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“Around the world, deep-seated discrimination, acts of intolerance and hate crimes persist against people simply because of their religion or belief, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation”, he said in a video broadcast during a commemorative event, held online.
Describing these “vile acts” as an affront to human rights and UN values, he underscored how cultural diversity and freedom of belief are part of the “rich tapestry” of humanity.
“As we commemorate the International Day of Human Fraternity, let us commit to do more to promote cultural and religious tolerance, understanding and dialogue.”
Dialogue across ‘the faith spectrum’
The designation of 4 February as the International Day of Human Fraternity is the result of a UN General Assembly resolution adopted in December, which was co-sponsored by Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Muslim mother whose son was killed by terrorist wins international peace award
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The mother of a Muslim French soldier killed by an Islamist terrorist near Toulouse in 2012 has been jointly awarded a prize worth a million dollars for her work warning youths in France about the dangers of radicalization. She shares the prize with UN boss Antonio Guterres.
Latifa Ibn Ziaten s son Imad was shot dead on 11 March 2012 by Mohammed Merah, who killed two other soliders and went on 8 days later to kill 3 Jewish children and their teacher.
The Franco-Moroccan mother has spent much of her time since that day visiting schools, prisons and mosques in a campaign to stop youngsters becoming radicalized and to promote peace and understanding.
Pakistan highlights rising Islamophobia at UN event
Reaffirms commitment to promoting religious tolerance at International Day of Human Fraternity
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February 05, 2021
UNITED NATIONS:
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting religious tolerance, understanding and cooperation at home and abroad at a virtual event held to commemorate the first-ever International Day of Human Fraternity. The day was observed on Thursday. A recent manifestation of this commitment is the opening of Kartarpur Corridor, the world s largest Gurdwara, allowing easy access to our Sikh brothers from the neighborhood and all across the world, Pakistan Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Aamir Khan said.
Pope: Human fraternity is âchallenge of our centuryâ Judge Mohamed Mahmoud Abdel Salam, secretary general of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, Sheikh Ahmad el-Tayeb, grand imam of Egypt s al-Azhar mosque and university, and Pope Francis are pictured in this screen capture from a Feb. 4, 2021, virtual meeting marking the International Day of Human Fraternity, a new effort to promote dialogue between cultures and religions. The pope was among several world and religious leaders who participated in the meeting. (CNS photo)
Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency 2/5/2021 8:33 AM
select Pope Francis shakes hands with Sheik Ahmad el-Tayeb, grand imam of Egypt s al-Azhar mosque and university, during a document signing at an interreligious meeting at the Founder s Memorial in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in this Feb. 4, 2019, file photo. The Vatican announced that the pope will participate in a virtual meet
International Day of Human Fraternity: Need to strengthen spirit of tolerance for diversity amid COVID crisis Updated Feb 04, 2021 | 06:01 IST
The best way to inculcate religious tolerance and cultural diversity is through school education. Apart from this, the government must initiate dialogues with different groups to promote human fraternity. People should also be made aware of different cultures and religions to promote cultural diversity and tolerance. | Photo Credit: iStock Images
Key Highlights
More than ever, there is a need to recognise the contribution of people from different religions, cultures and ethnicity.
People should also be made aware of different cultures and religions to promote cultural diversity and tolerance