March 15
Africa: UN Calls for United Action to Combat Rising Islamophobia
Amid a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate, top UN officials condemned the scourge on Friday as the General Assembly adopted a resolution to push back against it during commemorations… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Africa: Women in Islam - Mohammed Calls for Action On Education, Empowerment and Peace
Even though women have made extraordinary contributions to Islamic civilization, in many countries they are still being left behind, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Africa: Stamp Out Hate Speech, Persecution Based On Faith - Guterres
Online hate is often a driver of violent physical attacks against religious minorities, said the UN chief on Tuesday, calling on governments, community and religious leaders, to… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Africa: Faith Leaders Critical to Combating 'Groundswell' of Hatred Globally
In the face of rising hatred worldwide, both on and offline, faith leaders are vital allies in the quest for global peace, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Africa: Rights Expert Welcomes Vatican's Rejection of 'Doctrine of Discovery'
The Vatican's rejection of the 500-year-old Catholic decree used to justify the seizure of indigenous lands by colonial powers, known as the 'Doctrine of Discovery', has been… Read more »
April 05, 2023
Africa: Guterres Calls for World 'United in Peace' As Ramadan, Easter, Passover Coincide
The UN chief has called for people of faith worldwide to "join their voices in a common prayer for peace", as the holy festivals of Ramadan, Easter and Passover coincide this week. Read more »
March 24, 2023
Africa: Ramadan - UN Chief Calls for Solidarity As Month of Giving Begins
Celebrated by millions of Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time "to come together, bound by our common humanity", UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video… Read more »
January 15, 2023
Morocco: The Jewish Cemetery of Fez, a Symbol of Cultural Harmony
The Moroccan city of Fez, which recently hosted the Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, has long been a melting pot of religions and cultures. Its… Read more »
June 07, 2022
Nigeria: Guterres Condemns 'Heinous' Church Attack Which Left Dozens Dead
The UN Secretary-General has condemned "in the strongest terms" a brutal attack on a Catholic church in southwest Nigeria at the weekend, which left at least 50 people dead and… Read more »