2. OIC is an international organisation founded in
1969 consisting of 57 member states. The
organization states that it is "the collective voice of
the Muslim world" and works to "safeguard and
protect the interests of the Muslim world in the
spirit of promoting international peace and
harmony"
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The formation of the OIC happened
shortly after the 1967 Arab-Israeli War.
Leaders of Muslim nations met in Rabat
to establish the OIC on September 25,
1969.
4. Mission is to represent Muslim people
and to strengthen cooperation among
Member States in political, economic
cultural and social fields
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5. The forty-year-old Organization of the
Islamic Conference (OIC) is the second
largest international body after the UN
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It comprises of fifty seven nations spread
over four continents.
Some experts say the organization has
been ineffectual, but they also note its
tremendous potential for addressing the
issues facing Muslims.
7. Member states
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has
57 members, 56 of which are also member
states of the United Nations
8. GOALS OF OIC
To safeguard people of the member states and
Muslims.
Strengthen Islamic solidarity.
Consolidate Cooperation among members
states in social, cultural and scientific fields
Safeguard the Holy places.
Support the struggle of the Palestinian people.
Eliminate racial discrimination and all forms
of colonialism.
9. CHALLENGES
Difficulties in coordination.
Geographically dispersed (Africa, Asia,
Middle East, Southeast Asia).
Politically diverse. (Islamic Republics,
Monarchies, Democracy, Military
Dictatorships)
National Income differences (Richest like
Saudi Arabia and poorest Afghanistan)
