No to Islamophobia – UN passes Pakistan’s resolution
44 countries, including India, choose not to participate in voting process
The world peace body has successfully passed a resolution presented by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, demonstrating a unified endeavor to confront the mounting global concerns regarding Islamophobia.
Led by Pakistan, the resolution garnered broad support from member states, emphasizing the imperative to combat discrimination and violence against Muslims. It specifically urges action to halt the ongoing violence directed at Muslims within the context of Islamophobia.
A pivotal component of the resolution is the call for the UN secretary-general to appoint a special envoy tasked with combating Islamophobia. It underscores the necessity for unified endeavors to address Islamophobia as a menace to international peace and security.
By tackling both the underlying causes and manifestations of this issue, the global community aims to cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect and concord.
The resolution enjoyed overwhelming support, with 113 member states voting in favor of its adoption. Notably, there were no votes against the resolution, illustrating a unanimous consensus among participating nations regarding the significance of tackling Islamophobia.
However, it is noteworthy that 44 countries, including India, abstained from the voting process. This decision raises questions regarding these nations’ positions on combating Islamophobia and their dedication to promoting religious tolerance and inclusivity on the global platform.
Meanwhile, on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, UN chief António Guterres appealed to maintain peace and order in Ramazan in his address to the General Assembly.
António Guterres said sectarian rhetoric is defaming communities. “We must unite to fight intolerance and bigotry.” he stated.
He further said that social media platforms were fuelling hate speech, calling for an end to harassment based on religion.
“We cannot continue to fight hate and bigotry. Today’s terrorist incident in New Zealand shows that we must all stand together and root out anti-Muslim bigotry,” Guterres stressed.
44 countries, including India, choose not to participate in voting process
The world peace body has successfully passed a resolution presented by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, demonstrating a unified endeavor to confront the mounting global concerns regarding Islamophobia.
Led by Pakistan, the resolution garnered broad support from member states, emphasizing the imperative to combat discrimination and violence against Muslims. It specifically urges action to halt the ongoing violence directed at Muslims within the context of Islamophobia.
A pivotal component of the resolution is the call for the UN secretary-general to appoint a special envoy tasked with combating Islamophobia. It underscores the necessity for unified endeavors to address Islamophobia as a menace to international peace and security.
By tackling both the underlying causes and manifestations of this issue, the global community aims to cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect and concord.
The resolution enjoyed overwhelming support, with 113 member states voting in favor of its adoption. Notably, there were no votes against the resolution, illustrating a unanimous consensus among participating nations regarding the significance of tackling Islamophobia.
However, it is noteworthy that 44 countries, including India, abstained from the voting process. This decision raises questions regarding these nations’ positions on combating Islamophobia and their dedication to promoting religious tolerance and inclusivity on the global platform.
Meanwhile, on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, UN chief António Guterres appealed to maintain peace and order in Ramazan in his address to the General Assembly.
António Guterres said sectarian rhetoric is defaming communities. “We must unite to fight intolerance and bigotry.” he stated.
He further said that social media platforms were fuelling hate speech, calling for an end to harassment based on religion.
“We cannot continue to fight hate and bigotry. Today’s terrorist incident in New Zealand shows that we must all stand together and root out anti-Muslim bigotry,” Guterres stressed.