United Nations, New York, USA, April 22 2015 – General Assembly high-level debate on Promoting Religion Tolerance and Reconciliation: Fostering Peaceful, Inclusive Societies and Countering Violent Extremism.
On the Photo: Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, Sam Kutesa, Ban Ki-moon, Rabbi Arthur Schneier, John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan, Roman Catholic, Cardinal, Archbishop, Abuja, Samdech Tep Vong, Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia, Reverend Lee Stoneking,
Photo by: Luiz Rampelotto/EuropaNewswire
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said terrorists are misusing religion, and said good government was the remedy.
“Missiles may kill terrorists, but I’m convinced that good governance is what will kill terrorism. That is why I urge you to speak out against human rights breaches and social injustices wherever you encounter them.” Ban told a High-Level Assembly meeting on Promoting Tolerance and Reconciliation, Fostering Peaceful, Inclusive Societies and Countering Violent Extremism, which opened yesterday and concludes today.
He said,” people across the world have been horrified by the recent brutal acts carried out by terrorists and violent extremists. While they claim religion as their guide, their ideologies are contrary to the teachings of any of the major faiths.”
United Nations, New York, USA, April 22 2015 – General Assembly high-level debate on Promoting Tolerance and Reconciliation: Fostering Peaceful, Inclusive Societies and Countering Violent Extremism.
On the Photo: Bishop John of Naro-Fominsk of The Patriarchal Parishes, USA, Bhai Sahib, Bhai Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia, Shaeikh Abdul Aziz Saud Al-Babtain, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Foundation of Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain’s Prize for Poetic Creativity.
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United Nations, New York, USA, April 22 2015 – General Assembly high-level debate on Promoting Tolerance and Reconciliation: Fostering Peaceful, Inclusive Societies and Countering Violent Extremism.
On the Photo: Rabbi Arthur Schneier, Samdech Tep Vong, Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia, Michel Dubost, Reverend Lee Stoneking,
Credit: Luiz Rampelotto/EuropaNewswire
United Nations, New York, USA, April 22 2015 – General Assembly high-level debate on Promoting Tolerance and Reconciliation: Fostering Peaceful, Inclusive Societies and Countering Violent Extremism.
On the Photo: Emmaus Maria Voce of Focolare, Bhai Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia, Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji,
Credit: Luiz Rampelotto/EuropaNewswire
Sikh leader Bhai Sahib, Bhai Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia, said,
“Extremist select and choose isolated verses of religious texts, which through misinterpretation and misquotation, are used spread hate and intolerance. In order to conquer these challenges, and threats they pose, multiple strategies to counter violent extremism are necessary. Religious practitioners and scholars need to assist in correct misinterpretation and misquotation that lead to radicalisation and violent extremism. ”
The gathering brought together leaders representing Islam, Judaism, Christianity as well as ministers, academics, clerics and spiritual leaders to discuss ways to foster peaceful, inclusive societies and counter violent extremism. In line with that agenda, according to Assembly President Sam Kutesa.
Source: UNTV, EuropaNewswire