PRESS RELEASE : MALAYSIA'S RE-ELECTION TO THE INDEPENDENT PERMANENT HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (IPHRC) OF THE ORGANIZATION OF ISLAMIC COOPERATION (OIC) (2019-2022)
MALAYSIA'S RE-ELECTION TO THE INDEPENDENT PERMANENT HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (IPHRC) OF THE ORGANIZATION OF ISLAMIC COOPERATION (OIC) (2019-2022)
Malaysia has been re-elected to the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at the election that took place on 1 March 2019 at the sidelines of the 46th OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Malaysia’s representative, Mr. Ahmad Azam Ab Rahman will serve on the Commission for the term 2019-2022 beginning August, succeeding Professor Datin Dr. Raihanah Haji Abdullah who will be ending her two-term tenure.
Mr. Ahmad Azam Ab Rahman is a well-known activist who is actively involved in various non-governmental organisations in Malaysia and at the international level. With such strong foundation and engagement with NGOs worldwide, his experience will provide a fresh outlook to the IPHRC.
IPHRC was established on 30 June 2011 and act as an expert body with advisory capacity to the OIC, working independently in the area of human rights. IPHRC comprises 18 Commissioners with expertise in the area of human rights who are nominated by their respective governments and are being elected on the basis of the principle of equitable geographical representation as well as gender balance. Malaysia, as a member of the Commission since its establishment, has contributed significantly to the success of the IPHRC through its elected Commissioner.
PUTRAJAYA
2 March 2019