Jeddah (TDI): Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha highlighted the importance of improving efforts to support comprehensive care and sponsorship for orphans.
He made the remarks on Orphan’s Day in the Islamic world, marked on the 15th of Ramadan each year, to raise global awareness about the challenges faced by orphaned children in the world’s poorest communities.
Taha urged for greater efforts to protect and provide for orphans, especially in disaster-stricken, conflict-hit and climate change-impacted areas, where displacement and refugee crises have left many minors vulnerable.
He said that the OIC will remain committed to supporting millions of orphaned and vulnerable minors, advocating for their rights and improved support systems, including orphanages, foster care, adoption services, healthcare and education.
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Taha underlined the need for governments, societies and institutions to take action to provide sustainable solutions.
He highlighted Islam’s strong emphasis, through the Qur’an and the Sunnah, on treating orphans with kindness, ensuring their care, education, healthcare and welfare, protecting their rights and providing them with a proper upbringing.
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Orphan’s Day was established through a resolution passed by the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers during its 40th session in Conakry, Guinea, in December 2013, with the objective of raising awareness about the issues and needs of orphans.
