UN chief calls for global action against rising ‘anti-Muslim bigotry’
- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated there is a 'disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry' worldwide, urging tech platforms to address hate speech and harassment.
- Rights groups have noted increases in Islamophobia and antisemitism since Israel's military actions in Gaza began after the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas.
- On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Guterres called for global social cohesion and protection of religious freedom, emphasizing the connection between Islamophobia and other forms of discrimination.
- Philémon Yang, President of the General Assembly, condemned the misuse of Islam for malicious purposes, highlighting the need for governments to promote peaceful dialogue and respect among cultural communities.
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Standing Together: MACC Leads the Fight Against Islamophobia in Halton and Beyond
The Oakville Conference and Banquet Centre was alive with voices of resilience, advocacy, and determination as the Muslim Advisory Council of Canada (MACC) hosted a special event on March 15, 2025, marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. Community members,…
Nicaragua committed to respect diversity and pluralism
According to the web portal El 19, in a recent speech on the occasion of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the permanent representative of Managua to the United Nations, Jaime Hermida, stressed the urgency of strengthening a culture of peace based on the principles of love, solidarity and mutual respect. In this sense, he advocated building a future where all social, cultural and religious expressions are recognized, valued and integ…
UN chief warns of rising Islamophobia amid widespread anti-Muslim government rhetoric
UN Secretary General António Guterres warned of a “disturbing rise” in anti-bigotry in a speech commemorating the International Day to Combat Islamophobia on Friday. In his statement, Guterres urged the world to reject xenophobia and discrimination amid a troubling surge in anti-Muslim sentiments. He warned that governments are employing racial profiling and discriminatory policies that undermine human rights, stating that when one group is atta…
OIC calls for ‘decisive action’ to combat Islamophobia
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has called on the world to act “decisively” in countering the rising Islamophobia and other forms of anti-Muslim hate, bigotry and intolerance, as the UN General Assembly marked the International Day to Combat Islamophobia on Friday. “Our aim must be to promote a collective effort to combat Islamophobia with unity and empathy,” said Ambassador Munir Akram, Pakist…
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