Jeddah (UNA) – The Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Diaa El-Din Saeed Bamakhrama, affirmed that humanitarian work, when practiced with a spirit of justice and impartiality, contributes to the protection of human rights, enhances stability, and helps rebuild trust between societies, in addition to its role in addressing the root causes of conflicts, noting that the month of Ramadan embodies the meanings of mercy and solidarity and renews in souls the values of giving and solidarity.
This came during his speech at the Ramadan evening organized by the Union of News Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (UNA) in cooperation with the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, corresponding to Ramadan 16, 1447 AH, via the Zoom platform, entitled: “Humanitarian work as a tool to promote human rights and the values of coexistence and tolerance.”
His Excellency the Ambassador explained that the month of Ramadan is not only a season of worship, but also represents a moral school that reminds us of human dignity and collective responsibility towards the weak and needy, citing the words of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace: “The believer to the believer is like a building, each part of which strengthens the other,” and his saying: “None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself,” indicating that these prophetic directives establish a culture of solidarity and promote the spirit of compassion and tolerance among people.
He stressed that the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission plays an important role in promoting integration between humanitarian work and the protection of human rights, praising the efforts made by the Commission’s Executive Director, Dr. Hadi bin Ali Al-Yami, in revitalizing the Commission’s work and activating its programs since he assumed his position.
He stressed the importance of strengthening the role of the Authority in highlighting the correct concept of human rights in Islam, for men and women, and for adults and children, considering that human dignity is a firmly established principle in Islamic law and Islamic culture, stressing that Islam came to honor man and preserve and protect his rights, far from discrimination or exclusion.
He also pointed out the need to work on correcting inaccurate stereotypes about Islam, and to highlight the civilizational values on which Islamic civilization is based, such as justice, mercy, solidarity and respect for human dignity, and to defend them with argument, knowledge and sound dialogue.
He pointed out that one of the most serious challenges facing peaceful coexistence in the world today is the growing phenomenon of Islamophobia, and the accompanying manifestations of discrimination, incitement and hatred, stressing that this phenomenon not only harms Muslims, but also undermines the foundations of pluralism and understanding between peoples, and fuels division instead of rapprochement.
He added that confronting this phenomenon requires highlighting the true image of Islam as a religion of mercy, justice and peace, and promoting a balanced discourse based on knowledge, dialogue and mutual respect, while taking into account the particularities of societies and not interfering in the internal affairs of countries.
He stressed that highlighting the Authority’s efforts and role is incomplete without professional and effective media, praising in this context the role played by the Union of News Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in supporting media work and highlighting humanitarian issues during the recent period.
He explained that coexistence and tolerance are only complete through dialogue, noting that the dialogue of civilizations is a necessity for protecting world peace, as it contributes to dispelling stereotypes, confronting hate speech, and transforming cultural and civilizational diversity into a source of enrichment and understanding among peoples.
He added that true peace is not based solely on political agreements, but also on establishing justice, protecting rights, and promoting a culture of acceptance of others, which contributes to achieving development and stability.
In closing, His Excellency the Ambassador praised the humanitarian efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, foremost among them the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid, which has provided an advanced model in responding to humanitarian disasters around the world, in addition to qualitative initiatives such as the Saudi Program for Separating Conjoined Twins, which has become a global humanitarian model.
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