[3] The IPHRC serves for member and non-member states on the existing human rights mechanism under the international standards outlined for independence and professionalism as per its mandate granted by the OIC's charter in various sessions first session being held between 7 and 8 December 2005 in the 3rd Extraordinary Islamic Summit hosted by Saudi Arabia – Mecca.

A resolution was adopted by the 3rd Extraordinary Islamic Summit held in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 7 December 2005.

However, the partial formation of the commission took place by 11th Islamic Summit which was hosted between 13 and 14 March 2008 by Senegal in Dakar.

The commission has been actively offering assistance to its member states on several issues concerning domestic legislations and obligations under the international human rights instruments.

The IPHRC is also entrusted with interfaith and intercultural dialogue as an instrumental inception for the promotion of peace and the Islamic values as described in its charter.

OIC's executive director is responsible for the preparation and submission of Draft Agenda and Programme of Works to commission members for the final approval.

The Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is responsible for the presentation of session report annually to the Council of Foreign Ministers.