UNHRC to urgently discuss 'alarming increase in premeditated and public acts of religious hatred'
Taking after Pakistan's ask, the
Geneva-based Joined together Countries Human Rights Committee has gathered an
crisis assembly on the later occurrences of devout scorn and profaning of the
Heavenly Quran in Sweden. , which is in session until July 14, will change its
agenda later this week for an urgent debate on the issue of rising religious
hatred.
The meeting was called at the
request of Pakistan, which is set to hold nationwide protests and
demonstrations on Friday against the recent desecration of holy books in member
state Sweden. The rights council will discuss the "alarming increase in
premeditated and public acts of religious hatred, as demonstrated by the
current desecration of the Holy Quran in some European and other
countries," council spokesman Pascal Simm said. told.
"The urgent debate will be
called following Pakistan's request, sent by several members of the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation, including those who are members of the
Human Rights Council." will be convened to be determined by the Bureau of
the Human Rights Council which is meeting today."
The move comes in the midst of
reports of rising occurrences of devout bigotry and despise violations,
especially including the contamination of Islam's heavenly book, the Quran, in
a few European and other nations.
The issue has drawn worldwide
consideration and condemnation, and raised concerns around devout opportunities
and social cohesion.
By calling for this urgent
debate, Pakistan and other OIC members are trying to draw international
attention to the issue, calling for increased vigilance, protection of
religious rights and condemnation of acts that incite religious hatred. is
being done.
The most recent occurrence of
contamination of the Sacred Quran in Sweden has started around the world shock
and condemnation. As part of the planned activities, nationwide protest rallies
will be held across Pakistan on Friday, July 7. , in which the incident will be
condemned and solidarity will be expressed.
