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.

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.