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UN observes first International Day against Islamophobia

Muslim News Nigeria by Muslim News Nigeria
March 15, 2023
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UN observes first International Day against Islamophobia

The United Nations has commemorated the first-ever International Day to Combat Islamophobia with a special event in the General Assembly Hall, where speakers upheld the need for concrete action in the face of rising hatred, discrimination and violence against Muslims.

The observation follows the unanimous adoption of an Assembly resolution last year that proclaimed 15 March as the International Day, calling for global dialogue that promotes tolerance, peace and respect for human rights and religious diversity.

As the UN Secretary-General stated, the nearly two billion Muslims worldwide – who come from all corners of the planet – “reflect humanity in all its magnificent diversity”. Yet, they often face bigotry and prejudice simply because of their faith.

Combating #Islamophobia

"Nearly 2 billion Muslims from all corners of the world reflect humanity in all its majestic diversities. Yet, they often face bigotry and prejudice simply because of their faith, #Islam."

– Antonio Guterres @antonioguterres, #UN Secretary-General
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— Muslim News Nigeria (@muslimnews_NG) March 14, 2023

Furthermore, Muslim women can also suffer “triple discrimination” because of their gender, ethnicity, and faith.

Islamophobia ‘epidemic’

The high-level event was co-convened by Pakistan, whose Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, underlined that Islam is a religion of peace, tolerance and pluralism.

Although Islamophobia is not new, he said it is “a sad reality of our times” that is only increasing and spreading.

“Since the tragedy of 9/11, animosity and institutional suspicion of Muslims and Islam across the world have only escalated to epidemic proportions. A narrative has been developed and peddled which associates Muslim communities and their religion with violence and danger,” said Mr. Zardari, who is also Chair of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers.

“This Islamophobic narrative is not just confined to extremist, marginal propaganda, but regrettably has found acceptance by sections of mainstream media, academia, policymakers and state machinery,” he added.

This leader Imran Khan is the reason the world is celebrating International Day to combat Islamophobia, and this is how he is being rewarded in his own country.

Pathetic. Shameful. Disgusting. https://t.co/Al9anCiJnj

— ✨ (@BismaJQ) March 15, 2023

 

Everyone has a role

The President of the UN General Assembly, Csaba Kőrösi, noted that Islamophobia is rooted in xenophobia, or the fear of strangers, which is reflected in discriminatory practices, travel bans, hate speech, bullying and targeting of other people.

He urged countries to uphold freedom of religion or belief, which is guaranteed under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

“All of us carry a responsibility to challenge Islamophobia or any similar phenomenon, to call out injustice and condemn discrimination based on religion or belief – or the lack of them,” he added.

Mr. Kőrösi said education is key to learning why these phobias exist, and it can be “transformative” in changing how people understand each another.

Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the UN General Assembly High-Level Event to commemorate the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

UN Photo/Loey Felipe Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the UN General Assembly High-Level Event to commemorate the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

Hatred on the rise

The growing hate that Muslims face is not an isolated development, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told attendees.

“It is an inexorable part of the resurgence of ethno-nationalism, neo-Nazi white supremacist ideologies, and violence targeting vulnerable populations including Muslims, Jews, some minority Christian communities and others,” he said.

One year ago, the UN General Assembly declared 15 March International Day of Islamophobia — an opportunity to draw attention to the need for global dialogue to promote tolerance and peace, based on respect for human rights and diversity. https://t.co/N67D6Eul1U pic.twitter.com/SN9jJtpEFI

— United Nations (@UN) March 15, 2023

“Discrimination diminishes us all. And it is incumbent on all of us to stand up against it. We must never be bystanders to bigotry.”

Stressing that “we must strengthen our defenses”, Mr. Guterres highlighted UN measures such as a Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites. He also called for ramping up political, cultural, and economic investments in social cohesion.

Curb online bigotry

“And we must confront bigotry wherever and whenever it rears its ugly head. This includes working to tackle the hate that spreads like wildfire across the internet,” he added.

To this end, the UN is working with governments, regulators, technology companies and the media “to set up guardrails, and enforce them.”

Compassion and solidarity
Other policies already launched include a Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech, and the Our Common Agenda report, which outlines a framework for a more inclusive and secure “digital future” for all people.

The Secretary-General also expressed gratitude to religious leaders across the world who have united to promote dialogue and interfaith harmony.

He described the 2019 declaration on ‘Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together’ – co-authored by His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed El Tayeb – as “a model for compassion and human solidarity.”

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