JEDDAH: Organization of Islamic Cooperation Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha has reiterated the OIC’s support and solidarity with world refugees. He called for prioritizing the humanitarian needs of vulnerable people forced to flee their homes due to wars, conflicts and natural disasters. In a statement released on Thursday to mark World Refugee Day, observed annually on June 20, Taha expressed deep gratitude and admiration toward OIC member states for their efforts in providing refuge to displaced people. He said that offering aid and protection to migrants is not only a humanitarian obligation, but also an Islamic duty. Taha acknowledged that OIC member states shoulder the largest share of global responsibility in hosting more than half of the world’s refugees. He urged the international community to stand in support of the OIC member states and highlighted the importance of establishing equitable partnerships. The secretary-general praised the pivotal role played by UNRWA in alleviating the suffering of Palestinian refugees. He called on the international community to exert concerted efforts to hold the Israeli occupation accountable for its disregard of international laws.