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TunisiaEU co-organises high level forum on anti-muslim discrimination and hatred
January 18, 2017
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The European Union, together with Canada, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the United States, co-organised a High Level Forum on Combating Anti-Muslim Discrimination and Hatred on 17 January at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The Forum, attended by over 300 participants, sought to voice concerns about the rising tide of discrimination and violence specifically targeting populations of Muslim origin in Europe and worldwide and look for joint responses.
“When one minority comes under attack, everyone’s freedom is at stake. When people are discriminated because they are Muslims, or Jews, or for their ideas – it is not only a violation of their human rights, but an attack against the very fabric of our societies. This is true in Europe just like everywhere else: only inclusive societies can be strong and resilient,” said EU High Representative Federica Mogherini.
The Forum’s main message was to promote diversity as a richness instead of a threat, to fight against all forms of discrimination, and to build bridges between different communities – religious and otherwise. Organisers and participants agreed states, international institutions and non-governmental organisations must work together to offer holistic responses – across entire societies – to discrimination and hatred at the international, regional and national levels.
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