the least developed and weak  OIC countries.

Her Excellency Reem Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation in the United Arab Emirates State, delivered a speech in which she referred to the activities undertaken by the State during its presidency of the 46^th  session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, and handed over the presidency of this session  to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Niger.

The foreign ministers of the Republic of Tunisia, the Republic of Senegal and the Republic of Turkey delivered speeches on behalf of the Arab, African and Asian groups.

Her Excellency Mrs. Amira Al-Fadhli, the representative of the African Union Commission delivered a speech considering that the African Union is the guest of this session.

On the first day, 27 November 2020, after the opening session, a closed session was held to approve the agenda , the program of work, and at the same time a session of the Special Committee held to discuss some resolutions , pending issues, and to elect members of the Independent Commission for Human Rights.

On the second day, 28 November, 2020 AD, a brainstorming session held under the title "Security and Humanitarian Challenges Facing the Sahel Countries of Africa that are OIC  Members ", in which a number of Foreign Ministers and Heads of Delegations spoke, and a plenary session held for the official speeches of Ministers and Heads of Delegations of OIC Member States on various issues especially confronting terrorism, the Corona pandemic, then the final session for adoption the resolutions and Niamey Declaration.

H.E. Hussein Ibrahim Taha (Chad), a former Chadian Foreign Minister, has been elected as the new OIC Secretary General for a five-year term starting from November 17, 2021 AD, succeeding His Excellency Dr.Youssef Al-Othaimeen, OIC Secretary-General (Saudi Arabia).

In the closing session, approved and adoption of the Resolutions issued by this session, including the ICIC )Resolution No. 47/6-C Item (B), and His Excellency Mr. Hussein Taha declared the legal oath as OIC Secretary General as of November 17, 2021 AD.

Meetings:

Bilateral meetings were held with the foreign ministers of Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Senegal and Chad, the current OIC Secretary-General, the elected OIC Secretary-General, the OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Cultural, Social and Humanitarian Affairs, the delegation heads of Saudi Arabia, Emirates, Qatar, Morocco, Iran, Mali, Iraq, Benin, Turkey, the delegations of the Islamic World Organization for Education, Education and Culture, the Islamic Center for History and Arts, the Islamic Fiqh Academy, the Union Al-Alamiah for International Arab and Islamic Schools, Islamic Organization for Food Security and the Libyan Islamic Call Society, In these meetings, verbal notes were submitted to ICIC member States requesting the payment of obligatory contributions in the ICIC annual financial budgets and discussed issues of common interest.

The Islamic Committee of International Crescent (ICIC)

Project, “Solidarity is stronger than the Corona pandemic”

Distribution of food and hygiene parcels in the Republic of Kosova

Ramadan 1441 AH corresponding to May 2020 AD

 Following the ICIC  partnerships programs in the fields of humanitarian actions, and in the framework of its project "Solidarity is stronger than the Corona pandemic" ,Kind funded by the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society and in cooperation with the Kosovo  Red Cross Society, on the occasion of holy month of Ramadan1441 AH, corresponding to May 2020 AD, were distributed (1000) packages of  food and hygiene ,(2) paackages per family for (500) poor families, consisting of (about 2,500 people) for (26) municipalities throughout the Republic of Kosovo.

Despite the difficulties related to the precautionary restrictions imposed by the Corona pandemic, logistical and economic changes in the markets ... etc ..., this project was implemented as planned, with the participation of all parties.  the Administrative , technical, executive procedures were designed and planed by the ICIC regional office for North Asia and Europe (ICIC-IRRO) , the ICIC headquarter in Benghazi,  and the implementation phase , procurement arrangements in accordance with the ICIC  rules in force were carried out by the working groups and the Kosovo Red Cross Society , follow up the implementation of all the requirements for this operation , including posters, boxes, processing and packaging of food, hygiene  package and implementation of the  distribution program, and each package contained the following materials:

 - 1Food package contains the following: flour bag (25) kilos, cooking oil (4) litres, sugar (4) kilos, pasta (1) kilo, rice number (4) 800 grams, beans, number (3) (700 grams, salt, number (1) kilo.

 - 2Hygiene package contains the following: clothes detergent (1), hygienic paper for women (2), toilet soap (5) 90 g, shampoo (1) litre, dish cleaner (1), toilet cleaner (1).

 Distributions began on May 21, 2020 AD to deliver packages  to the Kosovo Red Cross Society branches in (26) municipality spread throughout the Republic of Kosovo, and during the days of 21, 22 and 23 May 2020, aid packages  were distributed by volunteers and workers in the branches of the Red Cross In Kosovo, with the presence and field participation of the team in charge of the Kosovo operation:

1. Ms. Antigona Subjani, coordinator of the ICIC program to develop livelihoods in Kosovo.

2.  Ms. Adelina Sylla – ICIC in Kosovo

. 3Mr. Ahmed Adimj -Coordinator of the Kosovo Red Cross Society.

All stages of this process have been fully documented, and a detailed administrative and financial executive report, pictures taken and a 5-minute video clip have been sent to all project partners.

On the occasion of completing all the procedures for implementing this model process at the time of the Corona pandemic, and its final report  and for its successful experience, the ICIC would like to extend thanks and gratitude to the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society for its kind response to funding this process, as well as thanks and appreciation to Kosovo Red Cross Society for its  cooperation  closely and permanently with it, and to commend the efforts of the task force in charge of this process under the direct supervision of Mr. Omar Tasli, ICIC regional representative and all the staff and volunteers who participated in the implementation of this program.

The Project of Fasting Iftar in the Gaza Strip

Ramadan 1441 H,   Correspond on  2020

The Islamic International Crescent Committee (ICIC) in partnerships programs  in humanitarian actions , the  fasting Iftar  project has been implemented in the Gaza Strip on holy  Ramadan 1441 H ,corresponding on  2020 AD, with funding by  the Bahrain Humanitarian Alliance (Bahrain Red Crescent Society, Al-Islah Society, Islamic Society, Islamic Education Association), under ICIC  Supervision and implemented by  the Gaza Strip Association (GDD).

The target group are (619) Poor families in the governorates of the Gaza Strip, the families were chosen according to the following criteria:

• The family should be classified as a poor and needy family.

• The number of family members should not be less than 6 persons.

• The family should not have benefited from a similar project, at least within 15 days from the date of implementing the project.

 As a quick response from Bahrain Humanitarian Alliance (Bahrain Red Crescent Society, Al Eslah Society, Islamic Association, Islamic Education Society) for intervention in Ramadan program, and their generous donation, GDD Started a project

The project aims to provide Ramadan food iftar  to enable the needy families to prepare their Iftar and Suhoor food and it had a great impact in alleviating the suffering of families in the Gaza Strip, and the food baskets were distributed in a period of 7 days in the presence of all partners  delegates in this project, and the basket contained (15) Items  of the following materials:

Rice(5) kilo, Sugar (4) kilo, Frying Oil(3) Liter, Bean(1) kilo, Ghee (1) Box, Lentil(1)kilo, Fava bean(4)Box, Jam(1)Box, Spaghetti(0.5)         kilo, Cheese(1) kilo,  Tomato sauce(1) Box, Tahini(1)Box, Halava (1)             Box , Dates(1) kilo, Tea(0.5) kilo.

GDD on behave of the beneficiaries  families is asking Allah to bless the donors and partners for their donations and to raise their blessings from them the scourge and the epidemic.

The final report shows the details and mechanisms of the implementation process of the project , including administrative and financial documents, in addition to documenting the project’s activities by photos and video.

Statement of The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC)

on the Virtual Donors Conference for Yemen

    The ICIC  specialized institution of  the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) praises the convening of the Virtual Donors Conference for Yemen, held at the kind invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, on Tuesday 2/6/2020.

The ICIC appreciates the pledges made by the donor countries and organizations in order to alleviate the humanitarian crises facing Yemen, and confirms that this conference is a major humanitarian demonstration aimed at contributing to increasing international humanitarian and development assistances.  It is an interactive platform to provide important pledges in the areas of humanitarian relief to the Yemeni people.

The ICIC praises the role of the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques government, to adopt an important relief platform that enables aid providers to communicate, collaborate and to mitigate the effects of humanitarian crises on the Yemeni people.

The ICIC  expresses its thanks and appreciation to the organizations and bodies working in the field of humanitarian work in Yemen, and affirms the need of Arab and Islamic regions for such conferences to provide the necessary assistances to the afflicted communities  and work to build development capabilities in the areas of rapid and effective response to face humanitarian crises in general  and the most important of these days Corona pandemic, in addition to coordinating communication operations between various relief organizations, establishing cooperation and coordination partnerships on a large scale to meet the basic needs of those affected.

  The ICIC addresses the Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies and humanitarian organizations working in these areas in the OIC countries and invites them to provide humanitarian assistances to the Yemen Red Crescent Society.

 The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) - Benghazi

Informative statement

attribute to the international efforts made

by all OIC member states to confront the Corona pandemic

The ICIC commends the great efforts made by all OIC member states of to confront the Corona pandemic, stressing their solidarity and support for the efforts of the OIC  Red Crescent and Red Cross societies and humanitarian organizations in this regard. In the same context, the ICIC  appreciates the continuation of the government of Custodian of two Holy Mosques,  OIC headquarters, its humanitarian endeavors and its preventive treatment with the pandemic, as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s(KSA)  efforts in this regard have become the world’s talk of its human mobility in facing this pandemic.

 The ICIC also notes that the KSA senses its responsibility to protect citizens, residents and guests of the Most Merciful from visitors to the Holy Places.  Stressing that the range of decisions taken by KSA, in the context of this responsibility has contributed greatly to reducing the spread of this pandemic, with the grace of Allah Almighty, not only in the KSA, but also in the world as a whole. .

The ICIC  also stresses the importance of continuing international efforts in general and applying the highest levels of preparedness and preventive precautions through the concerted efforts of the government agencies concerned, working around the clock to enact new   precautionary measures with the help of Allah  Almighty, noting in this regard the efforts of the government of Custodian of two Holy Mosques to protect the world in order to take Several active steps towards enhancing human life.  intensifying epidemiological surveillance procedures, and supporting and activating research activity in this regard, as well as taking preventive and control measures, in view  of the Ksa's experience in managing crowd health during seasons Hajj and Umrah, which earned the ability to lead countries to face such challenges and contribute to tackling this virus.

"The KSA government continues its role towards protecting the humanitarian world from this pandemic، After it provided financial support to the World Health Organization to combat the spread of Corona, here it is holding today an extraordinary virtual summit of the G20  leaders Chaired   by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, to discuss ways going forward to coordinate global efforts to combat the Corona pandemic and reduce its humanitarian and economic impact.

May Allah grant success to everyone for the protection and good of all humanity

The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) – Benghazi,

Participation of the ICIC delegation
In the work of the 2nd  Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum
Riyadh on  1- 2 March 2020

The ICIC delegation,  by kind invitation of the King Salman Center of Humanitarian Aid and Relief Action (KSCHAR), participated in the works of the 2^nd Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum on  March 1- 2, 2020 at the conference hall in the Crown Plaza Hotel in Riyadh - Saudi Arabia. The delegation consisted of:
- H.E. Ambassador Ali Muhmoud Buhedama, ICIC President.
- Dr. Mohamed Hamad Elasbali, ICICExecutive Director.
 

The works of this session were organized under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and inaugurated by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh region, with the participation of 1,280 representatives from 80 countries comprising 228 external bodies and 156 internal bodies, comprising 21 international organizations and 46 governmental organizations including officials , presidents of  United Nations international humanitarian bodies, representatives of civil society institutions, NGOs, the private sector, academia, 11 universities and specialized research groups.
The ICIC delegation participated in the meetings of the forum and had several interventions on the topics presented on the agenda.
Signing the joint cooperation memorandum:
A memorandum of joint cooperation was signed between the ICIC  and  KSCHAR  ,  identifying areas of cooperation between the two parties, and the ICIC President  presented a gift board containing an olive tree. Meeting  was held with H.E.  the Adviser at the Royal Cabinet , Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabiah, the KSCHAR General supervisor to thanks him for his interest in the ICIC , and the willing to sign    a  Memorandum of Joint Cooperation, and for the kind invitation to participate in the works of the 2^nd   Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum. In this meeting, the importance of cooperation between the two parties in the fields of work was emphasized. Other  meetings were also held with Eng. Ahmed Al-Bayez, Assistant General Supervisor for Operations and Programs, Dr. Abdullah Al-Muallem, Director of Health and Environmental Aid, Mr. Fahd Al-Hakami, responsible for the communication assigned by the Center with the ICIC , Mr. Fahd Al-Osaimi, Director of Emergency Aid, Dr. Abdul Wahab Al-Jabab, Director of Program Management Volunteerism, Dr. Samer Al-Jutaili, Director of Resources ,Investment Department, Dr. Amal Al-Habdan, Director of Community Support . In these meetings, areas of joint cooperation between the ICIC  and the KSCHAR have been reviewed .
 
 The Forum's agenda included several axes that include ways to strengthen the link between humanitarian, development works, and early humanitarian intervention in the health field, humanitarian challenges to migration problems from African countries, protection of children, women and youth in conflict, disaster areas, and evidence-based professional practice in Humanitarian works. On the sidelines of the forum, exhibition accompanying the events was held with the participation of 27 parties, including 11 international bodies interested in humanitarian and relief affairs.  The humanitarian art exhibition, which is a support for art and activation of the human side in various areas of life; and contribution to finding a surveyor,  It is intended for artists and creators who are interested in showing the humanitarian field with their artwork on a large scale. It also aims to enrich the humanitarian works,   to exchange experiences between artists to meet in one place where they share a creative sense, and review humanitarian volunteer initiatives, especially in the health fields.
The forum held eight scientific sessions, two sessions in the media field, and one in the voluntary field with the participation of 61 speakers, the discussions that took place reflected the need to improve the level of services, assistance provided to victims of natural disasters, conflicts, including refugees and other groups who need urgent assistance.
At the end of its sessions, the Forum issued a "Riyadh Declaration ", which included four main recommendations:

First: Strengthening the linkage between humanitarian and development works  through the full implementation of obligations of United Nations General Assembly Resolution No: 72/279 regarding the restoration of the United Nations development system, according to a clear and compatible collective For measurement, they contribute to achieving the goals of sustainable development, and rely on strengthened accountability mechanisms, as well as ensuring the continued strengthening the  humanitarian , development cooperation; to achieve greater coherence and efficiency in humanitarian , development works in crises, the transition to sustainable long-term development; to reduce risks and build resilience.The mode of the Joint Steering Committee, led by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs , the United Nations Development Program,  the establishment of channels of communication effective between the organizations , bodies , communities involved in humanitarian works and their counterparts from development agencies; to ensure making  an effective and unified efforts to reach beneficiaries.
Second: Promoting health in the human context by focusing on infectious diseases, using sustainable development goals as a tool to support integrated cooperative approaches to develop a sustainable framework for eliminating infectious diseases,  exchange important information from early warning systems to ensure early interventions ,disease control in a more effective way than all Actors and stakeholders.

Third: Examining the subjects  related to the problem of mass migrations overseas from Africa to the Gulf states and Europe in humanitarian cases through a more comprehensive understanding of the scope of the migration problem, including various , interrelated drivers, trends,  weaknesses, taking into account positive practices in countries of origin, transit and destination, in order to better  control the way in the dynamics of large-scale migration flows.  The  benefit discussion in this forum is to contribute to the achievement of the Global Compact for Safe, Regular Migration (GCM), as well as the Sustainable Development Goal 10.7; to facilitate migration movement of people in an organized, safe and orderly manner by implementing well-planned and managed immigration policies.

Fourth: Regarding  women, children, and people with special needs in conflict and disaster areas , challenges of humanitarian works through increased investment , multispectral support for young children , caregivers in crisis and displacement situations.  It has an immediate , lasting impact on protecting , advancing children's rights, establishing peaceful and stable societies in the future,  the need to invest in early childhood to achieve the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the obligations related to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Special Needs, as well as achieving many sustainable development goals, investing in the implementation , development of humanitarian interventions projects for people with disabilities; to ensure the neutrality of humanitarian response to observance the dignity and rights of all persons; because it enables them to build their capacity to contribute to their support, protection , reintegration into their communities in the areas of conflict and disaster.

Meetings:

The ICIC  delegation held meetings with a number of delegations participating in the works of this forum, which are the Widad International Foundation, Dubai Cares in the Emirates, the Marshall Institute in America, the Hussein Cancer Foundation in Jordan, the International Consultative Council in Hungary, the Safa Foundation in India, the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society , the world body For Relief and Development in Turkey, the Syria Al-Ghad Foundation for Relief , Deputy Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt for Migrant and Refugee Affairs and Combating Trafficking in Human Beings. Topics of common concern have been discussed, and the importance of communication with these organizations to determine the scope of joint cooperation.

Visit to the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross(ARCO):

The ICIC delegation  visited  ARCO headquarters in Riyadh on 3 March 2020, to meet with H.E. Dr. Saleh Al-Tuwaijri, ARCO Secretary-General and Dr. Abdullah Al-Hazaa, Adviser to the ARCO Secretary-General and  topics of common concern were discussed, the delegation also visited  of the International Humanitarian Law Center and the Center for Disaster.

Participation of the ICIC  delegation in the work of the 2^nd Brainstorming  Session on comprehensive reform of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation(OIC)
Dhaka – People's Republic of Bangladesh
19-20 February 2020

 The  ICIC delegation participated in the works of the 2^nd brainstorming session on "comprehensive reform" of the OIC, which was held in Dhaka, People's Republic of Bangladesh, on February 19- 20, 2020, and consists of:
1- Dr. Mohamead H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director ,

2- Mr. Omar Tasli, ICIC Regional Representative.

 The works  of this session continued for two days, to discuss the topics of reviewing and improving the OIC organizational structure , financial and functional issues ,   opened by Dr. Abul Kalam Abdul Moneim , Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, in the presence of Ambassador Yusuf Al-Dubaie ,  OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, representing His Excellency Dr. Yusef Al-Othaimeen,  OIC Secretary-General, and with the participation of representatives of OIC  (35) member States and (10) OIC agencies and institutions. including the ICIC.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh in his speech, stressed the importance of the OIC's reform process and its working mechanisms to face the challenges facing the Islamic world and meet the aspirations of Muslims everywhere, pointing to the importance of strengthening the Organization and its organs to become more effective.
 For his part, the OIC Assistant Secretary-General, stressed the importance of building in this session on what was accomplished during the first session to achieve the desired reform, indicating that its outputs were encouraging to continue the open discussion through the ideas and opinions that were presented. He stressed the importance of accurate diagnosis of problems , challenges , knowledge of deficiencies to describe the appropriate medicine and achieve a comprehensive  OIC reform.
The Co-chairs  of this session was composed of the representatives of Bangladesh, Turkey , Saudi Arabia, and the OIC General Secretariat. The first day’s sessions chaired by the representative of Bangladesh and the evening session chaired  by the representative of Saudi Arabia. The representative of Turkey chaired the morning session for the second day and the closing session chaired by the representative of Bangladesh.
The three axes were as follows:
1- Political, cultural and economic issues.
2- Financial and administrative issues.
3- Structural and organizational issues.
Discussions focused on these issues with proposing solutions based on international best practices applicable in similar international organizations in the field of comprehensive reform, and it was pointed out that it is necessary to complete the ongoing reviews of some systems , regulations and develop new systems in order to find an integrated legal and regulatory framework for the OIC's work, and to provide The OIC General Secretariat and the OC  agencies and institution  in financial resources and human cadres required to carry out their tasks.
Meetings:
The  ICIC delegation held a number of meetings with representatives of the  OIC member States, namely: Libya, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, Chad, Niger, Sudan, Bangladesh, Morocco, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates and representatives of the OIC General, Union  of News Agencies of the OIC member States , Islamic Youth Forum, Center for Research, History and Arts, Center for Research and Statistical Studies and the Union of Islamic Broadcasting, the discussion topics  were  of common concern.

Participation of the delegation of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC)

In the 43rd session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation(OIC)

Jeddah 4 - 6 February 2020 AD

 The ICIC delegation participated in the 43rd session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs, which was held at the OIC headquarters of the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah on 4-6 February 2020 AD, and the ICIC delegation was composed of:

1- H.E. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC President.

 -2Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director .

In this session, the draft resolutions of the  OIC General Secretariat and OIC specialized, Subsidiaries  and affiliated institutions, have been examined   and adopted, to be presented to the forthcoming forty-seventh  session of the Conference of Foreign Ministers of the  OIC Member States, which will be held on 3-4 April 2020 in Niamey - Republic of Niger, which Among them is the ICIC Resolution.

The ICIC delegation visited the headquarters of the Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF), where it met with H. E. Mr. Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al-Cozaim, ISF Executive Director, and to express thanks and appreciation to the ISF’s Board and Administration  for the continuous support to the ICIC humanitarian activities and  the topics of future cooperation between the ISF and ICIC were discussed. The delegation   presented the ICIC general report   of the humanitarian assistances funded by the ISF for Children of Displaced Families in Benghazi and its environs, which was implemented during the last year.

The ICIC delegation held a number of meetings with the delegations participating in this meeting of the governments parties to the  ICIC Agreement, namely Saudi Arabia, Libya, Iraq, the Emirates, Somalia, Sudan, Qatar, Senegal, Turkey, Morocco, Iran, Kuwait,  Tunis and Niger, and the delegations of Islamic organizations, the Islamic Solidarity Fund, the Islamic Development Bank, the Islamic Organization for Education and Culture, and the Union of Islamic schools, and topics of common concern were discussed.

of the 34th Session of the Islamic Committee of International Crescent (ICIC) 
28-29 January 2020
Tunis - Republic of Tunisia

First: Introduction:                                                                                                                                                                                                           

1.      The Islamic Committee of International Crescent (ICIC) held its 34th  Session at Hotel Africa, in Tunis, Republic of Tunisia on January 28-29,2020

 2.       The opening ceremony took place at 9 am on Tuesday, January 28 2020, in presence of the ICIC members,Ms Eman Abdul Baki representative of the OIC General Secretariat permanent member of ICIC, HE Mohamed Ben Yusef director general of Arab and Islamic organizations in the Ministry of Foreign affairs of Tunisia representing HE Sabri Bash Tobji secretary of State in charge of the Ministry of Foreign affairs of the Republic of Tunisia, and observers, a number of representatives of some National Societies of Red Crescent and Red Cross and representatives of a number of international and regional organizations invited as guests,

3.      The ceremony started by a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran.

Then Dr Abdul Latif Chabou president of the Tunisian Red Crescent Society delivered a speech in which he welcomed the ICIC members and guests, wishing full success for the deliberations of this session, and he underlined the importance of cooperation in the fields of humanitarian work through joint programs and activities. He focused on the strong relations of cooperation in the fields of humanitarian work between the Tunisian Red Crescent Society and the ICIC. 

 4.      H.E. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC President, welcomed the participants and guests and expressed full thanks and appreciation to the government of the Republic of Tunisia and the Tunisian Red Crescent Society for hosting this session and the good reception and facilities offered to the participants, wishing for Tunisia and its people progress and welfare.

5.      He talked about the importance accorded by the ICIC to the  cooperation, partnership and coordination in the fields of humanitarian work especially in humanitarian aid projects provided to countries, which are exposed actually to natural disasters or armed conflicts. He also expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the host country of the ICIC headquarters (Libya) for the support and facilities provided to it.

6.      Ms Eman Abdul Baki representative of the OIC general secretariat ICIC permanent member, took the floor to present to the participants the greetings of HE Dr Yusef Al Othaimeen OIC secretary general and his best wishes for the success of the works of this session and affirmed the importance accorded by the general secretariat to the ICIC as humanitarian organ of the OIC, in the fields of humanitarian works implemented in OIC member States and the joint programmes in this respect ,and its readiness to offer facilities and support to the ICIC in this fields.

7.      After that HE Mohamed Ben yusef director general of Arab and Islamic Organizations in the Ministry of Foreign affairs of the Republic of Tunisia delivered the speech addressed to the meeting by HE Sabri Bash Tobji secretary of State in d\charge of the Ministry of Foreign affairs of Tunisia in which he commended the important role of the ICIC in the fields of humanitarian work ,and underlined the relations of cooperation existing between the Ministry and the ICIC. He focused on the humanitarian crises in the Islamic world resulting in human suffers that need solutions. He pointed out that the work in the humanitarian fields and offering assistances are included in the objectives of our Islamic religion without any discrimination , and also based on the universal humanitarian values shared by the slamic Umma with all mankind. He appreciated also the role of the Tunisian Red Crescent and the joint efforts being established wishing full success for the works of this session.

8.      After that the ICIC started its works ,and the president informed it on the demise last year of Mr Famory Ndiaye ICIC vice president and spoke about his good characters and his valuable contributions to the humanitarian works expressing condolences to his family and praying Allah to accord him benediction and merci.

 9.      The ICIC held its meeting attended by the ICIC members as follows:

-          H.E. Ambassador   Ali Mahmoud Buhedma,   ICIC President

-          Ms Eman Abdul Baki , representative OIC general secretariat ,ICIC member 

-          Ambassador Birame Mbagnick Diagne          ICIC member

-          Dr Fathi  bin Zekri,                                        ICIC member

-          Dr Yaseen Abbas,                                          ICIC member

-          Mr Yunis Al-Khatib                                      ICIC member

-          Mr Othman Gaafar                                        ICIC member

The following ICIC Members were absent with excuse:

-                          Dr Mohamed Al Maadeed                             ICIC member

-          Dr Mehmet Guloglu,                                     ICIC  member

 The presence of the delegation of the ICIC Administration, consisting of:

-          Dr Mohamed H. Elasbali,    ICIC Executive Director.

-          Mr. Ramzi Towati,               ICIC Head of Office of relations Dept.

-          Mr. Hassan bin Fayed,         ICIC Head of Office of Administrative  Dept.

-          Mr. Omar  Al-Sheikh,          ICIC Finance Dept.

 The presence of the external auditor of  ICIC:

-          Mr.  Saad Alferjani.

 The ICIC subsidiary organs:

-          Mr. Omer Tasli,                ICIC Regional representative -IRRO        

-          Dr Fawz Oussedik ,  Chairman of the Islamic Forum for International Humanitarian Law (IFIHL)

-          Dr Sami Al Faridi              member of the IFIHL

-          Mr. Sufiane El Chaibi   executive director of the Programme of Irregular Migration

-          Mr. Furqan Kais,          executive director of social peace building Center

-          Mr Abdul Aziz Diallo  chairman of the Groupe of Friends of Red Crescent of Turkish  Republic of North Cyprus

 The presence of observers:

-          Dr Abd Allah Al Hazzaa  Arab Organization of Red Crescent/ Red Cross(ARCO)

-          Mr. Sayed Hashim   International Federation of Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies

-          Mr. Ferezo Dilo      

The presence of representatives of invited National Societies of RC/RC and other humanitarian organizations:

-Ms. Saida Ben Hablees          president of Algerian Red Crescent

- Mr. Mohamed Mizab            secretary general of Algerian Red Crescent

-Dr Kerem kinik                     president of Turkish Red Crescent

-Mr. Mohamed Shakmak         Turkish Red Crescent

-Mr. Bayram Selvi                   Turkish Red Crescent

-Mr. Anwar Al Hasawi            vice president of Kuwait Red Crescent

-Mr. Shuaib A. Al Kandari      Kuwait Red Crescent

-               -   Ambassador  Ali bin Hassan Al-Hammadi, Secretary Gen. of Qatar Red Crescent.

-               - Prince Abd Allah Ben Faysal Al Saoud         Saudi Red Crescent Authority

-               -Mr. Marwan Al Werfalli  director of Intern. Relations of Libyan Red Crescent

-               - Mr. Mohamed Al Bannuni director of office of the secretary gen. of Libyan Red Crescent

-                - Ms Yusra Bahlal representing Tunisian Red Crescent.

 Second: The deliberations of the Meeting:

10.  The ICIC adopted firstly the meeting agenda as follows:

§  Report of the administration of the International Crescent.                                            

§  Report of the Islamic Forum of International Humanitarian Law (IFIHL).                                                                      

§  Report of the ICIC regional office (IRRO).             

§  Report of the social peace building Centre.        

§  Report of the programme of irregular migration program.

§  Report on the Day of International Humanitarian Law

§  Report of the chairman of 4^th consultation meeting between ICIC and RC Societies

§  Report of the presidency of the Group of friends of the Red Crescent of Northern Cyprus

-    ICIC financial report for the years 2019 .

§  External Auditor's Report for the years 2019 .

§  ICIC draft budget for the years 2020.

§  ICIC annual work program for 2020.

§  Election of the ICIC president and vice president.

                 .   Any other business.

§  Date and place of the 35th ICIC Session.                                      

Third: Report of the administration of the international Crescent:

11.  The Committee examined the report of the administration of the International Crescent containing a description of the activities undertaken since the 33rd  ICIC session and took the following decision:

A.    Adoption of the report.

B.     Expressing appreciation for the efforts of the ICIC President, vice president and members of the International Crescent administration to implement the Committee Resolutions,  their excellent performance and humanitarian activities they carried out.

