NEW YORK CITY: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the UN, Abulaziz Alwasil, on Monday called on the international community to take decisive steps to tackle Islamophobia, emphasizing in particular the importance of legal protections, education and international cooperation.
He described Islamophobia as “a serious and growing challenge,” and warned of its broader social effects.
“When Muslims face harassment in public spaces, when mosques are vandalized and when harmful stereotypes spread through public discourse and digital platforms, the consequences reach far beyond a single community,” he said.
“They create division, deepen mistrust and undermine efforts to build inclusive and stable societies.”
Alwasil urged governments, education authorities and digital platforms to take action on the issue.
