Islamic leaders unite to enhance girls’ education access

In a historic move, an unprecedented alliance of Islamic leaders has pledged to improve access to education for girls and women. The coalition, convened by the Muslim World League (MWL), resulted in the “Islamabad Declaration for Girls’ Education,” which affirms that educating girls is both a religious obligation and a societal necessity.
The declaration was signed during a conference in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, convened by Saudi Arabia’s Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League and chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars.
The summit brought together more than 150 dignitaries from 44 Muslim and other friendly states, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office.
MWL Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating that it aligns with Islamic principles and contributes to the overall development of communities.
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai also addressed the conference, expressing hope that this marks the beginning of a new journey toward ensuring every girl has access to quality education.