15th March: International day to combat Islamophobia
The UNGA supported a resolution setting March 15 as the International Day against Islamophobia. A compelling step towards freedom of speech.
World is definitely evolving. They are opening arms for tolerance and opinions. Recent example is passing a historic resolution against Islamophobia. The resolution was adopted by agreement by the 193-member world body and cosponsored by 55 mainly Muslim countries. It emphasizes the right to freedom of religion and belief and recalls a 1981 resolution. The calling for the 1981 resolution was “the elimination of all forms of intolerance and discrimination based on religion or belief.” As per this, the UNGA has passed the resolution to observe a day against Islamophobia.
Pakistan has proposed this resolution in front of the UNGA. The resoluti...