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Friday 26 July 2019

UN Adopts Moroccan Resolution on Promoting Interfaith Dialogue and Combating Hate Speech

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UN Adopts Moroccan Resolution on Promoting Interfaith Dialogue and Combating Hate Speech

The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted on Thursday a resolution presented by Morocco on the promotion of interfaith and intercultural dialogue and the fight against hate speech.

The adoption by consensus of this resolution and its co-sponsorship by ninety countries, from all regional groups and various cultural and religious sensitivities, testify to Morocco's credibility on the international scene and to the role played by the Kingdom as a promoter of dialogue and moderation. It is also an illustration of Morocco's status as a bridge builder of tolerance and coexistence between nations and groups.

This resolution reflects both the appreciation and appropriation of the message of peace and respect for religions and cultural diversities, which Morocco promotes and defends in all forums.

During the presentation of this resolution before the General Assembly, Morocco's permanent representative to the United Nations in New York, ambassador Omar Hilale, stressed that the objective of this resolution is to raise awareness within the international community about the dangers of hate speech.

Therefore, the resolution urges the international community to undertake initiatives aimed at promoting dialogue, tolerance, understanding and cooperation between religions and cultures, he said.

The Moroccan diplomat added that today's world is going through a turbulent period, characterized by the exacerbation and multiplication of hate speech, going against the values of peace, tolerance and coexistence.


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