The United Nations Joins Battle Against Islamophobia
The United Nations has declared March 15 the "International Day to Combat Islamophobia". Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was the first world leader who highlighted the global rise in Islamophobia in a speech in September, 2021 at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Khan's speech was followed by the adoption of a Pakistani resolution at the UNGA co-sponsored with the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) on March 15, 2022 to observe "International Day to Combat Islamophobia" on March 15 every year. Ex Prime Minister Imran Khan Speaking at the United Nations. In his September 2021 speech at UNGA , Imran khan said that “the worst and most pervasive form” of Islamophobia “now rules India”. The “ Hindutva ideology” being promoted by the Narendra Modi Government has unleashed “a reign of fear and violence” against India’s 200-million Muslims. India is the Largest Contributor to Islamophobia on Social Media. Source: TRT World India has just ...