United States and Organization of Islamic Cooperation Sign MOU on Empowerment of Women and Girls – United States Department of State

Today, the Government of the United States of America and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) affirming our common interest in the promotion, support, and empowerment of women and girls around the world and our close and continuing partnership.  The MOU reflects our shared desire to strengthen Women, Peace and Security efforts; promote women’s economic empowerment; and address the crosscutting issues of preventing and responding to gender-based violence, countering violent extremism, and elevating women and girls’ leadership in OIC Member States. 

U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, U.S. Department of State signed the MOU for the United States and Assistant Secretary General for Humanitarian, Cultural and Social Affairs, Ambassador Tarig Ali Bakheet, signed for the OIC in Washington, D.C. 

The MOU reflects the Administration’s ongoing commitment to promoting the rights and empowerment of women and girls through U.S. foreign policy and confirms our shared vision for more inclusive, resilient, safe and rights-respecting communities.