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Overview
The International Islamic Bioethics Association (IIBA) is a pioneering initiative to create a global platform to advance Islamic perspectives in current bioethical discussions. Emerging from the 17th World Congress of Bioethics (WCB) preparations, the IIBA aims to foster collaboration among QF entities, HBKU, and international partners. It provides a platform for advancing Islamic contributions to vital ethical discussions, such as gender identities, reproductive health, family, and biomedical technologies, ensuring Islamic perspectives influence the global bioethical agenda.
Vision
To be the leading global platform for Islamic bioethics, rooted in the Islamic tradition, responsive to contemporary ethical challenges, and inclusive of diverse scholarly and cultural perspectives, shaping global bioethical discourse from the heart of the Muslim world.
Mission
The International Islamic Bioethics Association (IIBA) seeks to:
- Advance rigorous, interdisciplinary research that connects the Islamic moral tradition with contemporary biomedical developments and their ethical implications.
- Serve as a global platform for collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and institutions engaged in Islamic bioethics and committed to meaningful ethical dialogue across cultures and disciplines.
- Elevate the voices and concerns of Muslim communities in global bioethical discourse, ensuring their inclusion in addressing critical and complex issues.
- Build capacity and cultivate ethical leadership across the Muslim world and beyond through training, mentorship, and inclusive knowledge exchange that bridges academic, institutional, and geographic divides.
- Engage policymakers, professionals, and the wider public to promote ethical awareness and contribute Islamic perspectives to societal debates and policy-making on emerging biomedical issues.
