International Day to Combat Islamophobia highlights rise in anti-Muslim hate

UNITED NATIONS: This year, the International Day to Combat Islamophobia did not pass unnoticed—largely due to mounting tensions in the Middle East and their ripple effects across the globe. Pakistan, which spearheaded the 2022 UN resolution establishing the observance, underscored that anti-Muslim hatred is intensifying worldwide, with political rhetoric, digital platforms, and mainstream discourse amplifying the problem. The observance comes amid heightened global instability, particularly t...

By [email protected] (Anwar Iqbal)