Women Development Organization
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| Arabic: منظمة تنمية المرأة French: Organisation de développement des femmes | |
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| Abbreviation | WDO |
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| Formation | 2009 |
| Founder | Organisation of Islamic Cooperation |
| Founded at | Cairo, Egypt |
| Type | Specialized organization |
| Legal status | Foundation |
| Purpose | Women's empowerment |
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| Fields | Women's rights |
| Membership | 15 member states |
Official language | Arabic, English, French |
Deputy executive director | Ehab Fawzy |
Main organ | Organisation of Islamic Cooperation |
| Affiliations | UN Women |
Women Development Organization (WDO; Arabic: منظمة تنمية المرأة; French: Organisation de développement des femmes), is an intergovernmental organisation and one of the eight specialized institutions of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation focused on conducting major steps for women's development. It plays a central role in structuring and maintaining internal regulations for women's empowerment with the 15 Islamic countries out of 57 member states. It is principally focused on four standards, including women's role in combating extremism, women in positions of power and decision-making, women's protection against violence, and women's empowerment, economic development and financial inclusion.
The organisation, along with its member states raises common issues concerning the protection and promotion of women’s rights. It also conducts programs and initiative sessions for the implementation of policies necessary for the development of women's rights, in addition to organise workshops and training-oriented programs for women's welfare. The organisation has also been conducting research within the framework of OIC'S charter.