UN rights chief urges comprehensive action against religious hatred and discrimination

UN rights chief urges comprehensive action against religious hatred and discrimination

Speaking before a panel of experts at the 55th session of the Human Rights Council, Volker Türk underscored the importance of strengthening social cohesion and increasing respect, with a particular focus on the role of social media. “Social media platforms have a clear responsibility to combat online hate speech that may lead to real-world discrimination…

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Middle East crisis: Guterres appeals for end to 'vicious cycle of bloodshed, hatred and polarization'

Middle East crisis: Guterres appeals for end to ‘vicious cycle of bloodshed, hatred and polarization’

António Guterres was speaking to journalists at UN Headquarters in New York following  meeting with senior UN leaders on what he called the “unprecedented developments” in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.  “Let me begin by repeating my utter condemnation of the abhorrent attacks by Hamas and others against Israeli towns and villages in the…

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Faith leaders critical to combating ‘groundswell’ of hatred globally

Faith leaders critical to combating ‘groundswell’ of hatred globally

The Council met specifically to discuss “the values of human fraternity in promoting and sustaining peace”, building on a 2019 declaration co-authored by Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al Sharif, Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, and also considered the highest authority in Sunni Islamic thought.  The declaration urges religious…

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The Israeli minister put an end to the hatred of Palestine

The Israeli minister put an end to the hatred of Palestine

File photo Israel’s finance minister has once again expressed his hatred for Palestine and its people. According to foreign media, during a press conference during his visit to France, Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich refused to accept the existence of Palestine and its people. According to reports, the Israeli minister said, “Does Palestine have any history…

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