Advocacy and Action: The OIC’s Role in Safeguarding Muslim Minorities
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https://doi.org/10.54561/prj1901189aKeywords:
Muslim minorities, OIC, Europe, Asia, Islam, IslamophobiaAbstract
This article examines the crucial role of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in protecting the rights of Muslim minorities worldwide, particularly in Europe and Asia. The OIC’s efficacy in safeguarding minority Muslims in non-member states has been a topic of both commendation and critique, despite its extensive authority. The examination commences by scrutinizing the fundamental aims of the OIC and the legal frameworks it utilizes to interfere in matters that impact Muslims globally. The article evaluates the OIC’s reactions to instances of discrimination and violence against Muslims in Europe, including the ongoing difficulties faced by Muslim communities in France and Germany, as well as the legal and social barriers encountered by Muslims in Myanmar and China in Asia. This assessment is based on in-depth case studies. These incidents demonstrate the intricate nature of the OIC’s engagement, encompassing diplomatic conversations, issuing condemnations, and initiating and supporting legal measures on international forums. Moreover, the article rigorously assesses the influence of OIC’s actions in these locations, examining the results and the wider geopolitical consequences. The text explores the limitations encountered by the OIC, such as the political dynamics inside its member states and the impact of major global powers. The conclusion consolidates these observations to assert that although the OIC has achieved noteworthy progress in promoting the rights of Muslim minorities, there are still substantial obstacles that need to be addressed.
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