Speech Brief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says combat Islamophobia now
Key points
- Governments must address hate speech, protect religious freedom and combat discrimination
- Online platforms must eliminate hate speech and harassment based on religion
TL;DR
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls on governments and online platforms to combat Islamophobia and notes his May 2025 appointment of the High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations as UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia.
Original text
Secretary-General Statements and Messages Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, observed on 15 March: The world’s 2 billion Muslims hail from all corners of the globe, reflecting the vast diversity of humanity itself. Yet, they often face institutional discrimination, socioeconomic exclusion, biased immigration policies, and unwarranted surveilla...
Topics
- Religious Freedom
- Hate Speech
- Discrimination
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Keywords
- António Guterres
- Muslims
- Hate Speech
- + 5 more
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