{"id":42756,"date":"2025-03-15T21:32:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T21:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/un-chief-calls-to-uphold-equality-human-rights-on-international-day-to-combat-islamophobia"},"modified":"2025-03-17T07:14:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T07:14:26","slug":"un-chief-calls-to-uphold-equality-human-rights-on-international-day-to-combat-islamophobia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/un-chief-calls-to-uphold-equality-human-rights-on-international-day-to-combat-islamophobia","title":{"rendered":"UN chief calls to uphold equality, human rights on International Day to Combat Islamophobia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. <\/strong><\/span>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres marked the International Day to Combat Islamophobia on Saturday by calling for global efforts to uphold equality, human rights, and dignity.<\/p>\n<p>Guterres, in a video statement, highlighted a rise in anti-Muslim bigotry, including discrimination, racial profiling, and violence against individuals and places of worship.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs Muslims around the world come together to mark the holy months of Ramadan, many do so in fear, fear of discrimination, exclusion and even violence,\u201d Guterres said.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that attacks on one group threaten the rights and freedoms of all, urging governments to foster social cohesion and protect religious freedom.<\/p>\n<p>Guterres also called on online platforms to curb hate speech and harassment, stressing the need for collective action to combat xenophobia and discrimination.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet us work together to uphold equality, human rights and dignity, and build inclusive societies where everyone, regardless of their faith, can live in peace and harmony,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The International Day to Combat Islamophobia, established by a UN resolution sponsored by 60 member-states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), aims to promote tolerance and peace. 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