OIC Charter

Charter of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference :

In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful,

We, the Member States of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, determined : to acknowledge the Conference of Kings, Heads of State and Government of the Member States convened in Rabat from 9 to 12 Rajab, 1389 H, corresponding to 22 to 25 September 1969, as well as the Conference of Foreign Ministers held in Jeddah from 14 to 18 Muharram 1392 H corresponding to 29 February to 4 March 1972;

to be guided by the noble Islamic values of unity and fraternity, and affirming the essentiality of promoting and consolidating the unity and solidarity among the Member States in securing their common interests at the international arena;

• to adhere our commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter, the present Charter and International Law;
• to preserve and promote the lofty Islamic values of peace, compassion,tolerance, equality, justice and human dignity;
• to endeavour to work for revitalizing Islam’s pioneering role in the world while ensuring sustainable development, progress and prosperity for the peoples of Member States;
  
• to enhance and strengthen the bond of unity and solidarity among the Muslim peoples and Member States;
• to respect, safeguard and defend the national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all Member States;
  
• to contribute to international peace and security, understanding and dialogue among civilizations, cultures and religions and promote and encourage friendly relations and good neighbourliness, mutual respect and cooperation;
  
• to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms, good governance, rule of law, democracy and accountability in Member States in accordance with their constitutional and legal systems;
  
• to promote confidence and encourage friendly relations, mutual respect and cooperation between Member States and other States;
  
• to foster noble Islamic values concerning moderation, tolerance, respect for diversity, preservation of Islamic symbols and common heritage and to defend the universality of Islamic religion;
  
• to advance the acquisition and popularization of knowledge in consonance with the lofty ideals of Islam to achieve intellectual excellence;
  
• to promote cooperation among Member States to achieve sustained socioeconomic development for effective integration in the global economy, in conformity with the principles of partnership and equality;
  
• to preserve and promote all aspects related to environment for present and future generations;
  
• to respect the right of self-determination and non-interference in the domestic affairs and to respect sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of each Member State;
  
• to support the struggle of the Palestinian people,who are presently under foreign occupation, and to empower them to attain their inalienable rights, including the right to self-determination, and to establish their sovereign state with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, while safeguarding its historic and Islamic character, and the holy places therein;
  
• to safeguard and promote the rights of women and their participation in all spheres of life, in accordance with the laws and legislation of Member States;
  
• to create conducive conditions for sound upbringing of Muslim children and youth, and to inculcate in them Islamic values through education for strengthening their cultural, social, moral and ethical ideals;
  
• to assist Muslim minorities and communities outside the Member States to preserve their dignity, cultural and religious identity;
  
• to uphold the objectives and principles of the present Charter, the Charter of the United Nations and international law as well as international humanitarian law while strictly adhering to the principle of non-interference in matters which are essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of any State;
• to strive to achieve good governance at the international level and the democratization of the international relations based on the principles of equality and mutual respect among States and non-interference in matters which are within their domestic jurisdiction;
  
• Have resolved to cooperate in achieving these goals and agreed to the present amended Charter.