By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN on Friday has launched a new Action Plan that will enhance monitoring and response to fight antisemitism.
The plan was announced by the High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations, a platform for intercultural dialogue, understanding and cooperation.
Miguel Ángel Moratinos called antisemitism – prejudice or hatred towards Jews – “a toxic ideology with deep roots in bigotry and racism that still plagues our world manifesting itself in different forms.”
He noted that the international community will soon mark 80 years since the end of the Holocaust, but antisemitism is still persistent in many parts of the globe.
“It is our collective responsibility to eradicate antisemitism, and all forms of bigotry, hatred and discrimination,” he said.
The plan is focused on the UN system and includes recommendations such as establishing a Working Group to monitor and evaluate the impact of policies and measures to address antisemitism.
He said that other actions include enhancing awareness and understanding of antisemitism among UN personnel.
Mr. Moratinos said the aim is to mainstream the Action Plan across UN policy frameworks, knowledge management and programming activities.
His office will launch a series of dialogues to exchange views on good practices on countering religious intolerance and bigotry, one of which will focus on antisemitism.
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