Friday, March 29, 2024

Topic: UN

UN leaders speak out against Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatred

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.

UN expert says ‘tsunami of hate’ targeting minorities must be tackled

Social media have become platforms for the spread of hate, prejudice, and incitement to violence and atrocities against minorities, a UN expert told the Human Rights Council Monday, calling for an international treaty to address the growing scourge of hate speech against minorities.

New report details indigenous struggle for land rights

Although the world’s indigenous peoples live in areas that contain around 80 per cent of the planet’s biodiversity, many still struggle to maintain their legal rights to lands, territories and resources, according to a new UN report published on Friday.

UN strongly condemns violence against peaceful protesters in Myanmar

The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the violence against peaceful protesters in Myanmar and voiced “deep concern” at restrictions on medical personnel, civil society, labour unions and journalists, as demonstrations continue across the south-east Asian nation against the military takeover last month.

Anti-Muslim hatred has reached ‘epidemic proportions’ says UN, urging action by States

Institutional suspicion and fear of Muslims and those perceived to be Muslim has escalated to epidemic proportions, the Human Rights Council heard on Thursday. Addressing the Council in Geneva, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, independent rights expert Ahmed Shaheed, said that “numerous” States, regional and international bodies were to blame.

Pandemic pushing people even further behind, UN rights chief warns

Delivering a global update to the Human Rights Council, Michelle Bachelet said people everywhere were being excluded from not only development, but also opportunities.