The OIC is of the view that the predicament of minorities in situations of humanitarian crises
can be addressed by adhering to the principles of humanity, justice and non-violence, which are
central to the teaching of Islam and all great religions. In this regard, it is important to call for the
compliance with rule of law and humanitarian principles and to allow access of humanitarian aid
agencies to affected people, victims of natural disasters or conflicts. Managing diversity by
recognising plural identities, and their specific needs is a sine qua non for any stable society.
Our main objective should be that no one should be left behind in the access of
humanitarian assistance and development process. This can be achieved by greater inclusivity of all
segments of society in decision making, developing norms that promote judicious and equitable
societies, abiding by international law and respecting basic human rights.
Access to humanitarian assistance by the vulnerable groups like minorities becomes an even
greater challenge in situations of humanitarian crises. We request the presenters to put some light on
the practical strategies to address this issue.
We believe that sharing of best practices, promotion of understanding, and strengthening of
dialogue can address many of the issues related to minorities in situations of humanitarian crises.
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