The 23rd regular session of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) began Sunday at the OIC headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with Kuwait participating, along with the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Al-Budaiwi.
Kuwait’s delegation was led by Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah, with the Consul General of Kuwait in Jeddah and Permanent Representative to the OIC Mohammad Al-Mutairi, and other officials.
In his opening speech, IPHRC Chairman Ambassador Talal Al-Mutairi noted the establishment of IPHRC as a significant milestone in OIC’s five-decade history.
He underscored the need to study the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on fundamental human rights and called for a regulatory framework based on human rights principles to govern AI.
Echoing this, OIC Secretary General Hissein Taha stated the organization’s continued support for IPHRC and its
members in their human rights work.
He stressed the importance of understanding AI’s impact on human rights to ensure technological progress aligns with core rights and values, mentioning the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) leading the creation of the Islamic World Charter for AI.
Despite acknowledging AI’s significance, the organization emphasizes alignment with Islamic principles and ethical considerations for responsible use.
Meanwhile, Al-Budaiwi pointed out the GCC and OIC’s roles in confronting challenges, mainly the Palestinian issue and ongoing escalations in the Gaza Strip, condemning the Israeli occupation forces’ human rights violations and international law breaches against Palestinians, especially in the Gaza.
These violations expose the international community’s weakness in protecting those in dire need, he explained, urging global officials to convey the reality of the situation in Palestine, hold perpetrators accountable, and impose appropriate pena
lties.
He underlined the need for concerted efforts to tackle future threats like technological advancements and AI’s impact on privacy and digital rights, urging swift legislation to balance rights protection with technological progress.
The session will continue until July 4, discussing “The Impact of AI on Human Rights” today and “The International Court of Justice’s Ruling on Gaza” tomorrow.
The agenda includes various regular and closed discussion sessions, with the final report to be issued next Thursday.
Source: Kuwait News Agency