ISSF and ISESCO to Hold the Second Islamic Conference of Youth and Sports Ministers

The Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF) and the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) will hold, in coordination with the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Second Islamic Conference of Youth and Sports Ministers, in Jeddah, on 17-18 March 2014.

The Conference will examine the Report by the ISSF President on the Federation's Activities between the First and Second Sessions; the Broad Lines of the Draft Strategy for Promoting Youth Issues in the Islamic World; the Draft Executive Plan for Dialogue among the Followers of Religions and Cultures: Achievements and Future Prospects; the Draft Document on the Muslim Youth, Human Rights and Citizenship; the Project for Protecting the Islamic Countries' Youth against Sports Fanaticism and its Implications; and the Draft Practical Guide to Youth Protection against Internet Risks.

Member States will also present reports on their efforts to promote youth issues in the Islamic world.

In addition, the Conference will set up the Consultative Council in Charge of Implementing the Strategy for Promoting Youth Issues in the Islamic World.

At the close of its proceedings, the Conference will adopt the Jeddah Declaration on Promoting Youth Issues in the Islamic World.

The Conference will see the participation of youth and sports ministers of the OIC Member States.
Source: WAM