International Day to Combat Islamophobia

A/RES/76/254View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 16 Culture of peace, published in 2022.

What subjects does this mandate have?

4 subjects

Anti-Discrimination Measures International Days Islamophobia Religious Intolerance

What’s in this document?

5 operative paragraphs

Decides to proclaim 15 March the International Day to Combat Islamophobia;

Calls for strengthened international efforts to foster a global dialogue on the promotion of a culture of tolerance and peace at all levels, based on respect for human rights and for the diversity of religions and beliefs, and strongly deplores all acts of violence against persons on the basis of their religion or belief and such acts directed against their places of worship, as well as all attacks on and in religious places, sites and shrines that are in violation of international law;

Invites all Member States, relevant organizations of the United Nations system, other international and regional organizations, and civil society, private sector and faith-based organizations to observe the International Day in an appropriate manner;

Stresses that the cost of all activities that may arise from the implementation of the present resolution should be met from voluntary contributions;

Requests the Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the attention of all Member States, the organizations of the United Nations system and civil society organizations for appropriate observance.

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