C.     Extending thanks and appreciation to the State of Libya (ICIC host State),   for the continued facilities and support offered to the ICIC.

D.    Extending thanks and appreciation to the Government of the Republic of Tunisia, and the Tunisian Red Crescent Society, for the generous cooperation and facilities offered to hold the 34th ICIC session.  

E.     Extending thanks and appreciation to the OIC General Secretariat for the continued cooperation and support to the ICIC, to enable it to fulfil its humanitarian mandate.

F.      Expressing thanks to the Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF) for the financial support offered to the International Crescent to implement humanitarian assistances, and calling for the ISF cooperation with the ICIC  to execute humanitarian assistances of the ISF in affected areas of OIC member States.

G.    Expressing thanks to the OIC general secretariat for its efforts to urge the OIC Member States that have not yet acceded to the ICIC establishing Agreement, to do so at the earliest time, and calling it to continue exerting efforts in this regard.

H.    Continue the efforts of the International Crescent administration with the OIC member States that have not yet acceded to the ICIC Agreement, to do so urgently.

Fourth:  Report of the Islamic Forum of international Humanitarian Law (IFIHL):

12.  The Committee reviewed the report on the activities of the Islamic Forum of International Humanitarian Law (IFIHL) and decided the following:

A.    Adoption of the activity report of the IFIHL.

B.     Extending thanks and appreciation to the administration of the International Crescent and Qatar Red Crescent Society for providing moral and material support and necessary facilities, for the implementation of the IFIHL’s scientific activities.

C.     Appreciating the efforts of the president, vice president, and the activities coordinators of the IFIHL for the implementation of the Forum's activities during 2019.

D.    Working for the establishment of specialized committees in the fields of cooperation with universities, research centers, national commissions of IHL and regional and international organizations, and the preparation and training of legal advisors and qualified persons in order to extend legal consultation to armed forces , governmental and NGO's in OIC member States, and to work with the instruments of monitoring facts and follow-up implementation of IHL.

E.     Invitation to relevant humanitarian, educational, cultural and social development organizations and institutions in the OIC Member States to cooperate with the Islamic Forum of the International Humanitarian Law to hold seminars and studies on topics of the International Humanitarian Law and the definition of the relevant Islamic principles and rules.

 Fifth:  Report of the ICIC Regional Office:

13.  The Committee examined the report presented by  Mr. Omer Tasli, ICIC regional representative on the activities of the ICIC regional office for North Asia and Europe in Ankara (IRRO), and decided the following:

A.    Approving the report of activities and financial report for 2019.

B.     Highly appreciating the significant efforts of Mr. Omar Tasli ICIC Regional Representative, for the functioning of the Regional Office and the implementation of humanitarian assistance programs in Bangladesh, Kosova,Gazza and Tajikstan.

C.     Expressing thanks and high appreciation to the Turkish Red Crescent Society, for its cooperation and support to the ICIC Regional Office for Northern Asia and Europe.

D.    Calling upon National Societies of Red Crescent and Rec Cross and humanitarian Organizations to cooperate with the ICIC regional Office in humanitarian projects and programmes of upgrading  personnel and institutional capacities in some areas exposed to disasters and humanitarian crises.                                                         

E.        Approving the work program and budget of the ICIC regional office for 2020.

 Sixth:  Report of the social peace building Centre:

14.  The Committee reviewed the report of the social peace building Centre, and after examined it,  decided the following:

A.    Expressing thanks and appreciation to the Iraqi Red Crescent Society for efforts made to establish the Social Peace Centre, as a joint programme of cooperation  with  the ICIC       

B.     Welcoming readiness of Iraqi Red Crescent Society to offer financial support to the Center to start its work.

C.     Adopting the budget of the Center and its annual programed of work for 2020.

 Seventh: Report on the program of irregular migration:

15.  The Committee reviewed the report  on the program of irregular migration presented by the Administration of International Crescent and Tunisian Red Crescent, and after discussions decided as follows:

A.    Approval of the report.

B.     Expressing thanks and appreciation to the director and members of the programme management.

C.     Expressing thanks to the Tunisian Red Crescent Society for hosting the programme as a joint program of cooperation with the ICIC according to the MoU signed between two parts implemented by the Tunisian Red Crescent in collaboration with concerned national Societies and regional and international organizations.

D.    Calling upon national, regional, and international organizations as well as national societies of Red Crescent/RC to offer material and moral support to the program.

E.     Welcoming holding the first  workshop of national coordinators of the programme held in Tunis on 28-29 January 2020.

F.      Extending thanks and appreciations to the National Societies, the concerned Tunisian Ministries, and national and international organizations participating in the first workshop and offered material and moral support to the workshop.

G.    Approving the annual plan of work of the programme .

Eighth: The Day of International Humanitarian Law :

16- The Committee examined the report on the Day of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and after discussion recommended the following :

A-Welcoming the Declaration adopted by the 4rth consultative meeting between the ICIC and National Societies of RC/RC in OIC member States held in Istanbul on 30 January 2019 and endorsed its recommendations.

B- Approving the establishment of special committee of jurists  to implement the programme of the Day of IHL and welcoming the readiness of Kuwait Red Crescent to chair this committee.

C- Requesting the administration of the International Crescent to continue its contacts with the Ministry of Foreign affairs of Kuwait and Kuwait Red Crescent in order to complete the procedures of establishing the programme of the Day of IHL

Ninth : Report of the president of 4^th consultation meeting between ICIC and National Societies of RC/RC in OIC member States :  

17 –Dr Kerem Kinik president of Turkish Red Crescent in his capacity as the president of the 4rth consultation meeting between the ICIC and National Societies of RC/RC in OIC member States held in Istanbul on 30 January 2019 firstly  exposed the activities of the Society in the fields of offering humanitarian assistances to the Syrian refugees in Turkey and presented a report on the 4rth consultative meeting . The Committee after examining this report decided as follows :

A-Approving the report.

B-Expressing thanks and appreciation to the Turkish Red Crescent for hosting the works of the 4rth session and chairing its works and expressed its appreciation for its efforts in the fields of offering humanitarian assistances to the Syrian refugees in Turkey.

C-Expressing thanks to the administration of the International Crescent for continuing organizing this meeting to consolidate relations of cooperation between National Societies in OIC member States and the ICIC on multilateral or bilateral levels in the fields of humanitarian work.

D- Requesting the presidency of the 4rth consultative meeting and the administration of the International Crescent to follow up implementing its recommendations.

Tenth : Report of the presidency of the Group of Friends of the Red Crescent of Northern Cyprus:

18- The Committee examined the report of the second meeting of the Group of Friends of The Red Crescent of the  Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus held in Kyrenia – North Cyprus on 24-25 September 2019 and the report of Mr. Abdul Aziz Diallo president of this Group and after its discussion decided as follows :

A-    Approving the report.

B-    Welcoming the National Societies of RC/RC that joined the membership of the Group and their active participation in the works of the meeting .

C-    Welcoming establishing the presidency of this Group and requesting it to continue its efforts to implement the recommendations of this meeting.

D-    Expressing thanks and appreciation to the Red Crescent Society of Turkish Republic of North Cyprus for hosting this meeting.

E-     Expressing thanks and appreciation to the Turkish Red Crescent for the material and moral support offered for the success of the works of this meeting.

F-     Expressing thanks and appreciation to the administration of the International Crescent for continuing its support to the works of this Group.

Eleventh: Financial report of the International Crescent Administration:                                

19- The  Committee  examined the financial report of the International Crescent administration for the years ended on 31.12.2019, and decided as follows:

A.    Adoption of the financial report.

B.     Extending of thanks to the ICIC president and its administration for the good and rational use of the ICIC financial resources.

C.     Calling OIC member  States parties to the ICIC Agreement that have not yet paid their contributions to the ICIC administration to do so in the earliest time.

D.    Expressing thanks to the OIC general secretariat for its efforts to urge concerned States to pay their contributions to the administration of the International Crescent

E.     Call upon OIC member States to offer voluntary support and funds for the ICIC humanitarian programs.

F.      Extending thanks and appreciation to the Islamic Solidarity Fund for its continuous readiness to contribute to funding ICIC  humanitarian work programs

G.    Extending thanks to the ICIC members for their efforts with concerned authorities in their countries to speed payment of their dues, and appealing them to continue their efforts in this respect.

Twelfth:  Report of the ICIC’s  External Auditor:

20-The Committee examined the report of the external auditor for its fiscal years ended 31 December 2019, and decided as follows:

Adoption of the ICIC’s External Auditor reports on 2019.

Thirteenth:  ICIC annual budget for 2020:

21-The Committee examined the draft of  the ICIC  annual budget for  2020 and decided the following:

Adoption of the ICIC budget for 2020

Fourteenth: ICIC annual plan of action for 2020:

22-The Committee discussed the annual plan of action of the ICIC for 2020, and decided as follows:

Adoption of the annual plan of action of the administration of the International Crescent for 2020.

Fifteenth: Election of the ICIC president and vice president :

23-The Committee decided the election of :

- Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma     as president of the ICIC

- Ambassador Birame Mbagnick Diagne     as vice president of the ICIC

For two years from the date of this decision.

 Sixteenth:  Date and place of the next Session:

24- The Committee decided to assign its president to make the necessary contacts, to set the date and place of the 35th ICIC Session.                                                                  

25- The participants expressed their great preoccupations for the consequences of the humanitarian crises in some areas of the Islamic world and called for the necessity that the OIC and its specialized organs including the ICIC and also the National Societies of Red Crescent and Red Cross in OIC member States to increase their humanitarian works in the frame work of Islamic solidarity to limit the results of these crises.

26-  At the end of the session, the Committee extended its profound thanks and gratitude to the Government of the Tunisian  Republic, and the Tunisian Red Crescent Society, for hosting the 34th ICIC session and their generous cooperation and the facilities offered to it.

Signing an agreement on providing humanitarian assistance

 to the children of displaced families in Benghazi and its suburbs

Between the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) and the Libyan Red Crescent Society (LRCS - Benghazi Branch)

 An agreement was signed on Sunday 11 November 2019 at the  LRCS - Benghazi Branch headquarters, to provide humanitarian assistance between the LRCS - Benghazi Branch and ICIC , one of the specialized institutions of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, by Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali , ICIC Executive Director and Eng. Qais Al-Fakhri , Chairman of LRCS - Benghazi Branch, in the presence of representatives of the LRCS General Secretariat Mr. Ziad Al-Darsi Director of Operations and Programs and Mr. Hadiya Al-Fassi Mr. khaled Al wazri  Administration Secretary , The agreement provides for the provision of (1000) thousand food and hygiene basket for children aged 0-3 years from the displaced Libyan families in Benghazi and its environs, for a period of three months, provided by the ICIC  and funded by the Islamic Solidarity Fund of the Organization Islamic Cooperation, distributed by LRCS - Benghazi Branch to its beneficiaries in the presence of ICIC  representative .

Signing an agreement on providing humanitarian assistance to the children of displaced families in Benghazi and its suburbs

Between the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent(ICIC) and the Libyan Humanitarian Relief and Agency (LIBAID)

 An agreement was signed on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the LIBAID headquarters in Benghazi, one of the public bodies of Council of Ministers, to provide humanitarian assistance between the LIBAID and ICIC  , OIC  specialized institution.

The agreement was signed by HE Ali Mahmoud Buhedma ,ICIC President  and  Mr. Hussein Issa, Al Falah , LIBAID Chairman of  Board of Directors, in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director, Mr. Ali Kana, LIBAID Vice Chairman of the Board of Director and some members of the LIBAID  Board of Directors. The agreement concern the provision of (1000)  one thousand food basket for children aged 0-3 years, from displaced families in Benghazi and its environs, for a period of three months, provided by ICIC  and financed by the Islamic Solidarity Fund subdidiary organ of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation,(OIC) to be distributed by the LIBAID to the beneficiaries in the presence of ICIC  representative .

The ICIC Participation  in the  Meeting of Friends of the Red Crescent Society of Turkish Northern Cyprus

Kyrenia - Republic of Turkish Northern Cyprus

24-25 September 2019

 The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) has participated in the international meeting of group of friends of Red Crescent Society of Turkish Northern Cyprus in Kyrenia on 24-25 September 2019 with a delegation consisting of:

1 - HE Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma , ICIC President .

2- Dr. Mohamed Hamad Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director.

3. Mr. Omar Tasli, ICIC Regional Representative for North Asia and Europe

The meeting was attended by delegates of the Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies from 42 countries: Albanian Red Cross, Azerbaijani Red Crescent, Bahraini Red Crescent, Bangladesh Red Crescent, Bavali Red Cross, Beninese Red Cross, Chadian Red Cross, Chilean Red Cross and. Comoros Red Crescent , Gambian Red Cross, Guinean Red Cross, Haitian Red Cross, Honduran Red Cross, Iraqi Red Crescent, Jamaican Red Cross, Jordanian Red Crescent, Kazakh Red Crescent, ,   Kosovo Red Cross, Kyrgyz Red Crescent, Libyan Red Crescent, Maldivian Red Crescent, Mali Red Cross, Nicaraguan Red Cross, Nigerian Red Cross, Pakistan Red Crescent, Palestinian Red Crescent, Qatari Red Crescent, Russian Red Cross, Senegalese Red Cross, Red Cross Sierra Leone Red Cross , the Sudanese Red Crescent, Tajik Red Crescent, Tanzanian Red Cross, Togo Red Cross, Tunisian Red Crescent, Turkish Red Crescent and Red Crescent of Turkish Northern Cyprus.

The ceremony meeting was opened with the words of:

- Mr. Mustafa Akinci, President of the Red Crescent Society of Turkish Northern Cyprus.

- Mr. Abdul Aziz Diallo, President of the Friends of the Red Crescent Society of Turkish Northern Cyprus.

- Dr. Kerem Kenek, President of the Turkish Red Crescent Society.

- Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC President.

- HE Mr. Ersan Tatar, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkish Northern Cyprus.

All words focused on reaffirming respect for the rights of Turkish Northern Cypriots arising from international humanitarian law, their protection and their representation in the Red Crescent Movement, the Red Cross and other  humanitarian platforms, bearing in mind that the right to impartial humanitarian assistance is the natural consequence of the life right;

H.E.Ambassador Ali Mahmud Buhedma, ICIC President, stated that "the isolation applied to the people of the Republic of Turkish Northern Cyprus is contrary to humanitarian principles, and the ICIC created and sponsored the efforts of the     Friends group of the Red Crescent Society of Turkish Northern Cyprus." and it will continue to perform its humanitarian duty in cooperation with the National Societies members this group to mobilize all efforts to support the will of this Society to become part of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, to assist in its recognition and to strengthen its capacity to help the needy people in this country. ”

The plenary session of the meeting was chaired by HE Ali Mahmud Buhedma,

ICIC President, and in the first plenary session a presentation on the activities of the Red Crescent Society of Turkish Northern Cyprus, and  Mr. Omar Tasli, ICIC Regional Representative for North Asia and Europe, gave a presentation on the ICIC joint projects which will be implemented in cooperation with the Red Crescent Society of Turkish Northern Cyprus,  The Red Cross of the Republic of Kosovo, presented a film on the implementation of this project.

The meeting adopted the following recommendations:

- Regardless of the characteristics and political criteria of the current conflict, the importance of support for humanitarian capacity building throughout the island was emphasized based on humanitarian necessity resulting from the need for the entire island's population to receive aid and humanitarian assistance.

- Reaffirm the commitments contained in the First Kyrenia Declaration adopted on 1 March 2012;

- Endorsing the Second Kyrenia Declaration of the Meeting of the Group of Friends of the Red Crescent Society of Turkish Northern Cyprus, held in Kyrenia on 24-25 September 2019,

- Approval of  the "Rules of Procedure of the Friends of the Red Crescent Society of Turkish Northern Cyprus as an integral part of this Declaration".

- Noting the activities and efforts of the Red Crescent of Turkish Northern Cyprus to assist the most vulnerable and protect their dignity, we are committed to implementing the "Rules of Procedure" adopted by the Friends of the Red Crescent in Turkish Northern Cyprus;

- Call on the Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to cooperate with and ensure solidarity with the Turkish Red Crescent Society of Northern Cyprus;

 - calling on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to recognize the   Red Crescent of National Northern Cyprus as a National Society on an equal footing with the Cyprus Red Cross, ensuring human capacity development on both sides of the island to support and promote equality;

- Call on the International Federation to support and encourage the development of the Turkish Red Crescent of Northern Cyprus in accordance with rule 6 of the rules of procedure of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement;

- Urges the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) to continue its efforts in the field of humanitarian diplomacy to recognize the Red Crescent Society of National Northern Cyprus.

- Urging UN agencies to make the Red Crescent Society of National Northern Cyprus a preferred partner in their humanitarian efforts to reduce human suffering;

- Call on the Government of the Republic of Turkish   Northern Cyprus to recognize the Red Crescent Society of Turkish Northern Cyprus to strengthen its legal basis, in accordance with the fundamental principles, rules and regulations of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross, as an independent and impartial national humanitarian society, and to assist the public authorities in the field of humanitarian services; To support the Red Crescent of Turkish Northern Cyprus in order to provide a suitable environment for organizational development and sustainability.

- The participants in this meeting strongly support the Red Crescent Society of National Northern Cyprus for its humanitarian efforts to be recognized it in all RC/RC platforms.

- Thanks to the Red Crescent Society of National Northern Cyprus for hosting this meeting held from 24 to 25 September 2019 in Kyrenia.

 Meetings:

The  ICIC delegation held meetings with the delegations participating in the Karenia meeting of the Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies in the following countries: Turkey, Bahrain, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Qatar, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Mozambique, Tunisia, Chad and Kosovo, Albania, Northern Cyprus, Senegal and have discussed with them matters of  common interest.

The ICIC participated in  42^nd session of the Islamic Committee for Economic Cultural and social Affairs

Jeddah - 15 - 17 January 2019

 The delegation of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) participated in the 42^nd  Session of the Islamic Committee for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah on 15-17 January 2019. The delegation consisted of:

1 - Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma , ICIC President .

2- Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director.  

The draft resolutions to be presented to the  46^th   session of the Conference of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the OIC Member States, including the resolution on the ICIC , were discussed and endorsed  to be approved by the next CFM.

Meeting with the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation(OIC)
On 25 October 2018

His Excellency Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), received on Thursday 25 October 2018 in his office at the headquarters of the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah. His Excellency Ambassador Ali Buhedma, president of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent(ICIC)accompanied by Dr,Mohmed El Asbali icic Executive Director. The icic thanked the Secretary-General for his support of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent, He reviewed some of the activities carried out by the ICIC in some areas of the Islamic world, especially the relief program for the children of the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and the border, which began its pilot phase on 31 December 2017, distributed 1000 basket of food and hygiene for children, Of these assistance amounted to (4000) basket over the first half of August 2018, and finished the second phase at the end of October distributed 4,000 baskets on the refugee camps Rohingya in the region of Cox Bazaar in Bangladesh.
The OIC Secretary-General welcomed the delegation of the Committee participating in the work of the brain storming comprehensive reform within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which was held on 23-25 October 2018, and praised the efforts of the icic management specifically to assist the children of refugees Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and announced the readiness of the General Secretariat of the Organization To support the activities and meetings of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent, in particular the assistance programs that the Committee can provide to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and the humanitarian, development and awareness programs for humanitarian associations and organizations in Central Asia and African countries Southern Sub-Saharan.
In this meeting, icic president expressed appreciation for the support provided by the Islamic Solidarity Fund to the Committee, especially the assistance program for children in the outskirts of Niamey - Niger in 2010 and the program of children of Libyan displaced families in Benghazi and its environs since 2011 and requested the possibility of urging the Fund to increase the amount of this grant, which is provided for humanitarian assistance programs, especially for children of displaced persons and refugees, whether in Libya or in other countries affected by disasters and humanitarian crises.
At the end of the visit, the OIC Secretary-General expressed his good wishes to the icic president and member for success in realizing the goals of the ICIC and the OIC ,and the icic president thanked the Secretary-General for the kind support received by the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent .
 

Participation of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC)in
A brain storming session to discuss ideas on comprehensive reform within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
Jeddah-Saudi Arabia
23 - 25 October 2018

The delegation of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) participated in a brain storming session of comprehensive reform within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation(OIC), which was held in Jeddah on 23-25 October 2018. The delegation consists of:
1. His Excellency Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Bouhadema, Chairman of the Committee.
Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al-Asbli (ICIC)Executive Director
The session was attended by the permanent delegates of OIC Member States and representatives of the specialized institutions and organs of the Organization.
The session was opened by HE Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen, Secretary-General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, saying: "Despite the advantages and disadvantages of this organization as well as other international organizations, I do not think there is any disagreement about the need for reform, Reform mechanisms and scope, "and stressed that the general Secretariat supports any direction for the comprehensive reform of the Organization, affecting its General Secretariat, its offices abroad, its organizational structure, its functions, its systems and the relationship with all its organs.
Participants in the meeting discussed general observations on strategic priorities and challenges facing the Organization, exchange of views on the review and development of the organizational structure, review of rules, procedures, principles and regulations, as well as discussion on enhancing the effectiveness of the financial committee and improving the financial situation of the general Secretariat and its subsidiary organs, Identity, image, history, traditions and collective memory of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
The ICIC presented a paper on its proposals for developing the system of obligatory contributions of the OIC member states and their institutions and mechanisms. it also discussed the need to review the table of contributions issued longtime ago and proposed ways to develop other financial resources from the Islamic financial institutions. Arrears and options for their scheduling through specific rules, to be provided for and implemented by the institutions, organs of the Organization and Member States bilaterally The paper also dealt with the issue of coordination and cooperation, which dealt with the necessity of working towards the establishment of a permanent mechanism for coordination and cooperation between institutions and bodies that carry out similar activities. An example was the formation of a committee for coordination and cooperation in disaster and humanitarian crises, which consists of the Department of Humanitarian Affairs of the general Secretariat, Islamic of Development Bank and the Islamic Solidarity Fund as humanitarian funding agencies and the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent as a specialized fieldworker to implement humanitarian and health assistance projects for those affected in disaster areas. And defining the terms of reference of the permanent coordination mechanism and its role in monitoring implementation and evaluation.
The delegation met with HE Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen, Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and delegations of Member States Libya, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iraq, Somalia, the delegations of the specialized institutions and organs of the Organization, ISESCO, the Islamic Solidarity Fund, the Union of OIC News Agencies and the Islamic Fiqh Organization, and during these Meetings they discussed bilateral relations and topics of common interest.
 

Visit to the headquarters of the Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF)
Jeddah on October 21, 2018

His Excellency Ambassodor. Ali Mahmoud Bouhadema, Presedent of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) accompanied by Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Esbeli,(ICIC) Executive Director, visited the Fund's headquarters in Jeddah on Sunday 21 October 2018. They were received by Mr. Ibrahim Al-Khuzaim, Executive Director of the Fund.in presence of Mr.Abdul Razig Mohamed head of Programs and Projects. The icic presedent expressed his thanks and appreciation to the President of the Permanent Council, the Executive Director and the members of the Council for the continuous support provided by the Fund's management to the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent to help the children of the suburbs of Niamey - Republic of Niger in 2010, and programs to help the children of displaced families in Benghazi erea since 2011.
In this meeting, the administrative and financial procedures have been adobted for the grant of the Fund for the years 2017 and 2018 for the receipt of the instruments of these grants received in August and the confirmation of the request for a grant for the projects icic, especially for the children of displaced families in Benghazi and its environs, and the executive procedures carried out by the icic management has been appreciated. At the end of the visit, the ambassador stressed the readiness of the icic management to be the executive hand of the projects of the Fund. The Executive Director thanked the delegation for this visit, wishing the icic full success to serve humanity everywhere.
 

The operation of  second phase  of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) program for the relief of children of the Rohingya Muslims families in Bangladesh and the border to  distribute of (4000) basket of foodstuffs and hygienic  
on  16 - 18 October 2018

The second operation of second phase of the ICIC relief program for the children of the Rohingya Muslims families in Bangladesh and in Border In close cooperation with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society in all its stages, in this operation were distributed (4000) baskets of foodstuffs and hygiene for children age 0 to 5 years.

This operation comes after the implementation of a pilot project distribution (1000) Basket in the Temporo camp at no man land zone between Bangladesh and Myanmar on 31 December 2017. Because of the large number of children in need of this food kind in other camps, the ICIC administration has made a humanitarian appeal, some national societies and humanitarian organizations have decided to contribute in the second phase of the relief program for children of the Rohingya camps in the Cox-Pazar region.

The first operation distribution (4000) food baskets were carried out during dates on 4 - 15 August 2018. The financing of these two operations, together by the ICIC and followings:
- The Kuwait Red Crescent Society.
- The Bahraini Red Crescent Society, with the participation of the following Bahraini charitable societies: (Alaslah Society, Humanitarian Care Committee, Islamic Tarbia Society, Islamic Society- Humanitarian Relief).
-The Turkish Red Crescent Society.
-The Iraqi Red Crescent Society.
- The General Secretariat of the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO).

The distribution of the second operation of the ICIC relief program for the children of the Rohingya Muslims families in Bangladesh and in Border in the camps:

- The camp of Hakim Bara (1,200) basket,

- The camp of Palo Kilo (1400) basket,

- The camp of Burma Bara (1400) basket,

This operation implemented under the supervision of Mr. Omer Tasli, ICIC Regional Representative for the North Asia and Europe ,General Coordination of Relief  Program in Bangladesh  and Mrs. Hale Tamer Ulla, ICIC Volunteer, the distribution in the presence of representatives of some shareholders:
- H.E. Dr. Saleh Al-Suhaibani, ARCO Secretary-General accompanied by Mr. Ahmed Abuhsan , Media.
- Mr. Shamlan Fakhro, representative of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society.
- Mr. Bassam Khaddam, head of the Qatari Red Crescent mission in Bangladesh.

The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent(ICIC)   Participation in the work of the 13^th  General Conference
of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO)
"Al Quds Al Sharif" session .
Rabat 11 - 12 October 2018

The ICIC delegation (ICIC)  participated in the work of the 13th ISESCO General Conference "Al Quds Al Sharif" held on 11-12 October 2018 in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco ,the delegation  consists of:
- H. E. Ambassador Ali M. Buhadme, ICIC President.
- Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali , ICIC Executive Director.

At the opening session of the conference, official speeches were given by:  H.E. Abu Al-Fas Ghrayev, the President of the 12^th  General Conference of ISESCO, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Chairman of the Governmental Authority in Cooperation with ISESCO,  H.E. Dr. Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri, Director General of ISESCO, President of the Executive Council of ISESCO,  H.E. Dr. Boubaker Doukouri, Adviser to the President of the Republic of Burkina Faso.  On the occasion, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Chairman of the Moroccan National Commission for Education, Science and Culture, and on his behalf, delivered  a speech   by H.E. Mr. Mohamed Al-Aaraj, Minister of  the culture and communication in the Kingdom of Morocco.

Memorandums of understanding (MoU) and cooperation programs were signed between ISESCO, with the ICIC, the King Faisal International Prize, the Holy Land Maximization Project, the Union  News Agencies of the OIC Countries, the World Organization of Turkish Cultures and the International Council for the Arabic Language.

The agenda of the session included the composition of the Bureau of the General Conference,  the report of the Executive Board on the work of the Council between the twelfth and thirteenth sessions, the report of the Director-General on the activities of the ISESCO  for the years 2015-2017, and the venue and date   of the fourteenth session of the General Conference of ISESCO. In addition, adopted the Medium Term Plan for the years 2019-2027 ,the tripartite work plan for the years (2019-2021) , a number of reports, documents , resolutions and approved the holding of its fourteenth session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in the second half of 2021. The ICIC delegation met with the delegations of Libya, Sudan, Yemen and the delegations of the following organizations: Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, International Islamic Call Society - Libya, King Faisal Prize - Saudi Arabia , Union  News Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, International Islamic Charitable Organization - Kuwait. The World Organization for Development - Britain and the International Council for Arabic Language - Lebanon, and discussed the topics of joint cooperation. 

Signing the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) ,and
the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO)
Rabat, 11 October 2018

 During the opening ceremony of the 13^th Conference of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), the MoU signed at ISESCO headquarters in Rabat on 11 October 2018, by the Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma ICIC President and Dr. Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri ISESCO Director General.
The MoU provides for cooperation between the two parties in organizing conferences, meetings, workshops, training courses and joint programs, and issuing studies and researches in areas of common concern in matters of education, science , culture, especially in emergencies and disasters, attention to the issues of children, youth, women, and people with special needs.

The promotion of international humanitarian law (IHL)  and human rights, the provisions of Islamic law relevant, in addition to give more attention to Arab and Islamic heritage in the fields of humanitarian action, and activating Media  in awareness of humanitarian services.

Implementation of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent(ICIC)
For the relief of children of Rohingya refugee Muslims in Bangladesh and border (Second Stage)

 Distribution (4000 parcels) on  August 2018

The implementation of the second stage on 5 to 14 August 2018 began procedures of the distribution of 4000 relief parcels of the ICIC project for the Relief of Children of Rohingya Muslim refugees in Bangladesh and border started  with established  Administration Office , on 26/06/2018, in Cox's Bazaar  in accordance with the implementation agreements between the ICIC and  the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society BDRCS,   the Memorandum of Understanding signed by HE Ali Buhedema, ICIC President and HE Mr. Hafez Ahmed Mazumdar, BDRCS President  on 05 May 2018.

