UN calls for united action to combat rising tide of Islamophobia
Amid a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate, top UN officials condemned the scourge on Friday as the General Assembly adopted a resolution to push back against it during commemorations marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
UN observes first International Day against Islamophobia
New York: The United Nations on Friday 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.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan urges Muslim countries to counter Islamophobia
Days after facing heat from the European Union for its blasphemy laws, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to vehemently counter Islamophobia, reported Dawn. He also objected to equating Islam with radicalism and terrorism.
UN leaders speak out against Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatred
New York: Underlining that “diversity is a richness, not a threat”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for greater investment in promoting social cohesion and tackling bigotry in a message on Wednesday to mark the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
‘Serious concerns’ over rights situation in Myanmar ahead of next month’s elections
New York: The UN human rights office (OHCHR) voiced “serious concerns” on Tuesday over the situation in Myanmar – including rights violations and proliferation of hateful speech against minority communities – as the country prepares for general elections next month.
Singling out India for Islamophobia incorrect: Maldives tells OIC in response to Pakistan's UN envoy
Male/IBNS: Maldives has said that it is against singling out India for Islamophobia among the South Asian nations after the Pakistan Ambassador to the UN targeted India over the issue in a recent virtual meeting of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
OIC meet: PM Imran Khan raises 'Islamophobia' issue
Makkah, June 1 (IBNS): Pakistan PM Imran Khan participated in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meet and raised the issue of Islamophobia at the forum.
New effort needed to encourage society to tackle Islamophobia: Report
Birmingham, Nov 14 (IBNS): Twenty years on from the first major report on Islamophobia, a new report involving University of Birmingham research recommends that all parts of society call out prejudice and discrimination and prejudice experienced by and suffered by Muslims.
Official celebration of October Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario
Toronto, Oct 8 (IBNS): The legislature of Ontario had unanimously passed an act for the official recognition of the month of October to celebrate Islamic Heritage in Ontario, reports said.