The Global Imams Council condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, United States of America. His Excellency Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker is a prominent advocate for peace, harmony and interfaith. We are grateful that he and his congregation were rescued, and that the terrorist attacker is …
The Global Imams Council was received at the Parliament of the Republic of Kosovo by the country\’s Former President, The Honorable Atifete Jahjaga. President Jahjaga is the first female President of Kosovo and served as Head of State from 2011 to 2016. The GIC delegation to the Kosovo presented an outline of the Council\’s activities …
Fourth President of Kosovo Welcomes GIC Delegation to Parliament Read More »
The Global Imams Council was welcomed by The Honorable Haki Abazi MP at the Parliament of the Republic of Kosovo. The Honorable Haki Abazi thanked The Global Imams Council for visiting Kosovo and welcomed the opportunity for diplomatic cooperation with the GIC on portfolios concerning the Middle East and the Muslim world. Both parties discussed …
GIC meets Haki Abazi MP, Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee, Kosovo Read More »
The Global Imams Council delegation to the Republic of Kosovo was received by The Honorable Besim Ilazi, Mayor of Kaçanik in Southern Kosovo. The City of Kaçanik is unique in its promotion of peace and coexistence between all people, regardless of faith, ethnicity or background. Kaçanik is considered a role-model city within the broader region …
Mayor of Kaçanik Welcomes GIC to Southern Kosovo Read More »
Global Imams Council Delegation to the Republic of Kosovo received an invitation from the City of Ferizaj, the sixth largest city in Kosovo. The meeting saw officials of the local government and the leadership of The Global Imams Council discuss crucial matters concerning national security and the rights of minorities within Muslim countries. The GIC …
GIC Leadership Honored at the Local Government of Ferizaj, Kosovo Read More »
On the 28th of January 2022, Chinese state media “Global Times” published an article titled “NGO of Muslims fooled by anti-China WUC to call for \’boycott\’ of Beijing Games”, containing lies and fabrications with the sole intention of distracting the public from its violations of human rights, and to defame this Council. This statement is …
Statement on China\’s Attack on The Global Imams Council Read More »
On the 3rd of February 2022, The Global Imams Council sent a letter to His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, President of The United Nations General Assembly and Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Republic of Maldives, expressing unconditional support for the UN resolution condemning Holocaust denial that was approved on the 20th of January 2022. Contents …
GIC\’s Letter to the President of UN General Assembly Read More »
The Global Imams Council (GIC) representing Muslim religious leaders from all Islamic denominations, is delighted to hear that the Government of Canada is moving toward outlawing Holocaust Denial and Distortion. We strongly support this community initiative and laud the efforts of the MPs in the Canadian parliament who brought this proposition forward and supported its …
GIC Lauds Canada For Acting Against Holocaust Denial Read More »
Kosovo Diplomat His Excellency Mr. Donat Syla has joined The Global Imams Council as an advisor on diplomatic affairs focusing on the European-Balkan regions. Mr. Syla previously served as the Consul General of Kosovo to Toronto, Canada. This development in relations between The Global Imams Council and the Republic of Kosovo comes after the GIC …
Kosovo Diplomat Joins GIC as Advisor on Diplomatic Affairs Read More »
Member of the Georgian Parliament The Honorable Tariel Nakaidze has joined The Global Imams Council as an advisor on Georgian-Muslim affairs. His Excellency is a celebrated Sheikh and was educated in the Republic of Türkiye, and had participated in global events hosted by leading Muslim organizations such as the Muslim World League. Sheikh Nakaidze is …
Georgian MP Becomes Advisor to The Global Imams Council Read More »