The results of the ICIC first stage  project for relief 1000 children of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh aged 0-5 years in Tambura camp in the border area between Bangladesh and Myanmar on  , which were implemented by the ICIC  in cooperation with the  BDRCS  on 31/12/2017, Others children need  assistance, and the ICIC has launched a humanitarian appeal to some Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies and other humanitarian organizations to request financial  or in-kind support to relief children of  the Rohingya refugee in Bangladesh and on its border with Minamar. Some contributions have been received.

 The ICIC conduct Communication with the BDRCS and the concerned authorities in Bangladesh during on 06/05/2018 to 26/06/2018 and obtaining the necessary official approvals and authorizations, The procedures for the implementation of the  ICIC second stage project for the relief of refugee children and the Rohingya Muslim refugees in Bangladesh and on the border on 26/06/2018 began to establish  a project office in Cox's Bazaar and the signing of implementation agreements with the BDRCS, Between the ICIC and the Assembly by H. E. Ambassador Ali Bouhdma, ICIC President and HE Mr. Hafez Ahmed Mazumdar, BDRCS President, and several visits to refugee camps to identify the needs of children both in the camps and in hospitals.

The procedures for purchasing relief parcels were started with the company that won the tender on 31/07/2018. The selection procedures of the winning company were carried out, signing the contract, the materials were supplied and a control committee was assigned to inspect and review the materials according to the technical specifications of the tender and to attend the packing, in a plastic container with a cover for use in cleaning and  packaging and processing for distribution..

Parcel content

Distributions:
The ICIC Team and the BDRCS Project Team have delivered direct distributions.  Relief parcels for each of the target families and have been successfully delivered in accordance with the card and ticket system developed by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)  and BDRCS.

 1. Distribution the first operation 1200 relief parcels:
Distribution of the first operation  of relief parcels to the families in Hakimpara camp on 05/08/2018.

Distribution in Hakimpara Camp on 05/08/2018

2. Distribution the second operation of 1,400 relief parcels:
Distribution of the second operation of relief parcels to 1,400 families began at 1100 hours on 07/08/2018, in the camp of Burmembara and ended on 11/08/2018.

Burmapara Camp Distribution on 11.08.2018

.3. Distribution third distribution  operation of 1400 relief parcel :
The third distribution operation began at 10:00 in the Hakimpara camp on 07/08/2018 and ended  on 14/08/2018 ended the total are  2613 families

Distribution in Hakimpara Camp on 07-14/08/2018

-The Donor Partners:   4

The completion of this project (second stage), along with the ICIC , has contributed by the following societies and organizations:
Kuwait Red Crescent Society.
Turkish Red Crescent Society.
Iraqi Red Crescent Society.
Bahrain Red Crescent Society with the following Bahraini associations:
(Eslah  Society: Humanitarian Care Committee, Islamic Tarbiya Society, Islamic Society: Humanitarian Relief).
The General Secretariat of the Arab Red Cross and Red Crescent Organization (ARCO).
The ICIC looks forward to the rest of the Red Crescent and Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations and calls upon them to support this ongoing humanitarian project to assist the children of the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.

- The ICIC thanks and appreciates the financial support provided by these societies  and organizations, as well as its close cooperation with the BDRCS ,  the Bangladeshi authorities and the  IFRC Regional Office in Bangladesh at all stages of implementation of this humanitarian project.

- The ICIC is looking forward to the rest of the Red Crescent and Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations and invites them to support this joint project to assist the children of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and the borders under implementation, which has had a significant impact and appreciation by the beneficiaries of this assistance during distribution activities.

5 -The third stage for relief the children of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh:

Following the distribution of 4,000 relief parcels of the second stage to all target family members and other contributions received to support the ICIC Project for Rohingya children in Bangladesh, there was a need to make a third stage of 4,000 parcels for the following distributions.

6- Invitations;

Invitation is open to donors wishing to participate in the field of operations, and to attend the distribution of the second stage of assistance of (4000) packages being processed on the target camps in accordance with the approved action plan mentioned above.

Participation of the delegation of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) in the 14^th  session of the consultative meeting between the United Nations and the OIC on strengthening the partnership
3 - 5 July 2018

The ICIC delegation participated in the 14^th  session of United Nation (UN)  and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on strengthening the partnership held on 3-5 July 2018 at the headquarters of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco. The ICIC Delegation composed as follows:
1- H.E. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC President.
2- Dr. Mohamed Hamad Elasbli, ICIC Executive Director.
3. Mr. Wajdi Bin Mohammed, Executive Director of the Program for Contribution to Irregular Migration (CPAIM).

 The meeting is held every two years with a reciprocal hosting between the two organizations. The session was attended by  of 53 OIC delegates from 15 organizations and centers and by UN  delegations 25 from  19 organizations and institutions,  the meeting was opened by Dr. Amina Al-Hajri, Deputy Director General on behalf of the ISESCO  Director-General, Mr. Tay Brook, Assistant Secretary-General of political department of United Nations, and Ambassador Hamid Obelero, OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Affairs.
The meeting discussed cooperation in science and technology, research and higher education, technical and vocational training, environment, climate change and water issues, as well as enhancing cooperation in intercultural dialogue and dialogue for peace and reconciliation, combating incitement to discrimination based on religion or belief, and the preservation of the cultural heritage of mankind, as well as addressing conflicts and the means to resolve them and making peace and security. The meeting also tackled confronting terrorism, combating violent extremism, promoting democracy and good governance, the Middle East peace process, the situation in Syria, Libya, Yemen, Iraq, Somalia, Afghanistan, Mali, the Central African Republic and Myanmar. On the economic issue, the OIC Trade Preferential System, agriculture, food security and rural development issues, and tourism, among the important topics discussed are the general humanitarian situation in the OIC countries, including the delivery of humanitarian assistance, attention to the assistance of refugees, asylum seekers, displaced persons and migrants, and to mobilize support for humanitarian crises, particularly in Bangladesh, the Lake of  Chad Basin, the Central African Republic and Somalia.

The meeting also issued a report on what was agreed upon during the discussions in all the committees, as well as a package of subject titles, projects and activities to be implemented by both organizations and their competent bodies during the next two years 2018-2020.
The ICIC delegation participated in the meetings of the Humanitarian Affairs Sector, where it was the first speaker in the first session, and a presentation was made on its work, especially in the fields of international humanitarian law through one of its organs: Islamic Forum for International Humanitarian Law (IHL), including training courses, seminars and the publication of Al-wasyia  to disseminate  the IHL in  view  of the Islamic provisions and its work in the provision of humanitarian assistance to the needy everywhere, especially in these days the ongoing implementation to distribute assistance  to children of Rohingya refuges in Bangladesh and in boarder , as well as  its programme for the contribution in facing the irregular  migration in collaboration with  the  Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the countries of origin, transit and destination .

The ICIC delegation requested  the inclusion of  the issue of migrants, especially the irregular migration within the matrix of projects and programs that should be part of attention and  cooperation  between the relevant organizations and institutions in both the UN and OIC , where this topic has been included.
The ICIC delegation held several meetings with the participating delegations, including the Islamic Organization for Education, Scientific  and Culture (ISESCO), the Center for Economic Research (SESTRIC), the Center for History, Heritage and Arts (IRCICA) ,Islamic Affairs Department of the OIC General Secretariat (ICHAD), the UN Human Rights Council, UNICEF, The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIP), the World Food Program (WFP) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Implementation of the  Second stage for the  Children of Rohingya Refugees Assistance Project In Bangladesh

H.E Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, President  of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) , accompanied by Mr. Omar Tasli, ICIC Regional Representative for North Asia and Europe, paid a working visit to the Red Crescent Society of the Republic of Bangladesh (BDRCS) in Dhaka on 6 May 2018 to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations between them and the ICIC, which was decided to be implemented with the joint support of some Red Crescent, Red Cross Societies and other humanitarian organizations. The meeting was held with HE Mr. Hafez Ah Mr. Mazumdar, BDRCS President and  Mr. Fayrouz Salahuddin, BDRCS Secretary-General, and Mr. Esmat  I., Director of the Office of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC )in Bangladesh.

 H.E. ICIC President expressed his thanks and appreciation to the BDRCS for its facilities and cooperation with the ICIC administration in carrying out the first stage  of  assistance  operation for the children of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh, which was presented on 31 December 2017, the BDRCS President expressed his thanks and appreciation to the ICIC and  welcome the continued provision of humanitarian assistance to this category of refugees and to reaffirm the BDRCS  readiness to continue cooperation with the ICIC's administration. They singed  the memorandum of understanding for cooperation between the two parties, including the project to assist  the Children of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh.

Mr. Omar Tasli, ICIC Regional Representative in his capacity as the General Coordinator of the Children of Rohingya Refugees Assistance Operation in Bangladesh, continued to discuss the operational arrangements for this process with the BDRCS and to contact the relevant authorities in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for formal approvals, he met with Ms, Raafa Director of  Department of International Organizations in the  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, on Wednesday 6 June 2018, she  invited Mr. Jozam Essam Sarkar, Director General of the Department of South Asia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and provide a complete file on ICIC  and the implementation Assistance to Children of Rohingya Refugees in  Bangladesh, and discussed all aspects of the subject, and reached approval  sent to BDRCS on June 7 2018.

An operational agreement was reached between the ICIC and BDRCS for the second operation to assist to Children of Rohingya Refugees in  Bangladesh in the  camps in Cox-Bazar region and at Bangladeshi-Myanmar border. It included the details of the assistance project ,and  targets, namely children from 0 to 2 years and  Children receiving medical treatment of  0-5 years age  are (500) children for one year in coordination with treated hospitals, the role of the parties in implementing this agreement, opening a bank account in Bangladesh to deposit the amounts allocated for this project , The agreement was signed by Mr. Omar Tasli and Mr. Fayrouz Saladin, BRCS Secretary General on 11 June 2018. After signing the agreement, they went  t to SONALI BANK LIMITED, its  Government bank , to open a bank account and making a transfer of the amount allocated for this process

Mr. Omar Tasli, ICIC  Coordinator of the Assistance Project, arrived in Cox-Bazar city on 13 June 2018, a meeting was held on 14 June 2018 with the head of the BDRCS Assistance operations in Cox-Pazar, where the plan for the implementation of the second phase of the project and the timetable and agreed upon are presented:

DRAFT ACTION PLAN

An office has been rented to manage the relief operation of Children of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh at the Bangladeshi-Myanmar border, start the operational arrangements for the Action Plan and the needs assessment procedures, develop a list of the contents of the assistance package and design posters according to the dates listed.

The invitation still open for all Red Crescent and Cross Societies and humanitarian organizations to make their contribution to this project.

The ICIC participation in the Seventh

Extraordinary Islamic Summit Conference

Istanbul, Republic of Turkey

18/05/2018

The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC), as a specialized institution of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, (OIC) participated in the seventh extraordinary OIC summit, held in Istanbul Republic of Turkey on 18/05/2018 at the invitation of H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkey and current Chair of the Thirteenth Session of the OIC Islamic Summit. The conference discussed the repercussions of the grave situation in Palestine and the crimes committed by the Israeli occupation forces against the defenseless Palestinian citizens. The ICIC was represented by Dr. Mehmet Gollooglu, ICIC member.

The OIC Summit called on the Security Council, the General Assembly, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteurs and the High Commissioner for Human Rights to take the necessary measures to establish an international commission to investigate the horrific crimes committed by the Israeli occupying forces in the Gaza Strip and enable them to conduct a field investigation according time limit and  establish a clear mechanism to determine the extent to which Israeli officials are involved, bring justice to the victims and put an end to the impunity of the perpetrators.

The OIC Summit called on the OIC General Secretariat to immediately establish an independent international commission of experts to investigate the crimes and massacres perpetrated by Israel against Palestinian citizens demonstrators and to report the results to the relevant international bodies, and the Summit called for ensuring international protection for Palestinian.

The ICIC participation in the work

of the 11th session of the OIC Standing Committee for Information  and Cultural Affairs (COMIAC)

Dakar - Republic of Senegal

14-15 May 2018

The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) participated, the 11^th  session, OIC standing Commission of information and cultured affairs (COMIAC) which was held in Dakar, Republic of Senegal on 14-15 May 2018 under the theme of Education and Culture Rafadan for Peace and Development and Convergence among Peoples. Mr. Famory Ndiaye, ICIC Vice-President  represented the ICIC in this session . HE Mr. Mali Sal, President of the Republic of Senegal and Chairman of COMIAC, delivered a speech at the opening session welcoming the participants in the conference. Dr. Ahmed Al-Othaimeen, OIC Secretary General, addressed the conference on the activities and cultural projects carried out by the OIC General Secretariat in cooperation with subsidiary and specialized and specialized bodies, the meeting examined also  to the issues of Palestine and Al-Quds Al-Sharif and to promote cooperation among OIC Member States in the cultural field.

The ICIC Delegation visit to Bangladesh

Red Crescent Society (BRCS)

Dhaka, May 6, 2018

H.E. Ambassador Ali M. Buhedma, ICIC President  accompanied by Mr. Omer Tasli, ICIC Regional Representative for North Asia and Europe., paid a working visit to the Red Crescent Society of the Republic of Bangladesh in Dhaka on 6 May 2018. The meeting was attended by H.E. Mr. Hafez Ahmed Mazumdar BRCS President , Mr. Fayrouz Salahuddin BRCS Secretary General and  Mr. Esmat Ula. Director of the Office of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Bangladesh.

The ICIC President  expressed his pleasure of this  visit and thanked the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society  for its cooperation with the ICIC in facilitating the implementation of the ICIC's program to assist the children of the Rohingya refugee families in the Cox-Bazar region on the border with Myanmar. He expressed the wish to continue cooperation in various areas of humanitarian action with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society  , and gave a full information  on the ICIC  and its humanitarian activities since its establishment and expressed the hope that Bangladesh would soon join the ICIC  establishing agreement , looking forward to the Bangladesh Red Crescent  efforts in that regard.

During the visit, the two presidents signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation between the two sides. The President of Bangladesh Red Crescent thanked the ICIC  for its contribution in providing humanitarian assistance to the Rohingka refugees and humanitarian work in various parts of the Islamic world.  

The ICIC Participation in the work of the forty-fifth session
of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC Member States,
Dhaka - People's Republic of Bangladesh
5 - 6 May 2018

The ICIC  participated in the forty-fifth session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC  Member States, under the theme "Islamic Values ​​Course for the Future of Peace and Sustainable Development" in Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 5-6, 2018, with the participation of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Heads of Delegation of the OIC Member States, the Chairpersons and Directors of the subsidiary organs, specialized institutions, representatives of international and regional organizations, observers and invitees.

The ICIC delegation was composed as follows:
1.  H.E. Ambassador Ali M. Buhedma, ICIC  President   

 2. Dr. Mohamed H.  Elasbli,  ICIC Executive Director .

 3. Mr. Omer Tasli, ICIC Regional Representative for North Asia and Europe.
The opining  speeches  were  by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Côte d'Ivoire as Chairman of the forty-fourth session of the Council, the Honorable Secretary of State of Canada, Mrs. Christina Freeland Guest ,  H.E. Mr. Yusuf Al-Othaimeen,  OIC Secretary-General, and  the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheika  Hassina , the Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bangladesh elected as chairman of the conference .
During the two-day meetings, the conference discussed the topics on its agenda which included the issues of Palestine and the occupied Arab territories, the current situation in the Middle East, the fight against terrorism, coordination and cooperation between the OIC  and international and regional organizations, hatred of Islam and Muslim Minority  in other countries as well as humanitarian, cultural, social, economic, science, technology, administrative and financial matters. The Conference also adopted resolutions on political, economic, cultural and social affairs, as well as resolutions , on  the subsidiary bodies and specialized institutions, including the ICIC  .
The Conference elected the OIC  Assistant Secretaries-General including  Ambassador Tariq Bakhit  who was elected as Assistant Secretary-General for Cultural, Social and Humanitarian Affairs and other Assistant Secretaries-General.
The Conference devoted a session of the brain storming on the humanitarian situation, especially the issue of the Rohingyas, where the OIC Secretary General and the Chairman of the OIC Independent Commission for Human Rights presented two reports on the dire humanitarian situation suffered by these refugees because of the atrocities committed against them by the Myanmar authorities. The Conference adopted a resolution on the subject submitted by the delegation of Uganda. The Conference expressed its support for the Government of Bangladesh in its efforts to address this humanitarian crisis. The Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Rasheed M. United Calixov on humanitarian partnership with the Middle East and Africa took the floor and presented the UN efforts on humanitarian issues .
The ICIC delegation distributed to  the delegations of  OIC Member States the humanitarian assistance project prepared by the ICIC  for the benefit of Rohingyas refugees and called upon them to support it by contributing to its financing. The ICIC delegation held several meetings with a number of delegations of the OIC Member States as well as representatives of institutions and organizations participating in the Conference on the topics of cooperation in humanitarian affairs.

The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) participated

in the work of "the mechanism to activate awareness of importance of the comprehensive framework for dealing with refugees and displaced persons

in the Arab region and increased support for its application”

April 29 – 30 .2018

Dead Sea - The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Mr. Omar Tasli, ICIC Regional Representative of the North Asia and Europe, participated in the workshop "Mechanism for activating the awareness of importance of the comprehensive framework for dealing with refugees and displaced persons in the Arab region and increasing support for its implementation", held on 29-30 April 2018, In the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, where the  specialists of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNCHR)  and with the participation of more than 120 representatives of the  OIC Member States and the United Nations, the ICIC and the Arab Organization of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross (ARCO) , was discussed how to host the OIC Member States large numbers of refugees, and the impact of hosting them in local communities on development processes, and how to share the international community's responsibilities of refugees to host more equitable, and improve the current humanitarian system in dealing with issues related to them.

The workshop saw extensive discussions on how to achieve global solidarity and shared responsibility as set out in the New York Declaration through the Global Compact on Refugees, as well as measures that could be taken to move away from the traditional classification of donors and host countries, taking advantage of the capacities and resources that States can provide, Including development assistance as well as humanitarian and emergency assistance, to support refugees and host communities. The discussion addressed the current and past efforts of OIC Member States and other actors in refugee situations both within and outside the OIC region, In dealing with refugees and how to respond to them by the OIC Member States, through political, humanitarian and development channels, and explored practical steps that actors in the OIC countries (Governments, national institutions, civil society, the private sector and other stakeholders) can take part in to promote the implementation of the comprehensive framework for dealing with refugees, in addition to the work that could be carried out by the OIC countries and to propose their inclusion in the Program of Action of the Global Compact on Refugees.

The workshop focused on a document highlighting the good practices of OIC Member States in refugee situations within the framework of the coordination between the OIC and the UNHCR. a joint workshop was held in Geneva in July 2016 in order to activate the New York Declaration on Refugees and Migrants adopted by 193 UN Member of the United Nations General Assembly unanimously on 19 September 2016, a political declaration that promotes global solidarity for the protection of refugees and improves the way in which the international community responds to refugee flows, including emergencies and long-term refugee situations. It is clear that the international commitment to share the responsibility to host and support the world's refugees more equitably includes addressing the root causes of their displacement. Annex 1 of the Declaration contains a comprehensive framework for dealing with refugees to respond to refugee flows and long-term refugee situations, to reduce pressure on host countries and to increase the self-reliance of refugees.

During the workshop, the ICIC presented a presentation on assistance for refugee return, such as in Syria and Myanmar, which included proposals for humanitarian assistance projects for their regular, safe and dignified return to their countries. as well as the implementation by the ICIC second phase of a humanitarian relief project in the Bazr Cokes camps for the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. , with the aim of providing special food support to children aged 0-5 years and providing post-treatment nutritional support, especially for children who are being treated.

Meetings of the Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies

on 18 - 21 April 2018

Baghdad, Republic of Iraq

The delegation of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) participated in the meetings of the Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies held on 18-21 April 2018 in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq:

The 10^th  Regional Conference of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)  on 18-19 April 2018  and the 43^rd session of the General  Assembly  of the Arab Red Cross and Red Crescent Organization (ARCO)  on 20-21 April 2018.

The ICIC delegation was as follows:

1. H. E. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC President,

2. Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali,   Executive Director.

3. Mr. Omer Tasli, ICIC Regional Representative for North Asia and Europe. (ICIC-IRRO).

I- The 10^th  Regional Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies of the Middle East and North Africa, on 18-19 April 2018:

The 10th Regional Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) was held on 18 and 19 April 2018 at the Royal Hotel Tulip in  Baghdad under the theme "Hope remains with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement",  Representing the International Committee of the Red Cross(ICRC), the International Federation  of Red Cross and Red Cross Societies (IFRC) , the Arab Red Cross and Red Crescent Organization (ARCO), the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) and a number of the United Nations organizations as well as regional and Arab humanitarian action organizations Representing many organizations.

The opening ceremony under the patronage of Dr. Haidar Al-Abbadi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Francesco Rocca,  IFRC President, and Dr. Saleh Al-Suhaibani,  ARCO Secretary-General:

Session I: Legal and procedural issues of the call for attendance, election of the Conference bureau  , adoption of the agenda, adoption of the Conference rules of procedure and review of progress report on the implementation of the Amman Declaration by the Jordan Red Crescent.

Session II, was chaired by the Egyptian Red Crescent and Rapporteur by  the Kuwaiti Red Crescent, entitled "Promoting a culture of peace and non-violence in conflict situations." The topics included : National Societies in the event of conflict, preparation and submission by  the Syrian Red Crescent, protection of youth and volunteers, by the Yemeni Red Crescent Society, and a working paper presented by the Iraqi Red Crescent entitled Psychological and Social Support in Conflict. The Palestinian Red Crescent concluded the session with a working paper on "Violation of International Humanitarian Law under Occupation". The Members of the Youth Forum in the workshop deliver their report.

The  second day of the meeting,  the third session  was held under the chairmanship of the Bahraini Red Crescent and its Rapporteur, the Libyan Red Crescent, entitled "People on the Move", which included the impact of migration on host communities provided by the Jordanian Red Crescent. The Libyan Red Crescent presented a working paper: Protection and Legal Status of Migrants , and Dr. Mohamed El-Asbali, ICIC  Executive Director, gave a presentation on the joint program between the ICIC  and the Tunisian Red Crescent Society on contributing to  Face irregular migration aimed to  assist the National Societies of the Sahel countries exporting irregular migration , and the Red Crescent of Tunisia and the Lebanese Red Cross on the theme "Towards flexible societies: community health, first aid and mobilizing support." The Iranian Red Crescent concluded the session on the impact of urbanization. The interventions of members of the Youth Forum were subsequently heard at a special workshop.

The Conference concluded with the fourth session, which was aimed at consultation on the strategy of the International Federation 2030. The closing ceremony was followed  by a review of the main results of the Youth Forum, the report of the Drafting Committee and the adoption of the Baghdad Declaration.

Bilateral meetings:

The  ICIC delegation held a number of meetings with the delegations of the National Societies of the Egyptian, Iraqi, Bahraini, Turkish, Kuwaiti, Syrian, Sudanese, Tunisian, Iranian, Pakistani and Qatari Red Crescent Societies and the ARCO  General Secretariat, participation in the work of this conference, and discussed bilateral issues of common interest.

II. the 43^rd  Session of   ARCO General Assembly, 20-21 April 2018.

The 43^rd  session of  ARCO General Assembly was held under the theme of "Localization - Humanitarian Action - Will and Entrepreneurship" on 20-21 April 2018 in Baghdad, hosted by the Iraqi Red Crescent Society, in the presence of the Arab National Societies, The session was attended by Mr. Francesco Rocca, IFRC president, and representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and H.E. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC president. Dr. Yassin Al Mamouri, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society, welcomed the guests of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies The  IFRC President and  H.E. Ambassador ICIC President, took the floor and  thanked the Iraqi Red Crescent for its hospitality and generous hospitality and reviewed some of the activities and works that were carried out by their organizations and  implemented in the Arab region.

The meeting  also reviewed the report of the committee formed to consider the memorandum of understanding and the agreement on the operational management between the Palestinian Red Crescent Society and the Israeli Magen David Adom Society , the challenges in humanitarian situation in the Arab countries that suffer from crises and conflicts "challenges and prospects" in Palestine, Somalia, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Libya.

Under this title, HE. Ambassador Ali Buhedma, ICIC President , reviewed some joint projects between the ICIC  and some national societies, in particular the program to contribute to face  irregular migration in cooperation with the Tunisian Red Crescent Society and the Center for Social Peace Building with the Iraqi Red Crescent Society and   the project  to assist the  children of Rohengya  refugees  in coming period, and thanked the National Societies and organizations that have expressed their readiness to support  this  project, namely the Kuwaiti, Bahraini, Iraqi, Turkish and Red Crescent Societies. Senegalese Red Cross and   the Islamic International  Relief in Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Solidarity Fund and the  ARCO General Secretariat.

Second International Symposium on "Relief Work Between Islamic Jurisprudence and International Practices"

Higher Institute of Islamic Civilization - Zaytouna University

Tunisia 14-15 April 2018.

H.E. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhadema, ICIC President and Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director participated in the second international symposium on  "Relief work between Islamic Jurisprudence and International Practices" held at Ibn Khaldoun Hall at the Higher Institute of Islamic Civilization, in the Zaytouna University on  14-15 April 2018, organized by the Islamic Forum of International Humanitarian Law  (IFIHL) in partnership with the Higher Institute of Islamic Civilization at Zaytouna University.

The agenda of the symposium was held  in four main sessions. The first session included the relief work: Heya contemporary) was chaired by Dr. Fawzi Oussedik IFIHL  President and was the first intervention entitled: Dimensions Makassed for work and humanitarian relief provided by: Dr. Moiz Almjuli Professor of Jurisprudence at the University of Zaytuna. The topic of relief work dealt with the cultural and theoretical dimensions and reviewed the preservation of religion and its relationship to relief work. The lecture focused on the legitimacy of the state, the background of charitable work and the importance of charitable work., at the end of the first session, Prof. Mustafa Al-Khayati gave a lecture titled "Relief for the People of the Book" - Prince Abdul Qader as a model, and then followed a second session entitled: the objectives of relief in the light of the purposes of Islamic legitimacy, it was chaired by Dr. Fatima Shikout, Professor of Quran Sciences at the Higher Institute of Islamic Civilization, in which there are two interventions: the first is the nodal dimension in the relief  work of Prof. Dr. Abdel Majeed El-Naggar, Director of the World Center for Scientific Research and Consultation, and the second intervention entitled "Knowledge Transition in Relief Work" and his sciences  at the Higher Institute of Islamic Civilization.

Then, at the end of the first day, a training workshop was held for humanitarian ambassadors entitled "Leadership Skills in Relief Work" by Ms. Zahra Adnan Lafi Al-Hassoun, Coordinator of International Humanitarian Law.

  On the second day of the symposium, two sessions were held with the closing ceremony. The third session was entitled "Relief work in the time of international differences" under the chairmanship of  H.E. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC President . The first intervention was entitled "Diplomacy for humanitarian and relief work presented by H.E.  Ambassador Ali bin Hassan Al Hammadi. Secretary-General of the Qatar Red Crescent and the second entitled Disaster Response Law Is it an answer for the future? Presented by the IFIHL Chairman  "Dr. Fawzi Oussedik  , while the third was entitled Download of interests and vice in the relief work by  Dr. Abdul Latif  Bouazizi Director of the Higher Institute of Islamic civilization.

The second session was chaired by Dr. Fawzi Oussedik  in partnership with Dr. Sami Al-Faridi. The first intervention was entitled "Unification of the relief work. The Code of Conduct is a model by  Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC  Executive Director and IFIHL Rapporteur " .

 In conclusion, the book of humanitarian terminology book was inaugurated in the Quran, Sunnah and comparative jurisprudence with the distribution of certificates to the members of the team of ambassadors of humanitarian work at the Higher Institute of Islamic Civilization and the distribution of souvenirs to lecturers under the supervision of Dr. Fawzi Oussedik and Ms. Zahra Adnan Lafi Al-Hassoun.

Statement condemning the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people  in Gaza

The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent(ICIC), one of the specialized institutions of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, strongly condemns the Israeli aggression carried out by the Israeli occupation forces against the unarmed Palestinian people in Gaza who took part in peaceful marches commemorating the Land Day, which led to the martyrdom of 15 martyrs and the injury of more than one thousand and four hundred Palestinian citizen.
This blatant aggression is a serious violation of all international conventions and conventions and deliberate targeting of unarmed civilians in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and constitutes a war crime. The ICIC calls for the international community in all its components to put a swift end to it and provide protection to the Palestinian people.
The ICIC expresses its condolences to the families of the martyrs and wishes for speedy recovery for the injured people and appreciates the great efforts of the Palestinian Red Crescent to save lives and help the wounded.

