International Islamic Federation of Student Organizations

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The International Islamic Federation of Student Organizations (IIFSO)[1] is an international student and youth federation.

IIFSO
International Islamic Federation of Student Organizations الاتحاد الإسلامي العالمي للمنظمات الطلابية
IIFSO
FormationFebruary 1969
FounderAhmed Totonji
Founded atAachen, Germany
HeadquartersIstanbul
Location
  • Turkey
Membership
More than 100 Organization in 70 countries
Official language
English and Arabic
Secretary General
Dr. Mustafa Faisal Parvez (2023-)
Websitehttps://iifso.org/

IIFSO's mission is to "serve, develop, integrate, and represent the Islamic student organizations worldwide while building bridges with other cultures in order to participate in building a brighter future for Muslim youth".

The IIFSO publishes and distributes large quantities of pocket editions of books on Islam.[2] It published more than 1000 books in more than 100 languages to spread Islamic and humanitarian values and promote youth engagement. It also organized hundreds of capacity-building trainings to youth activists everywhere. IIFSO participated in several conferences in topics such as human rights, islamophobia, women rights, terrorism, social development, etc.

Vision[edit]

Promote and protect the cause of human rights, justice and peace; coordinate activities of Muslim students' organizations world-wide; support the cause of Islamic brotherhood, cooperation, social justice and ultimate unity of world Muslim; promote the exchange of know how to ensure uniformity in methods and direction of work; glorify the word of Allah, disseminate information about the tenets of Islam and assist affiliated organizations in the fulfillment of their mission; promote a better understanding of Islam, removing misunderstandings and distortions and presenting the Islamic position on various aspects of life and development.[3]

Participating in United Nations[edit]

IIFSO delegation in UN meeting Geneve, with Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann

Since 1977, IIFSO joined the United Nations as an NGO with a special consultative status in the economic and social council and thus having mutual grounds in support of UN's initiatives such as its current millennium development goals (MDGs).

As a NGO at the UN, IIFSO was invited to international youth conferences held in Spain under aegis of UNESCO. This conference provided IIFSO a forum to put across the Islamic activities now taking roots there.[4]

Structure[edit]

General Assembly of delegates. Board of Trustees, consisting of 6 members and Secretary-General who is 7th ex official member. Executive Committee, composed of Secretary-General, Assistant Secretary-General, Financial Secretary and regional representatives (one from each continent).

Publication[edit]

The IIFSO publishes and distributes large quantities of pocket editions of books on Islam.[5] It published more than 1000 books in more than 100 languages to spread Islamic and humanitarian values and promote youth engagement. It also organized hundreds of capacity-building trainings to youth activists everywhere. IIFSO participated in several conferences in topics such as human rights, Islamophobia, women rights, terrorism, social development, etc.

General Secretary of IIFSO[edit]

  1. Dr. Ahmed Tutunji (1969-1973)
  2. Dr. Hisham Altalib (1973-1977)
  3. Dr. Emad Eldeen Abdulrahim (1977-1980)
  4. Mustafa El-Tahhan (1980-1984)
  5. Dr. Sayed Saeed (1984-1988)
  6. Dr. Mustafa Osman Ismail (1988-1992)
  7. Sayed Muhammed Abdullah Tahir (1992-1998)
  8. Dr. Ömer Faruk Korkmaz ( 1998 - 2006)
  9. Dr. Abo Bakir Abdulfattah (2006-2010)
  10. Dr. Ahmed Abdulaty (2010-2014)
  11. Dr. Khallad Swaied (2014-2019)
  12. Dr. Enes Yalman (2019-2023)
  13. Dr. Mostafa Faisal Parvez (2023-)[1]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ "Home - iifso". Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  2. ^ Ahmad Ibrahim, Readings on Islam in Southeast Asia
  3. ^ "International Islamic Federation of Student Organizations | UIA Yearbook Profile | Union of International Associations". uia.org. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
  4. ^ "THE FIRST 20 YEARS IIFSO - iifso". Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  5. ^ Ahmad Ibrahim, Readings on Islam in Southeast Asia

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External links[edit]

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