World Islamic Call Society (Abbreviated: W.I.C.S) (Arabic: جمعية الدعوة الإسلامية العالمية) is a non-profit entity established in 1972 that comprises more than 250 Islamic Organizations from around the world who are members of its General Congress.
The General Conference of WICS is held once every four years. Its task is to set the outlines for the Society's programs and activities in religious, cultural, social and economic development for the following four years. The General Congress chooses 36 members from among its affiliates to be part of the International Council for Islamic Call.
The WICS was led and funded by leading elements of the Gaddafi regime. The WICS was generally used to promote Libyan soft-power and interests. After the end of the Libyan civil war, the National Transitional Council announced a plan to purge elements of the WICS but still preserve its existence as a religious charity.
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