Statement of condemnation

Houthi rockets fired at Riyadh

 The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC(, one of the specialized institutions of the Organization of Islamic  Cooperation, condemns in the strongest terms the crime of firing rockets into the city of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, committed by the Huthi militias, which constitute, greet violation following the rules of international humanitarian law and the provisions of the Statute of   International Criminal Court Against civilians and civilian areas, and deliberately launching an attack with the knowledge that it  would result in human and material losses, which led to the killing and wounding of civilians and damage to civilian property, and these actions dragged and calls on the United Nations , regional and international organizations to intervene quickly to stop these repeated violations, in accordance with their international obligations in order to maintain international peace and security.

Signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between

the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) and

The Union of News Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (UNA-OIC) countries,

 H.E. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma,         ICIC President  accompanied by Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali,  ICIC Executive Director visited the headquarters of The Union of News Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (UNA-OIC)  in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday 13 March 2018. they were received by HE Issa Khaira Robleh, UNA  Director General, and Ziad Abdullah, news director of UNA.

The meeting was held between the two sides, who discussed the prospects of joint cooperation and ways to support the Islamic humanitarian and media work. MoU was signed between UNA and ICIC), in the fields of humanitarian work and joint cooperation in the areas of media coverage of the activities of the Relief and Humanitarian work in Islamic countries.

The MoU  was signed by UNA Director General Issa Khaireh Robleh and the ICIC President Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, in the presence of UNA News Director Zayed Abdullah and ICIC Executive Director Mohammed El-Asbali .

The agreement aims to enhance joint cooperation in the areas of media coverage of the ICIC's relief and humanitarian activities, as well as in the spheres of training specialized media cadres in the field of covering humanitarian work in Islamic countries. 

Speaking on the occasion, Robleh expressed hope that the agreement would be the start of cooperation between the two sides to serve Muslims in all areas of humanitarian relief and support the humanitarian efforts of the ICIC in its work in various zones of disasters and crises.

For his part, Ambassador Buhedma expressed his pleasure to visit the UNA headquarters and sign the memorandum of cooperation.
"It is our hope this memorandum will serve as a means of joint action for the benefit of the Islamic Ummah and humanitarian work," he said, expressing appreciation of UNA's role and efforts and its desire to cooperate with the ICIC.

Buhedma praised UNA's initiative to train the media cadres in the field of humanitarian and relief coverage, especially after he was briefed on the advanced capabilities of the UNA Training Center. He wished the Union every success in its endeavors to serve the media issues of the Muslim Ummah.

The ICIC President, the ICIC Executive Director and UNA Director of News, conducted an inspection tour of the work of UNA in its various sections, Arabic, English and French, as well as UNA Training Center.

Visit to Tunisian Red Crescent (TRC)
on February 20, 2018

Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbli, ICIC Executive Director of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) visited the headquarters of the Tunisian Red Crescent Society on Tuesday 20 February 2018, where he met with HE Dr. Abdellatif  Shabou, President of the Tunisian Red Crescent (TRC), in the presence of Dr. Fadel Al-Ghwail, TRC Secretary-General, and on behalf of the ICIC  he expressed his condolences on the death of the late Dr. Ibrahim al-Gharbi, former TRC President.

The meeting discussed issues of common interest, especially the joint program of the ICIC and the TRC. in response  to the irregular migration memorandum of understanding signed between ICIC and TRC  on 17 March 2015. They welcomed financial support provided by the ICIC's Administration  for the program,  and established a committee to  supervise and follow up on the work of the administration of this program, and requests  the Executive Director assigned by the TRC to continue administration of  the program for part  time, to issue a decision to continue its work and complete the preparation and printing of information materials for the first phase of this program: Awareness and possibility to organize  the first workshop for national coordinators to take over this program in the National Societies of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross origin of  irregular migration  countries, and at the conclusion of this visit, Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali  expressed  thanks and appreciation to the permanent and effective cooperation provided by the TRC to ICIC.

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The first stage of the project to assist the Children of Rohingya Refugees " in the Tombro camp (no Man Land ) between the  Bangladesh and Myanmar border, under the title

“Assistance from the Ummah to the Ummah, throught the institute  of  the Ummah (ICIC)”

Coxs Bazaar / Banglades,

The first stage of the project to assist  the children  of Rohingya Refugees " in the Tombro camp (no Man Land ) between the  Bangladesh and Myanmar border, under the title “Assistance from the Ummah to the Ummah, throught the institute  of  the Ummah (ICIC)” in cooperation with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, on 31/12/2017. Mr. Omer Tasli, Regional Representative of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent of North Asia and Europe (ICIC-IRRO), accompanied by Mr. Ikram Ilahi Chowdhury, Director of the Operations Department of the Population Movement of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society and Mr. Noron Nabi,  arrived to Bangladesh and Myanmar border  on on 31 December 2017, to  distribute  the parcels for the children of Rohingya refugee camp in Tombro camp in no Man Lands ) in border of  Bangladesh and Myanmar, this operation implemnted  as follows:

- Visit the camp of Tambor and contact with the camp leadership and to see  the humanitarian situation of the camp residents, who are Muslims of the Rohingya fleeing the massacres and persecution  in  their villages and reached the border area (no Man Land ) between Myanmar and Bangladesh and  they refused to enter the territory of Bangladesh and ask the world to help them to return to their villages and not to resort to Bangladesh, Mr. Omer Tasli ICIC- IRRO visited  some families and see the situation, especially children and conducted a comprehensive field assessment, to  identify the  needs and the target number (1000) one thousend children aged 0-5 years.

- The contents of the parcels of assistance, duration and purchase arrangements were  determined from the local market by a tender between the supplying companies, signing the purchase contract and  visited  the contractor's warehouse on 29/12/2017. To  inspect the products in terms of quality and expir date.

- The expulsion of assistance contains food support for children from 0 to 5 years old consists of the following materials:

• 4 packs of baby food.

• 4 packs of activated biscuits for children.

• 2 kg of sugar.

• 2 bottles of water per  one liter of water.

• 1 Bag .

 All these materials were placed in the bag and the bag was placed in the plastic bag (Aquarius), due to the difficulty of obtaining cartoon box  for  keeping  the content in the Coxs -Pazar city , the material was placed in an  aquarius of  25-liter plastic container that can be used for  water to clean the children.

- On 30 December 2017, Mr. Omer Tasli, ICIC-IRRO , accompanied by Mr. Ikram Elahi Chowdhury, Director of the Operations Department of the Population Movement of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, and Mr. Noron Nabi, visited the Tombro camp to establish distribution arrangements with the camp leadership, at the same time, the necessary official permits were obtained from the Bangladeshi authorities for the distribution of assistance parcels .

- At 06:00 on 31 December 2011, the convoy of ICIC, consisting of trucks carrying relief supplies, moved from the Coxs bazaar to the Tombro camp, when the trucks arrived, they reached the "zero point" of the border between Bangladesh - Myanmar, and these parcels were 1000  ready at the distribution point. Based on the agreement with the camp leaders, it was decided that the children of the targeted families as well as parents who did not have children also to get parcels  ,would be allowed to cross the river which represents the border line between the two countries  on the bridge to the Bangladeshi side and take their parcels, and return to the camp in no Man Land, in border .

When the Camp leader bid farewell to Mr. OmEr Tasli,ICIC- IRRO  he said: " our children  did not bend the necks when they accepted the percels  of assistance  provided by the ICIC , and you wrote," from the Ummah to the Ummah, throught the institute  of  the Ummah (ICIC)”, and as Muslims of the Rohingyas who have suffered from very difficult times, we accept this assistance as  salam from the Ummah, and this shows us that we are not alone, and we are on our  side  said,  Allaku Assalam , and we thanks  the ICIC, which brought us this Sallam ..... "

The first phase of the project to assist  the children of Rohingya Muslims in the Bangladesh border has been successfully implemented in cooperation with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society and  thanks to camp leaders, military authorities, border security of Bangladesh and the local population, and to make the following recommendations:

1. It was noted that there is an urgent need for food assistance for children in these camps, which is not met by other humanitarian assistances  and has not yet been achieved. The implementation of the first phase of the Rohingya Children's Assistance Project has shown that specific support can be provided to children in these camps doing it.

2. Supporting children of  the Rohingya Muslims Refugees , is the most important support for their future .

3. It was noted that, during the first phase of this project, children aged 0-10 years, who were treated in particular, did not receive special dietary supplements after treatment, so the treatment might be inconclusive. as part of the Children's Food Project, to be carried out by the ICIC and with the support of some Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies in the OIC countries to  the Rohingya Muslim refugee camps in Bangladesh, special food support can be provided to children hospitalized in coordination with these hospitals  and nutritionist, this will contribute greatly to the completion of  their treatment, and prevents potential loss of these children, it achieved the following results:

- Reaching the goal of the Rohingya Children's assistance Project in Bangladesh and on the border, which has a relatively modest budget compared to the budgets of other organizations.

- By developing operational capacity in the field, the ICIC quickly and efficiently managed this simple funding to reach affected people.

- In this context, we need donor support to provide more services and maintain the momentum and effectiveness of the Islamic Commission of the International Crescent.

- In this context, we need  from the donors more  support to provide more services and to maintain the ICIC momentum and effectiveness.

- It is clear that the phrase " from the Ummah to the Ummah, throught the institute  of  the Ummah (ICIC)" is very important and effective. It is believed that the impact of this phrase will attract the attention of the OIC States, their institutions and other non-governmental organizations, which have the humanitarian support of the Islamic nation, therefore we hope that these states ,institutions and organizations will provide the necessary support for the ICIC activities.

 1. This humanitarian assistance project  should continue under these results.

2. To provide the necessary financial resources for this purpose quickly by the ICIC  , the donor States, Societes, Institutions and organizations.

3. Priority should be given to the opening of ICIC coordination office at the Coxs Bazaar  in Bangladesh to ensure continuity of  implement the others stages of this  project  of the Rohingya Muslims Refugees in Bangladesh.

The ICIC Project   Humanitarian assistance for children of Rohingya refugees

In the  (  Tumbro  camp) at  Bangladeshi-Minaram border

Cox Bazaar / Bangladesh

2017/12/27

Mr. Omar Tasli, Regional Representative of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent of North Asia and Europe,(ICIC- IRRO)  is currently visiting Bangladesh to implement a humanitarian aid project for children of Rohingya refugees  in the Bangladesh  border area of Myanmar, on December 23, 2017, he arrived in Coxs Pazar Faaliyet ) in the Bangladeshi-Minamarian border and had contacts with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, the International Federation of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross and conducted field visits to some Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh, The ICIC , as a specialized institution of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), obtained special permission to visit and provide assistance in the(  Tumbro) camp on the border between Bangladesh and Myanmar  in a 100-meter area between the two countries' borders, the total numbers are  (6500)  persons of the Rohingya refugees fleeing  the massacres they have suffered in their villages in Myanmar, leaving behind their history, mosques, homes, graves, family members and burnt villages. It is a massacre, ethnic cleansing and forced exile. It is a humanitarian   crime.

They are trapped in this very small land on the banks of a river between the two countries, trying not to leave their homeland, enter the territory of Bangladesh by refusing asylum, and to benefit from that situation in order to obtain aid, they are there to show the honest resistance to return home. Its location and the purpose of the Rohingya Muslims to  this camp , and because of the location of this camp, there are no charitable organizations working in it, and this can only happen with special permission.

For all these reasons, the benefits are very limited, ICIC  were told at the outset that  could not cross the river and enter this camp, later, after clarifying the ICIC status in the OIC  and ICIC agreement  under which it operates, and with the support of the Bangladesh Red Crescent, getting special permission   to  help the children of Rohingya refugees  age 0-5 "will apply to this camp, currently, the purchase of 1,000 packages containing child assistance will be distributed  in the (Tumbro )  camp on 31 December 2017 ,this pilot phase of the project will be implemented by  the ICIC 's financial resources , this package will provide for  basic monthly support for child feeding.

For all these reasons, this camp was chosen as the beginning of the  ICIC project and the Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies (RC/RC NS) . This camp will be under the protection and support of the ICIC as long as donors provide support  by (RC/RC NS)  for the provision of humanitarian assistance,  monthly and periodic  redistribution of these packages each month , if RC/RC NS donors provide the necessary support, in order to offers  basic nutrition, clothing, fuel and similar support to children aged 0-5 years, as well as to families, this is the place that needs donations and support for the next stages by the RC/RC NS, which ICIC  turn to  all of you  again to provide material and in-kind support for this humanitarian project.

Participation of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent )ICIC) in the Third Annual Coordination Meeting of OIC Institutions (ACMOI)
which was held in Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
 on  3 - 4 December 2017

Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director, participated in the third ACMOI which was held on 3-4 December 2017 at the Islamic Development Bank (IDB)  headquarters and conducted some other contacts during the visit.
I. Third ACMOI:
The meeting began with the holding of independent meetings of the five main thematic committees and its subcommittees:
1- Political matters.
2- Economic issues.
3. Science and Technology.
4- Cultural, sports, youth, information, human rights and family issues.
5. Humanitarian affairs.
II. Meeting of the thematic committee on humanitarian affairs:
The meeting of the Humanitarian thematic Committee Affairs was held at the headquarters of the IDB in Jeddah on 3-4 December 2017, in the presence of:
1- Ambassador Musa Karakala, Head of the Center for Statistical Research and Studies (SERIC).
2- Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director.
3. Mr. Abdo Mohamed Taqi, IDB ,Relief Officer, Division of Societies in Non-Member Countries, Department of Special Operations,.
4. Mr. Abdullah Kebe, Department of Humanitarian Affairs.
5. Mr. Amjad Mousa, Department of Humanitarian Affairs.

6. Islamic Solidarity Fund.
Mr. Abdullah Kebe was selected as Rapporteur and the matrix on humanitarian affairs was reviewed with 13 activities / programs.
The following meeting was held:
- Each participating institution should list its activities, programs and operational stages.
- Approved the request of the ICIC  representative  to  add  the ICIC to the matrix of institutions participating and implementing the activities and programs assigned to the following humanitarian affairs:
• To hold joint discussions on issues of  pertaining to Islamic social finance.
• To hold joint discussions on the implementation of humanitarian aspects of the OIC 2025 PoA.
• To hold an expert  meeting on the humanitarian coordination mechanism in  implementation of  the resolution  of the CFM held in Tashkent in October 2016 .
• To convene  an expert  meeting to follow up the outcome and recommendations of the  World  humanitarian  Summit (WHS).

• To take the necessary actions regarding joint fund raising efforts.

•  To convene a meeting of humanitarian research centers in the OIC along with the most  influential ones at  the international level.
• To examine  the possibility of establishing a humanitarian academy along with  humanitarian Prize  which will distinguish the best humanitarian actors or humanitarian initiatives.
- The ICIC  has been added to the dialogue and awareness matrix to participate in the following activities and programs:
• Conference to combat violent extremism.
• Conference on the role of religious leaders and media in spreading peace and moderate Islamic values ​​among young generations.
Recommendations:
The Meeting reviewed the matrix of agreed actions of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions concerning humanitarian activities and discussed at length the best ways and means of implementing them within a reasonable time frame and considered the way forward. The following recommendations were reached:
1. Establish  of an electronic platform to be used as a portal  or network for the exchange of information to be devised and developed by  (SESRIC)
 2 – To share  the comprehensive report on humanitarian crises in the OIC member States prepared by (SESRIC).
3- To hold joint discussions on issues of  pertaining to Islamic social finance, SESRIC, IDB, ICIC have been requested to take a leading role on this issue and hence prepare the ground for future discussions.(IDB, SESRIC, ICIC,ISF,GS.

4- To hold joint discussions on the implementation of the humanitarian aspects of the OIC Program of Action for 2025 (IDB, ICIC, ISF, GS, SESRIC)
5- To convene  an expert meeting to follow up  the outcome and recommendation  of the World Humanitarian Summit  (WHS) , an expert group meeting  will be  held in the course of   2018. (GS)
6- To take the necessary actions regarding joint fund raising efforts .  Discussions will be held between the OIC General Secretariat and IDB, ICIC, ISF, GS, SESRIC about the best ways and means to overcome  the hurdles face in their efforts to mobilize  additional financial resources .

7- To examine  the possibility of establishing a humanitarian academy along with  humanitarian Prize  which will distinguish the best humanitarian actors or humanitarian initiatives. SESRIC requested to take the lead to prepare the ground for this  initiative in cooperation with OIC General Secretariat, IRTI and the ICIC, SESRIC and ICIC promised to provide all necessary in formation  to this end .  (IDB, ICIC, ISF, GS, SESRIC)
8- Establishment of electronic forums for all thematic committees,
9- The transformation of the Office for Human Development of the Organization of the Islamic Conference in Niger into a regional office for the Sahel and neighboring countries of Lake Chad,
10- All institutions participating in the meetings of the five thematic committees will report on their activities twice a year, and the Committee on Humanitarian Affairs will meet once a year to consider their topics. ( Representatives of GS ,IDB, ICIC, ISF, SESRIC dealing with humanitarian issues )
Third: Meetings:
Some meetings were held on the sidelines of this meeting and were as follows:
- The meeting was held with Dr. Abdul HaKeem Al-Waar, IBD Director of the International Cooperation Department, and discussed the follow-up on the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the ICIC  and the IDB  , the meeting with Ambassador Basheer Al-Ansari, OIC  Director of Dialogue and Awareness Department at the GS  General Secretariat. The ICIC  asked to participate in its Matrix : the conference to combat extremism violent , the conference of the role of religious leaders and media in spreading peace and moderate Islamic values ​​among the young generations. As well as the possibility of communication, especially at the symposium or the first seminar  that can be held by the Social Peace Building  Center (SPBC)during the second half of 2018 to link  the cooperation between the two parties and promised  to actively participate in the importance work will be carried out by the SPBC in the issues of social peace in several regions of the Islamic world.  And the meeting was held with HE Dr. Babeker Mayga, a specialist  office’s in the Cultural Department, to  follow-up  and  ensure receipt of the ICIC draft resolution which will be presented to the meeting of the Islamic Commission  for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs to be held in March 2018.
 The meeting was held with HE Ibrahim Al-Couzaim,  IFS Executive Director at the IFS's headquarters in Jeddah and the meeting was held for the first time with HE Dr. Zuhair Mohammed Al-Idrisi, the new Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to OIC , at the ISF  headquarters in Jeddah and was identified and issued a copy of the ICIC establishing agreement , the correspondences between the ICIC and the Saudi Foreign Ministry should be addressed to him, the meeting was held with HE Hisham Yousuf,  OIC Assistant Secretary General for Cultural and Social Affairs, Humanitarian Affairs and Family and  met with Br. Fayez al-Humaidhi, the representative  of the Saudi Ministry of Finance, the OIC file ,  and discussed some issues related to the ICIC .

Participation of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC)
In the statuary  meetings of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross (RC/RC)
Held on 5-11 November 2017
Antalya – Turkey

The ICIC participated in the statuary RC/RC meetings held on 5-11 November 2017 in Antalya, 2017.
1. Ambassador Ali M. Buhedma, ICIC President.
2. Dr. Mohamed Gulloglu, ICIC member.
3. Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive.
4. Mr. Omar Tashli, Regional Representative of the ICIC for the North Asia and Europe Region(ICIC-IRRO).
Statuary meetings were composed of:
1- The 21^st  session of the General Assembly of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies(IFRC).
2 - Council of Delegates of RC/RC. Movement.
I : The 21^st  session of the General Assembly of the RC/RC S .
- The Turkish Red Crescent Society hosted the opening session for  a special ceremony on the evening of 5 November, in the presence of HE Mr. Shaosh Oglu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Kerem Kenek, President of the Turkish Red Crescent Society, Dr. Mohammad Gulloglu, President of Disaster and Emergency Department, (AFAD) , Mr. Tadatiro Konoi, IFRC. President, Ambassador Peter Morer of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICIC) , and delegates  of 190 national Societies  and representatives of humanitarian aid organizations, including the ICIC , as well as a large number of guests.
- The 21st  session of the  IFRC General Assembly started in the Conference Convention Centre  of the Kaya Plazo Hotel at the outskirts of Antalya on 6-8 November 2017, the General Assembly is supreme body of the  IFRC , the ICIC attended all sessions, which dealt with topics related to the IFRC General Secretariat and National Societies.
- On November 6, 2017, elections were held for the IFRC  president, its Vice Presidents  and members of  Board of Governor , The elections produced the following results:
• Mr. Francesco Rocca as  IFRC President over the next four years.
• Four Vice-Presidents:
o Mr. Abdelaziz Diallo (Senegal)
o Mr. Miguel Angel Villarol Ciralata (Venezuela)
o Mr. Chen Zhou (China),
o Dr. Kerem Kenek (Turkey).
• The election of 20 National Societies , including the RC/RC in Libya, Palestine, Iran, Bangladesh and Nigeria from the OIC countries.
- The Henry Dunant Medal - the highest medal in the movement awarded to the individuals  was awarded to  Prof. Michael Booth of the German Red Cross and Arthur Paul of the Red Cross in Southern Sudan.
- The Henry Davison Medal was awarded to Ms. Lobo Tupo of Guinea, Mr. James Maulo Kabarda of Liberia and Ms. Augusta Kumba Charles of Sierra Leone for their efforts to save the lives of the volunteers during the Ebola crisis; and volunteers from the Turkish Red Crescent Society for their hard work in support of the refugees, and Mr. Jerry Talbot of New Zealand for decades  works  with the IFRC and the New Zealand Red Cross.
- The promotion of youth in the areas of health, the strengthening of community resilience, social integration, the culture of nonviolence and peace, the use of technology and innovation, volunteerism and development and the use of innovation in mobilization of volunteer management, volunteer management in urban environments, voluntary mobilization and emergency management, Fragile environments and crises.
- 39 nurses from 22 countries awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal, who were nominated for the award by the National Red Cross or Red Crescent Societies chosen by a committee composed of the ICRC, the IFRC and the International Council of Nurses.

II : Council of Red Cross and Red Crescent delegates:
The sessions of the Council of Delegates were held on November 10-11, 2017, under the chairmanship of Mr. Peter Merrer, ICRC President , The ICIC delegation attended these meetings, which discussed the following topics:
  - Strengthening coordination and cooperation in the field of movement.
  - Broad principles of resource mobilization.
 - The Movement calls for action on the humanitarian needs of those at risk
Immigrants.
  - Work on the elimination of nuclear weapons.
 - Education: related humanitarian needs.
  - Topics for discussion in workshop workshops;
III. Meetings of the Arab societies:
Attending the meetings of the following Arab societies:
1- Consultative meeting of the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies.
2. Meeting of the ARCO Executive Committee.

IV. Bilateral meetings:
The ICIC delegation met with delegation of the following  National Societies : Libya, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, Palestine, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Kuwait, Jordan, UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, Yemen, Bangladesh, Iran, Nigeria, Syria, Lebanon, Senegal, Suriname Northern Cyprus, Somalia, Uganda, Venezuela, Italy, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan and other organizations such as the ARCO , The IFRC General Secretariat, the ICRC and the Disaster and Emergency Department of the Turkish Prime Minister (AfAD). Meetings were held with some personalities, President of the International Federation of the Red Cross, Dr. Karim Kenek, President of the Turkish Red Crescent Society and Dr. Saleh Al-Suhaibani,  ARCO Secretary-General, Important discussions were held in these meetings with heads of delegations of these Societies  and these personalities on topics of mutual interest.
- To agree on the programming of a project for the provision of humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya refugee children in Bangladesh, with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society and to invite the National Societies of the OIC countries to contribute to this project and hand over a copy to the heads of these organizations.
- Address bilateral relations with some national societies and agree on communication between the two parties.
- Urged the National Societies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries to attend the fourth consultative meeting between the ICIC and the National Societies scheduled for the first third of next year in Istanbul.

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 Islamic Committee of International Crescent (ICIC)

23 muharram, 1439H.  - 13 October, 2017
 Tunis –Republic of Tunisia

The Islamic Committee of International Crescent (ICIC) held its  32nd  session  at Hotel Africa ,in Tunis - Republic  of Tunisia on 23 Muharram , 1439 H corresponding to October 13 ,2017.

The opening ceremony took place at nine am on Friday, 23 Muharram1439 corresponding to October 13, 2017, in presence of  HE. Mr. Amjad Musa  ,   representative of OIC general secretariat,  a number of presidents , secretaries-general and representatives of some national Societies of Red Crescent and the Red Cross and representatives of a number of international and regional organizations invited as guests,

The ceremony started  by recitation of verses from the Holy Quran ,.  Then HE Dr. Abdelatif Chabo Secretary General of the Tunisian Red Crescent Society delivered   a speech in which he welcomed the ICIC members and guests, , wishing  success for the deliberations of this meeting , the spoke about the importance of cooperation  in the fields of humanitarian work through joint programs and activities . HE Mr.  Ali Mahmoud Buhedma , ICIC President , delivered   a speech to welcome the participants and guests and requested a minute of silence and recitation of surat Al Fatiha for the soul of Dr Taher Cheniti  ex member of the ICIC and secretary general of Tunisian Red Crescent  and Dr. Sadeke  Shehabi exa- vice president of Bahrain Red Crescent      who passed away last time . After that he pronounced a speech in which he expressed his thanks and appreciation to the government of the Tunisian Republic and t he Tunisian Red Crescent Society for  hosting  this session and for the warm hospitality and facilities provided for the success of its works , and his wishes for the progress of Tunisia and its people.

He talked about the ICIC efforts in the areas of humanitarian work ,and the importance it gives to cooperation in this field through coordination and partnership especially to provide humanitarian aid to countries , which are exposed  actually to  natural disasters  or armed conflicts . He  expressed  his sincere thanks to the host country of the ICIC head quarter (Libya)  for the  support and facilities provided to the ICIC .

Then the ICIC held  its  meeting attended by the  ICIC members as  follows :

 -1 H.E.. Ali Mahmoud Buhedma ,            ICIC President

 – 2Famory Ndiaye                                    ICIC Vice President  

- 3Mr. Fayez Al Ahmari                       ,  ICIC member

- 4Dr  Mohamed Al Maadeed                  ICIC  member

 -5 Dr Fathi  bin Zekri                                 ICIC member

- 6 Dr Yaseen Abbas                                  ICIC member

The following ICIC Members were absents with excuse:

  - 1Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-attar,               ICIC member

  – 2Prof. Hasein Suliman Abu Saleh ,     ICIC  member

3-  Dr. Mehmet  Gulluglu,                        ICIC  member

The presence of the delegation of the ICIC Administration, consisting of :

1- Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali      ICIC Executive Director.

1-    Mr. Ramzi Touati            ICIC Head of Office of relations Dept.

2-    Mr. Hassan bin Fayed,    ICIC Head of Office of administrative Dept.

3-    Mr. Omar  Al-Sheikh .     ICIC Finance Dept.

The presence of the external auditor of ICIC:

  –1 Mr.  Saad  Alfrjani.

The ICIC subsidiary organ:

1- Omer Tasli ICIC IRRO Regional representative         

 - 2Dr. Fawzi  Oussedik , Chairman of the Islamic Forum for International Humanitarian Law (IFIHL .(

 - 3Mr. Wagdi Ben Mohammed , Programme of Irregular Migration

 - 4Mr. Furqan Kais, executive director of social peace building Center

 - 5Mr. Mohamed Omar Mukheber - , International  Federation  of  Red Cross and Red Crescent.

 -6Ms. Amelia Marzel     IFRC

 -7Mr.Nicholas Hawton  International Committee og Red Cross (ICRC(

 -8Mr. Mohamad Ben Ahmad(ICRC)        

 and the presence of observes as follows:

 -1 Dr. Saleh bin Hamad Al-suhebani  Secretary General of the Arab Organization of Red Crescent and Red Cross .

 -2Mr. Abdallah Alhamad          (ARCO(

 -3Mr.Ahmad Said Abu Hassan (ARCO)

 -4Mr.Mohamad Al Hisawi        (ARCO) 

The presence of representatives of invited National Societies of RC/RC and other humanitarian organizations:

1- Dr. Mohammed Alhadded, President of Jordanian Red Crescent

2- Dr. Naji Yorulmaz ,  vice  President  of Turkish Red Crescent

3- Mr. Ibrahim Altan ,  Director General of the Turkish Red Crescent

4-Mr. Jafar Osman,    Secretary General of the Sudanese Red Crescent.

4-    Dr. Fawzi Amin , Secretary general of Bahrain Red Crescent

The ICIC adopted firstly the meeting agenda as follows:

  -1 Report of the administration of the International Crescent.                   2- Report of the Islamic Forum of International Humanitarian Law   (IFIHL)                                                                     

3- Report of the ICIC regional office (IRRO).

4- Follow up report on peace building Centre.

5- Follow-up report on irregular migration program.                                                               6- Memorandum on the proposal of ICIC good will ambassadors

7- ICIC financial report   for the year 2016.                                                  8- External Auditor's Report for the year 2016.                                           9- ICIC draft budget for the years 2017 and 2018.

10- ICIC annual work program for 2017 and 2018.

11- Election of the ICIC president and vice president.                        

12-Any other business .  

