Abu Dhabi: The Muslim Council of Elders, under the leadership of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has emphasized that the refugee crisis is not just a temporary humanitarian issue but a continuing challenge to global conscience and the commitment to justice and equity.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Council has urged for immediate international efforts to create fair solutions, provide necessary aid, and alleviate the suffering of refugees. This includes the establishment of binding international laws to protect refugees and ensure their right to live with dignity.
On World Refugee Day, which takes place annually on June 20, the Muslim Council of Elders remarked that the refugee crisis is more than just numbers and statistics. It represents the deep suffering of individuals and families who have been deprived of their fundamental rights and the security and stability they need.
The Council has voiced significant concern about the worsening conditions faced by refugees due to ongoing global crises, wars, and conflicts.
The Muslim Council of Elders has also praised innovative humanitarian efforts that offer protection and assistance to refugees and displaced individuals. These initiatives address essential needs such as shelter, food, medicine, and education, while also ensuring the protection of refugees' human rights. The Council acknowledged the crucial support provided to host countries and communities that bear the substantial responsibility of accommodating refugees.
The Document on Human Fraternity, signed in Abu Dhabi in 2019 by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb and the late Pope Francis of the Catholic Church, was highlighted by the Council. This document calls for the alleviation of suffering of refugees, the marginalized, the poor, and the homeless, without any exclusion or discrimination.