President Barack Obama announced the appointment of Rashad Hussain as Special Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on February 13, 2010. The OIC is comprised of 56 nations and is the second largest international body after the UN. Full Text»
Special Envoy Hussain's Travel to Afghanistan
Special Envoy Hussain traveled to Afghanistan in April 2012 where he met with government, civic, and religious leaders in open dialogue to deepen understanding between the United States and Afghanistan. Special Envoy Hussain's visit involved a range of engagements, including meetings with President Hamid Karzai, Foreign Minister Rassoul, and government and community leaders.
Promoting Entrepreneurship in Jeddah
"I recently returned from a week-long trip to Jeddah. In addition to meeting with government and OIC officials, I also had a chance to spend time with a number of civil society groups, including 12 young Saudi members of the Jeddah branch of the Global Entrepreneurship Organization." DipNote Blog»
Special Envoy Hussain Addresses the 7th Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers
"I am the product of the American Muslim community - a community of nearly 7 million people and one that has prospered in all fields. It is also a community that practices its faith freely in the United States. Since the President’s election, I have served on the President’s legal team, observing first hand and contributing to his commitment to renewing relations with Muslim communities around the world." Full Text»
Special Envoy Hussain Presents Remarks Regarding the Role of Religious Leaders at the Alliance of Civilizations
"In addition to making statements rejecting terrorism, religious leaders should go one step further by making it clear that there is a religious obligation to help protect the sanctity of life by leading and cooperating in efforts to stop terrorist plots." Full Text»
Strengthening Partnerships With Muslim Communities Around the World
Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Rashad Hussain delivered the keynote address at the Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy's 11th Annual Conference on April 28, 2010. In his speech, "U.S. Relations with the Muslim World: One Year After Cairo," Special Envoy Hussain spoke about the vision that President Obama articulated in his speech in Cairo. DipNote Blog»