 "Under this item, the meeting decided to add the subject of the candidacies of Arabaud Islamic grouts to the International federation of Red Cross/Red Crescent following the request of Dr. Saleh Alsohaibani Secretary general of ARCO                      "

13-  Date and place of the 33rd ICIC Session.                          

I: Report of the administration of the international Crescent:

 Adoption of the ICIC report, Commending the efforts of the ICIC President ,vice president and members of the International Crescent administration for implementing the Committee Resolutions, their good performance and humanitarian activities they carried out,      extending thanks and appreciation to the State of Libya (ICIC host State),  for  the continued facilities and support offered to the ICIC ,  appreciation to the Government of the  Republic of  Tunisia, and the Tunisian Red Crescent Society ,for the   generous cooperation  and facilities offered to hold the 32nd ICIC session  and to the OIC General  secretariat for the continued cooperation and support to the ICIC , in order to enable it to fulfill its humanitarian mandate.

Expressing thanks to the Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF) for the financial support offered to the International Crescent to implement humanitarian assistances  , and calling the ISF for cooperation to execute humanitarian assistances of the ISF in affected areas of OIC member States,  to the OIC general secretariat for its efforts to urge OIC Member States, that have not yet acceded to the ICIC establishing Agreement, to do so at the earliest time, and calling upon it to continue exerting efforts in this regard,  continue the efforts of the ICIC  administration with the OIC member States that have not yet acceded to the ICIC Agreement, to do so urgently , and     thanks and appreciation to the ICIC members whose mandate ended.

ICIC welcoming the election of four non-permanent ICIC members by the 44th session of the OIC council of Foreign Ministers held in Abidjan on 10-11 July 2017,and the Committee decide considering that the end of the mandate of the other four non-permanent members will be after two years of the date of this date.

II :  Report of the Islamic Forum of international Humanitarian Law (IFIHL) :

The ICIC Adopted   the activity report  , the annual action plan, and its financial budget for 2017/2018     of the IFIHL,    extending thanks and appreciation to the  ICIC  administration and   Qatar Red Crescent Society for providing moral and material support and necessary facilities, for the implementation of the IFIHL’s scientific activities, appreciating the efforts of the chairman , reporter of the scientific committee  , the Media adviser and  the activities coordinators of the IFIHL for the implementation of the   Forum's activities during 2016/ 2017,  welcoming  the readiness of the Qatari Red Crescent Society to organize a meeting of national commissions  of international humanitarian law in Doha..

Working  for  the establishment of specialized  committees in  the  fields of cooperation with universities, research centers, national commissions of IHL and regional and international organizations, and the preparation and training of legal  advisors  and qualified persons in order to extend legal consultation to armed forces ,  governmental  and   NGO's in OIC member States, and  to work within the instruments of monitoring facts and follow-up implementation of IHL.

 Call upon the governments of OIC member States that have not done so, to establish national Commission of IHL, invitation to relevant humanitarian, educational, cultural and social development organizations and institutions in  OIC Member States  to cooperate with the Islamic Forum of the International Humanitarian Law to  hold    seminars and studies on topics of the International Humanitarian Law and the definition of the relevant Islamic principles and rules, and   invite the  IFIHL to issue  a periodic report on the implementation and application of  international humanitarian law, and the violations committed during the armed conflicts.

III.   Report of the ICIC Representative for the Northern Asia and Europe (ICIC – IRRO):

The ICIC approved   the ICIC – IRRO  report of activities, work program,  financial report and budget for 2016/2017,   Highly appreciating the great efforts of Mr. Omar Tasli ICIC Regional Representative , for functioning of the Regional Office and the implementation of humanitarian assistance programs, expressing thanks and high appreciation to the Turkish Red Crescent Society, for its cooperation in the establishment of the ICIC –IRRO  Regional Office  and the implementation of humanitarian assistance programs.

 IV.  Report of the Social Peace Building Centre (SBPC):

The ICIC  expressed  thanks and appreciation to the Iraqi Red Crescent Society for efforts made to establish the Social Peace Centre, as a joint programmer with the ICIC , and welcoming the establishment of the Centre headquarter ,and designation of its executive director and permanent staff and adopting a budget for the Centre, and    welcoming signing by the ICIC  administration and the Iraqi Red Crescent Society of the memorandum of understanding between them to regulate their relations of cooperation especially on the social peace building Centre  and     adopted  the budget of the Center and its annual programme of work.

V - Report on the Contribution program in facing the irregular migration (CPFIM) :

The ICIC reviewed  adopted the report  of  CPFIM ,  budget and annual plan of work and  expressed thanks to the Tunisian Red Crescent Society for hosting the programme as a joint program of cooperation with the ICIC according to the MoU signed between two parts implemented by the Tunisian Red Crescent in cooperation with concerned national Societies and regional and international organizations ,called  upon national, regional and international organizations as well as national societies of  Red Crescent/RC to offer material and moral support to the program , and welcomed readiness of the Arab organization (ARCO) and national Societies of red crescent  in Bahrian , Turkey , Libya, Sudan to cooperate in this  program and examining of modality  of this cooperation.   

  VI –Good will ambassadors of the International Crescent:

The ICIC examined the proposal on the designation of good will ambassadors of the International Crescent, and welcomed the proposal and requested the International Crescent administration to undertake the necessary to put a regulation of this mission.

VII : Financial  report of the International Crescent administration:

The ICIC  examined the financial report of the International Crescent administration for the year ended on 31.12.2016, and adopted of the financial report,   extended  of thanks to the ICIC president and its administration for the good and rational use of the ICIC financial resources,   to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar for the payment of their contributions to the ICIC budget , called OIC member  States parties to the ICIC Agreement that have not yet paid their contributions to the ICIC administration to do so in the earliest time,  to the OIC general secretariat for its efforts to urge concerned States to pay their contributions to the administration of the International Crescent , Called upon OIC member States to offer voluntary support and funds for the ICIC humanitarian programs, extended  thanks and appreciation to the Islamic Development Bank and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for their readiness to contribute to funding ICIC  humanitarian work programs

Requesting the ICIC president to forming delegations from ICIC members to visit the States parties to the ICIC Agreement to urge paying their contributions to the ICIC budget and to offer voluntary contributions to its humanitarian programs, extending thanks to the ICIC members for their efforts with concerned authorities in their countries to speed payment of their contributions, and appealing them to continue their efforts in this respect..

VIII: Report of the ICIC external auditor:

The ICIC examined the report of the external auditor for its financial year ended on December 31, 2016, and adopted of the ICIC external auditor report on 2016.

IX  : ICIC financial budgets for 2017 and 2018:

The ICIC examined  and adopted the draft of  the ICIC  annual budgets for 2017 and 2018 .

X:  ICIC Annual plan of action:

The ICIC discussed the annual plan of action   for 2017 and 2018, and

adopted of the annual plan of action of the administration of the International Crescent  for 2017 and 2018  .

XI- Election of the ICIC president and vice president:

 The ICIC  decided to elect :

1-      Mr. Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma as president

2-      Mr. Famory Ndiay  as vice president

For a mandate of two years as from the date of this resolution.

XII : Any other business, " The meeting  added the subject of candidacy of   Arab and Islamic National Societies of Red Crescent and Red Cross to functions of President , Vice President members of the IFRC Board " following proposal present to the meeting by Dr. Salah Al suhibani , ARCO Secretary General, the ICIC has been informed on this matter by  the candidates present , Dr. Mohamed Elhadid  candidate of the post of President , Dr. Naci Yourlmaz  for the candidacy of Dr. Kerem Keinsk asVice president , Dr. Fawzi Amin ,Dr. Younis Al kateb , Dr. Yassin Abass, and Mr. Ziyad ALdrese representative of the Libyan Red Crescent ,candidates  for the membership of IFRC Board.

The ICIC decided   to support the candidacies of the Arab and Islamic National Societies and requested them to coordinate and reach an accorded to ensure the presence of the representatives of   Arab and Islamic groups in these leading positions of Movements of Red Cross and Red Crescent.

 Date and place of the next session:

The ICIC decided to assign its president to  make the necessary contacts, to set the date and place of the 33^rd   ICIC session, at the end of the session, the ICIC extended its  profound thanks and gratitude to the government of the Tunisian Republic , and the Tunisian Red Crescent  Society,  for their generous cooperation and the facilities offered to the 32^nd  ICIC session  .

The 44th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (ICFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC),

10-11 July 2017, Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director, participated in the 44^th session of the ICFM held in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on 10-11 July 2017,the Session – held under the theme (Youth, Peace, and Development in a World of Solidarity) – started with the handing over of the chairmanship of the CFM from Uzbekistan to Côte d’Ivoire and statements by Uzbekistan, Cote d’Ivoire, and the representatives of the African, Arab and Asian groups.
The meeting was opened by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire - Alassane Ouattara – who welcomed the participants and thanked them for supporting his country’s hosting of the 44th Session of the CFM. In his opening statement, the President highlighted the solidarity between the Member States in addressing challenges, particularly terrorism and finding solutions to prevent youth radicalization, and the need to embed an economic, scientific and technological strategy under the OIC’s framework. He further affirmed the joint action to implement the OIC-2025 Program of Action, and urged the private sector in the Member States to invest in the African continent. Additionally, he stressed that the Palestinian cause, immigration and climate changes are priority issues.
The OIC Secretary General, Dr. Yousef A. Al-Othaimeen, delivered a speech in which he emphasized that the unprecedented challenges and fast-paced developments around us today make it incumbent upon us, more than ever, to duly consider taking practical and positive steps to overcome some of the differences among and within some of our Member States by studying their causes and proffering appropriate solutions to them. The Secretary General expressed his confidence that dialogue, together with rational, wise and respectful negotiation with the other, as enshrined in the OIC Charter, may offer the fundamental guarantees for overcoming conflicts and differences and for achieving the stability that we aspire to in our Islamic world.

Al-Othaimeen stressed that they are duty bound to resolve and settle those crises which ought to be transient rather than perpetual in a manner that will boost the existing mutually respectful and cooperative relations between the Member States, and that any rift or conflict could only be prejudicial to all the Member States, adding that we, by virtue of our religion, firstly, and then the principles of our Charter, need to be a solidarity group characterized by the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation fully committed to non-interference in internal affairs and to the respect of every Member State’s sovereignty, independence and unity.

The Secretary General noted that the Council’s meeting taking place on an African soil is a clear testimony to the OIC’s interest in Africa and in the African peoples. He mentioned – in this regard - several development initiatives in Africa, including the Special Program for the Development of Africa (SPDA), and the establishment of the universities of Niger and Uganda, along with the establishment of special funds to combat poverty and advance development, and the execution of the Dakar-Port Sudan railway line. On another hand, the OIC is working for the convening of the second donor conference to mobilize funding for the regional project on sustained tourism development with a network of parks and trans-border protected areas in West Africa.

After a break, the Conference began with the adoption of the draft agenda, the presentation of the OIC  Secretary-General's report , the interventions of the OIC Member States. At the beginning of the second day, a special brainstorming session was held on the conference  them "  youth, peace and development in a world of solidarity "   by the OIC  Member States and the adoption of draft resolutions, including the Resolution on Specialized Institutions No. 44 / C6, item B on the Islamic International Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC).
The ICIC Executive Director held meeting with the OIC Member States, the OIC  Secretary General, the OIC Assistance Secretary for cultural and humanitarian Affairs, the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Libya, Mauritania, the Sudan, the Minister of the Tunisian State for Migration, the President of IDB Group , the Executive Director of the Islamic Solidarity Fund ,Director General of Islamic News Agency, Islamic University of Uganda, Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, delegation of  Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Côte d’Ivoire , Emirates, Libya, Turkey and Oman.

The 40th session of the Commission on Economic، Cultural and Social Affairs of the OIC

 Jeddah  25 – 27 April 2017

 The ICIC delegation participated in the 40th session of the Commission on Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs of the OIC  25-27 April 2017, which consists of:

- Ambassador Ali M. Bouhdma, ICIC President.

- Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC  Executive Director.

I. The OIC 40th  session of the Committee on Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs:

The OIC 40th  session of the Committee on Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs held at the OIC headquarters of the General Secretariat from 25 to 27 April 2017, which examined and approved draft resolutions on the activities of the  OIC Secretariat and the subsidiary organs and specialized institutions to be presented to the  OIC 43rd  Session of the Conference of Ministers to be held on 10-11 July 2017 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. among these resolutions was ,resolution no.  44/6 of the ICIC , which included the adoption of the  ICIC activities report of the last year as well as the election of the four new ICIC  members for the coming period.

II. Bilateral meetings:

The ICIC delegation held several meetings with the delegations of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Turkey, the Republic of Tunisia, the Republic of Sudan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Iraq,  the Islamic Republic of Iran ,the State of Libya, the Islamic Solidarity Fund and the General Secretariat: Legal, Cultural, Humanitarian, Financial and Administrative Affairs.

The ICIC delegation participated in the 42nd  session of the General Organization of the Arab Red Cross and Red Cross Organization 16-17 April 2017 Tunisia - Republic of Tunisia.

 The ICIC delegation participated in the 42nd  General Assembly of the Arab Organization of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross (ARCO) at the Carthage Hotel in Gammarth area, Tunis, on 16-17 April 2017. The delegation consisted of:

1- Ambassador  Ali Mahmoud Bouhadma, ICIC President.

2- Dr. Mohamed Hamad Elasbali ,ICIC Executive Director.

3. Mr. Wajdi Bin Mohamed, Director of the Contribution Program in the face of  Irregular Migration.

I. 42nd   Session of the General Organization of the Arab Organization:

Opening:

Under the patronage of His Excellency the President of the Tunisian Republic Béji Kaid Al-Sibsi, T he Tunisian Health Minister Samira Marei opened the 42nd  session of ARCO under the slogan "Humanitarian action, industry and skill".

II. Participants:

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross, the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Action, The United Nations High Commissioner for refugees (UNHCR), and the Association of the Turkish Red Crescent.

Dr. Ashour Jibril, former Secretary General of the Libyan Red Crescent Society, was present at a special invitation as a guest of honor as he was the head of the delegation of the Libyan Red Crescent   who participated in the sixth conference of the Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies held in Kuwait City in 1974. He proposed the establishment of the General Secretariat of the Arab societies of the Crescent Red and Red Cross.

3-Topics of the course:

 The session focused on the latest developments and the tragic humanitarian crises, which increased the frequency of conflicts and disasters, and discussed the fields of relief coordination and effective field cooperation in response to the needs of displaced, refugees and displaced immigrants from the Arab countries who are seeking to support their donor and support their future relief efforts.

Dr. Saleh Al-Suhaibani, Secretary-General of ARCO, said that this meeting aims to transform the humanitarian and relief work from the methods of rescue and "panic" that are taking place previously and then fade or weaken or break down their strength to an industry and skill that goes beyond intermittent gifts and gifts to strategic cooperation between the parties. Based on levels of humanitarian action characterized by transparency and governance based on monitoring the reality with high credibility in its first level, which is reflected on the manufacture of this humanitarian work at a higher level in the future, where the need is increasing with the increasing disasters and humanitarian tragedies in our surroundings Lord, which makes the next levels of the most difficult in terms of development measures for the areas of conflict and disaster.

Among the topics discussed were the role of National Societies in reducing irregular migration, strengthening the role of Arab National Societies with governments, reviewing the situation of refugees in the Arab world, discussing the idea of ​​establishing a network of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Arab nominations for constitutional positions in the international Federation, as well as the strengthening of international humanitarian law during armed conflicts.

The workshop included organizing workshops to build media capacity in humanitarian action, strategic dialogue between the Arab Organization and its components from the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the promotion of twinning between Arab societies and humanitarian media, the organization through which the upgrading of media work and media capacity building in humanitarian organizations.

4-The ICIC Participation:

In its main reports, the ICIC  presented a report on the joint activities of the ICIC and the Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies:

- The Islamic Forum for International Humanitarian Law (IFIHL) in partnership with the Qatari Red Crescent، which has been based in Doha since 2002.

- Office of the Regional Representative of the ICIC of North Asia and Europe in partnership with the Turkish Red Crescent since 2010 and based in Ankara.

- Contribution Program in the face of irregular migration in partnership with the Tunisian Red Crescent Society، in collaboration with the National Red Cross and Red Cross Societies in the countries of origin، transit and reception of irregular migrants, since the year 2015, based in Tunis.

- Social Peace building Center in partnership with the Iraqi Red Crescent Society since 2016, based in the city of Najaf.

- A special presentation paper   were presented on the contribution  program in the face of irregular migration  .

II: Bilateral meetings:

- Ambassador Ali Buhdama,, ICIC President , and Dr. Mohamed Elasbali ICIC , Executive Director, visited the headquarters of the Saudi Arabia Embassy in Tunis and met with  HE. Ambassador Mohamed Bin Mahmoud Al Ali and Ali bin Humud Al-Shehri, the Second Secretary , Director  of  Economic and Cultural Affairs of the Embassy, which has been associated with the ICIC delegation began since he was Ambassador of  the Kingdom in Libya, and discussed the relations between the ICIC as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is  a party to the ICIC  agreement establishing agreement  and the Saudi Red Crescent.

- The ICIC delegation met with Sir Ashour Jibril, the Former Secretary  General of Libyan Red Crescent Society and a honor guest  by  H.E. Dr. Saleh Al-Suhaibani, Secretary-General of ARCO , to attend the session. It was a warm meeting after more than 40 years, during which the memories of the founding stages of the Libyan  Red Crescent Society As well as the scientific activities  of Dr. Ashour in the World Health Organization and the work carried out  by him in many countries of the third world.

- The ICIC delegation held a number of meetings with the delegations of the Arab National Societies and the regional organizations, They are the Secretary General of ARCO , the President and Secretary General  of the Qatar Red Crescent Society, the President of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society, the  IFIHL Chairman, the Secretary General of the Tunisian Red Crescent in charged , the Secretary General of the Red Crescent Society, the Director General of International Affairs of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority , The Director of Information at the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Affairs, the Secretary General of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society,  and. The bilateral relations and issues of interest Leave.

III. Honoring Sir Dr. Ashour Jibril:

Dr. Saleh Al-Suhaibani,  ARCO Secretary-General , Dr. Abdellatif Shabou, Secretary General of the Tunisian Red Crescent Society in Charged ,  and Dr. Mohamed Elasbali,  ICIC Executive Director, delivered the ARCO's shield to  Sir Dr. Ashour Jibril, former secretary general of the Libyan Red Crescent Society for his proposed  in the 6th Conference of the Arabic  Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies to established its  General Secretariat  .

The ICIC Participation at the 9th session of the Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Middle East and North Africa region(MENA)

24  - 26 January 2017

Amman - Jordan

 Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director participated in  the 9th  session of the Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Middle East and North Africa, (MENA) on  24 - 26 January 2017 Amman - Jordan.

I. The MENA conference:

 1-Visit the Jordanian Red Crescent Society(JRCS) headquarters:

On January 24, 2017 all the participants in the conference went to JRCS headquarters to visit all its facilities, and for the cultivation of olive trees in the humanity Park of Martyrs, where each delegation planted a tree, including ICIC.

2- The opening ceremony of the conference:

On January 24,  HE Faisal Akef Al-Fayez, President of the Senate, opened the activities of this session, hosted by JRCS under the slogan "Together for Humanity", in collaboration with the Regional Office MENA in Beirut.

The opening was in presence of Mr. Tadateru Konwe, President of the International Federation of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Haj, IFRC SC secretary general, Ms. Eva Ulrich Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , Dr. Saleh Alsuhaibani, Secretary General of the Arab Organization of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (ARCO),and the presidents and secretaries-general of Arab National Red Crescent and Red Cross of "17" National relief Societies , representing of  the MENA region.

-3Exhibition of Conference:

The exhibition of publications opened, and the ICIC has been participating by its publications such as ICIC pamphlet, ICIC Agreement and  Al-Wasyia Journal Nos. 12 and 14 , and THERE WAS good demand for these publications.

4- The deliberations of the Conference:

The Conference was chaired by HE Dr. Mohammed Al-Hadid, JRCS President  , in the presence of a number of observers representing the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Organization of Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross (ARCO), the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) , some National Societies of the Red Cross from Asia and Europe, and a number of organizations of United Nations, as well as Arab and regional organizations of humanitarian work.

The ICIC made  interventions in the discussions of some topics, including the joint program between ICIC and the Tunisian Red Crescent Society  contributing in the face of irregular migration, in cooperation with the National Societies of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the exporting countries of migrants.

The conference discussed a number of issues including: emergency response to the challenges in MENA  region, the importance of promoting a culture of peace, and disseminate the values of tolerance and not violence, the movements of displacement and migration in addition to talking about reducing urban risks, enhance the humanitarian response in the cities, and volunteer services and safety.

5- Amman Declaration:

At the end of the conference issued the Amman Declaration, which included several recommendations on the humanitarian activities undertaken by the National Societies of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross in the in MENA region and the MENA Office .

II. Bilateral meetings:

Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director has been holding a number of meetings with the IFRC President, the IFRC Secretary General and the delegations from the National Societies of the Libya, Saudi Jordan, Iraqi , Qatari . Kuwait , Algeria Turkey, Egypt , Bahrain Morocco, Italy and Spanish Red Cross Societies, and the International Committee of the Red Cross, where they discussed bilateral issues of common  interest. 

The signing of the ICIC agreements with the Libyan Red Crescent Society branch Benghazi (LRC) on humanitarian assistance for the infant children's of displaced families in Benghazi
on Thursday, January 12, 2017
 

Dr. Mohamed H.  Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director and Engineer Qais Muftah Al- Fakhiri , LRC Director  of  Benghazi branch, signed on Thursday, January 12, 2017 an agreement on the humanitarian aid for infant children  of the displaced families in  Benghazi, submitted by the ICIC  and funded by the Islamic solidarity Fund..

The signing ceremony attended by Mr. Mahmoud Ali Buhedma ,ICIC Legal affairs and Mr. Tawfiq  Al-Shukri, LRC Head of Media, Benghazi  branch.

The ICIC  administration has handed over 500  bags  of feeding and  hygienic for the infant children  of the displaced families in  Benghazi to the LIBAID stores each bag containing the following:
- Two (2) Milk Tray for  children market  France Les 400 grams each
- Two (2) Cotton bag kids type Baby Joey explosive 64 pieces.
- One (1) a piece Children soap.
- One (1) Children shampoo.
- One (1) Children powder.
This Aids  has been distributing to displaced families in their sites.

Dr. Tahir Cheniti Secretary-General of the Tunisian Red Crescent and a member of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) Died

The ICIC President  and ICIC members  Mourns and sorrow of the death of their colleague, the late Dr. / Tahir Cheniti , ICIC member,  Secretary General of the Tunisian Red Crescent Society, and one of the pioneers of humanitarian work at the level of the Red Crescent and Red Cross  Movement  for more than half a century, and they get deepest condolences to the bereaved family, to the employees and volunteers of the Tunisian Red Crescent Society, calling on Allah to accept him  bestow mercy and forgiveness.

The ICIC will always remember the effective contributions of Dr. Tahir Cheniti in the ICIC activities in the areas of humanitarian work and dedication to upholding human values ​​and alleviate human suffering due to disasters and crises.

Al-Baqarah ( The Cow ) - Ayaa 155 -And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient,
Al-Baqarah ( The Cow ) - Ayaa 156 -Who, when disaster strikes them, say, "Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return." Al-Baqarah ( The Cow ) - Ayaa 157 -Those are the ones upon whom are blessings from their Lord and mercy. And it is those who are the [rightly] guided.

Ambassador  Ali Mahmoud Buhedma
President  of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent

The signing of the ICIC agreements with Libyan Humanitarian Aid and Relief

 on Monday, 26.12.2016

Ambassadour Ali M. Buhedma , ICIC President and Mr. / Hussein Issa Al-Falah , Head of the Libyan Authority for Libyan Relief and Humanitarian Aid Board (LIBAID) , signed on Monday, 26.12.2016 an agreement on the humanitarian assistance for infant children of the displaced families in Benghazi, submitted by the ICIC and funded by the Islamic solidarity Fund.
The signing ceremony attended by Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director, Mr. / Ali Mohammed Ganaa , LIBAID Vice Chairman , Mr. Muftah Alshakhi ,LIBAID member of the Board ,Mr. Ramzi Ibrahim Touati, ICICand head of Relations and Information, Mr. Mohmoud Buhedmah , ICIC legal affairs , Mr. Saad Musa Al Abbar, LIBAID member of the Board and LIBAID Director of administrative and financial Affairs Ms. Maha Nbos,, LIBAID director of the international relations and cooperation , Ms. Galila Adrissi, LIBAID director of the information and Mr. Khalid Al Abbar, LIBAID Director of technical management , information , The signing ceremony also attended by some TVchannels and sites social website communication media coverage of this event.
The ICIC administration has handed over 500 bags of feeding and hygienic for the infant children's of the displaced families in Benghazi to the LIBAID stores each bag containing the following:
- Two (2) Milk Tray for children market France Les 400 grams each .
- Two (2) Cotton bag kids type Baby Joey explosive 64 pieces.
- One (1) a piece Children soap.
- One (1) Children shampoo.
- One (1) Children powder.
This Aids has been distributing to displaced families in their sites.

Participation of ICIC delegation
In the OIC meetings, held in Jeddah

on November 29 and December 4 - 5, 2016

The ICIC delegation participated in OIC meetings held in Jeddah on November 29 and December 4 - 5, 2016, also made a working visit to Riyadh on November 30 and December 1, 2016 AD, the ICIC delegation was composed of:
1. Ambassador Ali M. Buhedma, ICIC President.
2. Mr. Omar Tasli, ICIC Vice-President.
3. Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali ,ICIC Executive Director.

I. The meetings:

affecting the lives of millions of people.
Representatives of participants in this meeting offered their opinions about this idea, and  expressed their full support for the proposed conference in Istanbul in 2017, insisting on   the vital importance of commitment to the fundamental principles and embrace the spirit of cooperation and partnership.
It was agreed to support this idea and to request  every delegation, to send their opinion, and to facilitate the planning of the conference, a secretariat should be established  to coordinate for setting the agenda and  content of the discussions and logistical support, and organization of the Istanbul conference with the support of OIC and IDB.
II. The second annual meeting of the coordination among the OIC institutions:

The  second annual meeting of the coordination between the OIC institutions on December 4 - 5, 2016,  held at the headquarters of the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah, in the presence of all the OIC  specialized institutions and organs  , the thematic committees  met to review executive conditions of the matrix, which has been  approved and adopted in the first annual coordination  meeting, and  proposal new package of activities for 2017, in line with the resolutions of the 43rd  session of the Council of ministers of Foreign Affairs in Tashkent  in October 2016 , by the following thematic committees:
- Palestine / Jerusalem and political affairs.
- Economic Affairs.
- Science and Technology .
- Culture, sports and youth, information , human rights and Family Affairs.
- Humanitarian Affairs.
These committees met individually and put new activities for 2017 .
1. The Committee on Humanitarian Affairs:

The committee on Humanitarian Affairs meeting, which was held under the chairmanship of Ambassador Hesham Youssef, OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs in the presence of ICIC delegation, IDB, and the SESTRIC  - Ankara and the Islamic Fiqh Academy, and made recommendations dealing with the establishment of the electronic platform, designed by SESTRIC for use by all partners to exchange information , to view ongoing activities , proposed future  

implementation, and provide comprehensive reports on humanitarian crises, periodic reports on activities every six months sent to the heads of the committees, and work to find potential sources of humanitarian projects, funding, and convene a meeting of experts on mechanisms of  humanitarian coordination with the resolutions of the conferences of ministers counsel of foreign  affairs , holding  meeting of the centers of studies, research ,  to study the possibility of the establishment of the Academy of humanitarian Affairs, the allocation of prize for the best institutions or humanitarian affairs  and the use of the Ambassadors of humanitarian  endeavor.
 2. The thematic Cultural Affairs Committee:

the thematic Cultural Affairs Committee divided to the three sub-committees, Culture and Family Affairs, and the information and human rights, and youth and sports, and  comprehensive discussions on the reports, and adopted a matrix of  cultural, sports and youth,  information and human rights and Family Affairs, and the scale of the implementation of activities.
At the closing session, the heads of thematic committee presented reports of what has been reached in matrixes showing the activities that will be implemented during 2017, general recommendations , stressing  the need to provide periodic reports on the implementation ,and conduct coordination among all institutions and organs of the OIC, also  the third meeting  will be  it decided to hold  the third annual coordination meeting in hosted by the Islamic development Bank in December 2017.
III. bilateral meetings:
The ICIC delegation held several bilateral meetings:
1. Meeting with the OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs (ICHAD) :
The meeting was held with Ambassador Hesham Youssef, the OIC Assistance  Secretary-General for ICHAD in his office on November 26, 2016, and discussed the difficulties faced by the ICIC, especially the non-payment of financial contributions to the ICIC annual budget by the States parties to the ICIC establishment  agreement, and again  OIC countries to join the ICIC agreement ,  despite   verbal notes  sent by  the ICHAD ,  the ICIC  did not receive any response in this regard, and also discussed the reasons for ICIC not attending  the  meetings of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs and  the discussion reached  solutions to solve these reasons . also discussing the subject preparatory meeting to be held at OIC headquarters in Jeddah on November 29, 2016, to prepare for the Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the  OIC countries to be held in Istanbul in early 2017.

