In a statement published by the United Nations on 22 December 2023, the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion and UN Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide spoke out against rising Islamophobia and anti-semitism.
They claimed that urgent action must be taken by all to ensure members of religious minority communities are able to enjoy their rights on an equal basis and receive effective protection,
"At a time when conflict is fuelling great political tension, it must be recalled that such tensions never justify expressions of identity-based hatred, and that the humanity of all must be respected and equality and justice ensured."
The AIWG welcomes this important call and strongly condemns all harmful acts and expressions of religious hatred and intolerance. The following post was published to their social media pages:
The full statement can be find on the UN website.
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