The UN wants to act to reduce acts against Muslims. The 193 members of the United Nations General Assembly thus adopted on Tuesday, by consensus, a resolution proposed by Pakistan which makes each March 15 a Day for the fight against Islamophobia.
Non-binding, the text “calls for the strengthening of international efforts to foster a global dialogue on the promotion of a culture of tolerance and peace at all levels, based on respect for human rights and the diversity of religions and beliefs”.
The text deplores the attacks on places of worship
The resolution “deeply deplores all acts of violence against persons on the basis of their religion or beliefs and acts directed against their places of worship, as well as all attacks on and in places, sites and shrines religions, which are a violation of international law”.
The resolution “calls on all Member States, relevant organizations of the United Nations system, other international and regional organizations and civil society, the private sector and faith-based organizations, to organize and support various high-visibility events aimed at increasing effectively raising awareness at all levels on the fight against Islamophobia”.