Islamophobia driven by «blatant hatred», UN warns of «worrying phenomena»

On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk sounded the alarm on the rising tide of Islamophobia, urging governments to take decisive action against hate speech and discrimination. With alarming statistics from Europe underscoring the severity of the issue, both leaders emphasized the urgent need to address institutional biases and protect the rights of Muslims worldwide.