The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the U.S. Department of State Secretary’s Office for Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the global capital, Washington, DC, underscoring its global significance.
The MoU was signed by Ambassador Tarig Ali Bakheet, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian, Cultural & Social Affairs of the OIC General Secretariat, and Ambassador Rao Gupta, Ambassador-at-Large for the Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues.
This partnership formalizes a mutual commitment to strengthening collaboration on initiatives that enhance women’s and girls’ rights and opportunities. The MoU focuses on crucial areas such as women’s economic empowerment, education, leadership development, combating gender-based violence, and promoting health and welfare, underscoring its significance and potential impact.
This landmark MoU underscores the potential of international partnerships to create inclusive, sustainable change and aims to serve as a model for future global efforts to advance women’s rights and empowerment.
It is worth mentioning that this significant MoU was adopted by the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers during its 50th Session held in Yaoundé, the Republic of Cameroon, on August 29-30, 2024.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the U.S. Department of State Secretary’s Office for Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Washington, DC.
The MoU was signed by Ambassador Tarig Ali Bakheet, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian, Cultural & Social Affairs of the OIC General Secretariat, and Ambassador Rao Gupta, Ambassador-at-Large for the Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues.
This partnership formalizes a mutual commitment to strengthening collaboration on initiatives that enhance women’s and girls’ rights and opportunities.
The MoU focuses on areas such as women’s economic empowerment, education, leadership development, combating gender-based violence, and promoting health and welfare.
This landmark MoU underscores the potential of international partnerships to create inclusive, sustainable change and aims to serve as a model for future global efforts to advance women’s rights and empowerment.
It is worth mentioning that the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers adopted this significant MoU during its 50th Session held in Yaoundé, the Republic of Cameroon on August 29-30, 2024.