2. Meeting with the  OIC control and registration desk:
The ICIC delegation  held  meeting  with. Mr. Salah Samar assistance chief of control and Registration Office of the OIC General Secretariat on November 27, 2016, and has discussed the causes of irregular arrival of correspondence to the ICIC Administration  in Benghazi by the  competent departments of the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah, and develop appropriate solutions to communicate through the use of email and not a fax, make a list of official e-mails  of ICIC , with an emphasis on the need for the acknowledgment of receipt of the parties, in order to avoid any difficulties hampering the work of the ICIC  and its presence, as well as the OIC institutions and organs, both during meetings or in the various fields of work

3- Meeting with President of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IDB):
The ICIC delegation  held  meeting  with HE. Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hajjar, President  of the Islamic Development Bank Group in his office on November 28, 2016 in the presence of Dr. Awad Alosamaa director of special aid department  and Abdul Rahim Aouriati of the president  office, it has been discussed activating  the memorandum of understanding signed between the ICIC and IDB  in 2015 and agree on the provision of humanitarian and development programs that can be implemented in some Islamic countries, to study the possibility of participating in the implementation package.
4. Meeting with Secretary General of the International Islamic Relief Organization (IIRO):

The ICIC Delegation held  meeting with HE. Mr. Hassan bin Darwish Hamid chahabr, IIRO Secretary General, Saudi Arabia, in the presence of Mr. Khalid bin Mohammed bin Saleh Bawazir, general manager of programs and sponsorships in IIRO, they  discussing the subject of the ICIC's humanitarian  appeal and IIRO response and pledge, to help  Libyan displaced persons and provide a copy of the correspondences on this subject, and request  the possible  to implement  this  pledge  , they said to  put it  over the next year, and to agree on the need for cooperation in the areas of humanitarian work, the ICIC  provide its   humanitarian programs and projects to IIRO for the possibility of cooperation in these programs and projects.
5. The meeting with the OIC Secretary General:

The ICIC delegation held  meeting  with  HE Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, OIC Secretary General in his office on December 4,2016  in the presence of HE Ambassador Hesham Youssef, OIC Assistant Secretary-General for ICHAD, and Mr. Amjad Moussa of ICHAD, the ICIC President congratulated  HE Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen   for  his diction  as OIC Secretary-General, the  discussion  focused on the difficulties facing the ICIC in terms of dependency for the submission its  reports and resolutions procedures, cooperation  with OIC concerned departments  and agreed to be through the Department of cultural Affairs regarding submission the ICIC   reports and resolutions procedures and  the cooperation in the areas of humanitarian work, to be with the ICHAD, the invitation  to attend the meetings held in the framework of the OIC ,to  be by the conference department , and also it has noted delays in many of the ICIC  States parties to the establishment agreement  of payment the annual contribution to the ICIC  budgets, as well as to urge OIC countries that have not acceded to the ICIC establishment agreement  to do so, and requested  the possibility of directing a verbal notes  in this regards.
III - Visit to Riyadh:
The ICIC  delegation visited  Riyadh to hold the following meetings:
1. Visit  to the Arab Organization of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross (ARCO):

- The ICIC delegation held  meeting  with  HE. Dr. Saleh Alsuhaibani, ARCO  Secretary General on November 30, 2016 in his office in Riyadh, in the presence of Mr. Moez Hudhali, Legal Department Director, Dr. Ibrahim al-Dusarry , director of Information Department, and has discussed cooperation between the ICIC topics and ARCO , activating the memorandum of understanding signed between the two parties by  the executive program made by the ICIC , which will be signed and agreed on the need to carry out the process of programs.

- A public seminar  was held on December 1, 2016 on the occasion of International Volunteer Day for students of the Faculty of Information and the ARCO  staff, about the volunteer work in the areas of humanitarian action  and the challenges it faces, attended by Ambassador Ali Mahmoud Buhedma ,ICIC President , and Mr. Omar Tasli, ICIC Vice President  and Dr. Mohamed Hamad Elasbali, ICIC  Executive Director, following the interventions made by the lecturers was a general discussion to answer questions posed by the audience, at the end  Awarded have been  presented   HE.  Dr. Saleh Alsuhaibani, ARCO  Secretary General.
2. The meeting with the President of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority:
The ICIC delegation held  meeting  with  HE. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah al-Qasim ,President  of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Faisal Director  General for International Affairs Authority, HE. ICIC President  was presented congratulations on the President of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority   for  his  appointment as President, and to thank  him for the moral support and permanent participation in the membership of the ICIC and attending it's  their meetings and then discussed the  possibilities of cooperation in the areas of humanitarian work in the countries of the OIC, and agreed that the ICIC shall submit a package of humanitarian programs and projects, to be implemented in some areas of OIC countries.

3. Meeting with the Secretary-General of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY):

The ICIC delegation held  meeting  with  Dr. Saleh bin Suleiman Al Wahaibi Secretary-General of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth, in  his office in Riyadh, and discussed cooperation between the two parties  especially in activities for youth , where the ICIC delegation gave an explanation of the content of contribution plan in facing  of irregular migration, which targets young people in the countries of the African region  exporting irregular migrants approach, the process consists of three phases, the first intensive program to raise awareness of the risks, and the second training courses in the required professions and crafts, and the third provision of micro-projects for economic development of individuals.

Zitouna University seminar on international humanitarian law and common civilization

Tunisia 1 - 2 November 2016

 Dr. Mohamed H. Elsbali, ICIC  Executive Director participated  in the seminar on international humanitarian law and common civilization  at the University of Zaytuna on November 1 - 2, 2016, hold in  Hall Ibn Khaldun, which was organized by the Higher Institute of Islamic Civilization at the University of Zaytuna and Islamic Forum for International Humanitarian Law, organ of the Islamic Committee of the international Crescent, OIC specialized institutions, in cooperation with the Islamic Committee of the international Crescent , the Arab Organization of Red Crescent and Red Cross and Qatari Red Crescent Society and the Red Crescent Society of Tunisia.

The seminar participants  were  the university professors , students, a number of former ministers in the Tunisian government , ambassadors of some countries, and participants of the Arab Organization of Red Crescent and Red Cross, Riyadh , the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent , Benghazi, the Federation of orphans caring in Istanbul , Kuwait Zakat House, the University of Blida, Algeria, ICRC Tunis office  , the Red Crescent Society of Tunisia , group of interested people , reporters and some TV channels.

The opening ceremony of seminar included words by Dr. Afif Sbabotta vice president of the University of Zaytuna , Dr. Saleh Alsuhaibani Secretary General of the Organization of Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross , Dr. Fawzi Oussedik , Chairman  of the Islamic  Forum of international humanitarian law, and Dr. Sami Alfarthei, general coordinator of the seminar  of the Higher Institute of Islamic Civilization at the University of Zaytuna.

The seminar held on November 1 -2. 2016, six sessions included presentation of 16 research papers and after each session held fruitful discussions, Dr. Mohamed Elasbali presented a paper entitled "The Role of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent in the dissemination of humanitarian values" in the second session of the first day.

 At its  conclusion , the seminar issued,"  Tunis - Zaytuna Declaration on international humanitarian law and common civilization "  , presented  by Dr. Sami Alfarthei , general coordinator of the seminar, in which the participants   stressed the need to publish, promote and  upgrade this law  by its teaching and study  in view  of the Islamic provisions and Arab and Islamic cultural heritage.

Dr. Mohamed Elasbali Conducted bilateral meetings with some of the participants in this seminar: Dr. Afif Sbabotty vice president of the University of Zaytuna , Dr. Mohamed Maadheed President of the Qatar Red Crescent Society, an Dr. Saleh Alsuhaibani ,Secretary General of the Organization of Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross , Dr. Hisham Bouazizi director of the Higher Institute of Islamic Civilization ,Dr. Sami Alfarthei, general coordinator of the seminar , Dr. Fawzi Oussedik , Chairman  of the Islamic  Forum of international humanitarian law , Sheikh Salah al-Ahmad Al-Jarallah, Secretary General of  the Federation of orphans caring in Istanbul , Dr. Abdullah Ahmed Osman Haider external planning director - Zakat House of Kuwait, an Dr. Fathi Jeraa consultant in human development and former Minister of Education in Tunisia. In this meetings were discussed issues of common interest.

 Dr. Mohamed Elasbali visited the headquarters of the Tunisian Red Crescent Society, to meet with Dr. Tahir Cheniti Secretary General of the Society in presence of Dr. Abdul Latif Shabu, USG of the Society,  the discussion was on the  bilateral relations between the ICIC and the Tunisian Red Crescent Society .

Participation of the Islamic Committee of International Crescent (ICIC)

the 43rd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers(CFM) of

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

Tashkent - Uzbekistan  18 - 19 October 2016

 I . 43rd  session of the CFM:

Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC  Executive Director in the work of the 43rd  session of the CFM of OIC , which was held on 18 to 19 October 2016. The meeting was opened by First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kuwait, head of the forty-second session of the Council of Ministers Foreign Organization of Islamic cooperation, His Excellency Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.

And His Excellency the Interim President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Shaukat Merzeoyev speech at the opening session, which explained the deep meaning of the slogan of the current session (education and enlightenment: the way to peace and creativity) proposed by the first President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the late President Islam Karimov, stressing the need to take into account the spiritual aspects of education and strengthen the bonds of cooperation among young people. He said that the choice of Uzbekistan for the presidency of the OIC Foreign Ministers Council, represents a recognition of the Muslim world for its country of enrichment of human history through scholars such as: Bukhari and Tirmidhi and Zamakhshari and al-Khwarizmi and al-Biruni and Ibn Sina.

   And select Merzeoyev six priorities of Uzbekistan will work to achieve during its presidency of the Council of Foreign Ministers, embodied in the role of the great education to improve the strength of Member States, and the development of the field of creativity through the promotion of science and technology to achieve development and economic and social progress, and ensure the unity and investment elements of the Islamic world through cooperation between Member States and countries other, and to provide initiatives and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.

He announced the launch of an initiative to establish the International Imam Bukhari Research Center to be located in the complex of Imam Al-Bukhari in the city of Samarkand, working within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, calling on His Excellency the Secretary General of the Organization to support the initiative. It also announced another initiative is to create a special chair for Islamic Sciences at the Islamic University in Tashkent.

And His Excellency the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Mr. Iyad Amin Madani recalled at the beginning prudent attitudes of the founder of Uzbekistan, who was late for the organization's interests him and always stresses his country's commitment to the Islamic world's issues, and his commitment to the convening of this session.

Secretary-General reviewed the situation in the Muslim world, particularly the central issue for the Organization of the question of Palestine, stressing that the suffering of living under the brunt of the Palestinian people, in addition to the aggressive Israeli policy of continuous and clear orientation towards cracking down on the Palestinians and the siege imposed on them, calls for the drawing serious steps capable of putting an end this Israeli intransigence and the indifference of the international community and international actors.

   Turning to the continuing tragedy in Syria, expressing its deep concern and condemnation of the continued bombardment of the Syrian cities and the adoption of the Syrian regime, intimidating civilians and the displacement policy and closing the doors to political solutions.

He spoke of the Secretary-General is also the situation in Iraq, Yemen, Mali, Afghanistan, Central Africa and the Jammu and Kashmir region Naogono Karabakh in Azerbaijan and the tragedy of Muslim Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and the situation in the Philippines and Thailand.

And then threw the first Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kuwait, head of the forty-second session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of Organization of Islamic Cooperation, His Excellency Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, delivered a statement in which he stressed that the previous session worked to promote joint Islamic action and consolidate the principles of solidarity between Member States.

He pointed out that despite the passage of 47 years after the crime of burning of Al-Aqsa Mosque, the suffering and the deterioration of the living conditions of the Palestinians continues, calling for a doubling of effort, solidarity and action at all levels. He said that Kuwait, is in the process of holding an international conference on the suffering of Palestinian children.

Sheikh Sabah reviewed  the situation in Syria and Yemen, and congratulated the start of military operations for the liberation of Mosul from Daesh.

  Following that of His Excellency the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Mr. Abdul Aziz Kamilov acceded the presidency of the OIC Foreign Ministers Council at its forty-third session, and  delivered a brief speech in which he stressed the important role of the organization in promoting solidarity as a tribune of the Islamic world.

He said that Uzbekistan choice to head the Council of Foreign Ministers recognize the role and contribution in the history of Islam, stressing the continuation of working with partners to make contributions and to explore ways and means of development for the world achieve the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

  The opening session also saw the presentation of the theme of the current session through the Minister of Higher Education in Uzbekistan, Mr. Rustam Kasimov.

The heads of delegations participating in the conference states threw their countries data on the topics on the agenda.

And the adoption of the resolutions approved by the Economic, Social and Cultural Committee and senior staff, which was held in Jeddah in May last year, and in the end of the conference issued the Tashkent Declaration.

Second - bilateral meetings:

  Several meetings with the secretary general of the Islamic Cooperation and secretary organization of the Assistant Secretary for Humanitarian Affairs and members of the management contract of the Secretariat and some ambassadors of the participating States of the Conference, especially the ambassadors of the countries that the nomination for the membership of the Committee of the Islamic International Crescent delegations to participate in the 43rd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of OIC ministers of countries the ambassadors Sudan, Iraq, Tunisia, and delegations Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Libyan delegations of the Islamic solidarity Fund, Islamic development Bank and the Islamic news agency and head of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society.

   It was access to some of the findings during this mission and attend all events 43rd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers despite the difficulties faced by it and been done several important meetings with some delegations were to reach agreements with them on the bilateral relationship between the Commission and the Islamic International Crescent and these delegations, and the issuance of the Commission's decision , but it is not the inclusion of candidates for membership of the Committee for the coming period, due to the late arrival of nominations after the economic, socl Committee.

Meetings of the delegation of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC)
September 30-October 3, 2016
 

I. Meeting with the Turkish Red Crescent Society (TRCS) :
The meeting was held between the ICIC delegation and the TRCS Delegation at Africa Hotel in Tunis on Sunday, October 2, 2016, in the presence of members of the two delegations:

* The ICIC delegation:
1. Ambassador Ali Buhedma , ICIC President .
2. Mr. Omar Tasli, ICIC Vice-President .
3-Dr Mohamed Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director.
* The TRCS delegation:
1-Dr Kerem Kinik, TRCS President.
2. Mr. Ramadan Mohamed Assi , Chief Strategies.
The opening of the meeting was attended by Tunisian Red Crescent Society (TRC) Members are:
1-Dr Abdellatif Chabu, TRC Under Secretary General .
2-Dr Mohamed Fadhel Ghouil , TRC Director of Ambulance Services. 3- Mr. Mohamed Ben Ahmad , Maida Consultant.
4. Mr. Walid Trojet , public relations.
At the beginning of the meeting, Dr Abdellatif Chabu, TRC Under Secretary General welcomed Messrs of ICIC delegations and the TRCS delegation , and told them the greetings of His Excellency Dr. Ibrahim Al-Garbe , TRC President, HE Dr. Taher Cheniti, TRC Secretary-General, and wished for the work of this meeting between the both sides good wishes which dealt with their bilateral relations every success, then HE. Ambassador Ali Buhedma ,ICIC President , and HE Dr Kerem Kinik, TRCS President, addressed his speech thanks and appreciation to the Tunisian Red Crescent Society for hosting this meeting and for provide its facilities.
Following these speeches Dr Abdellatif Chabu, TRC Under Secretary General and his companions left the meeting and wished everyone good stay in Tunis and successes in the work of this meeting.
The meeting continuing its discussion to review and approve issues of bilateral relations between the two parties, namely:
Approve the implementation program of the MoU signed ICIC and TRCS on 24 June 2009, which dealt to determine support for the Administration of the regional office of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent of North Asia and Europa, and programs for joint humanitarian work in accordance with the MoU .
Welcoming the approval of the TRCS to host the 4th consultative meeting in Istanbul in late November or the first half of December 2016, and they agreed on the proposed arrangements, assigning a joint secretariat to follow up on implementation, and signing of the implementation program of MoU by two parties .

II. The meeting with the Tunisian Red Crescent:
The meeting was held between the ICIC delegations and the Tunisian Red Crescent at Africa Hotel in Tunis on Sunday, October 2, 2016, in the presence of:
* Islamic Committee of the International Crescent:
1. Ambassador Ali Buhedma , ICIC President .
2. Dr Mohamed Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director.
* Tunisian Red Crescent Society:
1-Dr Abdellatif Chabu, TRC Under Secretary General .
2-Dr Mohamed Fadhel Ghouil , TRC Director of Ambulance Services. 3- Mr. Mohamed Ben Ahmad , Maida Consultant.
4. Mr. Walid Trojet , public relations.
At the beginning of the meeting, Dr Abdellatif Chabu, TRC Under Secretary General. Welcomed the ICIC delegation and told them greetings and best wishes of His Excellency Dr. Ibrahim Al-Garbe , TRC President, HE Dr. Taher Cheniti, TRC Secretary-General, and wished for the work of this meeting held by the ICIC delegation and TRCS delegation in Tunisia, and their apologies to attend the meeting for personal reasons and he expressed TRC readiness to provide any facilities required and wished success to its meetings.
HE. Ambassador Ali Buhedma, ICIC President thanked the Tunisian Red Crescent Society for hosting its meetings in Tunisia and to support its humanitarian efforts, and referring to the close relations between the ICIC and TRC and asked to inform his greetings to His Excellency Dr. Ibrahim Al-Garbe , TRC President, and HE Dr. Taher Cheniti, TRC Secretary-General and pay his complements for a speedy recovery, and then start to review and approve issues of bilateral relations between the two parties, namely:

the 4th consultative meeting of ICIC and National Societies of the Red Crescent and Red Cross in OIC members states to be held in Istanbul arrangements, in the coming period, as the Tunisian Red Crescent Society has chaired the 3rd consultative meeting which was held in Tunis in May 2013, it was agreed to prepare a follow-up report to be submitted to the 4th consultative meeting in cooperation by two parties .
Review the subjects of MoU for cooperation and partnership between the two parties signed in 2015, the contributing in the face of irregular migration, which was approved in the 3rd consultative meeting which was held in Tunis in 2013, directed to the African countries exporting migrants, and agreed to prepare a follow-up report oft procedures for the program and a plan of action submitted to the upcoming 4th consultative meeting in Istanbul.
III. Meeting with the Regional Representative of the ICIC for the North Asia region and Europe (IRRO ) :
The meeting was to follow up on the following topics:
Discuss the draft implementation program of the MoU signed in 2009, between the ICIC and the TRCS , in the view of the discussions that took place with them, and prepared for signing by the two Presidents ,
The actions by IRRO Representative that have been on the arrangements for the visits to be conducted by the Regional Representative to the UAE , Qatar and Saudi Arabia to follow up on bilateral issues between the ICIC and foreign ministries , Red Crescent societies and organizations working in the humanitarian fields in these countries, and to emphasize the importance of these visits and implementing by the end of this year.
The special arrangements for the 4th consultative meeting and National Societies of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross of the OIC member states to be held in Istanbul, agree on the mandate of the IRRO Representative to pursue the necessary arrangements with the Turkish Red Crescent Society, which will host the meeting, in coordination with the ICIC Executive Director.

 

The Participation in the 39th round table on the current problems of international humanitarian law: weapons and international rules of law

San Remo - Italy 8 - September 10 2015.

 Dr. Mohamed H.Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director participated in the work of the 39th round table on weapons and international rules of law, which held in San Remo - Italy on  8 - 10 September 2016, organized by the International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL), in cooperation with the ICRC, in the presence of 221 participants ,academics , experts , specialists and those interested in international humanitarian law , civilian and military personnel from various land, sea and air armies , and some officials of international , national organizations, universities, and specialized scientific centers interested in this law.

I–The Round Table:

Over the three days presenting topics contained in the 39thRound Table program, addressed issues related to weapons, in which 23 paperspresented, and after each  sessionheld lengthy discussions by legal and military experts.the general conclusion that there is a need for further review of the conventions and work on the development of legal rules for the use of weapons.

The ninthsessiondevotedto discuss the subject of Red Cross and Red Crescent Conference What is next?

 It was asking the following topics:

- Compliance with international humanitarian law procedures, due to massive violations of the law, and the efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to hold an international conference on this issue.

- Detention, applicable law and best practices.

- Sexual violence prevention and response to the needs of victims' activities.

II–Bilateral meetings:

Several bilateral meetings held with some of the participants, namely Dr Mohamed Al-Hadid, President  of Jordanian Red Crescent Society, Dr. Yassin Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society, Dr. FawziOussedikChairman of the Islamic  Forum of international humanitarian law (IFIHL), Professor FaustoPocar, IIHL President, Dr. AstephanaBaldini, IIHL Secretary-General and Ambassador MounirZahran, AmbassadorSoaadShalaby (Egypt), Professor Saaed bin Abdullah (Algeria), judge Dr. Mohamed Al-Tarawneh (Jordan), the  discussion focused on  topics at this round table, as well as topics of common interest.

The ICIC delegation visited  to the Iraqi Red Crescent Society

on  25 - 29 May 2016

The ICIC delegation visited  the Iraqi Red Crescent Society (IRCS) , at the kind invitation by  His Excellency Dr. Yasin Abbas, IRCS President, on  25 - 29 May, 2016, the delegation comprised:

- HE. Ambassador Ali M. Buhedma, ICIC President.

- Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director.

The ICIC delegation held several meetings in both Baghdad and Najaf, and  in Baghdad visited the IRCS headquarters on May 26, 2016, and met with His Excellency Dr. Yasin Abbas, IRCS President in the presence of Mr. Hussam Sabri, Director of International Relations and Mr. Mohamad Khuzai, media director . It was reviewing the program of the ICIC  delegation's visit , the signing of a memorandum of understanding for joint cooperation between the ICIC - IRCS  and opening of the headquarters of social peace-building center in the Najaf, and presentation has been on the IRCS activities by Dr. Ali Majid, director of  health department, who  gave a visual presentation of the Society's activities at the level of the Republic of Iraq in the following three fields : first aid, psychological support, and health education.

Mr.  Ahmed al-Jubouri, director of disaster department, present a visual presentation which dealt in detail with map of Society offices , branches, the number of volunteers , IRCS staff at the level of the Republic of Iraq and programs, preparations for disasters and schedules overall humanitarian aid provided by the IRCS  in the period 01/01/2014 till 23/5 / 2016, and lists of displaced persons who have provided them with assistance by the IRCS in all parts of Iraq.

The ICIC delegation  held meeting with Dr. Walid Abdul Ghaffar Al-Helie,  Advisor of Prime Minister in presence of HE Dr. Yasin Abbas, IRCS President in his  office at Liberty Towers complex in the Green Zone, who welcomed the ICIC delegation in this visit to Iraq as one of the parties to the ICIC  establishment agreement  , which relate to closer relations between ICIC and IRCS , and HE Adviser  gave a presentation on the evolution of social, political and humanitarian situation in Iraq, and expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the ICIC and IRCS in the areas of humanitarian work.

The ICIC delegation  visited Najaf  on 27-28  May 2016, and attended   the opening of headquarters of the social peace-building center , as a partnership cooperation program between ICIC and IRCS in Najaf and HE Ambassador Ali  Buhedma, ICIC President  and Dr. Yasin Abbas, IRCS President signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation between the ICIC and  IRCS, which dealt with cooperation in the fields  of implementation of social peace-building program, as one of cooperation and partnership between the two parties  through social peace building center, to carry out relief and provide joint humanitarian aid in disasters and other humanitarian crises, according to the ICIC establishment agreement  and its fundamental principles and in accordance with the basic legislation  and principles of international Red Cross and Red Crescent, and to  establish development programs, health, social and humanitarian for vulnerable groups in the affected areas of the OIC countries, organizing meetings regional and international forums, training programs and rehabilitation of the basic capabilities of the ICIC, and humanitarian organizations in the areas of humanitarian work.

The ICIC delegation  attended the seminar on international humanitarian law on the occasion of the opening the headquarters of social peace-building center, Dr. Mohamad Elasbali,  presented  an intervention at the beginning of the seminar that dealt with the definition of the ICIC  and an overview of the international humanitarian law, and then were presented two lectures: first, international humanitarian law by Dr. Haidar Abdel Kazem Abid Ali  , Najaf University, the  second, international humanitarian law, the features in the jurisprudence of Imam Ali may Allah be pleased with him, by Dr. Abbas Abboud Abbas , Institute of Higher Studies in Najaf.

The ICIC delegation  visited the Imam Ali Shrine (may Allah be pleased with him), and library attached to the shrine, which contains references, books from all Islamic sects , religions and various humanitarian and applied Sciences, along with the Department of the digital library.

At the conclusion of the visit, the ICIC met with Dr. Yasin Abbas, IRCS President , and had been discussion and agreement on issues related to the completion of regulatory procedures of  the social peace-building, and bilateral relations between the two parties, and the subject  of the obligations of the Republic of Iraq as one of the ICIC parties agreement, and thanks and gratitude have been expressed to the Society  and its members, both in the IRCS  headquarters in Baghdad and the social peace-building center and the branch of the Red Crescent in Najaf,  for the warm reception and hospitality , appreciation  and for the good results of this visit. 

The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) delegation participated

  in the World Humanitarian Action Summit (WHS)
Istanbul, May 23 - 24, 2016 AD

I . The Summit meetings:
The  ICIC delegation participated in the WHS  meetings , held in Istanbul, Republic of Turkey on May 23 - 24, 2016, as follows :
1 – Ambassador Ali. M. Buhedma , ICIC President  .
2 - Mr. Omar Tasli , ICIC Vice-President .
3 - Dr. Mohamed H.  Elasbali , ICIC  Executive Director.

The Summit brought together 173 United Nations Member States, 55 Heads of State and Governments, 350 private sector representatives, over 2000 persons  , the communities affected by crisis, executives from the private sector, the heads of multilateral organizations, non-governmental organizations, international and national, youth representatives, civil society, the organs of civil and military coordination , academic organs . The summit held its meetings in Istanbul Convention Center, the side events were held at the Lutfi Kirdar Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre, next door to the center of Istanbul.
The aim of the WHS  was  the reform of dealing with humanitarian crises system, adoption  a new strategy based on preparedness and response  to crises , The summit was organized by  initiative of Mr. Ban Ki-moon, secretary-general of the United Nations, and organized by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA),  and comes on time as  millions of people are exposed in different parts around the world to displacement  from their areas due to armed conflict and violence, and 218 million people suffering every  year of natural disasters that the cost exceeds to the global economy three hundred billion US dollars, according to UN statistics.
The armed conflict cause at the present time about 80% of the humanitarian crisis suffered by the people in the world, and increasing cases of mass migration and epidemics resulting from these conflicts of Crisis Unit in front of the global system, and have been identified three goals to be achieved are:
- Confirm the invitation to the process of fundamental change to reaffirm the commitment to humanity.
- To take the initiative procedures to enable countries and communities to prepare for crises and address them and enjoy greater capacity to respond to shocks obligations.

- Sharing of innovations and best practices that can help to save souls all over the world, development of the affected population in the forefront of humanitarian work and to alleviate suffering.
The world leaders from governments, institutions and civil society, announced at the Summit, commitments to the implementation of the Action Plan for humanity, and launch of new initiatives to meet the urgent needs identified during the consultation process, and will bring together these commitments through platform available on the Internet, and lead to the development a set of procedures that will enable the world to be better prepared for crises and response, and make it better able to withstand shocks.
The summit discussed the development of an "action plan for humanity" and held special meetings dealing with other elements of the global humanitarian agenda including  seven roundtable meetings , 15 special session and 120 side event were  held, to be concluded by a report submitted by Ban Ki-moon to the General Assembly of the United Nations .
Within this context, the Secretary-General of the United Nations called in his  report " one  humanitarian, shared responsibility" of Member States, the United Nations, humanitarian organizations and other stakeholders to assume the five basic responsibilities as follows:
- Political leadership to prevent and end conflicts.
- Abide by the rules that safeguard humanity.
- No one forgetting.
- Changing people's lives to provide aid to end needs.
- Investment in humanity.

In order to undertake these responsibilities, the Secretary-Generals put action plan for Humanity that identifies key actions and strategic shifts necessary to fulfill those responsibilities with a focus on making humanity - the safety of people , their dignity and their right to development and prosperity - at the forefront of decision-making processes, has issued a series of decisions and initiatives for general humanitarian disaster and crises.
II. Bilateral meetings:
The ICIC delegation held  several meetings with some of the delegations participating in the work of this conference of the Red Crescent and Red Cross and  discussing issues of bilateral relations and issues of common interest.

The ICIC participated in the 41st session of General Assembly

of the Arab Organization of Red Crescent and Red Cross

28 - 29 April 2016

Amman - Jordan

The Islamic Committee of International Crescent (ICIC) delegation participated  in the 41stsession of General Assembly of the Arab Organization of Red Crescent and Red Cross ( ARCO) at Royal Amman Hotel in Amman on  April 28 - 29, 2016, the delegation as follows :

1 - Mr. Ali Mahmoud Buhedma,ICIC President.

2 –Dr. Mohamed HamadElasbali,ICIC Executive Director.

