Islamophobia has no place in any society: Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad

Celina Ali

Islamabad: Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said this week that Islamophobia has no place in any society.

In a post on X, the envoy said Islamophobia is not just an attack on one community but on the universal values of justice, equality and human dignity.

“Combating it demands urgent international action and global solidarity – to confront hate, challenge disinformation and protect fundamental rights,” he added.

In 2022, the General Assembly adopted a resolution, co-sponsored by Pakistan, designating March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, which he called a “defining moment” as the world finally recognised the danger posed by this menace.

The day was celebrated as the Muslim world was observing the holy month of Ramazan.