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INTERNATIONAL DAY TO COMBAT ISLAMOPHOBIA

 

INTERNATIONAL DAY TO COMBAT ISLAMOPHOBIA

 

Today marks the Third Anniversary of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. On this day, we direct our attention towards the unfortunate phenomenon of anti-Muslim hatred.

Malaysia remains appalled by the legitimization of offensive, disrespectful and provocative actions, including the repeated desecration of the Holy Quran, that continues to fuel hatred and violence against Muslims and religious minorities. These actions are the deadly manifestation of Islamophobic acts, which have dangerously risen to “epidemic proportions” as of late. If left unchecked, these acts will undoubtedly lead to an increase in violence, and a normalisation of hateful acts towards Muslims worldwide which would undermine efforts towards establishing and maintaining international peace and harmony.

For this reason, Malaysia reaffirms its unwavering commitment to address Islamophobia and all acts of violence and hatred against persons based on their religions or beliefs. We continue to uphold the spirit of Article 1 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights, which states “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”.

Malaysia welcomes various initiatives conducted by the United Nations General Assembly, the Human Rights Council and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which called for strengthened international efforts to promote culture of tolerance and peace, based on respect for human rights and diversity of religions and beliefs.

Malaysia believes that more tangible actions are needed to tackle the cause of Islamophobia. We strongly urge the international community to identify concrete measures to counteract the prevailing conditions and attitudes that are fostering these abhorrent acts. We fully support the call for an appointment of the “UN Special Envoy on combating Islamophobia”.

Inter-cultural and interfaith dialogue plays an important role in fostering peace, moderation and religious tolerance. As a multi-racial and multi-religious country, Malaysia believes that the value of moderation can bridge differences and resolve disputes as it calls for mutual respect and understanding, tolerance, dialogue, compromise, harmony, inclusiveness and justice.

Malaysia remains steadfast in its commitment to collaborate with all stakeholders in combating Islamophobia.

 

YB DATO’ SERI UTAMA HJ MOHAMAD HJ HASAN

PUTRAJAYA

15 MARCH 2024


3/14/24

LIST OF CONVENTIONS / TREATIES THAT HAVE BEEN TRANSLATED INTO BAHASA MELAYU

Ratified by Malaysia

1. Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, CEDAW
 
1.1 Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, CEDAW
   
2. Convention on the Rights of the Child, CRC
 
2.1 Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostiitution and child pornography
2.2 Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict ; and
2.3 Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure
   
3. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, CRPD
 
3.1 Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
   

Yet to ratify

4. Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment – CAT
 
4.1 Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
   
5. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - ICCPR
 
5.1 Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: and
5.2 Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of death penalty
   
6. International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - ICERD
   
7. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - ICESR
 
7.1 Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
   
8. International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance - ICPED
   
9. International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families - ICRMW
   
10. Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, 1951;
 
10.1 Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, 1967
   
11. Rome Statute
   

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