I. The  41st session of the General Assembly of ARCO:

 This session opened by  HE Faisal Akef Al-Fayez President of the Jordanian Senate the 41st session General Assembly of ARCO, organized by the ARCO General Secretariat and hosted by the Jordanian Red Crescent Society (JRCS), under the Title  "Together we make a smile." The opening in  presence of Dr.Saleh bin HamadAsheibani, ARCO Secretary-General, Dr. Mohamed Alhadid,JRCSPresident  and the delegations of the Arab Red Crescent and the Red Cross National Societies and representatives of the relevant partnership international organizations with the ARCO in the field of humanitarian action and international law , opened the exhibition on the sidelines of the meeting , in addition to displaying many of the products offered by agencies specialized in  relief for refugees in terms of food and medical supplies. Launched  the first issue of the magazine Maacom"with you" issued by the ARCO, and  honoring the former ARCO Secretary General, Dr. Abdullah Al-Hazza.

 The announcement of granting candidate names awarded decorations (necklace of AbiBakr,the first class - and Medal of AbiBakr - and the MedalRafidah), they are:

- Granting necklace of AbiBakr, of  the first class to both:

• His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan - King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

• His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani - Emir of Qatar.

- Awarded the Medal of AbiBakr of masters:

• Dr. Abdullah bin Mohamed Al Hazza, ARCO former Secretary General as  recognition and appreciation, of  his great humanitarian services.

• Dr. Abdul Rahman Attar –President of the Red Crescent Syrian Arab Organization as recognition and appreciation and  provided invaluable humanitarian services (delivers the  medal in a personal capacity and when he comes to a formal meeting).

• The late Mr. Jalal Mohamed Abdul Majid, ARCO Former Directorof Administrationas  recognition of his great humanitarian services.

- Awarded the Ms. RafidahMedal  for volunteers , the names as follows:

• Bahrain Red Crescent: the late Dr. Mohamed bin Abdul RasulKhayat.

• Palestinian Red Crescent: Ms. Safia Abdul KarimSubhiBelbeisi.

• Saudi Red Crescent Authority: Dr. Asma Mohamed Rifai.

• Jordanian Red Crescent: Mrs. Leila Toukan.

• Egyptian Red Crescent: Mr. Mohamed Ali Abdel-Aziz.

The Agenda of  this session was the following topics:

- Awarded medals.

- Follow-up report to the ARCO  General Secretariat.

- Reports of international organizations.

- The humanitarian situation in the Arab countries.

- Strategic orientations for the ARCO  General Secretariat and  proposed plan.

- Creation of committees of the ARCO  General Secretariat

- National Day of international humanitarian law.

- Financial reports of the ARCO General Secretariat .

- The position of the Arab Authority and national societies on  the topics in the World  humanitarian summit.

- Set guidelines for the organization of humanitarian work.

- The role of Authority and national societies  towards the phenomenon of irregular migration.

- Arab human capital.

- Re-study  the rules and regulations of ARCO.

- Application  to support the historical encyclopedia of Arab Authority and national societies efforts.

The ICICpresent  an activities report on   its relationship with the Arab National Societies and the ARCO  General Secretariat. and present a report on the role of Authority and national societies  towards the phenomenon of irregular migration, which contribute to the program display in  the efforts to confront  in this  phenomenon , calledthe Arab National Societies and the ARCO  General Secretariat  and international organizations to participate with material  or moral support , this claimhas been approved.

II. Bilateral meetings:

The ICIC  delegation held a number of meetings with the  delegations of Arab national societies and regional organizations such as : the President of the Jordanian Red Crescent , the ARCO Secretary General , president of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society , Secretary General of the Tunisian of the Red Crescent , the Secretary General of the Sudanese Red Crescent , the Director of Humanitarian Affairs, King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Assistance ,President  of the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society , head of Red Crescent organizations and Health, Department of Council of  cooperation for the Gulf Arab States - the General Secretariat, the  discussion  was  bilateral relations and issues of common interest.

Participation in the  Red Crescent and Red Cross Movement

World Humanitarian Summit (WHS)  workshop

Istanbul from 13 to 15 April, 2016

The Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) delegation participated in the work of the Red Cross and  Red Crescent Movement  WHS workshop  organized by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies  ( IFRC) International Committee of the Red Cross (ICIC)  and Turkish Red Crescent Society (TRC)  at Taitnik Bayram Hotel in Istanbul on 13 - 15 April, 2016, and the delegation as follows :

-Ambassador  Ali  M. Buhedma , ICIC President.

- Mr. Omar Tasli , Vice President.

- Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali ,ICIC Executive Director.

This workshop Attended  by  180  participants from the Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies , IFRC and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICIC) , opened by  Dr. Karim Kinik  ,President of the Turkish Red Crescent Society , Mr. Elhadj Sy , IFRC Secretary General , Mr. Balthsar  Staehelin, ICIC deputy director  general and the Ambassador Hassan Ulusoy  Director-General of the multilateral  political affairs ,Turkish Ministry of  Foreign affairs.

I. The workshop:

The participants  discussed over the three days in the  workshops the following agenda topics:

 - WHS: Event and expectations

- The Red Cross and Red Crescent perspective of  the WHS.

- What  the WHS mean to  investing  in local capacity and improve humanitarian financing.

- Breakout  session.

- Close  of the day.

- Opening remarks.

- What  the WHS mean  for resilience  , health, protection and prevention of violations of international humanitarian law.

- Breakout  session.

- What  the WHS mean  for migrants , inclusion  the principles of humanitarian action.

 - Breakout  session.

- Closing remarks  of the day.

- Opening the day.

- Feedback from the breakout sessions.

- Reaching  out  and next  steps that have been divinely reached, which emphasized the work , principles of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, to maintain its independence and neutrality  with its pledge to cooperate with all the humanitarian  at national and international mechanisms for human needy all over the world.

II. Bilateral meetings:

The ICIC delegation conducted a number of bilateral meetings with the President of the Jordanian Red Crescent ,the Secretary General of the Arab Organization of Red Crescent and Red Cross, the President of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society, Secretary General of the Bahrain Red Crescent, the director General of Turkish Red Crescent, the Secretary General of the Sudanese Red Crescent, the Secretary General  of the Lebanese Red Cross, and the head of the WHS Secretariat's  Geneva Office  and discussed the following topics:

- Bilateral relations between the ICIC and these Societies .

- Issues of common interest.

The  31st session Islamic Committee of International Crescent (ICIC)  held on 19-20 Jumada II, 14367H.

28 - 29 March, 2016
 Tunis –Republic of Tunisia

  The (ICIC) held its  31st   session  at Hotel Africa ,in Tunis - Republic  of Tunisia on Monday 19-20 Jumada II, 1437 H corresponding to March 28-29, 2016 .

the opening ceremony took place, in presence of   Mr. Tariq Al-Adab  director of the Arab and Islamic organizations ,   representative of the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mr. Soluman AL- Awadi director of OIC  humanitarian department, Dr. Saleh bin Hamad Al-suhebani  Secretary General of the Arabic Organization of Red Crescent and Red Cross , Mr. Ihsan bin Saleh Tayyip Secretary General of the Islamic International Relief Organization , a number of ambassadors and representatives of some OIC member states  diplomatic  missions, a number of presidents , secretaries-general and representatives of some national Societies of Red Crescent and the Red Cross and representatives of a number of international and regional organizations invited as guests,

The ceremony started  by recitation of verses from the Holy Quran ,.

  Then HE Dr. Taher Cheniti Secretary General of the Tunisian Red Crescent Society delivered   a speech in which he welcomed the ICIC members and guests, and expressed hope that the meeting helps  through examining  the prevailing humanitarian situation and the exchange of experiences, to agree on concrete proposals capable of alleviating human suffering, especially the tragedy displacement , migration  and asylum seekers, and the need to respond to consequences  resulting from this situation, wishing  success for the deliberations of this meeting .

HE Mr.  Ali Mahmoud Buhedma , ICIC President , pronounced a speech in which he expressed his thanks and appreciation to the government of the Tunisian Republic and Tunisian Red Crescent Society for  hosting  this session and the warm hospitality and facilities provided for the success of its works , and his wishes for the progress of Tunisia and its people.

He talked about the ICIC efforts in the areas of humanitarian work ,and the importance it gives cooperation in this field through coordination and partnership especially to provide humanitarian aid to countries , which are exposed  actually to  natural disasters  or armed conflicts . He  expressed  his sincere thanks to the host country of the ICIC (Libya)  for the  support and facilities provided to the ICIC .

His Excellency Mr. Tariq Al-Madab  director of Arab and Islamic organizations representative of the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the convening of this session in Tunisia, and noted that the threats and challenges and tension and their  human tragedies increase the burden of responsibility borne by the organizations and structures active in the humanitarian field in addition to the scourge of terrorism, which is growing using  the humanitarian situation, which appeals  to strengthen the role of humanitarian organizations and he reiterated Tunisia's commitment to provide all necessary support to facilitate the functions of these organizations, whishing  success of the work of this session.

 HE Mr. Suleiman Al Awadi Director of the  OIC Humanitarian Department, delivered a speech in which he extended  to participants the greetings of His Excellency Mr. Iyad Madani,  OIC Secretary General and wished them good luck and success, He noted the importance of the work of the ICIC , talked about the great importance attached by the OIC  to  the Islamic humanitarian work and in this regard  it adopted  the ten-years  program, which calls for the intensification of humanitarian work, coordination and cooperation between governmental and non-governmental mechanisms, in order to provide relief to the needy and affected persons all over the world, due to the increase of natural disasters and humanitarian crises, especially in the OIC countries , wishing to work of this session every success.

Then the ICIC held its meeting attended by the  ICIC members as  follows :

1- H.E. Ali Mahmoud Buhedma ,            ICIC President

2 - Mr.   Omar Tasli,                           ICIC Vice President.

3 -  Mr. Sulaiman Al-Awadi -           Organization of Islamic Cooperation

4 - Dr. Taher Cheniti,                             ICIC  member .

5 - Dr  Habib  Makhtom,                          ICIC  member

6 - Mr. Famory  Ndiaye,                          ICIC member.

The following ICIC Members  were absents with excuse:

1 - Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-attar,               ICIC  member

2 - Dr. Mustafa  Mohagheg ,                  ICIC  member

3 - Dr. Mohammed Al- Maadeed ,            ICIC member

4-  Mr. Fayez  Al- Ahmary,                    ICIC member

The presence of the delegation of the ICIC Administration, consisting of :

1 . Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali           ICIC Executive Director.

2 . Mr. Ramzi Touati                     ICIC Head of Office of relations Dept.

3 . Mr. Hassan bin Fayed              ICIC Head of Office of Administrative  Dept.

4 . Mr. Omar  Al-Sheikh .              ICIC Finance Dept.

5 . Mr. Hassan Shoshtari .            ICIC delegate .

The presence of the external auditor of ICIC:

1 – Mr.  Saad  Alfrjani.

The ICIC subsidiary organ :

1-Dr. Fawzi  Oussedik , Chairman of the Islamic Forum for International Humanitarian Law (IFIHL).

2-MS. Radhiya Sahraoui, Media Advisor of the Islamic Forum.

 The presence of observes as follows:

1- Dr. Saleh bin Hamad Al-suhebani  Secretary General of the Arabic Organization of Red Crescent and Red Cross .

2- Elias Ghanem - , International  Federation  of  Red Cross and Red Crescent.

3-  Mr . Ahmed Adam  Gizo International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent .

The presence of representatives of invited National Societies  of RC/RC and other humanitarian organizations :

     1.    Dr. Mohammed Alhadded, President of Jordanian Red Crescent

2.    Dr. Yasin Abbas , President of the Iraqi Red Crescent,

3.    Mr. Osama Mohammed Bashir al-Fadhli, President of Libyan Red Crescent Society.

4.    Mr. Bassirou Seck  , Ist  vice  President  of Senegal Red Crescent

5.    Mr. Omer Jauoda  Secretary General of Libyan Red Crescent

6.    Mr. Jafar Osman,    Secretary General of the Sudanese Red Crescent.

7.    MR. Ihsan bin Saleh Tayyip Secretary General of the Islamic International Relief Organization.

8.    Dr. Yahya Tomoum - Advisor to the Egyptian Red Crescent

9.    Mr. Bin Chnaho Abdel ilah, Representative of Algerian Red Crescent 

10. Mr.Mohamed   Saeed Al Rumaithi, Director of Abu Dabi   - UAE Red Crescent

11. Dr. Abdel Karim Bensi Ali – Adviser International Relations , UAE Red Crescent

12.  Mr. Omar Dagga - Palestinian Red Crescent

13. Mr . Mohammed Almanssi – Tunisian Red crescent

14. Bin Ahmed Mohammed Abdel Adviser of  Tunisian Red Crescent

15.  Belhassen Aldnqzle  member of the National Committee of the Red Crescent Tunisian

16. Mr. Jamal Mustafa, ICMPD

 The ICIC adopted its meeting agenda consists of the ICIC Administration   Report , IFIHL report , of the ICIC regional office ( IRRO ) report ,   Follow up reports on peace building  Centre and on irregular migration program , discussed the  Islamic  humanitarian vision of the world humanitarian summit to be held in Istanbul during next  May 2016, and decided  to affirming the importance of the work of humanitarian agencies and organizations and Red Crescent and Red Cross national societies  , and  respect the role they play in the fields of humanitarian work, asked  the ICIC Administration has to  follow-up the subject and to coordinate  with other concerned organizations at  Red Cross and Red Crescent  Movement workshop to be held on 13 -15 March 2016 at Istanbul  for  preparation of the  world humanitarian summit , and adopted the Code of conduct of cooperation and  partnership with RC/RC national  societies and other humanitarian organizations, ICIC strategy for 2016-2020, ICIC financial report  for the year 2015,  External Auditor's Report for the year 2015, ICIC budget and annual work program for the year 2016.      

The work of this session concluded by  show a film on  International Islamic Relief Organization's in Saudi Arabia(IIROSA) activities, which was subject of praise and appreciation by  the participants and emphasize the importance of cooperation between the ICIC  and IIROSA in the humanitarian work, especially in the Islamic Cooperation Organization countries.

Meeting with HE the OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs.

HE.AmbassadorAli M. Buhedma, ICIC President , accompanied by Dr. Mohamed Elasbali,ICIC Executive Director had ameeting on Tuesday, 12.22.2015 while they are in Jeddah with HE. Ambassador Hesham Youssef, OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs in his office at the headquarters of the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah, and have  discussed the possibility of directing a letter  by the OIC General Secretariat to the States Parties to the ICIC establishment  Agreement to urge them to pay their late financial contributions in the ICIC annual  budget, as well as directing other letter by the OIC General Secretariat also to the  OIC members States on urging these countries to accede to  the  ICIC establishment agreement, views have been exchanged also with His Excellency regarding holding the ICIC  31st session during the month of March, as well as examining topicof  the Islamic Summit conference and world humanitarian summit to be held in Turkey during the year 2016

The Secretary General of the Libyan Red Crescent (LRC) visited

the headquarters of the Islamic Committee of International Crescent (ICIC)

Mr. Ali Mahmoud Buhedma, ICIC President, and Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director received, Mr. Omar Abdul Salam Jauda, LRC Secretary General, accompanied by Dr. Osama Azzam, director of international relations, Mr. Ibrahim Asfour, director of operations, Mr. Omar Abodbos, head of disasters and Logistics Department and Mr. Ziad Drissi, head of training department, who visited the ICIC headquarters on January 10, 2016 at Benghazi,

At the beginning of the meeting Mr. Ali  Buhedma, welcomed Mr. Omar Ajaudh and his companions ,thanking them for this good initiative to visit the ICIC headquarters, and  highly praised the efforts of the LRC and its branches across the country in spite of all the circumstances, which have had a good effect , appreciated and respected by everyone, he also expressed thanks and appreciation to the LRC for his  permanent cooperation with the ICIC, especially in the distribution of humanitarian assistances  provided by ICIC to beneficiaries inside Libya  Mr. Omar Jauda response  expressed in his name  and  on behalf  of his colleagues their  happiness for  this  meeting, which comes as part of the LRC's attention in collaboration and consultation with the ICIC and benefit from the experiences and expertise, especially in the areas of national and international action, and discuss the foundations of future cooperation in the areas of humanitarian work between the LRC and ICIC.

The two parties held a lengthy meeting in which they discussed topics of common interest, especially cooperation in the areas of humanitarian work at the national and international level, and emphasized the importance of participating in meetings convened by the two parties and work towards adopting memorandum of understanding to organized cooperation between them.

The Islamic Development Bank ( IDB) and  the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) signed  a memorandum of understanding( MoU)  to promote cooperation in a number of areas

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Ambassador Ali M. Buhedma , ICIC President , accompanied  by Dr.  Mohamed  H. Elasbali , ICIC  Executive  Director and Mr. Badr Abuazizha,  Libyan Executive Director at  the Islamic Development Bank, met  with HE Dr. Ahmad Mohamed Ali, President of the Islamic Development Bank Group  on December 20, 2015, in his office at the headquarters  of the Bank in Jeddah, in  the presence of Dr. Abdul Hakim Allowaar Director of the Department of International Cooperation and  Dr. Ali bin Abi Talib ,  Department of International Cooperation  and Dr. Ali  Zwawi , adviser in IDB  legal affairs.

HE Ambassador Ali  Buhedma   presented  to His Excellency the President of the Bank briefing  the various  activities carried out by the ICIC , especially in the relief and  assistance to victims of armed  conflicts, refugees and displaced persons , His Excellency the IDB President  expressed  willingness  to cooperate with the ICIC  in all assistances  activities  in alleviating disaster suffered   by  some OIC  Member States.

During the meeting, they signed  a MoU  between the two sides that included the support of relief operations and humanitarian assistances in joint effort in cases of natural disasters and other humanitarian crises. The MoU  also included , the establishment of joint programs of health , social development in the areas affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises in OIC countries, and  to implement   programs of  rehabilitation of capacity building  in the industrial and craft areas, and follow-up micro-economic projects for the development of families and individuals in the areas and villages after natural disasters, and humanitarian  crises  as agreed  upon . The parties will exchange  visits to discuss fields of cooperation details and other related  issues and topics, as well as the allocation of each party effort to introduce  the activities of  the other party in issues of common interest in Media means, and HE. IDB President, stressed the importance of  starting implementation   of  MoU by an executive program.

 Palestine State Ratification

Of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) Agreement

The ICIC  Administration  received the  document Palestine State Ratification  on the ICIC Agreement , therefore  the state of Palestine,  will be  twenty  states  ratified  or acceded to the ICIC establishment Agreement .

The Islamic Committee of International Crescent (ICIC) participated in the statutory meetings of

International Movement of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (RC/RC.S)

Geneva 4 - 10 December 2015.

At the joint invitation of the two  presidents  of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) ,  to  the ICIC  as an observer organization  in the statutory meetings of the International Movement of the RC/RC.S, the ICIC  delegation participated in these meetings : the 20th  Session of the IFRC , the Council of delegates of the RC/RC.S , the 32nd of International Conference of the RC/RC.S , which was held on December 4 - 10, 2015, at  Geneva - Switzerland.

The ICIC delegation as follows:

- HE. Ali M. Buhedma , ICIC President.

- Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali,  ICIC Executive Director.

The ICIC delegation attended the statutory meetings of the movement, which was held at the International Conference Centre – Geneva, in these meetings, which are attended by delegations of 177  RC/RC.S, delegations of 162 States Parties to the 1949 Geneva Conventions, in addition to the delegations of the ICRC  and the IFRC as well  Many delegations from regional and international organizations, including the ICIC .

The ICIC delegation held bilateral meetings with the delegations of the RC/RC.S   in the States parties to the ICIC establishment agreement, namely: Libya, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Syria, Sudan, Iran, Senegal, Jordan, Guinea Conakry, Guinea Bissau, Turkey, and Niger. There was discussion of bilateral cooperation in the fields of humanitarian issues and follow-up contribution of these countries to the ICIC budget.

It has also been conducting bilateral meetings with the Red Cross Societies in Spain, France, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Britain, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and delivered a joint letter signed  by  the ICIC and  Tunisian  Red Crescent Society  and attached   with   the presentation on  Irregular Migration Program (IMP)  and project  of estimated budget for the three stages of implementation of the IMP. The request includes the message of partnership and support and assistance for joint approach them about irregular migration in cooperation with the RC/RC.S  in the exporting countries of migrants and transit countries and receiving countries.

The ICIC delegation held bilateral meetings with the delegations of the Arab Organization of RC/RC.S , and  RC/RC.S in Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, an  official letters were  delivered  to  them  on bilateral relations and discuss collaboration  in areas of common interest.

The ICIC participation in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) sideline meeting, under the title  how can the OIC to benefit from other regions to enhance cooperation experience ?  Chaired   by HE. Ambassador Hesham Youssef, OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs with the participation of HE. Ambassador Ali  Buhedma , ICIC President  and Dr. Abdullah Al-Hazzas,   Secretary General of the Arab Organization of Red Crescent and Red Cross ( ARCO) , where this meeting  emphasized  the importance of cooperation, the promotion of humanitarian work  and encourage  Islamic  mechanisms such as the ICIC  and  ARCO  organizations .

The ICIC also participated in the seminar  of international humanitarian law  and Islam , organized by the ICRC and the Moroccan National Committee of  international humanitarian law, Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali made  intervention on the ICIC's contribution in the dissemination and enrich the international humanitarian law, by established  the Islamic Forum of international law humanitarian (IFIHL) since 2002 as a joint program between the ICIC and  the Qatari Red Crescent , which  carried out many seminars and courses , focused on the application of international humanitarian law and the relevant provisions of Islamic, and   issued Al-Wasya periodical journal specialized in international humanitarian and Islamic Shariaa .

 The meeting between the Secretary General  of the Tunisian Red Crescent TRC

and Executive Director of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent ICIC

The meeting was held between HE Dr. Taher Cheniti,  TRC Secretary General and  Dr. Mohamed Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director on December 2, 2015 at the TRC headquarters, and discussed  the direct steps  in their own joint on irregular migration program (IMP)  administrative procedures, it has been viewed on the theoretical and operational framework and projects of financial budgets for this program, which was prepared by Dr. Mohamed Elasbali  and  has been agreed  upon to add the Senegal to the exporting countries, and to prepare a joint letter, include a request for the partnership and support, the letter prepared and  signed by both parties and accompanied by a theoretical and operational framework of IMP and the financial budgets  projects estimated for  three stages of implementation of this program, and directed to ten European societies as follows : Spain, France, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Britain, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and the message is  delivered  directly to the heads of  these societies.

The Arab Academy of international humanitarian law

 meeting - Tunisia

 Dr. Mohamed H Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director in his capacity as a member of founding team of the Arab Academy of international humanitarian law (AAIHL) participated  in the third meeting in Tunis on 22-23 Muharram in 1437  (November 5 - 6, 2015) , organized by the Arab Organization of Red Crescent and Red Cross (ARCO), and hosted  by  the Tunisian Red Crescent Society, in  presence of HE. Dr. Abdullah Al-Hazzaa, ARCO Secretary General and the participation of HE. Dr. Tahir Cheniti , Secretary General of the Tunisian Red Crescent Society and Mr. Mohammed bin Ahmed, media adviser to the Tunisian Red Crescent Society, and attended by members   of the founding team as follows :

1. Dr. Amer Zemmali (Team Leader)

2. Brigadier General (Ret.) Ossama Damaj  - Member

3. Dr. Mohamed Elasbali , Member

5. Dr. Mohamad Alenchenash - Member

6. Dr. Imssaad  Al-anzi - Member

7. Mr. Moez Hudhali - Member and coordinator

 This meeting examined follow-up of the constituent procedures of AAIHL project, to identify the vision, mission and objectives of the academy and the general framework of organizational structure and the discussion was on the following topics:

- Reviewing  the stage that has been reached in the subject on the  documentation efforts of the Arab Red Crescent and the Red Cross Societies in the international Red Crescent and the Red Cross movement, since 1948 until the establishment of ARCO General Secretariat in 1975, and to emphasize the need for urge  Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies to provide required information.

- Identification  vision, mission and goals of the academy and the general framework of the organizational structure and the cooperation and partnership with institutions and scientific centers of common interest, and academic role in training on international humanitarian law and action plan through 2016, for submission to the ARCO General Assembly for adoption at its next meeting.

 Meeting with Secretary General of the Tunisian Red Crescent.

 Dr. Mohamed H Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director held meeting with HE Dr. Taher Cheniti Tunisian Secretary General in order to discuss the irregular migration program (IMP) as common program between the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) and the Tunisian Red Crescent and  agreed on the following:

1. Work on assignment of the IMP director.

2. Review the estimated IMP budget for administration and first phase to raise awareness of the dangers of irregular migration.

3. Work on the completion of estimated budgets for the IMP other two phases; for human capacity building (rehabilitation) and the individuals micro-economic projects.

4. Make  connection with  the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and discussed the possibility of signing a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent.  

Third Moot Court

at the Islamic University in Uganda.

Prof. Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali , ICIC Executive Director participated as a visiting professor at the law faculties of the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) as one of the judges in third Moot Court in name of the late Al-Haj Abu Bakr Kakyama Mayanja, the first president of the IUIU, held in IUIU compound at Kampala on 21 -23 October 2015, the competition from three law faculties in Impale, Kampala and Girls Compound - Kampala, was organized by the Islamic Forum of international humanitarian law ( IFIHL) in cooperation with the Faculty of Law at Impale.

The work of this competition was organized at Kampala compound with presence of the judges presences in this court as follows:
- Prof. Dr. Fawzi Oussedik, IFIHL Chairman.
- Prof. Dr. Mohamed Elasbali, IFIHL Rapporteur.
- Mr. Ahmed Zeyara , the IFIHL coordinator of National Day of international humanitarian law.
- Dr. Soda Nigga, Dean of the Faculty of Law , Impale.
- Dr. Mousa Abdul Hafiz, Faculty of Law , Impale.
- Dr. Idris Cassoza, Faculty of Law, Impale.
- Dr. Habib Mlyalmogo, Faculty of Social Sciences, , Impale..
Ms. Radiah Sahrawi, IFIHL Media Consultant, was present.
Dr. Halima Akbar Wekabi , Director of Girls Faculties Compound - Kampala opened the third moot court ceremony , on behalf of the IUIU, president, in the presence of 6 groups , two groups of each Compound Impale , Kampala and Girls Compound in Kampala, all of them are 24 students, the competition continued for three days , the group who won competition this year, the Faculty of Law , Compound of Kampala.

The concluded activities of the third moot court work, were in the presence of Mr. Lassen Al-Haj Abu Bakr Kakyama Mayanja a representative of the family, were distributed certificates and prizes for students participants in this competition , judges and collaborators staff.

 

Partnership Migration Meeting
Tunisia 17 - 18 September 2015.

I: the meeting:
Dr Mohamed Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director participated in the partnership migration meeting, held on 17 - 18 September 2015, which was organized by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent, and hosted by the Tunisian Red Crescent Society, Golden Tulip Hotel ,Gomarti - Tunisia.
The meeting was aimed to urge governments and partners to support the funding the implementation of the response plan which aims to help migrants in 25 countries of origin, transit and destination throughout Africa, the Middle East and North Africa as well as Europe.

The plan is centered around assistance for, and protection of, people on the move, as well as promoting public awareness. It will enable National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to offer assistance at harbors and land borders, provide shelter and emergency accommodation. It will also ensure migrants have access to medical care and psychosocial support, and help re-establish links with their families.
The ICIC participation came at the kind invitation by His Excellency Alhadj As Si , IFRC Secretary General, where within axes III of this meeting, " Round table , key questions on mobilizing resource and communities", inclusion the ICIC a comprehensive approach to the care of irregular migrants in countries of origin by Dr. Mohamed Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director and this approach contained program consists of three phases: (risk awareness … capacity building "rehabilitation" ... and provide micro-economic projects for individuals) addressed to the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies of the migrants countries of origin , which was adopted at the 3rd consultative meeting between the ICIC and the OIC Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies, and signed MoU between the ICIC and Tunisian Red Crescent and prepared the necessary measures for implementation.
Dr. Mohamed Elasbali , Chaired the "roundtable on mobilizing resource and communities" as well as present the ICIC approach to the care of irregular migrants in countries of origin and distributed the text of this approach in Arabic and English, whether collectively or individually was delivered to representatives of national societies in Egypt, Britain, Sweden, Germany , Italy, France. The IFRC Secretary General and representatives of international organizations, Medecins Sans Frontieres, the UNHCR, and the International Organization for Migration and Arab League.
At the end of meeting issued recommendations, including called the Red Crescent and Red Cross societies and regional and international organizations for partnership and cooperation on migration.
II- bilateral meetings:
Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali , held a number of meetings with representatives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , regional and international organizations and personalities participated in this meeting are:
- Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
- Secretary General of the Arab Organization of Red Crescent and Red Cross.
- Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
- President of Jordanian Red Crescent.
- Secretary General of the Iraqi Red Crescent.
- Secretary General of the Libyan Red Crescent in charge, accompanied by the director of International Affairs.
- Secretary General of the Tunisian Red Crescent.
- Secretary General of the Egyptian Red Crescent.
- Secretary General of the Moroccan Red Crescent.
- Secretary General of the Sudanese Red Crescent.
- Director of Population Policies and Expatriates and Immigration Department of the Arab League.
- President of the Italian Red Cross.
- President of the British Red Cross.
- Secretary General of the German Red Cross.
- Secretary General of the Dutch Red Cross.
- international relations, operations department and head of the institutional department, French Red Cross.
- Regional Director of the International Federation of the North Africa Tunis office.
- Representative of the Somali Red Crescent
- Representative Organization for Migration representatives.
- Head of Strategic Partnerships and International Relations Department
This has been in the following meetings:
- Handover text copies of the ICIC's approach for irregular migration and request any recommendations or observations on it.
- Request for partnership and cooperation in the implementation of this approach.
- Handover ICIC summary information and its activities .
 

