Islamabad:
The statement adopted at the 12th Session of the Islamic Intelligence Ministerial Conference calls on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to develop the necessary mechanisms to combat disinformation and other related challenges in the post-truth era. ) emphasizes the importance of cooperation among Member States.
Information ministers of OIC member states, including Pakistan's Mariyum Aurangzeb, attended a conference entitled "Fighting Disinformation and Islamophobia in the Post-Truth Era" held in Istanbul, Turkiye on Saturday.
Istanbul Declaration Calls to Fight Disinformation
According to a statement from the OIC Secretariat, the statement emphasized the need to develop short-, medium- and long-term strategic processes in the overall fight against disinformation. noted the importance of a short-term focus on possible scenarios.
The statement further states that participants are aware of mechanisms for crisis communication and management and medium-term verification of information accuracy.
The conference recognized the need for a long-term review of news content, media literacy, and digital media literacy.
The meeting considered the final report of the 12th Islamic Information Ministers' Conference.
This report was intended to promote the contribution and cooperation of her OIC Member States in the field of media and information.
Istanbul Declaration seeks to combat Islamophobia
The Istanbul Declaration seeks to combat Islamophobia and Islamophobia in all its forms by "using emerging platforms and technological innovations to present the truth about the tolerant religion of Islam in an effective manner." Emphasized the need to fight.
This document highlights the danger of disinformation as a weapon of destruction.
According to the description, it was an easy weapon to handle and required complex measures to counter actions targeting Islam.
He also stressed the need to combat this phenomenon and highlight the risks associated with it. Especially in countries with Muslim communities and minorities.
This statement recognizes the need to raise awareness of disinformation and fake news through social norms.
He also stressed the importance of combating disinformation, which poses a serious threat to their nations and societies in the new digital age, "as summarized in the conference's chosen theme."
"[This conference] recognizes that terrorism has no specific identity and that the correlation between this term and other identities is a product of disinformation," the statement said. Condemn all acts of violence, extremism, fanaticism and terrorism that distort the noble message of culture.
The conference discussed the importance of all forms of media and information in shaping the local, regional and international public sphere.
The conference also called for renewed commitment to the OIC's high goals and support for all initiatives and activities, especially in the areas of communications and information, in order to promote unity, solidarity and cooperation in the Islamic world.
He called on the media of Member States to raise global awareness of the deliberate destruction and desecration of Islamic cultural and religious heritage in non-Muslim countries.
specifically called on the media to raise awareness of the areas where indigenous Muslim communities are undergoing ethnic cleansing;
The meeting welcomed the progress made in the operationalization of the OIC Media Forum (OMF).
invited media companies and institutions from member states to join him in OMF.
Reiterated the principle of consolidating joint Islamic action among OIC Member States, particularly in the area of media and information, and continued support for the Palestinian cause and Al-Quds in international fora.
The conference emphasized the important role of the media in Islamic countries in exposing Israel's aggression against Palestinians.
He emphasized the importance of international solidarity and support in assisting refugees and asylum seekers, especially in OIC Member States.
The Conference also adopted UN General Resolutions 76/254 on "International Day to Combat Islamophobia" and resolution 76/254 on "Fighting Disinformation to Promote and Protect Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms". 227 welcomed. Meetings of March 15, 2022 and December 24, 2021 respectively, commended his OIC's efforts to advance the mission of Islam and promote dialogue between Islamic culture and other cultures of the world.
This meeting recognized the continued efforts and initiatives of the OIC Secretary General and stakeholders inside and outside the Islamic world and contributed to highlighting the voice of Islam in international fora.
The participants urged him to use the full capacity of the OIC and its organizations to coordinate the implementation of the decisions and recommendations adopted by the conference to combat disinformation and Islamophobia in the post-truth era. I asked you to
The Ministers of the Member States thanked the people and government of the Republic of Turkiye for their generous hospitality during the meeting.