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Celebrity Media:“Building Bridges between East and West” together, Faith In Peace

Details: Category: World Hot News; Published: Wednesday, 14 June 2023 22:18; Written by Gentry

Editor's Note: The United Nations Headquarters held the forum on the 14th for Intercultural and interreligious dialogue: "Building bridges between East and West".

Intercultural and interreligious dialogue and panel discussion on “Building Bridges between East and West” (co-organized by the United Nations Staff Recreation Council Multicultural Study of Faiths, the United Nations Alliance of Civilization (UNAOC) and the Muslim World League)

The President of the 77th Session Mr. Csaba Kőrösi of the UN General Assembly and Ms. Amina J. Mohammed Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations attended the speech

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Remarks by H.E. Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World LeagueRemarks by H.E. Mr. Csaba Kőrösi, President of the General AssemblyRemarks by Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-GeneralRemarks by H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Remarks by Mr. Arthur C. Wilson, Special Advisor, United Nations Multicultural Study of Faiths of the UN Staff Recreation Council

The above video is a live report on the 14th

There is a growing concern about the overall rise in instances of discrimination, intolerance and violence, regardless of the actors, directed against members of many religious, ethnic, and other communities in various parts of the world, including cases motivated by Islamophobia, antisemitism and Christianophobia and prejudices against persons of other religions or beliefs. Growing religious and cultural, stigma and manifestations of various forms of discrimination against vulnerable communities, including cultural and religious minorities, are an affront to human rights and international law and the United Nations core values. Such vile acts risk undermining global efforts to rebuild a better world.

State actors and relevant non-state actors, including religious leaders from across the faith spectrum, play a vital role in promoting dialogue among all religious groups leading to improved awareness and understanding of the common values shared by all mankind. Promoting acceptance and respect of religious and cultural diversity through interreligious and intercultural dialogue will create an environment conducive to building peaceful, just and inclusive societies.

In support of the dialogue among civilizations, in November 2022, the Muslim World League under the leadership of H.E. Shaykh Mohammad bin Abdulkarim AlIssa, Secretary General” launched the “Forum for Building Bridges Between East and West”. The initiative aims to foster mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence among the world’s diverse cultures and nations. It strives to contribute to this goal by mobilizing religious, social, economic and political leaders throughout the world to ensure their commitment and willingness to work in order to prevent manipulation of religious, ethnic, national and cultural identities in justifying violence and exclusion of “the other”. It also aims to strengthen public discourses that call for bridging cultural and religious gaps and divides in Muslim and nonMuslim societies.

The UN has strongly condemned an attack on a peacekeeping patrol in Mali which left one ‘blue helmet’ from Burkina Faso dead and eight others with serious injuries.

In a statement, the head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (MINUSMA), El-Ghassim WANE, described the attack on the security patrol in Ber town, in the Timbuktu region, as a “cowardly act”.

“This tragic loss is a stark reminder of the risks that our peacekeepers face while working tirelessly to bring stability and peace to the people of Mali”, he added.

The mission said the patrol was targeted in an attack that involved an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), followed by direct fire.

Tribute to ‘brother in arms’

Mr. WANE extended his “heartfelt condolences to the government, brother in arms, and family of the fallen colleague” and wished a speedy recovery to the injured ones.

The safety and security of our peacekeepers remain a priority, and every effort will be made to enhance their protection in the face of evolving security challenges in Mali, MINUSMA said.

“MINUSMA reaffirms its commitment to the people of Mali and its determination to continue its mission in supporting peace and stability in the country. The Mission will work closely with the Malian authorities to investigate the incident and bring the responsible individuals to justice.”

Briefing correspondents in New York on Friday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric echoed Mr. WANE’s condemnation of the attack, and tribute to the fallen peacekeeper, adding that the death marked the ninth just this year, in Mali – which has long been the most dangerous place to serve as a peacekeeper.

The head of UN Peacekeeping, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, also joined the condemnation over the deadly attack, praising the tireless commitment of those who serve in the mission.

History of insecurity

MINUSMA was established a decade ago, following rampant insecurity in the north of Mali, and a failed military coup by extremist militants, which led to the signing of a peace deal between the government of the day and armed group coalitions, in 2015.

Mr. WANE briefed the Security Council in April, warning that extremist groups had been forced into regions like Timbuktu and Gao after successful Malian military operations, and begun increasingly to use IEDs to hamper ground movements of defence and security forces. MINUSMA is assisting with a three year stabilization strategy for the centre of the country, which relies on closer coordination between the mission and Malian forces, he told the Council.

The military led Government is due to facilitate elections and the restoration of full constitutional order by a deadline of March 2024.