Iran’s warning about the consequences of the escalation of Islamophobia

According to the international group Tasnim news agency, Amir Saeed Irvani, ambassador and permanent representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran At the United Nations meeting in New York, he stated that the arrangements proposed in the draft resolution, including the decision to appoint a special representative of the United Nations to combat Islamophobia, will help the organization to make efforts to combat these challenges. Mobilize more and more.

The full text of the speech of the representative of Iran is as follows:

Mr. President,

Let me express my full support to I would like to repeat the initiative proposed by the members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to take follow-up measures to address the growing trend of intolerance and prejudice against Islam and Muslims around the world, which is a daunting challenge for the international community. In the past decade, harmful stereotypes and prejudices about Muslims and Islam have been continuously reinforced by some media, politicians and popular culture influencers, and numerous discriminatory practices in different parts of the world aimed at preventing Muslims from living according to their belief system. It is being implemented.

At such critical moments, it is important to ensure that the United Nations stands up against attempts to accept Islamophobia, and measures such as the travel ban on Muslims, the burning of the Koran, and the ban on the veil and symbols. Muslims, remain united.

We firmly believe that the arrangements proposed in the draft resolution, including the decision to appoint a UN Special Representative to combat Islamophobia, will help the organization to strengthen its efforts to combat these challenges. mobilize increasingly.

Also, it is necessary to strongly condemn violent acts against religious symbols and the holy books of Muslims in this meeting. Desecration of holy books has already been recognized by the General Assembly as a violation of international law and is considered deeply insulting and disrespectful. In fact, these are provocative, hostile and violent actions that should be criminalized and prohibited by law at national levels in order to prevent and create accountability for such actions.

It is unfortunate that such actions in There are countries that claim to establish and enforce the rule of law. It is reprehensible that such actions are presented under the guise of justified freedom of expression.

It is regrettable that, despite the efforts of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to reach a consensus, the member states of the European Union have proposed reforms. which directly affects the main goals of the draft resolution with the aim of fighting Islamophobia around the world.

Iran has aligned positions with the members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and strongly opposes these reforms and all members wants them to vote against it.

We also ask all member states to assume their responsibilities and fulfill their legal obligations to promote the common values ​​of peaceful coexistence, tolerance and mutual understanding. to take Let’s strive for justice and honor for our Muslim brothers and sisters and for all humanity.

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