The ICIC delegation visited
the Turkish Red Crescent Society (TRCs)

In a follow-up implementation of MoU between the ICIC and TRCs signed in Ankara on 24 June 2009, ICIC delegation visited to Turkey on September 6 - 15, 2015 ,the delegation composied of:
1. HE Ali M. Buhedma, the ICIC President.

2. Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director.
It was on this visit the following topics:
I. The meetings that took place in Istanbul:
1. The meeting with the ICIC-IRRO, Regional Representative for North Asia and Europe:
The ICIC delegation held several meetings with Mr. Omar Tasli, ICIC Vice President and ICIC-IRRO were discussed the following topics:
- Reviewed ICIC-IRRO procedures.
- Reviewed the operational procedures for the work carried out by the ICIC-IRRO especially the feeding program of the children of Syrian refugee families in Lebanon.
- Reviewed the difficulties facing the implementation of humanitarian projects and other programs contained in the annual action for ICIC-IRRO.
- Drafted the MoU implementation program between ICIC and TRCs signed in Ankara on 24 June 2009.
2. The meeting with the TRCs President:
Confirmation of the cooperation between the two sides have held a meeting in the office of the President of the Turkish Red Crescent Society at the medical center in Istanbul in Istanbul on September 11, 2015 to discuss the executive program of the memorandum of understanding, in the presence of:
* ICIC delegation:
1. HE Assadoraly Buhedmh Chairman of the Committee
2. Mr. Omar Tashley Vice Chairman of the Committee and Regional Representative of the Commission in North Asia and Europe.
3. Dr. Mohammad Asbali Executive Director of the Commission.
* TRCs delegation:
1. His Excellency Mr. Ahmad Lutfi Acar, President of the Assembly.
2. Dr. Mohammad Julujo Director General Assembly.
3. Mr. Khan Singer, director of international relations.
Both parties have expressed their readiness to continue cooperation in the subjects contained in the Memorandum of Understanding, and any other common interest issues, it was agreed between them on the development of the executive program for the years 2016 - 2017 m, and to invite the Turkish Red Crescent Society to participate in the programs of the Commission being carried out in collaboration with the Some national associations for the benefit of all National Societies of Red Crescent and Red Cross, such as irregular migration and social peace program.
It has been asserted to stick to the memorandum of understanding and the development of a draft of an executive program of the memorandum was delivered to the Turkish Red Crescent Society, which in turn will study and respond to them as soon as possible.
II - Meetings that took place in Ankara:
Dr. Mohamed Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director held meetings with the ICIC-IRRO and the Ankara Center for Statistics and Research were the following:
1. Meetings with the ICIC-IRRO:
Several meetings held on September 14 - 15 2015 at the ICIC-IRRO headquarters with Mr. Omar Tasli, ICIC Vice President which was to discuss the following topics:
- Reviewed the MoU implementation program in the view of the observations that reached by the Turkish Red Crescent Society.
- Access to ICIC-IRRO archives system.
- To provide the necessary facilities for the ICIC Administration , to implement the materials as follows:
• Cooperation in printing posters, flags , slogans , sleepwear relief work, coats, T-shirts and crew for office gifts.
• cooperation regarding to open the ICIC deposit account for its work.
- Welcoming the decision made by Mr. Omer Tasli to be volunteer in his work as ICIC-IRRO Representative on 01/01/2016 .
- To agree on a special procedures for the assigned persons to work in ICIC-IRRO's ether at headquarter in Ankara or outside it .
2. The meeting with the President of Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Center SERESCA:
The meeting took place with Ambassador Moussa Colacleika, SERESCA President on September 15, 2015 at the Center's headquarters in Ankara in the presence of Mr. Omar Tasli ,ICIC-IRRO and, Mr. Khan Singer, TRCs director of international relations, which has been the following:
- Defining the ICIC and its activities.
- Discussing the possibilities of cooperation between the ICIC and SERESCA on issues of common interest.
- Agreed to provide a questionnaire prepared by ICIC-IRRO and TRCs on the OIC Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies around the experiences and actions to be used in other countries, the draft of this questionnaire and general framework, will discussed with the SERESCA.
 

Participation in the 38th round table on current issue of international humanitarian law : the distinction between international and non-international armed conflicts
San Remo - Italy, September 3 - 5 2015 .

Dr. Mohamed H. Easbali , ICIC Executive Director participated in the 38th round table : on the distinction between international and non- international armed conflicts which was held in San Remo - Italy 3 - 5 September, 2015, and organized by the International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL) , in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross, the presence of 270 participants from specialists , those interested in international humanitarian law , academics, experts, civilian and military personnel from various crops land, sea and air military units , international and national organizations, universities , specialized scientific centers, officials and interested in this law.
First - round table:
It was over the two days presented (30) researches contained in the round-table program, dealt with problems in the discrimination between international and non-international armed conflict which are not covered by the provisions of international law and the challenged faced by, and aspects that require future legal solutions , after that held lengthy discussions by legal and military experts.

It was a number of meetings with f Dr. Fawzi Oussedik, Chairman of the Islamic Forum of international humanitarian law (IFIHL) , and discussed issues related to the IFIHL and those shared between the IFIHL and the ICIC, and draft minute of these subjects, and with Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, president of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society (IRCs), where discussed causes of postponed the 9th Regional Conference of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross National Societies in the Middle East and North Africa region, which was scheduled on September 8 - 9, 2015, and the MoU between the ICIC and the IRCs, which was scheduled for signature during this conference, and agreed to communicate to arrange later date for the signing of the MoU and direct in its implementation, and meeting at the request of Dr. Khadija Alamadamad director of the UNESCO Center "Law and Immigration" and in charge of Arabic courses about migrants in the San Remo Institute and was discussed about the possibilities of collaboration in the implementation of these courses, especially in view of our interest in irregular migration, it was agreed to communicate on the subject to define the required role .
There were other meetings with Dr. Abdullah Al-Hazza Secretary General of the Arab Organization of Red Crescent and Red Cross, Dr. Mohamed Al-Hadid President of the Jordanian Red Crescent Society, Dr. Mikel VEUTHEY, director of legal department International Committee of the Red Cross( previous) ,Professor Fausto Pocar, IIHL president, Dr. Astephanaa Baldini, IIHL Secretary-General they discuss issues of common interest
Meeting of the General Assembly and election of the new Council and President of the Institute , Sep 9 2015 3:18 PM
The IIHL General Assembly met on Saturday 5 September 2015 in Sanremo. It elected the new Council. Professor Fausto Pocar has been reelected as IIHL President for a mandate of 4 years.
The newly-elected Council is composed of the following:
PRESIDENT,
Professor Fausto POCAR (Italy)
Judge, Former President, International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, The Hague , Emeritus Professor, University of Milan
VICE-PRESIDENTS,
Ambassador Benoît D’ABOVILLE (France), Vice-President of « Foundation pour la Recherche Stratégique», Paris. Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative to NATO.
Dr. Baldwin DE VIDTS (Belgium) ,Former Legal Advisor to the Secretary-General of NATO, Brussels. Professor Edoardo GREPPI (Italy) , Professor of International Law, Department of Law, University of Torino, Professor, Centre for Transnational Legal Studies, London.
Professor Michel VEUTHEY (Switzerland), Associate Professor, University of Nice, Sophia-Antipolis. Professor Elizabeth WILMSHURST CMG (United Kingdom),Fellow, Royal Institute of International Affairs at Chatham House, London, Former Deputy Legal Adviser at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom
MEMBERS,
Ms Christine BEERLI (Switzerland), Vice-President, International Committee of the Red Cross, Geneva. Professor Yoram DINSTEIN (Israel) , Emeritus Professor, University of Tel Aviv - President of the United Nations Association of Israel.
Dr. Stefano DONATI (Italy), Director Master in Development Economics and International Cooperation Ed III, Link campus University, Rome.
Professor Dr. Wolff HEINTSCHEL VON HEINEGG (Germany) Chair of Public Law, especially International Law, European Law and Foreign Constitutional Law, Viadrina University, Frankfurt/Main, President, International Society for Military Law and the Law of War.
Ambassador Dr. Marie JACOBSSON (Sweden) , Principal Legal Adviser on International Law, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Stockholm, Member of the UN International Law Commission.
Captain Dennis MANDSAGER (USA), JAGC, U.S. Navy (Retired), McAllen, Texas.
Colonel Carl Nicolas MARCHAND (Switzerland), Head IHL/HR Section, Swiss Armed Forces, Bern.
 

The meeting between the delegation of Benghazi municipal council
 and Executive Director  of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC)
and Chairman of the Board of Founder   the real estate Union in Islamic States (REUOS)

The delegation of municipal council of Benghazi  and ICIC Executive Director  , and REUOS Chairman of the Board of Founder  , held its meeting in Hall Felta, Africa Hotel in Tunis on August 29 2015 in the presence of:
- Dr. Awad Algwari, member of the Benghazi Municipal Council.
- Engineer Salah Bin Omran, head of the Benghazi municipality.
- Engineer Mohamed Toumi,  Housing, Utilities Body  Benghazi Municipality.
- Dr. Mohamed Bin Yahya  Mufarreh,  REUOS Chairman of the Board of Founder.

 . Dr. Mohammed H. Elasbali,  ICIC Executive Director.
The meeting comes at the request of the Benghazi municipal council, and the  ICIC administration  to communicate with REUOS Chairman of the Board of Founder and his wish to meet with a delegation from the Benghazi  Municipal Council, who responded graciously to attend this meeting to discuss the project of village model for displaced persons  which  submitted by ICIC to the Benghazi municipal council to study the possibility implementation in favor of the displaced persons  in Benghazi

.

At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Awad Algwari, welcomed Dr. Mohamed Bin Yahya  Mufarreh, and thanked Dr. Mohamed Elasbali and through him to the ICIC  on the effort both for submitted the project of village model for displaced persons  to the municipality of Benghazi and for  arranged  this meeting, which aims to identify all the technical , operational and management aspects of the project.
Dr. Mohamed Bin Yahya  Mufarreh,  expressed his pleasure to meet with the delegation of the Benghazi Municipal Council and thanked the ICIC, which enabled him this opportunity and expressed his willingness to cooperate with the Benghazi Municipal Council and to clarify all aspects of the model village project and to answer any questions about it.
Dr. Mohammed H. Elasbali,  ICIC Executive Director thanks  the Benghazi Municipal Council  for his interest in this project , to study it and to ensure identification of all aspects for possibility  implementing more than one Residential complex in Benghazi, and thanks to Dr. Mohamed Bin Yahya  Mufarreh,  REUOS Chairman of the Board of Founder  for his response  on our invitation  for this meeting and his commitment to attend in person, which reflects the appreciation and good relationship of between the ICIC and REUOS who  they work under the OIC umbrella and interest in the humanitarian situation of the  Refugees and displaced persons  at  all over the OIC States , particularly in Libya.
The discussion began by asking the following topics:
- Introduction of REUOS , its objectives and activities carried out, presented   by Dr. Mohamed Bin Yahya  Mufarreh.
- Introduction of the Benghazi Municipal Council and its competence presented by Dr. Awad Algwari, member of the Benghazi Municipal Council.
- The housing policy in Libya, presented by Engineer Salah Bin Omran.
- Housing requirements definition and proposals of the Benghazi Municipal Council in construction of appropriate conditions for the Libyan families of displaced persons, presented by Engineer Mohamed Toumi.
- Dr. Mohamed Bin Yahya  Mufarreh made a presentation on the development  idea of  prefabricated buildings  and taking all these stages  into  account  in the  construction of the project of village model for displaced persons , to be  adequate housing for displaced families , economic cost , sustainability requirements and use of solar energy  in addition education, health, commercial centre , mosque facilities and spaces recreational, presented by Dr. Muhammad Bin Yahya Mufarreh.
- The clarification of technical aspects including the  prefabricated buildings, the ready-made manufacturers , contracting procedures, and the possibilities of cooperation with regard to find donors to support the typical first village building project, and the role played by REUOS both in the advisory business or implementation , and the role that could be played by the ICIC  whether to carry out acts of coordination between REUOS  and the Benghazi Municipal Council or with other  OIC Organizations in this regards.
It was agreed that the Benghazi Municipal Council to provide the necessary information about the areas for construction of residential complexes on ,the requirements , needs , conditions in the house  , its facilities and utilities required accredited in Libya, the International Advisory offices that can cooperate inside Libya , and  the REUOS will take  full preparation the project from design to implementation and its proposals  on the  administration and perception on how cooperation between the Benghazi Municipal Council and submit it to the municipal council administration.

The ICIC meeting with the Municipal Council of Benghazi (MCB)

Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali , ICIC Executive Director, accompanied by Mr. Ramzi Touati , ICIC head Office of Public Relations, held a meeting at the MCB headquarters on August 10, 2015 , and Dr. Awad AlGoari, MCB, member and Engineer Salah Bin Omran, Head Office of the Benghazi municipality, and in the presence of Ms. Nahla Ghiryani Director of Human Resources Management and Hanan Boberidah Director of the follow-up management and quality assurance, the discussion was on the typical village for displaced person designed project according to the vision the real estate Union in Islamic States (REUOS) based on scientific studies of the humanities and social needs of refugees and displaced persons to cope with the harsh conditions experienced by some Arab, Islamic countries and which is witnessing the largest proportion of the world's refugees and displaced persons who are living in difficult humanitarian conditions.
The implementation of the typical village project by REUOS and under his supervision, which was presented to the ICIC to make use of it in the cases of displaced persons in Libya, and informed the ICIC that the REUOS ready to cooperate in its humanitarian work that can be carried out in Libya or OIC countries and with the concerned in implementation of any number of typical villages of this project authorities.

The village consists of 500 house or more, sizes varied according to the required basic needs and its facilities (water, bathroom and kitchen cycle) to accommodate families and individuals displaced persons , the main mosque, a primary school includes (4) facilities for education: (2) Class for man and woman , (2) teaching Class for children, and limited recreational space for children, a health center and a small-sized shops provide all required commercial services for the displaced persons and offices of the village to follow up its administration of the village residents.


The construction specifications of housing and facilities of typical village on metal structures that will endure for many years and bear lasting a few use problems to and resistant weather changes, relying on solar cells to provide the electricity needed, and taking into account the preservation of the environment in all designs and implementation, according to the specifications and standards of the United Nations bodies and organizations relationship.
It was in this meeting, to clarify the idea of the typical village for the displaced persons and REUOS and the dissemination of project readiness of the project by regions and areas that provide him in economic costs. The ICIC determined its role to present this project and coordinate communication between the MCB and REUOS as both belonging to the OIC institutions.
It was agreed that the MCB shall submit to the ICIC his demands about the project to make the necessary contacts with REUOS and discussed the possibility of meeting with them to discuss the technical aspects of the project, At the conclusion of this meeting, the MCB thanks and appreciation for the ICIC efforts in this regard
 

 Visit to the Tunisian Red Crescent Society (TRCS)

Dr. Mohamed Elasbali, ICIC  Executive Director visited  to the TRCS  on June 29 - 30, 2015 to follow up the memorandum of understanding (MoU) and cooperation between the ICIC and TRCS, to start the implementation actions, where he held the first meeting of Steering Committee of the ICIC Programme of irregular migration (ICIC-PIM) in the presence of HE Dr. Taher Cheniti, TRCS  Secretary General and in the presence of Mr. Ihab Abdel Almojood, Charge of ICIC-PIM were discussed the following topics:

A presentation on the ICIC-PIM and explain the three stages: (risk education ... capacity development ... and economic development for individuals) to face phenomena impact  of  irregular migration: humanitarian, social, economic, and handover a copy of the document with all the software and start implementation  measures Details and Administrative program for the nomination of Mr. Ehab Abdul mojood by the TRCS  to carry out the ICIC-PIM management, and work on the preparation and printing letter forms, envelopes, seal and logo.

The ICIC  will transfer the financial support to cover the administrative procedures constituent, and the TRCS  to open a special account in the name of the ICIC-PIM management  to deposit  the ICIC financial support and any other funds are obtained from organizations in support of the ICIC-PIM management and   agreed  on the agenda to set a target Exporting Countries of irregular migration, and to begin correspondence and contact with international , regional organizations and institutions to publicize the ICIC-PIM and to discuss the foundations of cooperation with them, and how to communicate with ICIC Administration .

Upon completion of administrative procedures and constituent issues that have been agreed, it will be invitation to the second meeting for follow-up and agree on the executive procedures for the next stage.

At the end of meeting Dr. Mohamed Elasbali, thanks and appreciation for un limited permanent cooperation by the TRCS with the ICIC and wished all success for the ICIC-PIM management.

The second Meeting of

Arab Academic Team for international humanitarian Law

 Dr. Mohamed Elasbali, member of the Arab Academic Team for International Humanitarian Law participated in the second meeting held in Makah  on 9-10 Ramadan 2015, corresponding to 25 - 26 June 2015 , organized by the Arab Organization of Red Crescent and Red Cross (ARCO)in the presence of Dr. Abdullah Al-Hazaa, ARCO Secretary General, the meeting was attended by:

1. Dr. Amer Zemmali,  Team leader.

2. Dr. Mohammed Nachenash, member

3. Dr. Mohamed Elasbali, member

4. Dr. Btahir Bujalal, member

5. Brigadier Osama Dameg , member

6. Mr. Moez Elhodli,  member and coordinator of the Team

Dr. Abdullah Al-Hazaa, opining the meeting , welcomed and thanked them for their attendance, in respect of this holy place Makah  and time holy Ramadan  and for their great  interest in the subject, Dr. Amer Zemmali , Team leader  ,  thanks and appreciation Dr. Abdullah Al-Hazaa for the confidence in the team members to carry out this important task and for the kind invitation in this holy month to the holy place of Makah, which is honour of the team, and good start, in implementation of what we agreed upon at the first meeting in Riyadh last April and  each member  will submit his proposals on the implementation of the ARCO  General Assembly resolution for establishment the Arab academy.

The attendees listened to presentations from all team members on their perceptions on the Arab Academy, and a presentation on the documentation of the ARCO's media content, they discussed and come to define the vision, mission, organizational structure, financial sources and general framework for the work program and adopted the plane of ARCO's media content  and  they agreed to draft the meeting minutes  of what has been agreed upon.

Participation in the 40th  annual meeting

of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group

June 7 - 11, 2015

Maputo - Republic of Mozambique

 Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali , ICIC Executive Director participated on the invitation of the Islamic Development Bank in the works of the fortieth 40th annual meeting  of the IDB group  on 20 - 24 Sha'ban 1436 AH (June 7 - 11, 2015 m) in Maputo (Mozambique). held in the Joaquim Chissano International Conference Centre.

The  Mozambican President Philip Niossi opened the annual meeting of of the IDB group  , with the  participation of  Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Ali ,the IDB group  President ,a number of ministers , officials in the government of Mozambique and 56 representatives of the  OIC Member States, financial and economy and planning ministers , a number of international institutions and regional finance and representatives of Islamic banks and national  development finance institutions , associations of contractors and consultants, development banks from Islamic countries and representatives of some international organizations, including the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC).

I. Meetings:

- Boards of governors and public associations "Bank Group" institutions and  the  40th  annual meetings  of  IDB Board of Governors, the 22nd annual meeting of Board of Governors of the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit , the  8th Annual meeting of Board of Governors of the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development, the 15th  Meeting of General Assembly of Islamic Foundation  of development private sector and the 10th  meeting of General Assembly of  International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation.

- This occasion was appropriate to hold other institutions of the Muslim world's annual general assembly meetings, namely: the Federation of Development Financing Institutions in the IDB Member States , the Federation of Consultants from Islamic countries, and the Union of Islamic countries contractors.

- This  annual meeting provided an opportunity to discuss topics of particular importance to IDB Member States, and organizations involved, in a series of seminars, including a seminar on disaster risk management challenges in sub-Saharan Africa ,  a study carried out by the training Statistical, Economic and Social Research center of Islamic countries in Ankara and support by IDB , and organizes an exhibition on innovation to display the initiatives of IDB  Member States in the field of innovations.

II - meetings:

Dr. Elasbali conducted some bilateral meetings were as follows:

- Meeting with His Excellency Mr. Saeed Aqa , IDB Vice President, where he was thanking him for the invitation of the ICIC to attend this meeting , which comes in the framework of the MoU and cooperation between the ICIC and IDB, and expressed the ICIC  readiness to put its expertise at the IDB  disposal in the areas of humanitarian fields.

- Meeting with HE. Ambassador Musa KULAKLIKAYA , director general the training Statistical, Economic and Social Research center of Islamic countries SESTRIC, he informed the ICIC 's attention  to disasters and conflict management topics through  the ICIC-IRRO regional representative in Ankara and readiness for cooperation with the SESTRIC in the operational aspects of the study of disaster risk  management, assigned to ICIC-IRRO  in liaison with His Excellency the Director General in this regard.

- The meeting with Dr. Abdul Karim Alwaer, IDB  Director of International Cooperation in the presence of Mr. Bader Buazizh Libyan Executive Director in IDB , and discussed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the ICIC- and IDB arrangements.

The 42nd session of the OIC Council of

Foreign Ministers

(Shared vision to promote tolerance and to renounce terrorism)

Kuwait

I. The 42nd  session (42) of the  OIC Council of Foreign Ministers             (shared vision to promote tolerance and to renounce terrorism)  held in Kuwait,  State of Kuwait , on  9-10 Saaban 1436 H  corresponded to   May 27 - 28, 2015, and was attended by OIC member states and specialized institutions ,subsidiary, affiliated organs and representatives from international and regional organizations  .

The ICIC  delegation attending  this session  composed  as follows:

1. H.E. Ali M. Buhedma,  ICIC President.

2. Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali, ICIC Executive Director.

His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, Amir of Kuwait , opened this  42nd  session and delivered a speech on the occasion.

The first speech was by  First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah president of the 42nd session of the Council of ministers.

The opening session also included two speeches by HE. Adel al-Jubeir the Minister of  Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia  , the  previous  President of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers and HE. Iyad Amin Madani , OIC Secretary General .

The official speeches  were delivered by :

- HE Mr. Adel Al-Jubeir, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Chairman of the forty-first session (41) of the OIC Council of Foreign  Ministers.

- HE Iyad Madani,  OIC Secretary General.

- Representatives of the three geographical groups foreign ministers (Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for the Arab Group, the Republic of Gambia for the African and Brunei Darussalam for the Asian Group.

 His Excellency Sameh Shoukry  foreign ministrs of Egypt and representing the presidency of the actual OIC Summit (Egypt)

The agenda items discussed  and  adopted included  several  political , economic, social, cultural, humanitarian, scientific and technological  resolutions as well as regulatory matters and general  program (the OIC  ten-year work program 2015 – 2025 ), and topped the situation issues  in Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Libya and issues of conflicts in the Islamic world , fight against international terrorism and (Islamophobia ( .

The foreign ministers discussed also the latest serious developments with regard to Muslims (Rohingya) in Myanmar , the OIC Ministerial Contact Group  held a meeting on the sidelines of the Council to discuss the latest developments of the situation there.

The Special Contact Group in Mali held a  meeting also at the ministerial level to discuss the recent developments of the peace process in northern Mali . the Ministerial Contact Group in Somalia  held a  meeting to discuss the latest developments in Somalia and to support development and reconstruction steps .

At the conclusion of its works the conference adopted  a large package of resolutions on the economic, social, cultural, humanitarian and political fields, and about the Islamic Committee of Crescent International (ICIC) has issued two resolutions , the first under No. (7 / 42. C) on the specialized institutions item (b) concerning the ICIC , and the second under the number (1 / 41- ICHAD) on the OIC  humanitarian activities, which included part  on the ICIC  in item (20): (to approve the allocation day of 9 May every year to celebrate the international humanitarian law and demand  to OIC member states to take advantage of this day to do    contribute to strengthening the rule of  international humanitarian Law) and item (21), which (Urges Member States that have not yet  ratified the ICIC establishment agreement  to do so as soon as possible the  so that the ICIC could complete its tasks and achieve its mission and call upon States parties to the Agreement that have not paid their contributions to the  ICIC budget to speed  payment as soon as possible).

The Council adopted, Kuwait Declaration on joint positions towards various issues of concern to the Islamic Ummah

II: bilateral meetings:

The ICIC delegation met with a number of foreign ministers especially Libya , Algeria ,and Maldives and the delegations of a number of OIC Member States and international and regional organizations, the Islamic Solidarity Fund , the league  of Islamic world  and  the World Assembly of Muslim Youth, where they discussed issues of common concern, and urged countries that have not ratified or acceded to the ICIC  Agreement, as well as call on OIC States parties to the ICIC  Agreement  to pay their annual contributions to its budget , and exchanged views with some of the Organizations for Cooperation and organizations about aspects of bilateral cooperation in the humanitarian of  Islamic Action programs

The OIC delegation visit
to Elbaida
28 - 30 April 2015

On  the invitation of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ministry of the state of Libya, the OIC General Secretariat delegation, headed by Ambassador Habib Kaabashe  Director Political Affairs , Mr. Ibrahim Alcuhozim Executive Director of the Islamic Solidarity Fund and Mr. Mohammed al-Mundhir director general secretary office of the Islamic Fiqh International Academy,  visited  Elbaida on  April 28 - 30, 2015, received at the airport   by Mr. Arief Akedorh ,director of Islamic Affairs  Department  in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Hussein Alzentani of Endowments Authority and Dr. Mohamed H. Elasbali Executive Director of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC).

The delegation met with His Excellency Mr. Abdullah Athani , Prime Minister in his office in the presence of Dr. Hassan  Assougaier , Undersecretary  of Foreign Ministry. The meeting dealt with the political Developments in Libya and the role that could be played by the OIC  for help in  the security and stability of the Libya, also been dealt with Libya's role in the OIC and  in particular  the  support of the Islamic Solidarity Fund , Islamic Development Bank and establishment and support of the  ICIC.
The delegation also met with HE. Dr. Hassan Assougaier ,Undersecretary  of Foreign Ministry  and discussed with him humanitarian assistances  provided by some OIC Organizations  such as the  Islamic Solidarity fund, and the Islamic Development Bank and the participation of Libya in the next session of the Islamic Conference of foreign ministers in Kuwait.
The delegation met with His Excellency Dr. Ali Altarhuni,  President of the Constitutional Commission at the Authority headquarters and the presence of some members of the Commission, where he  informed   the delegation on the processes of drafting the Libyan constitution  and  to provide humanitarian assistances  and support for political efforts to resolve the Libyan crisis, and a dialogue , at the close the meeting, the delegation praised the efforts of the Commission and wished its  success.

The delegation held meetings with Dr. Mohamed Jairallah ,President of the Islamic University and Dr. Ali Kairallah , Member of Aayan Council of the Green Mountain area.

Participation in the seventh training course in the field of international humanitarian law

Under the title

International humanitarian law and world peace

13 to 15 April 2015 m

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mohammed Ha. Elasbali, Executive Director of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent(ICIC)  Participated in the work of the Arab 7th  training course in the field of international humanitarian law under the title of international humanitarian law and world peace  held on April 13 - 15, 2015, which was organized by the Arab Organization of  the Red Crescent and Red Cross ( ARCO), in Riyadh - Kingdom Saudi Arabia and he  presented a paper entitled "The Role of   Red Crescent and the Red Cross National Societies in the dissemination of international humanitarian law" in the first day of the training course, and was commissioned in the second day to chair the second training course of the second axis: the role of international humanitarian law in the maintenance of world peace.

The work of this training course contained the following themes:

The first axis of international humanitarian law, the historical background and the role.

The second axis: the role of international humanitarian law in the maintenance of world peace.

The third axis: the role of the permanent International Criminal Court in the establishment of world peace.

  (14) researches  were presented, and attended by delegates from several government ministries and armed forces of Saudi Arabia , organizations and representatives of some the Arabic Red Crescent and Red Cross National Societies  and Islamic organizations attended this course.

Dr. Abdullah Al-Hazza, the ARCO  Secretary General  invited  for a meeting of Dr. Amer Zemmali , Dr. Mohamed nchenash  , Dr. Btahir Bojalal and Dr. Mohamed Elasbali to evaluate the work of this training course , and to discuss the implementation of the decision to establish an Arab Academy of International Humanitarian Law, and to complete information documenting the history of the ARCO General Secretariat.